Khotso Sello

The battle for control of the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality has ended without an outright winner, with the ANC emerging as the largest party but falling short of the numbers needed to govern alone. The narrow gap between the ANC and its closest rival has left the metro with a hung council, setting the stage for coalition negotiations and raising questions about the future of governance in Mangaung. The outcome has sparked mixed reactions, with political parties and residents weighing in on what this means for the metro. @KJSello is there. #vote26 #lge2026 Watch: tinyurl.com/27uwvusj #Newzroom405

[WATCH] #Newzroo405's @KJSello is on the ground in Mangaung gauging thoughts from residents after the election left the municipality hung.

[WATCH] The ANC has dramatically surged past the DA in Mangaung, overtaking the official opposition by a razor-thin margin of 0.01%. With 97% of the votes counted, the latest figures set the stage for a closely contested finish as the final votes are tallied. @KJSello reports. #Newzroom405 #LGE26 #Vote2026

[WATCH] With just over 80% of the votes in the Free State captured, all eyes are now on Mangaung. The DA is seeking to unseat the ANC in the municipality regarded as the party’s birthplace. @KJSello is at the Results Operations Centre in Mangaung. #Newzroom405

Early results from the 2026 local government elections highlight changing political dynamics in the Free State, with several municipalities showing closely contested races. What do these emerging trends mean for the province’s political landscape? Newzroom Afrika’s Khotso Sello speaks to MK Party representative Sandile Mabiza in the Free State about the early results and the party’s reaction.#Newzroom405

[WATCH] The DA continues to maintain the lead for Mangaung on the Free State leader board, with the ANC not far behind. @KJSello reports. #Newzroom405

[WATCH] #Newzroom405's @KJSello Sello has more details from the Free State results centre. With 14% of the votes captured, ANC leads with 34%.

The IEC is making a final push as millions cast their ballots across the country. #Newzroom405's @KJSello is at the Free State IEC Results Operations Centre, where he's joined by IEC provincial assistant manager Mankae Ncheche. #Vote26 #LGE2026

[WATCH] Senior citizens and others who applied to cast their special votes continue to do so in Heidedaal in Mangaung, Free State. @KJSello is there. #Newzroom405

[WATCH] Home Affairs in Mangaung says it has not experienced any major challenges at its branches regarding the influx of people collecting their identity documents ahead of tomorrow's elections. @KJSello reports.

[ON AIR] Welcome to the Friday edition of #NewsAtPrime with @Vee_Makhoali, @KJSello on sports, and @FifiPeters on business. Here's what to expect on tonight's show and the leading stories at this hour. Tune into #Newzroom405 for more.

Defending World Test Championship champions South Africa slipped to third in the standings after suffering a 214-run defeat to Australia in the first Test at Kingsmead in Durban. Australia remain top of the standings, while New Zealand have moved into second place. SuperSport cricket commentator Mfuneko Ngam unpacks the Proteas' defeat and what it means for their World Test Championship campaign. #Newzroom405

[WATCH] Football legends Itumeleng Khune and Lehlohonolo Majoro show their support for the Proteas as they take on Australia at Wanderers Stadium, highlighting the unity between sporting codes in South Africa. #Newzroom405

The Proteas and Australia prepare to battle at the Wanderers on Pink Day Sunday this morning. This is the second of three One Day Internationals to be played by the two nations, with Temba Bavuma’s men having a 1-0 lead. Newzroom Afrika's @KJSello has more. Watch: tinyurl.com/mwvj9vz8

[ON AIR] Welcome to the Friday edition of #NewsAtPrime with @MasaKekana. @tumisangndlovu has the latest in business, and @MararaMoabelo is on the sports desk. Tune into #Newzroom405 for more.

Political parties are raking in millions in donations ahead of the upcoming local government elections. They have declared over R116 million in private donations during the first quarter of the year. The DA has declared R104 million. Political analyst Dr Ongama Mtimka weighs in. Watch: tinyurl.com/2s2s3xxy #Newzroom405

The National Treasury says Nelson Mandela Bay’s proposed R23 billion write-off is unlawful. It says this is because the Municipal Public Accounts Committee failed to investigate the expenditure item by item. DA councillor in the metro Gert Engelbrecht weighs in. Watch: tinyurl.com/2t7d7w6p #Newzroom405

The PSL rejects Black Leopards’ allegations over the withdrawal of its players’ registration cards, saying the club was subject to FIFA sanctions. PSL legal counsel Michael Murphy says the club had failed to properly notify FIFA of its ownership and name changes. Murphy elaborates. Watch: tinyurl.com/bdfwpzff #Newzroom405