Understanding the Impact of Opinion Polls on SA's Electoral Landscape

Opinion polls have become a major part of elections worldwide, shaping how voters and political parties understand the race before a single ballot is cast. As South Africa heads towards the 4 November 2026 Local Government Elections, we ask: how reliable are these polls, what influences their predictions, and should voters take them seriously? GUEST: Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu - Director of the Centre for the Advancement of Non-Racialism and Democracy at Nelson Mandela University.