Evidence of possible improper conduct against former Transnet CEO Brian Molefe was presented at the Inquiry into State Capture. Gerhard van der Westhuizen, a former Transnet employee, testified that Molefe bypassed procurement processes to award a master service contract to a company linked to Gupta-family associate Salim Issa, overturning a decision to award the contract to Neotel. Molefe previously served as Group CEO at Transnet and Eskom.

The Renault Koleos 2.5 Dynamique 4WD is praised for its fuel economy, comfort, and French style during a road trip from Gauteng to the Eastern Cape. Despite a powerful 2.5l engine and all-wheel transmission, the vehicle maintained efficient fuel consumption. The Koleos offers luxurious interiors, practical technology, and safety features. Although not tested in full 4x4 mode, the car performed well in various conditions. With a retail price of R635,000, it competes well in its market segment, offering unique selling propositions for cost-conscious South Africans.

A CSIR report indicates a decline in support for South Africa's two largest political parties, the ANC and the DA, in the Proportional Representation vote at voting districts, based on early counts compared to 2016 results. While the ANC's support dropped from 51.6% to 44.2%, the DA's decreased from 33% to 28%. Conversely, parties like the EFF and the VF+ have seen an increase in support.

As of early Tuesday morning with 9% of votes counted in South Africa's Local Government Elections, the ANC leads with just under 45% support, followed by the DA with 28% and the EFF with 7.5%. Results from over 2220 of the 23,148 voting districts are in, with the ANC winning 50.5% of the vote in the KhaI Ma municipal region of the Northern Cape. Out of 8794 seats, 90 have been allocated, with the ANC securing 53 and the DA 28.

A group of former street artists, an inner-city landlord, and a charity fundraiser have transformed vacant office space in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, into a new art studio and gallery. Edward Selematsela and seven other artists have secured 250m² of fully serviced and subsidised office space in the old Nedbank building, contributing to the ongoing urban rejuvenation in the area.

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has become the official opposition in the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature with 12.79% of the vote, surpassing the Democratic Alliance (DA), which received 9.77%. The voter turnout was 63.2% among the 1,951,776 registered voters.

The ANC retains its majority in the Limpopo Provincial Legislature with 75.49% of the vote, followed by the EFF with 14.43% and the DA with 5.4%. Voter turnout in Limpopo was 56.36%, with the final results available on the IEC website.

The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has increased its vote share in KZN to 17.4% with 87% of Voting Districts counted and is predicted to win 16.6% by the CSIR, marking a significant rise from the 11% achieved in 2014. The IFP is poised to replace the DA as the official opposition in KZN and is expected to boost its national vote share to 3.4%, maintaining its status as the country's fourth-largest party.

The ANC is leading with 58% in the race for national votes in the Free State, followed by the DA with 18.6% and the Freedom Front Plus with 10.5%, after results from 21 voting districts were declared. The ANC also leads in the provincial legislature vote against the DA, EFF, and VF+.

Early election results with 4 percent of voting districts counted show the ANC, DA, and EFF dominating with almost 90 percent of the national votes. The ANC leads with 49%, followed by the DA with 33%, and the EFF with over 5%. The Freedom Front + has a strong start, and the ACDP and GOOD parties have each obtained more than one percent of the votes. The turnout rate is currently 61%, lower than the 75% in the previous election.

The CSIR predicts a significant decline in voter turnout for South Africa's 2019 election, estimating a drop from 74% in 2014 to 64%. This projection suggests that only 17.2 million voters participated, compared to 18.6 million in the previous election, marking a 10% decline, the steepest since 2004. This indicates a serious voter withdrawal from electoral participation.

Analysts predict that up to 2 million votes cast on May 8 may not be represented at the National or Provincial level due to smaller parties not securing enough votes to win seats. Many voters are reportedly disillusioned with the promises made by larger political parties.

Polls indicate a significant rise in independents or 'floating voters' in South Africa, who do not have strong party loyalties and are open to persuasion. These voters, who are often late deciders, can significantly impact the political landscape and future electoral outcomes. Their decisions are influenced by the economy, key policy issues, party leaders, and incumbent job approval, with populist and anti-system appeals gaining traction among them.