HOT 102.7FM Elections 2024 with HOT 1027

Elections 2024 with HOT 1027

Millions of South Africans are expected to vote in this month’s crucial elections. The 2024 polls are like no other in our country’s 30 years of democracy.
For the first time, the outcome of these elections is not already known, and many analysts believe the ANC will lose its majority.
Taxpayers are sceptical and service delivery failure is front of mind.
For all you need to know about Elections 2024 – stay tuned to HOT1027 News.
Daily English South Africa News · Politics
16 Episodes

Elections 2024 : Episode 15 : South Africans are voting abroad

The Electoral Commission is reporting a smooth start to special voting abroad. Special voting took place in Algiers, Amman, Cairo, Damascus, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Ramallah, Riyad, and Teheran on Friday with voting taking place at the remaining 102 foreign Commissions today and tomorrow. Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo says due…
18 May 1AM 1 min

Elections 2024 : Episode 13 : "NOT voting is the worst possible option"

The Organisation Undoing Tax abuse is urging HOT1027 listeners not to underestimate the power of their vote. With less than 2 weeks to go until the elections, parties are rolling out big promises as millions of South Africans get ready to make their X on the 29th of May. HOT1027’s…
17 May 2AM 2 min

Elections 2024 : Episode 12 : "Hang onto your medical aid"

The South African Medical association has told HOT1027 News that people should not even be thinking of cancelling their medical aid. Despite warnings, threats of legal action and valid concerns about corruption, President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the contentious National Health Insurance bill into law. The South African Medical association…
16 May 11AM 1 min

Elections 2024 : Episode 11 : KZN on the brink of political change

With less than two weeks to go to elections, the political climate in KwaZulu-Natal appears to be on the brink of change. An electorate disappointed and fed up over the lack of service delivery by the ANC led government could spell widespread repercussions at the polls. HOT102.7’s Myron Naicker has…
16 May 5AM 2 min

Elections 2024 : Episode 5 : The state of capture in SA

With just two weeks to go until future defining elections, many voters are reflecting on government’s track record – along with the grand-scale theft of taxpayer money over the past few years. Sadly, experts say state capture is far from over… HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look back at the…
14 May 1AM 2 min

Elections 2024 : Episode 3 : The pre-election suspension of loadshedding

With just over two weeks to go until crucial elections, many voters will be considering government’s loadshedding track-record when deciding where to place their X. We've had over 40 days without state-controlled power outages. While officials insist it’s the result of maintenance, many taxpayers aren’t buying it. HOT1027’s Tara Penny…
13 May 4AM 2 min

Elections 2024 : Episode 1 : "Politics & law enforcement don't mix"

As South Africans prepare to head to the polls, KZN Police are taking a tough stance on officers who align themselves with political parties. The province’s top cop Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says individuals need to choose between being a police officer or a politician. HOT102.7’s Myron Naicker has more from KZN…
8 May 7AM 1 min