eNCA
"My child would never" is a dangerous assumption
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- "My child would never" is a dangerous assumption
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
- Description
- "My child would never" may feel reassuring. It is not a safety strategy. Even with parental controls and strict rules at home, one friend and one device can be enough for a young person to encounter harmful content or pressure. Rianette Leibowitz says children need more than restrictions. They need an exit strategy and the language to use when something online crosses a line. #eNCA
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- Trump's $5,000 promise comes with a $1,3 trillion price tag
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
- Description
- $5,000 for every adult American. That is US president Donald Trump's promise if Republicans win both the House and the Senate. But multiplied across more than 258 million adults, the estimated bill climbs to around $1.3 trillion. Can a promise this enormous actually be delivered? #eNCA
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- Number of the Day | 5,000 | 10 September 2026
- Runtime
- 5:36
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
- Description
- Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 dividend to every adult American if Republicans retain control of Congress. Gareth Edwards and Francis Herd unpack a headline-grabbing pledge that could cost more than $1 trillion, while asking whether the wording makes it an ordinary election promise or something that edges closer to buying political support. The episode also examines the scale of the proposed payment, who would ultimately have to approve it and where the money could come from.
Behind the political spectacle sits a bigger economic question. The US is already carrying heavy government debt, and Francis warns that putting more spending power into millions of households could add to inflationary pressure. Gareth and Francis also draw the conversation back to South Africa, where politicians routinely make ambitious promises around grants and economic growth. The real test is not simply whether a promise sounds attractive, but whether anyone has done the maths required to mak...
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- Chris Hani said no to blue lights
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
- Description
- Dan Moyane recalls asking Chris Hani whether he planned to enter government. Hani's answer was that there was still work to be done. According to Moyane, Hani intended to remain with the people, mobilise for a better life and pressure the democratic government to deliver. The blue lights and fancy cars held no appeal. #eNCA
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- eNCA News Bite | Telkom Towers’ R2.2bn fix, Majodina clash and gauff comeback | 10 September 2026
- Runtime
- 15:11
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- Stay informed in minutes with News Bite (https://www.enca.com/search/news?search=news+nbite) , your fast, reliable update on South Africa’s biggest stories.Pretoria’s Telkom Towers could cost up to R2.2 billion to redevelop after the SAPS complex was evacuated over health and safety concerns. Police are spending nearly R40 million a month on alternative rentals, while the empty buildings continue to generate upkeep costs. Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson says accountability is central to the forensic investigation into the purchase.
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/jou-ma-se-pemmy-majodina-loses-cool-during-community-engagement) is facing criticism after exchanging profanities with a community member during a pump-station launch in Kouga.Escaped prisoner Edward Khomotso Madiba (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories-videos/rooigrond-escapee-rearrested-dcs-probing-possible-inside-job) has been rearrested af...
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- DA lodges ethics complaint against Majodina
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- 0:16
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- The Democratic Alliance has lodged an ethics complaint with Parliament against Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina. In a recent video, Majodina said "jou ma se ****" to a resident at a community meeting in Kouga. #eNCA
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- Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula trial | 10 September 2026
- Runtime
- 9:01
- Date posted
- 21 hours ago
- Description
- The corruption trial of former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula continues. #dstv403
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- Etzebeth fired up for Series showdown
- Runtime
- 0:48
- Date posted
- 22 hours ago
- Description
- Eben Etzebeth wants nothing less than victory in the final Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry against the All Blacks. The lock will further cement his record as the most-capped Bok when he earns his 146th Test cap in Baltimore on Saturday. The Boks are in pole position to clinch the series 3-1, but Etzebeth knows New Zealand is never an easy ride. #dstv403
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- Yeoville residents blow fuses at imbizo
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
- Description
- Another electricity Imbizo — but will this one bring results for frustrated Johannesburg residents? That’s the question hanging over the City’s floundering administration. In Yeoville, residents once again voiced their frustration over constant outages and the billing crisis that continues to plague the city. Mayor Dada Morero says Johannesburg’s electricity problems will be resolved, but he cannot say when. eNCA’s Manqoba Mchunu reports. #dstv403
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- Ramaphosa not ready to write ANC obituary
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
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- ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says the death knell is not yet ringing for his party. He admits the former liberation movement has problems, including electoral decline and a credibility crisis. But he says these are not enough to start writing its obituary. Ramaphosa was campaigning in Thembisa, where service delivery is often poor to non-existent. eNCA senior reporter Siphamandla Goge went along. #dstv403
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- Relief for Biko family as inquest postponed
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
- Description
- The inquest into the death of anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko has come to a grinding halt. Judge Johannes Eksteen granted an urgent court application after Biko family lawyer Ngqiqo Sakhela requested the postponement of the inquest. eNCA's Ronald Masinda has more. #dstv403
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- eNCA Business | Market update | 10 September 2026
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
- Description
- The JSE was relatively flat yesterday as investors weighed renewed global tensions. Brent crude moved above $100 a barrel, adding to inflation and interest-rate concerns. Investors are also watching a busy day of company results and economic data. Brian Thomas from Laurium Capital has more. #dstv403
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- Water tanker death | Family demands answers
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 24 hours ago
- Description
- A grieving family from Adams Mission in KZN are desperate for closure, following the horrific death of their loved one, Celani Zungu. Zungu’s death made headlines after he was struck by an eThekwini Municipality water tanker, south of Durban. The 38-year-old was killed after a water tanker ran him over following a confrontation with community members. It's alleged that the municipal worker delivered water to one household, angering community members who then confronted him. eNCA reporter Nokwazi Qumbisa filed this report. #dstv403
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- South Africa could be facing a R2 petrol hike
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Oil is back above $100 a barrel. Could South Africans be facing a petrol increase of more than R2 in October? Early calculations are pointing in that direction, with diesel potentially facing an even bigger increase. It is still early in the month, but the warning signs are there. #eNCA
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- How does online grooming actually begin?
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- A friend request can look completely ordinary. Online grooming does not always begin with an obvious threat. Cyber wellness expert, Rianette Leibowitz explains how someone can slowly use the information young people share online to build familiarity, trust and access. The danger may be in how normal the interaction feels at the start. #eNCA
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- Voices Of Change | Cyber safety starts before something goes wrong
- Runtime
- 31:06
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- What does it cost to build a movement when the voice creating its influence can also make the work harder to fund? Jenna-Leigh Bilong sits down with Women For Change founder Sabrina Walter to explore how a young woman who moved from Berlin to Cape Town became one of the most recognisable figures in South African GBV activism, and how the Purple Movement and G20 Women’s Shutdown grew into something far bigger than the organisation behind them.
Sabrina reflects on unequal media attention around femicide, pressure surrounding the shutdown, the financial reality of activist work, internal conflict within movement spaces and why influence is not automatically meaningful. She also speaks about being named to TIME100 and the quieter parts of her life she protects beyond Women For Change.
Watch all Voices of Change episodes here: https://www.enca.com/voices-change-po...
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- Number of the Day | $100 | 9 September 2026
- Runtime
- 6:02
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Oil is back above $100 a barrel, raising fresh concern about what comes next for South African fuel prices.
Gareth Edwards and Francis Herd explain what is driving the oil price higher, why market expectations matter, and how current trends could translate into another painful petrol and diesel increase in October.
Catch up on all Number of the Day episodes here: https://www.enca.com/number-day-podcast
Chapter List
(00:00) $100 oil is back
(00:50) What is driving the oil price higher?
(02:56) Could petrol rise by more than R2 in October?
(04:53) The wider economic risk of $100 oil
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- Dan Moyane's one question for Jacob Zuma
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Dan Moyane knew Jacob Zuma in exile. The ANC representative he encountered in Maputo was respected and, from what Moyane could see, committed to the movement he served. Looking at Zuma's presidency and his leadership of the MK Party, Moyane struggles to reconcile that memory with the political figure who followed. If he could interview Zuma again, one question would lead the conversation: "Who are you really?" #eNCA
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- Lawyer says Nqakula is 'just tired'
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- [BREAKING] Nosiviwe Mapisa Nqakula's lawyer says the former minister of Defence and Military Veterans is feeling tired and is receiving medical attention. Her corruption trial has been postponed to 10 September. #eNCA
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- Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula trial | 9 September 2026
- Runtime
- 6:23:36
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The corruption trial of former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula continues. #dstv403
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- Systems glitch clips wings at UK airports
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- UK travellers are facing more misery, with more than 150 flights cancelled on Wednesday following a technical glitch at National Air Traffic Services (NATS). Around 1,300 flights were cancelled to and from UK airports a day earlier, with Heathrow among the worst affected. Airports are warning of further disruption as delays continue while hundreds of flights try to reach their destinations. eNCA correspondent Olly Barrat has more. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403
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- Boks not easting salad in the States
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The Springboks’ forward pack will be looking to deliver an even stronger performance in the final Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry against the All Blacks. South Africa’s pack flexed its muscles at FNB Stadium, with a dominant scrum earning a penalty try late in the first half. Bok assistant coach Deon Davids believes there is still room for improvement. #dstv403
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- R216m cocaine case | Accused says confession was forced
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The man accused of stealing 541kg of cocaine worth about R216-million in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, is back in court for his bail application. Businessman Lucas Legabe is due to appear in the Port Shepstone Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. He was arrested in Pretoria last month. The cocaine allegedly disappeared from the KwaZulu-Natal Hawks’ offices in November 2021 -- a case that has since come under scrutiny at the Madlanga Commission. #dstv403
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- ‘Leave me alone’: Witness recalls argument before Anele Tembe’s death
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The inquest into the death of 22-year-old Anele Tembe is continuing in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court, with a witness telling the court about an exchange he allegedly overheard shortly before her fatal fall. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- Soweto man back in court in global teen sextortion case
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Alleged international sextortionist Ifeel Simango is back in the Protea Magistrate’s Court, facing a string of serious charges linked to an investigation spanning several countries. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403
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- eNCA Business | Market update | 9 September 2026
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The economy contracted in the second quarter, with GDP falling 0.2% as weaker activity in mining, manufacturing and trade weighed on growth.
At the same time, oil prices remain close to $100 a barrel, while the rand continues to hold up relatively well. There’s plenty for investors to watch this morning, from the state of the economy and the currency to oil prices. Lutendo Netshikweta from Effectus Capital Management has more. #dstv403
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- World map | UN resolves that size matters
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Resizing the world map to reflect Africa's true size will go a long way towards restoring the continent to its rightful place in the world. That's what some believe. The UN General Assembly voted on the move last week. #dstv403
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- Sotheni back in court as State closes in on High Court trial
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The murder case against former SAPS Special Task Force member Matipandile Sotheni is back in the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court, with the State expected to take another step toward transferring the matter to the High Court. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- South Africans have more power than they think
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Dan Moyane is disappointed by South Africa's progress, but that is not where his argument ends. Moyane points to OUTA’s campaign against e-tolls as evidence of what organised citizens can achieve. He believes South Africans must understand the Constitution, exercise their rights and stop treating political change as work that belongs only to politicians. #eNCA
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- CheckPoint Podcast | How did we get here? Dan Moyane on politics and power | Part 2
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- 30:37
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Southern Africa’s liberation movements entered government carrying history, legitimacy and ambitious promises. Decades later, veteran broadcaster Dan Moyane believes too many leaders have allowed the pursuit of power to displace public service. Yet his disappointment is tempered by growing evidence that citizens understand their own ability to demand change.
In Part 2 of this CheckPoint conversation, Moyane joins Nkepile Mabuse to reflect on the Jacob Zuma he knew in exile, Chris Hani’s rejection of political privilege, the changing relevance of the SACP and whether liberation movements underestimated the demands of governance. He also considers the role of active citizenship and why South Africa’s Constitution must become a living instrument rather than words preserved on paper.
Catch up on all CheckPoint Podcast episodes here: https://www.enca.com/checkpoint-podca...
Chapter List
(00:00) Southern Africa’s broken pos...
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- Why South Africa's economy shrunk
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- South Africa's economy just went backwards. GDP contracted by 0.2%, worse than economists expected. The bigger question is what pulled growth down, and why higher fuel costs matter far beyond the petrol pump. #eNCA
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- eNCA News Bite | ANC-IEC candidate fight, Mandela belongings battle and Champions League return |...
- Runtime
- 11:21
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The ANC is heading to the Electoral Court (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/livestream-anc-briefs-media-councillor-candidates-list) after missing the IEC’s 28 August deadline (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/livestream-anc-briefs-media-councillor-candidates-list) to submit councillor candidate lists in KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape and Free State. The party blames a technical glitch in the electronic submission process and says it is not asking for preferential treatment. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/livestream-anc-briefs-media-councillor-candidates-list) says the case is also about how the IEC’s digital system should work for every party.
The Constitutional Court (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/madibas-shirts-letters-and-hearing-aid-centre-concourt-battle) is hearing a battle over Nelson Mandela’s personal belongings (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/madibas-shirts-letters-and-hearing...
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- Number of the Day | 0.2% | 8 September 2026
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- 6:41
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- South Africa’s economy contracted by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026, ending six consecutive quarters of growth. Gareth Edwards and Francis Herd unpack why the decline was worse than the 0.1% contraction forecast cited in their discussion, and how higher fuel prices, inflation and interest rates squeezed an economy that had entered the year with greater momentum. Official data shows trade, manufacturing and mining were among the biggest drags on output.
But the bigger question is what weak growth means beyond a single GDP release. Gareth and Francis explore why South Africa can avoid a full-blown recession and still have a serious growth problem, particularly when the economy is not expanding fast enough to create the jobs the country needs. They also examine the pressure this places on government finances, debt and political promises as South Africa heads towards local government elections.
Catch up on all Number of the Day episodes here: https://www....
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- Light aircraft crashes in Midrand
- Runtime
- 1:05
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- A light aircraft has crashed near New Road and Old Pretoria Main Road in Midrand, Johannesburg. #eNCA
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- Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula trial | 8 September 2026
- Runtime
- 6:47:41
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The corruption trial of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula continues. #dstv403
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- Drama unfolds after court proceedings at the Matlala and co-accused case adjourn early
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Drama unfolded after court proceedings in the Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and co-accused attempted murder case adjourned early. The accused had been stopped from consulting with their counsel. Judge Cassim Moosa has now ruled that counsel may consult with the accused when proceedings adjourn early. eNCA's Silindelo Sebata reports. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- International drug cartels set up shop in SA
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- South Africa is fast becoming a production hub for international drug syndicates. Security experts allege Mexican drug cartels are sending experienced drug cooks to operate industrial-scale laboratories in remote parts of the country. And local networks are exploited to make these operations possible. #dstv403
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- Lucas Legabe applies for bail in R200M drug disappearance case
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Lucas Legabe is appearing in the Port Shepstone Magistrate's Court for a formal bail application. This is in connection with the R200-million in drugs that disappeared from a storage facility in 2021. The 49-year-old was arrested in August by the Hawks' Serious Organised Crime Investigation team in Pretoria. eNCA's Dasen Thathiah reports. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403
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- eNCA Business | Market update | 8 September 2026
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Joining us for today's market update is Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth. #dstv403
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- Zungu puts Jordaan on notice over Bafana bonuses
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Pay Bafana Bafana their FIFA World Cup bonuses, or you will have me to deal with. SAFA Presidential Candidate Sandile Zungu has thrown down the gauntlet to incumbent Danny Jordaan and his current executive. Zungu was speaking at a media briefing ahead of this weekend's election. #dstv403
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- Enjoy the rain while it lasts
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- South Africa's agriculture contributes about 3% of the economy, but El Niño could bring hotter, drier conditions just as farmers head into planting season. The sector is entering that test from a surprisingly strong position. The question is whether that strength will be enough. #eNCA
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- Number of the Day | 3% | 7 September 2026
- Runtime
- 6:00
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Agriculture accounts for about 3% of South Africa’s economic activity, but that relatively small share masks a sector showing surprising strength. Gareth Edwards and Francis Herd examine rising agricultural exports, recent growth, a strong grain harvest and improving confidence across the value chain, even after pressure from geopolitical uncertainty, tariffs and higher input costs.
The next test could come from the weather. El Niño threatens hotter, drier conditions, raising questions about crops, food inflation and a broader agricultural value chain that extends from farms to shops and households. South Africa enters that risk with stronger harvests, improved water conditions and agricultural exports that rose 11% in the first half of the year, but the severity of the coming dry conditions could determine how much of that resilience holds.
Catch up on all Number of the Day episodes here: https://www.enca.com/number-day-podcast
Chapter List...
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- eNCA News Bite | Anele Tembe Inquest, Joburg Billing Chaos and Springboks-All Blacks Decider | 7 ...
- Runtime
- 13:40
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Stay informed with News Bite, (https://www.enca.com/news-bite-podcast) your fast daily update on South Africa’s biggest stories.
The Anele Tembe inquest (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories-videos/anele-tembe-inquest-witness-details-akas-reaction-after-her-fall) is underway in Cape Town. A police witness says Kiernan “AKA” Forbes described an argument on the morning Tembe died and said he did not believe she would jump from the hotel balcony.
In Johannesburg, residents are battling incorrect municipal bills, steep charges and disconnection threats. JoburgCAN says hundreds of complaints arrive each month and some disputes drag on for years.
Police are also probing alleged corruption at Emfuleni Local Municipality, including illegal electricity connections and a R16-million fleet tender. (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/illegal-connections-r16m-fleet-tender-emfuleni-corruption-cases-head-court)
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- Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula trial | 7 September 2026
- Runtime
- 7:03:15
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- The trial of former Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula continues in Pretoria. #dstv403
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- Bill Victory: Faulty meter behind R2.9M bill
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- A big win for Johannesburg mother Jenny-Lee Bot, whose water bill soared to more than R2.9-million. After a long two-year battle with Joburg Water, there is huge relief for her. Tests later showed that her water meter was faulty. eNCA's Nabeelah Shaikh has more. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- Matter in the R16-million tender at Emfuleni Local Municipality postponed
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- The case against businessman Mpho Malema has been postponed to 14 September. Malema appeared at the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate's Court today. He is linked to a R16-million tender at Emfuleni Local Municipality. He had been contracted to deliver 18 vehicles, including municipal trucks, but only delivered seven. The 40-year-old was arrested on Thursday and faces charges of corruption, fraud, and theft. eNCA's Bafedile Moerane has more. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- Boks hunt series clincher in Baltimore
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks is not yet won. The Boks produced a massive forward performance to clinch the third Test at FNB Stadium on Saturday. South Africa lead the series 2-1 ahead of the fourth Test in Baltimore in the USA. #dstv403
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- eNCA Business | Market update | 7 September 2026
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Last week, the price of oil rose all the way to $97 per barrel on renewed fighting in the Middle East. The markets were also placing bets on the likelihood of the US and South Africa raising their interest rates. We get a market preview from Michael Cartwright of Effectus Management. #dstv403
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- SAAI welcomes action against Onderstepoort CEO
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- South Africa's fight against foot and mouth disease has been hit by allegations of price gouging in the sale of vaccines. Onderstepoort Biological Products CEO Jacob Modumo has been suspended pending an investigation. The Southern African Agri Initiative is welcoming the steps taken by the new minister of agriculture. #dstv403
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- SANDU wants inquiry into Cuba allowance scandal
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- The South African National Defence Union is not impressed by allegations coming out of the SANDF training mission in Cuba. This follows allegations that SANDF members were pressured to make "voluntary" payments from their allowances to assist needy Cubans. The union warns that soldiers' pay cannot be treated as a discretionary fund by senior officers. #dstv403
