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2024 elections | Coalition government likely in SA
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- 2024 elections | Coalition government likely in SA
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- 9 days ago
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- With the ANC expected to lose some of its support, the likelihood of a coalition government is increasing. And this could have an impact on our economic landscape and policy.
Sanisha Packirisamy, an economist at Momentum Investments, discussed this with eNCA.
Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/2024-elections-coalition-government-likely-sa
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- Eastern Cape's longest serving politician to retire
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- 9 days ago
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- The Eastern Cape's longest-serving politician is retiring. DA MPL, Bobby Stevenson, who has been serving the provincial legislature for 25 years,
He joined eNCA to talk about the highlights of his political career, and the future.
Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/news/eastern-capes-longest-serving-politician-retire
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- E-tolls finally scrapped 1/4
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- 9 days ago
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- Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga confirms that from midnight Thursday, e-tolls will be a thing of the past in Gauteng.
But the minister says that the gantry system will remain active for crime-fighting purposes.
eNCA senior reporter, Aviwe Mtila discussed this with OUTA's Stefani Fick.
Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/news/e-tolls-outa-comments-e-tolls-are-scrapped
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- Working hours | Working 9 to whenever
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- 9 days ago
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- Working 9 to 5 - or is it rather whenever you are needed?
With cellphones glued to us, we are nearly always just a call or message away from our jobs.
But, what about those who choose to disconnect from work-related communication outside of working hours.
What are your legal rights on this?
Leila Moosa from Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr shared her insights with eNCA.
Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/working-hours-working-9-whenever
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- North West Floods | Financial impact of floods
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- 9 days ago
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- Heavy rain has been falling on most of the country this past week. Intense downpours have wreaked havoc on the village of Kroomkuil in Moretele, North West. #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct
FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-north-west-floods-financial-impact-floods
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- Work to upgrade Rooiwal plant has begun
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- 9 days ago
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- Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu and Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink have visited the Rooiwal Waste Water Treatment Works in Hammanskraal on Wednesday morning. #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct
FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/watch-work-upgrade-rooiwal-plant-has-begun
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- DA hails victory of IEC
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- 9 days ago
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- The Independent Electoral Commission has been dealt another court blow, this time by the Democratic Alliance. It's to ensure that there are more voting stations abroad for the 2024 elections. #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct
FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-da-hails-victory-iec
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- Contraceptive vending machine to counter teenage pregnancy
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- 9 days ago
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- To boost the uptake of various methods of contraception, the national health department and Eastern Cape Health MEC Nomakhosazana Meth are launching the Self-Care Wellness Vending Machine. #AllAngles #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct
FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/news/watch-contraceptive-vending-machine-counter-teenage-pregnancy
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- Saying goodbye to Gauteng's e-toll collections
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- 9 days ago
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- Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga confirms that from midnight on Thursday, e-tolls will be a thing of the past in Gauteng. However, the minister says that the gantry system will remain active for crime-fighting purposes.
FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/watch-saying-goodbye-gautengs-e-toll-collections
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- Mop up operations underway in Tshwane
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- 9 days ago
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- Communities have been left reeling following the heavy rains that lashed various parts of Gauteng.
As mop up operations get underway in some parts of Tshwane, many home and business owners are left with a heavy price to pay. Weather forecasters say the current inclement weather will start to clear from Wednesday.
FULL REPORT HERE: https://www.enca.com/news-weather/sa-weather-mop-operations-underway-tshwane
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- Electoral court upholds MK Party appeal
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- 9 days ago
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- The MK party has won an appeal against the Independent Electoral Commission's case to allow former president Jacob Zuma to contest the upcoming elections. #SouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA
FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-electoral-court-upholds-mk-party-appeal
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- El Nino induced drought having devastating effects
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- The ongoing dry spell across the country - induced by the El Niño effect - is having a dire effect on crops and could potentially threaten food security. #SouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct
FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/lifestyle-videos/discussion-el-nino-induced-drought-having-devastating-effect s
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- Remote workers earning over 1m to get visas
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- 9 days ago
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- The Home Affairs Department has changed the way work visas are provided in South Africa.
In 2022, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the country would be reviewing its visa regime to promote investment in South Africa. #SouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct
FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/news-videos/watch-minister-motsoaledi-talks-changes-way-work-visas-are-provided-sa
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- Zimbabwe Currency | New currency strengthens against US dollar
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- 9 days ago
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- Zimbabwe's new currency, the ZiG is currently trading stronger than the rand.
According to Petri Redelinghuys from Herenya Capital Advisors, part of that strengh comes from the rallying gold price on which the new currency is backed. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct
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- Immigration Amendments | New scheme requires honesty from employers
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- 9 days ago
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- Home Affairs' new Trusted Employers Scheme could see visa processing cut down to 20 days. But the department is putting the emphasis on "trust". #DStv403 #AllAngles #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct
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- Celebrating the life and times of a stalwart
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- 9 days ago
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- On this day in 1993, Chris Hani was gunned down outside his Dawn Park home in Boksburg. Wednesday, 10 April, marks 31-years of his killing by rightwing sympathiser Janusz Walus nearly plunging South Africa into civil war. #AllAngles #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct
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- LIVESTREAM | Govt update on scrapping of e-tolls
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- 9 days ago
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- The Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga briefs media on the scrapping of e-tolls.
#eNCA
#DStv403
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- Cape of Storms | Officials counting the cost
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- 9 days ago
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- Western Cape Infrastructure MEC, Tertuis Simmers, says the province has started counting the cost of the damage. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct #NewsLink
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- SAPS arrest 6 suspects linked to Chiefs player's murder
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- 9 days ago
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- Gauteng police have made a breakthrough, arresting 6 suspects linked to the alleged hijacking and murder of late the Kaizer Chiefs soccer player Luke Fleurs. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct #NewsLink
READ: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/police-arrest-6-linked-murder-kaizer-chiefs-player
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- Restore the Powe Grid | 'Loadshedding will be with us for a while' - expert
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Energy expert Hartmut Winkler is not convinced and is sticking to his prediction, that blackouts will be with us for a while. This after Deputy President Paul Mashatile said the government will end loadshedding before the end of this year. #dstv403 #enca
For more news: https://www.enca.com/
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- 2024 Elections | Electoral Court rules in favour of Zuma MK candidacy
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- 10 days ago
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- The uMkhonto WeSizwe party's appeal against the Independent Electoral Commission has been successful. That's after the IEC upheld an objection to remove former President Jacob Zuma from the party candidate lists. The IEC argued that Zuma's jail sentence bars him from entering the race.But Zuma's lawyers contended that the commission had also failed to take into consideration Zuma’s remission of sentence. Legal Expert, Zola Majava says the IEC seemed to act outside its scope. #enca #dstv403
For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/electoral-court-rules-favour-zuma-mk-candidacy
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- Cape of Storms | Insurers recieving multiple claims
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Households and businesses are counting the costs of damage caused by severe weather in the Western Cape. Trees have been uprooted, vehicles blown over, and roofs blown off houses and buildings. Elite Risk Acceptances says it's already receiving multiple claims. #enca #dstv403
For more news: https://www.enca.com/
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- SA Weather | Tshwane EMS warns residents and motorists
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- The Tshwane Emergency Services is warning residents and motorists in particular, to execise caution during bouts of extreme weather conditions.
EMS's Charles Mabaso says heavy downpours over the last few days, have caused significant structural damage to infrastructure. But better weather conditions have been forecast for the next few days. #enca #dstv403
For more news: https://www.enca.com/
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- Deputy President Paul Mashatile promises to end load shedding this year
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- 10 days ago
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- Deputy President Paul Mashatile is confident that power cuts will be a thing of the past, by the end of this year. He made this bold statement while delivering a special public lecture at the University of Johannesburg today,
to mark the 30th anniversary of South Africa’s democracy. #dstv403 #enca
For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/we-will-end-load-shedding-year-mashatile
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- Zondo: Political cases burdening justice system
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- 10 days ago
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- Political parties often approach the courts to settle disputes. The number of political cases has risen ahead of the elections. Chief Justice Raymond Zondo says some of the issues can be resolved before reaching court. Zondo was Speaking on Power To Truth with host JJ Tabane. #DStv403
Full episode here: https://www.enca.com/shows/power-truth-chief-justice-raymond-zondo-8-april-2024
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- Hammanskraal residents still without safe drinking water
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- eNCA's Silindelo Masikane has more details. #DStv403
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- SA's Water Crisis | Infrastructure remains a major challenge in Emfuleni
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- The Emfuleni District Municipality says it's failing to maintain the water system due to a budget, constrained by non-payment of rates. The Municipality's water infrastructure is in the spotlight after authorities confirmed raw sewage was leaking into the potable water system. eNCA reporter Bafedile Moerane has more. #enca #dstv403
For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/videos/sas-water-crisis-concerns-over-contaminated-water-emfuleni
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- Former speaker of Parliament Mapisa-Nqakula hands in her passport
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Former National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has handed in her passport this evening. It's part of her bail conditions after she was charged with fraud, corruption and money laundering for allegedly accepting bribes worth millions of rand while she was Defence Minister. eNCA senior reporter, Aviwe Mtila, says Mapisa-Nqakula also knows the witnesses who will testify against her when her case continues in June. #enca #dstv403
For more news: https://www.enca.com/
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- 2024 Elections | Defence lawyer says Zuma is unqualified to sit in the national assembly
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- 11 days ago
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- Electoral Commission defence lawyer, Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi says that if the court rules in favour of the MK Party, the country will have unqualified people sitting in the national assembly. #enca #dstv403
For more news: https://www.enca.com/
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- Cape of Storms | Disaster management teams remain on high alert
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- 11 days ago
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- One person has been killed in the violent storms that have lashed the Western Cape in recent days. Trees have been uprooted, roofs blown off houses and structures in informal settlements have been destroyed. Ayesha Ismail reports that Western Cape Disaster Management Authorities remain on high alert with more heavy rain expected tonight. #enca #dstv403
For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/news/one-killed-storms-pound-western-cape
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- 2024 Elections | MK Party confident Zuma will be victorious
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- 11 days ago
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- The MK Party is confident that it has a solid case against the IEC. On Monday the MK party was in court to challenge former president Jacob Zuma's exclusion in the upcoming elections. This after the party included the former president in its list of candidates for parliament. #enca #dstv403
For more news: https://www.enca.com/
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- Enyobeni Inquest | Convicted couple a no-show in court
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- 11 days ago
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- More frustration in the Enyobeni Tavern Inquest after owners Siyakhangela and Vuyokazi Ndevu failed to appear in court. They are the couple who were found guilty of selling alcohol to a minor in February and were sentenced to a R5000 fine or one hundred days in prison. The inquest will look into who is criminally liable for the deaths of 21 young people who lost their lives in June 2022 in East London. Ronald Masinda has more. #enca #dstv403
For more news: https://www.enca.com/
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- 2024 Elections | MK Party challenges IEC for barring Zuma candidacy
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- 11 days ago
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- The MK party is in court to challenge former president Jacob Zuma's exclusion in the upcoming elections. This after the party included the former president in its list of candidates for parliament. Advocate Dali Mpofu told the court that it is quite disturbing that the electoral Commission's attitude is to make sure that Zuma does not have a chance at being elected. The court says it will make it's decision tomorrow. #dstv403 #enca
For more news: https://www.enca.com/
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- MK Party in court over Zuma candidacy
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- 11 days ago
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- The MK Party is back in court over the candidacy of former President Jacob Zuma. #dstv403
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- Health Beat | Fraud and corruption in healthcare sector | 30 March 2024
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- In this episode, the Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism looks at how fraud and corruption destroy the healthcare sector. #DStv403
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- Fierce winds fuel Fish Hoek fires
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- 11 days ago
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- Firefighters are still on the ground after multiple blazes in Fish Hoek on Sunday. Eight properties were engulfed as heavy winds fanned flames. eNCA's Nobesutu_Hejana spoke to the local ward councillor. #DStv403
Full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/cape-storms-fierce-winds-fuel-fish-hoek-fires
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- AKA, Tibz murder-accused back in court
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- AKA, Tibz murder-accused back in court on Monday. #dstv403
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- Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to surrender passport
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- 11 days ago
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- Former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is getting her wings clipped. She has until 4pm to surrender her passport. Mapisa-Nqakula is accused of accepting bribes from a military contractor while she was Defence Minister. #DStv403
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- NPO Funding | Thousands of vulnerable people at risk
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- eNCA's Heidi Giokos reports. Courtesy #DStv403
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- When will home prices be affordable again?
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- 12 days ago
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- Should you buy property now, or wait for the interest rate to come down?
As heard from the Reserve Bank governor not so long ago, there are no guarantees about when, or by how much, the interest rate will drop this year.
Now as interest rates remain stagnantly high, the question on many prospective home buyers' minds is whether it's still a good time to enter the housing market.
Property development expert and the founder of the South African Property Investors Network, Andrew Walker discussed this with eNCA.
Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/business/property-prices-when-will-home-prices-be-affordable-again
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- World Health Day | Championing the right to health for all South Africans
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- 12 days ago
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- World Health Day raises awareness about health issues and advocates for accessible healthcare for all.
This year's theme is "My Health, my Right".
It was chosen to champion the right of everyone to have access to quality health services, education, and information, as well as safe drinking water, clean air, good nutrition, quality housing, decent working and environmental conditions, and freedom from discrimination.
How well is South Africa faring in terms of health rights?
Deputy Director General for Primary Health Care at the National Health Department, Jeanette Hunter joined eNCA to discuss this.
Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/world-health-day-championing-right-health-all-south-africans
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- BRICS Simulation Conference | Economic empowerment and global leadership
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- The inaugural Brics Simulation Conference taking place in Cape Town this month is being touted as a game changer.
Around 200 delegates will gather to consider the "Impact of Brics on Industries and Shaping Monetary Policy.”
Brics Business Council consultant Siyabonga Mkhize discussed this with eNCA.
Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/business/brics-simulation-conference-economic-empowerment-and-global-leadership
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- Cape of Storms | Western Cape authorities on high alert
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- eNCA's Kevin Brandt reports. Courtesy #DStv403
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- How do public and private sector compare in employing women in senior positions?
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- 12 days ago
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- The Public Service and Administration Department and the United Nations Development Programme have initiated the Gender Equality Seal project.
It evaluates gender equality within the public service, particularly in comparison with the private sector.
The focus is on fostering meaningful opportunities for women in the government.
The director-general of Public Service and Administration, Yoliswa Makhasi joined eNCA to discuss this.
Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/gender-sa-how-do-public-and-private-sector-compare-employing-women-senior-management
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- Online safety | Navigating a cookie-less future in digital marketing
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- 12 days ago
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- Brands and digital marketers have been able to track consumers online habits and preferences, using so-called cookies.
This would then be used to tailor ads that target specific users as they browse the internet. But there seems to be a move towards cookie-less internet browsing.
So what will this mean for marketers?
Dan Levy, co-founder and co-CEO of Flow discussed this with eNCA.
Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/opinion/online-safety-navigating-cookie-less-future-digital-marketing
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- Crime in SA | KZN Hawks hunting third suspect
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- The KwaZulu-Natal Hawks are searching for a third suspect after six men were kidnapped and held captive for a week. Members of the provincial tracking team rescued the victims on Saturday night and arrested two suspects. eNCA’s senior reporter Dasen Thathiah has the story. Courtesy #DStv403
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- Public Service and Commercial Union questions Labour Department's motives
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- 12 days ago
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- Employment and Labour minister Thulas Nxesi has rubbished criticism from opposition parties, that the R23-billon set aside for job creation is just electioneering.
The plan aims to provide training for employment and foster entrepreneurship.
But the Public Service and Commercial Union has also entered the fray, and have given the project a thumbs down.
PSCU Secretary-General Tahir Maepa discussed this with eNCA.
Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/public-service-and-commercial-union-questions-labour-departments-motives
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- Pressing need to address access to menstrual hygiene
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- 12 days ago
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- Period poverty remains a critical issue, leading to school absenteeism among girls who don't have access to sanitary products. The New loveLife Trust, in partnership with the United Nations International Children’s Fund, launched the Oky App, a menstrual tracker.
With the many hygiene challenges facing girls and young women, what is the impact of access to water?
The CEO of Team Free Sanitary Pads, Nokuzola Ndwandwe, and LoveLife Gauteng provincial manager, Thilivhali Livhadi joined eNCA to discuss this initiative.
Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/world-health-day-pressing-need-address-access-menstrual-hygiene-products
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- Education in crisis | Governing Body Foundation calls for gender toolkit overhaul
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- 12 days ago
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- The Governing Body Foundation is calling for the revision of the Gender-Responsive Pedagogy for Early Childhood Education, generally known as ECE Toolkit.
This toolkit is for teachers and practitioners in early childhood development (ECD) to better approach gender issues with young children.
According to the GBF, the Department of Basic of Education is determined to have this implemented in schools with proper consultation of relevant stakeholders.
One of the issues with the toolkit, according to the GBF is that it represents only one view on gender and gender identity.
CEO of the GBF, Dr Anthea Cereseto discussed the toolkit and some of the issues they have pointed out with eNCA.
Watch the interview: https://www.enca.com/news/education-crisis-governing-body-foundation-calls-gender-toolkit-overhaul
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- World Health Day | Deaths due to non-communicable disease on the rise
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- 12 days ago
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- Deaths related to non-communicable diseases are on the rise in South Africa.
Diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer are some of the highest contributing underlying causes of death.
According to Professor Renata Schoeman of Stellenbosch Business School, many people struggle to take responsibility for their own health.
Professor Schoeman joined eNCA to talk more about how people can tackle these diseases, and avoid needless deaths, that otherwise could be avoided with a healthy lifestyle.
Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/world-health-day-deaths-due-non-communicable-disease-rise