Update@Noon

eThekwini mayoral candidate for the IFP, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, says the party is open to coalition talks, despite concerns about leadership instability within the MK Party. He adds that no party has been ruled out of negotiations. Hlengwa was speaking to Sakina Kamwendo at the results operations center in Midrand.

ATM Johannesburg mayoral candidate Vuyo Zungula, speaking to Sakina Kamwendo at the Results Operations Centre in Midrand, says the party has doubled its support compared with the 2021 and 2024 elections.

The Institute of Election Management Services in Africa says by-election results do not always reflect parties' performance in bigger elections, as voter turnout and campaign efforts differ.The IEC says 12.5 million registered voters had cast their ballots by 5 pm on Wednesday.Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the founder and Executive Manager of the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa, Terry Tselane.

SABC News Research Editor Dr Ronesh Dhawraj says smaller parties are gaining ground and could play a key role in coalition talks and decisions on who governs certain municipalities. The IEC said 12.5 million registered voters had cast their ballots by 5 pm on Wednesday. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News Research Editor Dr Ronesh Dhawraj

This Friday, SAfm anchor Sakina Kamwendo once again spoke to Old Mutual Investment Strategist Izak Odendaal for the latest market update..