On Sunday, 1 November, South Africa enters the final days of campaigning before Wednesday’s municipal elections. Treasury’s replacement bidder-disclosure form takes effect today, while a thunderstorm warning covers much of KwaZulu-Natal.
Campaigning continues before special voting
The IFP has scheduled its national Siyanqoba rally at Prince Mangosuthu Regional Stadium in Ulundi for 09:00 today. The party’s published programme lists the venue and start time; speeches and announcements are still to come.
Special voting is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, 2 and 3 November, for approved applicants. The main local government election takes place on Wednesday, 4 November. Applications for special votes closed on 12 October.
Home Affairs has announced extended front-office hours of 08:00 to 18:00 on Monday and Tuesday, and 07:00 to 21:00 on election day. These are document-service hours. Registered voters need a smart ID card, green barcoded ID book or valid temporary identity certificate to vote. See our guide to voting documents and Home Affairs hours.
Revised tender-disclosure form takes effect
National Treasury’s replacement SBD 4 bidder-disclosure form takes effect today, after an amendment moved its commencement from August to November. It covers government departments, constitutional institutions and public entities in Schedules 2 and 3 of the Public Finance Management Act.
The revised form asks bidders about interests in related companies and their Central Supplier Database details. Our SBD 4 explainer sets out the scope and disclosures.
Cassim stays on in an acting role
Eskom confirmed on Saturday that Calib Cassim’s retirement as group chief financial officer took effect on 31 October. He will continue in an acting capacity until his successor’s appointment becomes effective. The utility said it would announce further appointment details in due course.
Dakar Games under way
The Youth Olympic Games were officially opened in Senegal on Saturday evening, the first Olympic event hosted on African soil. Team South Africa’s squad comprises 46 athletes across 15 sports. The Games run until 13 November. Read our report on the opening in Dakar.
Sunday weather
CustomWeather’s forecasts, published by timeanddate.com and updated at 05:24 this morning, put Johannesburg’s high at 31°C, with overcast skies and showers later in the day. Pretoria is forecast to reach 34°C and Cape Town 20°C, both under overcast skies.
The South African Weather Service’s Level 4 severe-thunderstorm warning covers most of KwaZulu-Natal, except the north-east, for Sunday. Heavy rain, hail and localised flooding are forecast risks, not confirmed impacts. Read the KZN warning details.
