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WATCH | Acting police minister Firoz Cachalia says the June 30 anti-illegal immigration protests reflected “social desperation” rather than hatred of foreigners. He says South Africa is engaging with other African countries on immigration, but insists that those entering the country must respect its laws. Watch the full interaction here: tinyurl.com/5n6f9ydh

Today in SA sport history: November 4 ebx.sh/1b5oj4

Joburg Mayor Dada Morero said the city and SAMWU have finalised and signed an addendum to the Political Financial Agreement. The Political-Financial Agreement (PFA) wage deal between the City of Johannesburg and SAMWU is valued at R10.3bn and has been implemented with the first transaction being R1.2m in March and with another R1.2m expected early next year with the budget adjustment.

Residents at the Saulsville hostel are complaining about services. A resident shows how a blocked sewer is running infront of his house despite having reported it to the municipality. The community also complained about crime and unemployment. This is the area where a mass shooting at an illegal tavern was reported late last year. Read more: tinyurl.com/2mjfj9e8

Binance details how the hack happened in security report. ebx.sh/O6IoWk

Iran insists on lifting of sanctions and unfreezing of funds before Hormuz reopens. ebx.sh/j5EZa8

Strict rules at polling stations to protect the secrecy and integrity of ballots. ebx.sh/7EfWx1

Police said 33 of the province’s 1,633 voting stations had been identified as high risk. ebx.sh/HPLUUM

Slow start reported at Johannesburg voting centres on day two. ebx.sh/nQoZLr

WATCH | The Political Arena gears up to provide blow by blow coverage of the 2026 local government elections. We’ll be stationed at the IEC national results operations centre in Gallagher, Johannesburg. Stay tuned for the special broadcasts, live blogs and social media updates across our Sunday Times, TimesLIVE, Business Day and Sowetan platforms.

Mudau said police are investigating two counts of murder. No arrests have been made. ebx.sh/6Rjldn

Gauteng leads provinces in early voter turnout as IEC finalises special vote count. ebx.sh/i4xhzI

The JSC will ask Chief Justice Maya to appoint tribunal to probe gross misconduct complaint. ebx.sh/IFR2v9

IEC addresses misinformation and urges parties to avoid inflammatory statements. ebx.sh/M7yHP3

Charge came for showing dissent towards the umpires on the third day of the third Test against Australia. ebx.sh/jIR8KR

IEC officials wrap up special voting ahead of Wednesday’s main election day in Atteridgeville. ebx.sh/3fKyFC

'Everything we plan to sell next year is already fully allocated,' CEO Benedetto Vigna told journalists. ebx.sh/Q2PtSt

Venue was overcrowded with alleged incidents of security taking bribes from supporters who didn’t have tickets. ebx.sh/2o7cCj

Officials detail measures ensuring readiness for election day. ebx.sh/inqzYf

The Finn became the youngest world rally champion aged 22 in 2022 and left last year to explore other possibilities. ebx.sh/ChOAOt