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News Bite | Khampepe Stays, Tembisa Arrest And Fuel Price Shock | 31 August 2026
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- News Bite | Khampepe Stays, Tembisa Arrest And Fuel Price Shock | 31 August 2026
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 35 minutes ago
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- It’s Monday, 31 August, and this is News Bite with Gareth Edwards. Retired Justice Sisi Khampepe remains chair of the TRC Cases Inquiry after the Constitutional Court dismissed the recusal challenge brought by former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki. A doctor linked to alleged Tembisa Hospital tender fraud is due in court, while Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero apologises for his heated exchange with a Tshepisong resident.
Motorists face steep petrol and diesel increases from Wednesday, and Cyril Ramaphosa promises progress on Hammanskraal’s water crisis. Government moves to protect local sugar producers, Casandra Alexander secures her second Ladies European Tour title, and Mamelodi Sundowns book an MTN8 final rematch with Orlando Pirates.
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- Peeking behind payslip deductions
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 hours ago
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- Many South Africans are paying into retirement funds and employee benefits without fully understanding what they are paying for. Deductions on a payslip or retirement statement can also be confusing, with fees and insurance costs often bundled together. Personal Finance journalist Maya Fisher-French discusses what employees should be looking out for. #dstv403
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- Eskom pushes for municipal debt payments
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 2 hours ago
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- Municipalities owe Eskom billions of rand and the utility says this debt is putting pressure on its finances. The City of Johannesburg has recently settled its arrears and Eskom wants other metros to follow that example. #dstv403
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- Contributing factors as fuel price continues to rise
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 2 hours ago
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- Motorists are facing another steep fuel price increase. The latest adjustments take effect on Wednesday. A stronger rand could not offset higher international oil prices. #dstv403
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- Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | 1 September 2026
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- 0:00
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
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- The Madlanga Commission continues in Pretoria. #dstv403
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- will Feroz Khan testify at the Madlanga Commission today?
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
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- Major-General Feroz Khan is due to appear before the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday, 1 September, but reports that he has been readmitted to a Johannesburg hospital have raised fresh uncertainty over whether he will testify. eNCA’s Pule Letshwiti-Jones has more. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- GBVF Council | Action plan expected within six months
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
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- The newly appointed National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide has six months to develop an action plan. That's according to Minister in the Presidency for Women, Sindisiwe Chikunga. The Council has begun its work, with a mandate to coordinate the country’s response to gender-based violence. Its priorities include accountability, prevention, survivor support and stronger coordination across sectors. #dstv403
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- Ramaphosa names Lekgetho as permanent SIU chief
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Leonard Lekgetho as the new permanent head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), effective 1 September. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403
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- Feroz Khan's Madlanga testimony hangs in the balance
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- Will embattled Crime Intelligence deputy head Major-General Feroz Khan face the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday, or will his health force another delay? Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- eNCA Business | Market update | 1 September 2026
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- Shoprite is set to release its financial results. Motorists are also facing another blow, with petrol and diesel prices set to rise sharply from Wednesday. The JSE was mostly flat yesterday, while gold pulled back after a strong run in recent weeks. So, what can we expect from the market today? We find out from Jason Swartz of Old Mutual Investment Group. #dstv403
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- Teffo's surprise Matlala trial intervention blocked
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- 3:56
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- In a bizarre turn of events, disbarred lawyer Malesela Teffo attempted to intervene in the attempted murder case against underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and his co-accused. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- All Blacks face a must-win third test against the Springboks.
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- The All Blacks have it all to do this weekend in the third Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. With the series level at 1-1, the Springboks have the momentum after their Cape Town win. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- Lionel Messi retires from international football.
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- Lionel Messi has retired from international football at the age of 39, bringing an end to an illustrious career with Argentina. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner led his country to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- Number of the Day | Eskom has power but needs buyers.
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- [NUMBER OF THE DAY] Data centres and electric vehicles could create new demand, but they also have alternatives. Can Eskom persuade them to buy its power?
Watch the full conversation on eNCA's YouTube channel.
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- All Blacks are expected to respond strongly after losing to the Springboks.
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- The Springboks have levelled Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series to 1-1 after a crucial second Test victory. The All Blacks are expected to respond strongly. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- Feroz Khan's Madlanga Commission appearance hangs in the balance.
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- Suspended Crime Intelligence deputy head Feroz Khan remains subpoenaed to appear before the Madlanga Commission tomorrow. His legal team says it may seek a postponement as Khan is reportedly back in hospital. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- Number of the Day | R30 Billion: Eskom Is Profitable, So Why Is Electricity Still Expensive?
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- 6:15
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- Eskom made R30 billion in profit and endured far less load shedding, but that does not mean electricity bills are about to fall. Its sales are declining as households and large industrial customers increasingly turn to solar.
Gareth Edwards and Francis Herd unpack the price paradox, Eskom’s two-to-three-gigawatt surplus and the search for new demand from data centres and electric vehicles. They also examine how municipal debt could complicate the utility’s recovery and who may pay more if customers keep leaving.
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- Surprise guest appears in Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's attempted murder trial.
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
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- Disbarred lawyer Malesela Teffo made a surprise appearance in the Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala attempted murder case, alleging the Constitutional rights of the accused had been violated. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- Criminal charges laid against Suliman Carrim
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
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- Criminal charges have been laid against controversial North West businessman Suliman Carrim for failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The charges, according to the Commission's spokesperson, Jermy Michaels, were laid last week following an instruction from the Commission's chairperson, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga.
Read more: https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/criminal-charges-laid-against-suliman-carrim
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- Mitchells Plain police investigating alleged assault by SANDF official.
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
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- Mitchells Plain police are investigating an alleged assault involving a member of the SANDF who was recorded slapping a woman in a video that has since gone viral. Nobesuthu Hejana reports. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- Victim of alleged assault by SANDF official opens case.
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
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- CONTENT WARNING: This video contains scenes of violence. Bonita Smith says she has opened a case against a member of the SANDF who allegedly assaulted her in Tafelsig, Cape Town, last Friday. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- Activist Recalls Brutal Security Branch Interrogation Tactics at Biko Inquest.
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 18 hours ago
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- Anti-Apartheid activist Monde Mditshwa, the second witness to testify in the Steve Biko inquest, described some of the interrogation techniques used on him and other activists by the security branch. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- Mapisa-Nqakula to Learn Fate in Corruption Case on Monday.
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
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- Former Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will have to wait until Monday to find out whether the corruption and money laundering charges against her will be dismissed. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403
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- Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | 31 August 2026
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- 6:15:15
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
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- The Madlanga Commission continue in Pretoria. #dstv403
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- SASSA gives an update on KwaZulu-Natal black card migration.
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- SASSA KZN spokesperson Mbizeni Mdlalose says the number of beneficiaries yet to switch to the new black cards is manageable, despite the province having millions of social grant recipients. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403
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- NPA is negotiating with businessman Stefan Govindraju.
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- A possible deal is on the table in the Tembisa Hospital corruption case for Stefan Govindradju, who faces more than 100 charges, including fraud, corruption, and money laundering. eNCA's Naomi Kobbie reports. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403
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- Beyond Game Day | What Happened at Swimming South Africa?
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- Swimming South Africa’s president and CEO have been suspended, but the federation reportedly still wants clarity on the allegations and the duration of their suspensions. What could place the leadership of an entire sporting code in such deep water? Watch the full episode of Beyond Game Day on eNCA’s YouTube channel.
Watch the full episode of Beyond Game Day
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- Khampepe to continue as TRC Inquiry chair
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 22 hours ago
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- Justice Sisi Khampepe will continue as TRC Cases Inquiry chair. The Constitutional Court has dismissed a bid by two former Presidents to have a High Court ruling reviewed and set aside. eNCA's Siphamandla Goge reports. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403
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- Update on Major General Feroz Khan
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
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- The Madlanga Commission says it is aware of reports about Major-General Feroz Khan’s health. However, it has not received anything official from his legal team, which has since indicated that it will provide a medical statement. eNCA's Pule Letshwiti-Jones reports. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403
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- ConCourt rules on Zuma, Mbeki bids | 31 August 2026
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- 16:01
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- The ConCourt is ruling on former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki's bids for the removal of TRC Cases Inquiry chairperson Justice Sisi Khampepe. #dstv403
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- Deena Govender to testify at the Madlanga Commission
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Hawks officer Deena Govender is expected back at the Madlanga Commission on Monday. He will give further evidence about the theft of a R200-million cocaine consignment in Port Shepstone. eNCA's Pule Letshwiti-Jones reports. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- Tembisa Hospital tender fraud suspect to appear in court
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A suspect linked to alleged multimillion-rand tender fraud at Tembisa Hospital is expected to appear in court. The 37-year-old doctor was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport after returning from abroad. He’s accused of colluding with Gauteng Health Department officials to manipulate the procurement process. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- Couples have three months to register customary marriages
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Going forward, couples will have three months to register customary marriages with Home Affairs. Government gave couples a two-year window to address a backlog of unregistered customary marriages. Home Affairs says not registering unions does not invalidate them, but can create problems down the line. #dstv403
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- Waterkloof AFB | SAAF wings it without firepower
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Waterkloof Air Force Base is struggling to keep its military operations airborne. More than 150 vehicles are out of service, and some weapon stores have been left unguarded. Its operational readiness has been classified as very high risk. But the Institute of Race Relations says the decline goes beyond the Air Force's flagship base. #dstv403
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- Dangers of taking on debt to pay off debt
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- The country’s debt crisis continues to grow. Credit is not being used to buy homes or build businesses, but to pay for the basics of food and electricity. For many households, debt is no longer a bridge to a better future but a trap. Conrad Beyers, Actuarial Science Chair at the University of Pretoria, has more. #dstv403
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- More pain at the pumps
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Fuel prices are set to climb again on Wednesday. The latest data points to fuel price increases of about R1 a litre for petrol and nearly R3 a litre for diesel. Fuel prices had moderated after hitting war-related highs.
Automobile Association CEO Bobby Ramagwede has more. #dstv403
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- eNCA Business | Market update | 31 August 2026
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- South African investors have enjoyed strong results and record dividends. Last week, the miners dug up treasures for their backers. GoldFields, Harmony Gold and Northam Platinum reported massive jumps in profits. This week, several more local companies are expected to report full-year earnings, including Shoprite, Woolworths, Sasol, and Discovery. Phaswane Mphahlele from Makwe Fund Managers tells us what to watch in the markets this week. #dstv403
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- R200M cocaine theft back in focus at Madlanga Commission
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Hawks officer Deena Govender is expected back at the Madlanga Commission on Monday. He will give further evidence about the theft of a R200-million cocaine consignment in Port Shepstone. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- 'Cat' Matlala, co-accused back in court for attempted murder case
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- The trial-within-a-trial in the attempted murder case against Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and his co-accused resumes on Monday. Matlala, his wife and three others face 25 counts linked to alleged botched assassinations. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- Pieter-Steph du Toit and Ox Nche celebrate 100th and 50th Springbok Tests respectively
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- All Blacks captain Ardie Savea has congratulated Springboks Pieter-Steph du Toit and Ox Nche on their 100th and 50th Test matches, respectively. The South Africans described the special feeling after they beat New Zealand in the second Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series in Cape Town. #eNCA #DStv403
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- Suspect in R635m Tembisa hospital corruption probe arrested
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A suspect linked to the R635 million Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal has been arrested. The 37-year-old was taken into custody at OR Tambo International Airport after returning from overseas. OUTA's Ali Gule has commended the police. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- The hidden cost of Federation failure
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- How can athletes focus on competing when they are also worried about work, housing, coaching and the cost of proper preparation? Administrative failure does not remain in the boardroom; athletes carry it into every competition. #eNCA
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- Panyaza Lesufi says the DA’s water mafia billboard is ‘opportunistic’
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Gauteng ANC has responded to the DA's water mafia billboard, calling it "opportunistic". ANC Gauteng Chairperson Panyaza Lesufi responded after the DA accused the ANC and ActionSA of feeding a lucrative tanker industry instead of fixing Tshwane's broken water infrastructure. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- MiDesk hopes to reach one million children by 2030
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A portable desk designed for children without access to conventional desks has reached more than 5,200 children across Southern Africa so far. MiDesk founder Talita Boodhram hopes to reach one million children by 2030. She shared her story with #eNCA’s Nabeelah Shaikh. #DStv403
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- Ramaphosa criticises Dada Morero's outburst
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has criticised Joburg Mayor Dada Morero's outburst during a recent Tshepisong service delivery meeting. Morero swore at a resident who accused him of being a criminal, but has since apologised. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- ‘We are not a copycat organisation’ - Ramaphosa
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says the party is not a "copycat" organisation. He was responding to questions about the ANC's mayoral candidate list, which is yet to be announced. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- Africa knows the problems. Why can’t it deliver?
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Diversification. Regional integration. Beneficiation. Job creation. African leaders have been singing the same song for decades, so why does the continent keep struggling to turn familiar plans into material change? President Duma Boko confronts the gap between knowing what must be done and actually doing it. #eNCA
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- ‘We’re not f****** walking around’ - Rassie Erasmus
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has slammed All Blacks coach Dave Rennie’s claim that the South Africa pack illegally 'walks around' during the scrum to force penalties and create illicit leverage on the tighthead side. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- Springboks beat the All Blacks in second Test
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Springboks levelled Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series at 1-apiece in Cape Town last night. The Boks beat the All Blacks 33-26 in the second Test. #eNCA's Justin Ford was there. #DStv403
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- Making Sense | Public Healthcare Is Not a Favour
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- [MAKING SENSE] Even South Africans without formal employment contribute to public services whenever they pay VAT, use transport or buy everyday essentials. Public healthcare is not a favour from government, but a service the public has already funded.
