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Easter Weekend | Taking care of the homeless
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- Easter Weekend | Taking care of the homeless
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- 35 minutes ago
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- Politicians should prioritise and take better care of those living on the streets. That’s according to director of the Denis Hurley centre, Raymond Perrier. He says political parties only pay attention to the homeless every five years when their votes are needed. As we enter the Easter weekend, Perrier says they should practice love and support all the time. #enca #dstv403
For more stories: https://www.enca.a
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- SA's Road Carnage | Nine identifiable bodies retrieved from Limpopo horror crash
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- 2 hours ago
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- Limpopo Health MEC, Phophi Ramathuba, has confirmed the department received nine identifiable bodies. She says others are body parts of different people. Authorities are still combing the scene of the crash which left 45 dead and one little girl injured. The bus was travelling to Moria from Gaborone. Ramathuba says the search and recovery mission is continuing. #dstv403 #enca
For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/nine-bodies-identified-limpopo-bus-crash
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- ANC demands DA’s cadre deployment records
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- 4 hours ago
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- It's a political tit-for-tat. The country's two biggest parties are engaged in a war over cadre deployment records. After losing out to the DA in court over its cadre deployment policy, the ANC wants to give the DA a taste of its own medicine. #dstv403 #enca
For the full story: https://www.enca.com/news/anc-demands-das-cadre-deployment-records
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- SANRAL sends condolences after deadly Limpopo crash
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- 4 hours ago
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- National roads agency Sanral has sent its condolences to families of the victims of the bus crash near Mokopane in Limpopo. A bus carrying 46 people plunged off a bridge, killing all but one of its passengers. The child is in hospital. They were heading from Botswana to Moria for the Easter weekend church service. SANRAL's Madoda Mthembu has warned motorists to be extra careful on our roads. #enca #dstv403
For more news: https://www.enca.com/
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- 2024 Elections | Zuma's comments labelled 'irresponsible'
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- 4 hours ago
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- Threats of violence and anarchy around the coming elections are irresponsible and should be investigated. That’s the call by Defend Our Democracy. This is after MK party leaders threatened to destabilise the country if Jacob Zuma is not on the ballot. eNCA’s Manqoba Mchunu reports. #dstv403
For more news: https://www.enca.com/
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- Crime in SA | Four murder suspects killed in a shootout with KZN police
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- 4 hours ago
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- KwaZulu-Natal police say that a tip-off from the Cato Manor community led them to the hide-out of four murder suspects. The men were killed in a confrontation with police tonight on Thursday night. Dasen Thathiah filed this report. #enca #dstv403
For the full story: https://www.enca.com/news/four-murder-suspects-shot-dead-kzn
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- Easter Road Safety | N3TC warns of bad weather on part of route
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- 5 hours ago
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- The N3 Toll Concession is warning of bad weather and adverse driving conditions on part of its route. The concession says all its services have been deployed and will continue to patrol the entire route. It's urging motorists to exercise caution on the roads. #enca #dstv403
For the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/easter-road-safety-n3tc-warns-bad-weather-part-route
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- Formula E Tokyo streets excite paddock
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- 9 hours ago
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- Round five of the Formula E World Championships moves to the Japanese capital, Tokyo. It is the first time this exciting format of motorsport will be held in the world's biggest city, where a street track will welcome the eleven teams, to entertain its 40 million residents. eNCA’s Justin Ford brings us this story. #dstv403
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- Easter | Addressing world problems
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- 19 hours ago
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- This weekend the world will take a moment to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus. Dubbed the most important Christian holiday, Easter sees religious leaders and communities come together to break bread and remember the life and legacy of their one true King, Jesus Christ. Director of the Denis Hurley Centre, Raymond Perrier speaks to eNCA. Courtesy #DStv403
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- Panyaza Lesufi on e-tolls being scrapped in Gauteng
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- 20 hours ago
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- Watch the full interview here; https://www.enca.com/videos/panyaza-lesufi-e-tolls-being-scrapped-gauteng
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- 2024 Elections | IEC confirms Zuma is not eligible to be candidate
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- 20 hours ago
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- The Independent Electoral Commission confirmed it has upheld an objection to Former President Jacob Zuma being a candidate in the upcoming elections. What does this mean for the MK Party that had listed him as their number one candidate? Courtesy #DStv403
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- Easter Weekend | Safety in the spotlight this long weekend
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- 21 hours ago
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- Roads are usually at their busiest ahead of the Easter long weekend, with many travellers headed to their various destinations. This time of the year often comes with road accidents and fatalities. The state of our roads, safety and compliance are key to people arriving safely at their destinations. #DStv403
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- No relief yet for cash strapped South Africans
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- 21 hours ago
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- There is no relief yet for cash-strapped South Africans, after the unchanged rate announcement, by the South African Reserve Bank and also this means no significant change in how current soaring debt levels can be addressed. Courtesy #DStv403
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- Government finally scraps e-tolls error
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- 21 hours ago
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- Watch the full interview here; https://www.enca.com/videos/government-finally-scraps-e-tolls-error
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- Wheel Well urges motorists to protect children by buckling them up in car seats
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- 22 hours ago
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- Road traffic injuries remain the leading killer of children and young people under the age of 30. That's according to the 2023 World Health Organization global status report on road safety. So urgent action is needed if the global goal of at least halving road deaths and injuries by the year 2030 is to be achieved. Wheel Well, an NGO dedicated to child road safety, has over the years been doing its bit, donating refurbished car seats to parents who cannot afford new ones. Courtesy #DStv403
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- Boland Rugby aim to return to glory
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
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- eNCA's Justin Ford reports. Courtesy #DStv403
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- 2024 Elections | Jacob Zuma will not be going to Parliament
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
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- IEC upholds objection to former president Jacob Zuma's nomination as a candidate for the MK party. Courtesy #DStv403
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- Govt - Progress made in containing Foot and Mouth Disease
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- 24 hours ago
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- The Agriculture department says great progress has been made in containing Foot and Mouth Disease which plagued South Africa from 2021. No cases were reported in the Eastern Cape, Northern Cape and Western Cape since the outbreak. Courtesy of #DStv403
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- Cabinet welcomes ceasefire resolution
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- 24 hours ago
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- The UN Security Council has passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, during the month of Ramadan. This move has been welcomed and supported by the South African government in line with the country's call for a two-state solution. Courtesy #DStv403
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- Ramaphosa congratulates Faye on election victory
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- 24 hours ago
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- President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Bassirou Faye on his election
as Senegal's President. The 44-year-old opposition leader was named the country's next president on Monday just two weeks after being released from prison to run in the election. Courtesy of #DStv403
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- Easter Road Safety | Police out in full force ahead of weekend
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- 24 hours ago
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- Law enforcement agencies are out in full force to combat crime ahead of Easter weekend. Police Minister Bheki Cele says there will be high police visibility on the country's roads to ensure travelers' safety and that motorists obey the rules of the road. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct
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- SIU makes five criminal referrals to NPA
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- 1 day ago
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- The Special Investigating Unit is working on a process to recover monies lost in an irregular Treasury deal with US tech giant Oracle. SIU Spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago, says it's referred the matter to the National Prosecuting Authority to pursue criminal charges. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct
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- 'E-toll gantries to remain for crime fighting purposes'
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- 1 day ago
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- There's been confusion over whether or not e-tolls will come to and end this month. Well, motorists can relax, knowing that the process is underway. Courtesy #DStv403
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- 2024 Elections | Brand politics and the battle for identity
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- 1 day ago
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- The battle for logos and brand identity is not new on the South African political landscape. Over the years we have seen various parties slug it out ahead of the polls, disputing similar colours they say are meant to confuse voters. Courtesy of #eNCA
WATCH THE FULL PACKAGE HERE: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/2024-elections-brand-politics-and-battle-identity
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- It's premature to ask speaker to step down - Mashatile
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- 1 day ago
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- It's premature for the Democratic Alliance to ask Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to step down. That's the view of Deputy President Paul Mashatile. #DStv403 #eNCA #allangles
https://www.enca.com/top-stories/watch-its-premature-ask-speaker-step-down-mashatile
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- Mtolo to former members - Good riddance
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- 2 days ago
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- ANC KZN Secretary Bheki Mtolo says the Umkhonto wesizwe party is causing minimal damage to the ANC. He was speaking outside the Durban High Court where the matter over the use of the uMkhonto Wesizwe trademark is being heard. #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct #AllAngles
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- LIVESTREAM | AKA, Tibz murder suspects back in court
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- 2 days ago
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- Suspects linked to the killing of rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and his friend Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane return to court for their bail application.
Five of the 7 suspects are appearing before the Durban Magistrate's Court.
The other two suspects remain in custody in Eswatini.
#dstv403
#enca
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- ANC has a good case - Trademark lawyer
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- 2 days ago
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- There's enough similarity between the African National Congress and uMkhonto Wesizwe party logos for trademark infringement to be asserted. That's the view of trademark lawyer at Wolmarans & Susan, Jadon Wolmarans. #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct #AllAngles
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- 2024 Elections | BOSA slams lackof accountability in Western Cape
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- 3 days ago
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- Build One SA leader, Mmusi Maimane, says the Western Cape needs a stronger, more effective opposition. He says the provincial administration is not being held to account over poor service delivery and job creation. Maimane says he will create jobs closer to home for communities neglected by the DA government. He was unveiling the party’s election poster and campaign slogan outside Parliament. #dstv403 #enca
For more news: https://www.enca.com/
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- 2024 Elections | ANC bid to deregister MK party dismissed
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- 3 days ago
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- The uMkhonto WeSizwe Party will contest the 2024 general elections on
29 May. That's after the Electoral Court dismissed the ANC's challenge that the MK party be deregistered. Judge Lebogang Modiba made the ruling this morning. #dstv403 #enca
For the full story: https://www.enca.com/news/update-anc-application-deregister-mk-party-dismissed
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- Crime in SA | Pastor receives 20-year sentence for sexual abuse
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- 3 days ago
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- After four long years, Katlehong Pastor Benjamin Dingiso has finally been sentenced to an effective 20 years behind bars. He was found guilty of 31 counts of rape and sexual assault in November last year. The Arise and Shine Pastor raped and sexually groomed dozens of boys between 2009 and 2021. Pastor Zelda Masango who caught the Pastor in the act says she's disappointed by the sentencing.
For more news: https://www.enca.com/
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- Higher Education | Student union welcomes decision to deregister Educor colleges
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- 3 days ago
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- The South African Union of students has welcomed the decision by the Higher Education department to deregister the Educor group of Colleges including Damelin College and City Varsity for non-compliance. Asive Dlanjwa, spokesperson of the union, says while it's unfortunate for students, the move serves to protect the credibility of the higher education system.
For the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/higher-education-damelin-college-lyceum-and-city-varsity-deregistered
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- Higher education | More than 60 Educor campuses to close across SA
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- 3 days ago
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- Educor must reimburse students and stop all registrations with immediate effect. That's the word from higher education minister Blade Nzimande.
He has labeled the four deregistered Educor colleges as dysfunctional. #enca #dstv403
For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/videos/more-60-educor-campuses-close-across-sa
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- Breakdancing | BC One champions crowned
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- 3 days ago
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- The sport of breakdancing is growing rapidly. B-boys and B-girls brought their A-game to the BC One Nationals. The winners will represent South Africa at the World Finals in Brazil. eNCA’s Justin Ford brings us this story. #dstv403
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- Tech for TB tracking
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- 3 days ago
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- Medical scientists are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to help speed up the screening process of tuberculosis patients. A mobile application that is still under development, records cough sounds from patients and then analyses it to determine if they require further testing for TB. Experts at Stellenbosch University’s Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, and partners in Europe and Africa have recently received a R20-million grant from the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership for the project. eNCA reporter Kevin Brandt filed this report. #dstv403
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- Rising attacks on churches sparks security concerns
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- 3 days ago
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- Don't be so heavenly-minded that you have no earthly good. Those are the words of Reverend Cyril Pillay. He's calling on church leaders to take proactive measures to protect congregants from crime. He was speaking ahead of Easter Weekend and in light of recent attacks on churches. #dstv403
Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/crime-sa-rising-attacks-churches-sparks-security-concerns
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- SA welcomes Gaza ceasefire resolution
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- 3 days ago
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- International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor is welcoming the UN security resolution on a Gaza ceasefire. She now says she expects the United Nations to ensure the resolution is being adhered to. 14 of the 15 members of the council voted in favour of the resolution, while the US abstained. The resolution also demands the unconditional release of Israeli hostages and an expansion of aid into the city. #dstv403
Read the full article here: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/no-let-gaza-war-despite-un-ceasefire-resolution
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- Crime in SA | Senior Nongoma officials nabbed for fraud
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- 4 days ago
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- Senior officials from KwaNongoma Local Municipality in northern KwaZulu-Natal have been arrested for fraud, theft, and money laundering. The accused include the Municipal Manager, Chief Financial Officer, and Supply Chain Manager. #enca #dstv403
For more news: https://www.enca.com/
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- Joshlin Smith | Lourentia Lombaard abandons bail bid
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- 4 days ago
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- Thirty-one-year-old Lourentia Lombaard, a friend of Joshlin Smith's mother, Kelly, has abandoned her bail application. Lombaard appeared at the Vredenburg Magistrates Court in connection with the six-year-old's disappearance. She faces kidnapping and trafficking charges for the missing grade one pupil. #enca #dstv403
Formore stories: https://www.enca.com/
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- Border Management | Security beefed up at borders ahead of Easter Rush
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- 4 days ago
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- Preparations have been made and the border authorities are ready for the Easter Weekend rush. 400 border guards will be deployed and regulations will be enforced, So says The Boarder Management Authority. Thousands of holidaymakers are expected to travel in and out of South Africa, starting this week. #enca #dstv403
For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/videos/border-management-security-beefed-borders-ahead-easter-rush
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- 2024 Elections | DA reveals its candidates
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- 4 days ago
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- The Democratic Alliance claims its candidates for the 2024 polls are corruption busters and experts in their fields who will rescue South Africa from decay. The party revealed its list with 200 names who went through a 9 month selection process. #enca #dstv403
For more news: https://www.enca.com/
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- Justice for Meyiwa | Accused one's alibi under scrutiny
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- 4 days ago
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- Accused one's alibi has again come under scrutiny in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. This, after a Road Traffic Management Corporation investigator cast aspersions on Muzi Sibiya's whereabouts in 2014. Sibiya claims he was not in Gauteng that year, but e-Natis records show he was. #enca #dstv403
For the full story: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/justice-meyiwa-accused-ones-alibi-under-scrutiny
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- Mapisa-Nqakula's bid to stop possible arrest opposed by NPA
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- 4 days ago
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- In opposition to Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula's urgent bid to stop her possible arrest for alleged corruption. The National Prosecuting Authority told the high court in Pretoria that the application is misplaced and an abuse of the justice system. #dstv403 #enca
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- National assembly speaker seeking to block arrest
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- 4 days ago
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- National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula's legal team says arresting people when there is no need to is an abuse of the justice system.
The speaker approached the High Court in Pretoria after finding out her arrest for alleged corruption was imminent. #dstv403 #enca
For more news: https://www.enca.com/
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- Mapisa-Nqakula urgently seeks to stop arrest
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- 4 days ago
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- Embattled National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, is urgently seeking to stop her arrest. That matter will be heard in the High Court in Pretoria this morning. #dstv403
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- Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues
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- 4 days ago
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- The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues in the High Court in Pretoria on Monday morning. #dstv403
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- Civil servants to receive 4.7% salary increase
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- 4 days ago
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- Government needs to cut down the public sector workforce. That's the word from Chief Economist at the Efficient Group, Dawie Roodt. He says government can not stabilise the fiscus and grow the economy with its bloated public sector wage bill. The Public Service Department says civil servants will receive a 4.7-percent salary hike from April. This is part of a two-year wage deal signed last year. #dstv403
Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/public-wage-bill-civil-servants-receive-47-salary-increase
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- SA's water crisis | Privatisation can quench country's thirst
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- 4 days ago
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- Privatisation will quench South African thirsts.Water governance expert Richard Meissner says it's the only way to resolve the water crisis. Minister Senzo Mchunu plans to overhaul the sector through private investment. He also wants to enforce accountability for non-compliance with standards. #dstv403
Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-sas-taps-running-dry
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- Could Swifties boost SA economic growth?
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- 4 days ago
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- Could South Africa's inclusion in a global music tour, such as the Taylor Swift Era's tour, boost economic growth? Certainly, says Professor Waldo Krugell from the North-West University's economics department. Krugell explains how major entertainment events indeed boost local economies. #dstv403
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- World TB Day | Inching towards eradication of TB
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- 5 days ago
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- World TB Day was observed across the globe today, with calls made to redouble efforts to eradicate the disease. The US government plays a significant role in providing funds towards the fight against TB, and has signed a new partnership with our national health department. US AID has pledged just over R1-billion towards programmes in Gauteng, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. Courtesy #DStv403