SABCNews PM Headlines @15H00 | 22 August 2026

*The ANC has announced its mayoral finalists for the November polls. The ANC chose to name those who were interviewed and made it to the final list with the preferred candidates only to be made public next month.

*With the elections just months away other political parties are gunning for support - ActionSA and Build One South Africa have named some of their mayoral candidates, while the EFF is on the road in Pietermaritzburg

* Tributes have been pouring in for boxing Champion Zolani Tete.
The 38-year old was gunned down last night in front of his house in Mdantsane near KuGompo.

*In sport -
Orlando Pirates who are eyeing a sport in the final are taking on Sekhukune United in an MTN8 semi-final clash in Polokwane-

*And - excitement is mounting ahead of this afternoon's first test between the Springboks and All Blacks -

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