Results from first 17 voting districts show early support for ANC and main parties

Early results released by the Independent Electorate Commission (IEC) from the first 17 voting districts to complete their vote counts show the ANC securing an early lead in the race for votes, but the DA, EFF and Freedom Front Plus showing support across regions in the Eastern Cape, Free State and Northern Cape. Results released just more than 2 hours after the polls closed at 9pm on Monday evening showed that with less than 1% of the vote count completed, the ANC was at 49%, while the DA was at 29%, and both the EFF and the Freedom Front+ having secured around 8% of the votes at voting district level. The results reflect only the votes counted in 17 of the 23 148 voting districts and the results are likely to change as more results come in overnight.

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News24.com | IEC reluctant to speculate on claims of low voter turnout

While only eight million voters had cast their ballots by 17:00, the Electoral Commission of South Africa were reluctant to comment on how the voter turn-out will compare with those of previous years, or whether it should shoulder any of the blame for the low turn-out.



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News24.com | IEC defends faulty Voter Management Devices amid party complaints, reports of issues

The Electoral Commission of South Africa has vehemently defended its apparently faulty Voter Management Devices notwithstanding the fact that 67 000 voters were affected by the devices’ inefficiencies.



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Mali army frees three kidnapped Chinese construction workers

Security forces in Mali have freed three Chinese nationals abducted from a construction site in the north of the country in July, the presidency said on Monday.

On July 17, the three Chinese nationals from the COVEC construction company were seized by unknown gunmen alongside two Mauritanians with ATTM, a road-building company, 55 km (34 miles) from the town of Kwala.

“While saluting the courage of the three former hostages, the president … also congratulated the various armed forces for their professionalism,” Mali’s presidency said in a statement on Facebook.

Kidnapping has been a lucrative source of cash for militant groups in West Africa’s Sahel region, where they are waging an expanding insurgency against national armies, French forces and UN peacekeepers.

Earlier this month, a Colombian nun was freed after being kidnapped by militants near the Burkina Faso border in 2017.

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Soapie teasers: What’s happening in 7de Laan in November 2021?

Soapie Teasers provided by TVSA. This article was first published by them.

Coming up on 7de Laan this November 2021:

Monday 1 November 2021

Episode 5160

Tjattas is determined to rectify his mistakes. Bonita gives DeWet perspective. 

Tuesday 2 November 2021

Episode 5161

Marvin brushes off Romeo’s concerns about Ivy. Bonita and Vanessa feel bad for not being more supportive of Aggie.

Wednesday 3 November 2021

Episode 5162

Gabby misreads Ludo’s medical situation and starts an unsavoury rumour. Marko shares news about Thomas’s application to get his student pilot license. 

Thursday 4 November 2021

Episode 5163

Lana is concerned about Rickus’s obsession with the bodybuilding competition. Mariaan makes it clear that she doesn’t trust DeWet’s façade.

Friday 5 November 2021 

Episode 5164

Khethiwe gives Gabby a bright idea to help deal with her problem. Amorey empathises with Tjattas and his unemployed status. 

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Monday 8 November 2021

Episode 5165

Chris helps Rickus prepare for the competition. DeWet encourages Shawn to let loose a bit. 

Tuesday 9 November 2021

Episode 5166

Rickus feels like he has a new lease on life. Shawn has a crisis to deal with.

Wednesday 10 November 2021

Episode 5167

André teases Connie about enjoying the bodybuilding competition more than she should have. DeWet is suspicious when Marvin asks him about his drone. 

Thursday 11 November 2021

Episode 5168



Bonita is nervous when she sees what Denzil is researching. Ivy calls Aggie to talk about her problems.

Friday 12 November 2021

Episode 5169

Marvin is in a predicament. Romeo shares his concerns with Khethiwe. 

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Monday 15 November 2021

Episode 5170

DeWet gives Shawn a pep talk. Tjattas starts his first day at new a job.

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Missed out on last month’s episodes? Catch up with the October soapie teasers here.

Tuesday 16 November 2021

Episode 5171

Aggie’s friends hope that she doesn’t complicate her love life. Mariaan confronts Lana.

Wednesday 17 November 2021

Episode 5172

Ivy opens up to Romeo about her feelings toward the ladies in his life. The Welman and Chauke families enjoy an eventful gender-reveal party.

Thursday 18 November 2021

Episode 5173

Bruynwaves has a new service offering and their clients are excited about it. André encourages Ludo to reach out to his father. 

Friday 19 November 2021

Episode 5174

Romeo appreciates his father’s efforts to include Khethiwe in a family moment. Alexa and Amorey support Rickus.

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Monday 22 November 2021

Episode 5175

The Bassons enjoy a family night out. Chris tries to make the best of an awkward situation. 

Tuesday 23 November 2021

Episode 5176

Denzil feels unlucky in love. Alexa and Mariaan unintentionally exclude Amorey in a warm moment.

Wednesday 24 November 2021 

Episode 5177

DeWet advises Lana on how to deal with Mariaan. Shady comes up with a quirky idea to settle a dispute between her, Gabby and Khethiwe. 

Thursday 25 November 2021 

Episode 5178

Marvin desperately seeks answers. Marko comes to Ivy’s rescue.

Friday 26 November 2021

Episode 5179

Mariaan taunts Shawn. Fikani extends an olive branch to his brother, Rhulani. 

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Monday 29 November 2021

Episode 5180

Gabby’s quick-thinking gives her a chance to redeem herself.  Marko is worried about Rickus, who reassures him.

Tuesday 30 November 2021

Episode 5181

Fikani cheers up a miserable Alexa. The atmosphere in the Peterson home is gloomy.

Premiere episodes of 7de Laan air on SABC2 from Mondays to Fridays at 18h00.

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Advance booking for Sooryavanshi and Eternals yet to open in multiplex chains due to revenue sharing and show-sharing issues

The much awaited film, Sooryavanshi, is all set to release in four days, on November 5. The excitement is sky-high but surprisingly, the advance booking hasn’t opened yet in many cinemas and especially in the national multiplex chains like Inox, PVR and Cinepolis. This is because the cinemas and the producers of the film are in negotiations over two aspects.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Before the pandemic, the revenue sharing model was fixed since 2009 and the film industry was following it to the T. But post pandemic, the producers have been asking for a larger share. Sooryavanshi’s producers have asked for 60% revenue in Week 1, 55% in Week 2 and 50% in Week 3 and 4, from single screens, standalone multiplexes and non-national multiplexes. As for the national chains, the negotiations are going on and it’s expected to not be as high as 60% in the first week. Both parties are expected to reach an agreement by today (Monday) evening or latest by Tuesday afternoon.”

The source added, “The single screens and standalone multiplexes have requested that they want the same terms of revenue sharing as the national multiplexes. A solution will be reached on this front soon. Those theatres which have 2k format can at least make it clear that in the absence of reasonable revenue sharing for Sooryavanshi, they’ll go ahead and give all their shows to Disney’s Eternals, which is also releasing on November 5. However, the non-2k theatres won’t have this choice as Hollywood films are not allowed to be released in such cinemas. Hence, they have no choice but to screen Sooryavanshi and are hoping that a solution is reached soon.”

The source continued, “Disney has asked for 50% revenue sharing in Week 1, 48% in Week 2, 45% in Week 3 and 40% in Week 4 in the case of Eternals. And as is the norm now, the cinema halls would also be expected to shell out 30% of the 3D premium with the studio.”

The other aspect where there’s no clear consensus is over screen sharing. The source revealed, “We have heard that Reliance has said that they want maximum shows of Sooryavanshi in multiplexes and nearly 100% of shows in theatres with 3 or less than 3 screens. This means that smaller theatres are not being allowed to show Eternals. Disney, on the other hand, has demanded at least some showcasing for their film in these theatres. It is going all out in making it clear to the exhibitors that Eternals is a big film and deserves to be played.”

The source remarked, “It is for the first time probably that we are seeing Disney go all out in ensuring that its film gets a good number of shows in cinemas. The success of the previous Marvel film, Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings, must have motivated them to do so. Also, they see immense potential in the Indian market and feel Eternals can be a good way to accelerate their road to the expansion of business in the country.” The trade source added, “Disney and Fox have an enviable slate in 2022. Hence, the exhibitors are wary of getting into their bad books.”

In the midst, the exhibitors are suffering. An exhibitor sighed, “Instead of these studios sitting across the table and solving the issue, they prefer to arm-twist us. We don’t want to hurt either Reliance or Disney and want to provide a reasonable number of shows to Sooryavanshi as well as Eternals. We are just waiting and hoping a consensus is met and also that revenue sharing is reasonable.”

The exhibitor also asked, “We never thought this problem would arise in the case of Sooryavanshi and Eternals. I now wonder what will happen in the week when Antim and Satyameva Jayate 2 would clash. And there are many more clashes taking place in the future.”

However, an industry insider assured that all will be well, “It’ll be a Happy Diwali for producers and exhibitors. This is not the first such instance and we are sure all the parties concerned would reach an agreement soon. These studios understand the plight and require theatres and the theatres also want these films to release so that they earn to their heart’s content, which they haven’t been able to since March 2020. Just give it some time and things will be fine.”

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: “I am not the antagonist in Sooryavanshi” – says Gulshan Grover

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