eNCA News Bite | IEC warns of election misinformation, Trump cuts AGOA and diesel prices fall | 03 November 2026

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On the eve of the ⁠local government elections⁠, ⁠IEC⁠ chief Sy Mamabolo warns political parties against spreading baseless fraud claims online. Wednesday voting runs from 7am to 9pm. Gauteng police commissioner Tommy Mthombeni details election security. In Ngcobo, two women are arrested for allegedly posing as IEC officials for voting material.

Home Affairs extends its hours, but some 370,000 IDs remain uncollected. Temporary identity certificates are available, but a Randburg glitch frustrates applicants. Democracy Development Programme's Sphamandla Mhlongo questions councillor accountability after voting.

The ⁠Trump administration⁠ moves to remove South Africa from ⁠AGOA⁠ from January, with its decision sent to Congress. ⁠Trade Minister Parks Tau⁠ says the US has raised new concerns despite Pretoria's concessions.

⁠Cosatu's Matthew Parks⁠ urges continued talks to protect exporters and jobs.

A power failure at ⁠Rand Water's⁠ Mapleton pumping station in Boksburg disrupts supplies to ⁠Tshwane⁠, ⁠Ekurhuleni ⁠and three other municipalities. No power-restoration time has been provided.

After ⁠taxi clashes ⁠kill at least ⁠12 people⁠, ⁠Cape Town⁠ rivals ⁠CATA and CODETA⁠ agree to a ceasefire and independent mediation, after earlier failed agreements.

⁠Americans ⁠vote in midterm elections that could reshape ⁠President Donald Trump's ⁠power in Congress for his final two years. Analyst Daniel Silke explains the stakes.

⁠Petrol⁠ falls by just 1 cent; diesel by R1.10 to R1.20. Amid an oil-price surge linked to the ⁠US war on Iran⁠, a fuel-levy cut offers some relief.

In Nepal, an Indian tourist dies in an Everest-region helicopter collision. Another person is injured; both pilots survive.

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Team SA's under-17 rugby sevens win ⁠Youth Olympics ⁠silver in Dakar after France's 26-19 victory. Captain Corne Ferreira and ⁠coach Sandile Ngcobo ⁠respond.

The ⁠Springboks⁠ face Italy without injured centre⁠ Andre Esterhuizen⁠; ⁠Rassie Erasmus⁠ trusts his cover. PSL chair ⁠Irvin Khoza⁠ blames problems at FNB Stadium for ⁠Soweto Derby⁠ overcrowding.

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