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Making Sense | Why Are Fuel Prices Rising, and What Should South Africans Do? | 09 October 2026
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- Making Sense | Why Are Fuel Prices Rising, and What Should South Africans Do? | 09 October 2026
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- 31:08
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Why does a conflict thousands of kilometres away leave South Africans paying more at the petrol pump? As fuel prices rise, Gareth Edwards sits down with economist and JM Busha Investments Group CEO Joseph Busha to unpack the relationship between international oil prices, the rand, the US dollar and the cost of importing fuel. They examine how global disruptions translate into higher local prices, why inflation matters and how interest-rate decisions can add further pressure to household budgets.
But understanding the economy is only part of the challenge. What should South Africans do when everyday expenses are climbing and money is already stretched? From avoiding unnecessary credit and managing home loans to balancing debt repayments with saving and investing, Joseph explores the choices households face in an uncertain economic environment. The conversation offers a practical way to think about financial security when so much of what affects our money lies beyond our con...
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- Police fire teargas to disperse protesters in Durban
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Police are firing teargas to disperse protesters during the unrest in Durban CBD. #eNCA
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- Attempted looting of shops amid unrest in Durban
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Protesters attempt to loot shops amid ongoing unrest in Durban. #eNCA
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- Asylum directive sparks fresh unrest
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- “The government is running like headless chickens.” Those are the words of uMkhonto weSizwe Party Member of Parliament David Skosana following the Department of Home Affairs’ withdrawal of a directive issued on 28 September concerning the intake of asylum seeker applications. #eNCA
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- Is this the end of the road for Sibiya?
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Are the chickens finally coming home to roost? With disciplinary action underway and his future inside SAPS under pressure, the consequences facing Shadrack Sibiya may now extend beyond the immediate court battles. If he is dismissed or found guilty on internal charges, even the retirement he may have expected could look very different. #eNCA
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- 'Tensions between locals and foreign nationals sparked unrest' - Mkhwanazi
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says police have made arrests following the unrest in Durban, amid clashes between South African residents and foreign nationals. #eNCA
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- Under fire City face Liverpool
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- The English Premier League resumes this weekend, for the first time since Manchester City were found guilty of breaches of financial rules.
City are appealing the independent commission's findings that they broke regulations on an industrial scale between 2009 and 2018. The club insists it has 'irrefutable evidence' to overturn that verdict. Ahead of Man City's trip to Liverpool on Sunday, eNCA's Olly Barratt visited Manchester to gauge the mood of the city. #dstv403
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- Driving economic growth through retirement savings
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Former SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter urges South Africans to regain control of their finances through stronger savings habits. He says the country has enough resources to grow the economy, but warns that these funds are being misallocated. #dstv403
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- Durban officials appeal for calm
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Law-enforcement authorities will be watching the Durban CBD closely after violence erupted here on Thursday afternoon. #dstv403
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- Zuma healthy, in good spirits: MK Party
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- The MK Party has said that party president Jacob Zuma is healthy and in good spirits. In a statement, the party said that Zuma attended his routine medical check-up on Tuesday, something he does twice a year. #dstv403
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- Army deployed after Soweto violence
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- There’s a heavy police and army presence in Soweto after overnight violence targeting foreign-owned businesses erupted. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi is visiting the area today. #dstv403
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- eNCA Business | Market update | 9 October 2026
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- High oil prices and inflation concerns have been weighing on world markets. The JSE closed flat yesterday despite some poor manufacturing sector numbers being released. Let’s look at the market day ahead with Lutendo Netshikweta from Effectus Capital Management. #dstv403
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- Ten vehicles torched in Soweto
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Soweto residents unhappy with a Constitutional Court ruling on asylum seekers took to the streets yesterday. The court says refugees cannot be deported until their applications are processed. But protesters say this could encourage irregular migration and put more pressure on public resources. #dstv403
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- Vehicles torched in Soweto, Durban
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- More than 20 vehicles have been torched in Soweto and Durban as protests against illegal migration descended into violence, with police making arrests in both areas. Acting National Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane has appealed for calm, urging communities to allow the government to address concerns surrounding asylum seekers through constitutional and legal processes. In Durban, three foreign nationals have been arrested, while police in Soweto have arrested several people allegedly involved in looting shops. #dstv403
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- Could diesel hit R38 a litre?
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Diesel at R38 a litre? It's a high-risk scenario, not a confirmed price increase. Further escalation in the Middle East could push oil towards $120–$130 a barrel. Gareth Edwards and Francis Herd examine the forecast and what it could mean for South Africans. #eNCA
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- eNCA News Bite | Asylum ruling sparks debate, Charlotte Maxeke shortages and Arteta signs until 2...
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- 15:00
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Stay informed in just a few minutes with News Bite (https://www.enca.com/news-bite-podcast) , your fast, reliable update on South Africa's top stories.
Protesters block access to Durban's Refugee Reception Centre (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories-videos/tensions-remain-high-durban-refugee-reception-centre) as new asylum applications resume. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi responds to a Constitutional Court (https://www.enca.com/news/inter-ministerial-committee-meets-after-concourt-ruling-asylum-seekers) ruling on asylum procedures. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni's (https://www.enca.com/news/inter-ministerial-committee-meets-after-concourt-ruling-asylum-seekers) suggestion that the Constitution should change if it fails to protect South Africans draws criticism from the South African Human Rights Commission.
A second state witness tells the Durban High Court (https...
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- Oil hits $105 a barrel
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Oil has climbed to $105 a barrel. Could South Africa be heading for another record fuel price? Renewed threats to tankers in the Strait of Hormuz are adding pressure to global oil markets. Gareth Edwards and Francis Herd unpack what this could mean for motorists. #eNCA
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- Number of the Day | $105 | 8 October 2026
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- 6:24
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Oil has climbed to $105 a barrel, and the pressure on South African fuel prices may be far from over. As renewed threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz unsettle global energy markets, Gareth Edwards and Francis Herd examine what is driving the latest increase and why developments in the Middle East matter to motorists and businesses at home. They also unpack risk-analysis scenarios in which further conflict could send crude oil towards $120–$130 a barrel and potentially push diesel prices as high as R38 a litre.
But expensive fuel is not just a problem at the pump. Higher diesel costs can affect agricultural production, transport, electricity generation and ultimately the prices consumers pay for everyday goods. Gareth and Francis consider whether government could provide further relief, how fuel taxes fit into the debate and why another oil-price shock could complicate South Africa's inflation and interest-rate outlook. The central question is how much additio...
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- You voted for one party. Why are they governing with another?
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- As South Africa heads towards the 2026 local government elections, coalition politics raises a difficult question: how much control do voters really have over the alliances formed after their votes are counted? Chester Missing has a particularly colourful way of describing those political relationships, and Naledi Moleo wants to know what they could mean for municipalities. #eNCA
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- SA Explained | Can Politicians Still Fool South African Voters? Conrad Koch and Chester Missing
- Runtime
- 37:09
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- As South Africa prepares for the 2026 local government elections, voter frustration, shifting political loyalties and the contradictions of coalition politics are coming into sharper focus. In this special edition of SA Explained, host Naledi Moleo sits down with political satirist and anthropologist Conrad Koch and his outspoken puppet Chester Missing to examine a political landscape where campaign promises, personal ambition and public expectations frequently collide. From the growing influence of identity politics to the uneasy relationship between politicians and those who mock them, the conversation explores what humour can reveal about political power, accountability and the changing attitudes of South African voters.
But when political dysfunction becomes a source of entertainment, does laughter expose the problem or make it easier to tolerate? Koch examines the pressures that shape political satire, while Chester challenges coalition arrangements, political persona...
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- Shops being looted in Soweto
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes, Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane murder trial | 8 October 2026
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- 5:52:54
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- The murder trial of slain rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and his friend Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane continues in the Durban High Court.
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- GBV Survivor Larissa Naidoo Shares Ongoing Impact of Domestic Violence
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- GBV survivor Larissa Naidoo described the ongoing impact of domestic violence on her life at the DA's march against GBV to the Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre. She says she struggles with memory loss, concentration, and productivity, and that her everyday life has also been affected. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- DA Calls for Systemic Reforms in Fight Against GBV
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- The Democratic Alliance's 1st Deputy Federal Chairperson, Siviwe Gwarube, says perpetrators of GBV often act mercilessly. The party is marching to the Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre, calling for systemic reforms in the state’s response to violent crimes against women. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum 2026
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Old Mutual
is hosting the third edition of its Thought Leaders Forum, bringing together influential decision-makers and policymakers to discuss pressing issues shaping the economy. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- Trevor Manuel speaks on possible solutions to address economic challenges
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel speaks about the potential for greater collaboration between the public and private sectors to address South Africa’s current economic challenges.
Old Mutual
is hosting the third edition of its Thought Leaders Forum, bringing together influential decision-makers and policymakers to discuss key issues shaping the economy.
Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403
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- CheckPoint | Lalaza II
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Lalaza II - Last week, we found schoolchildren eating Lalaza, an oily substance traced to what appears to be discarded fryer residue, this week, we follow it home, to parents who sell and cook it.
Don't miss #CheckPoint on Sunday at 9:30pm on #eNCA, channel #DStv403.
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- Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum | South Africans feel squeeze of global conflict
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Global conflicts are hitting home. Former Finance Minister and former Old Mutual Chairman Trevor Manuel says that while these crises seem distant, they are squeezing South African families through rising oil prices and high interest rates. Manuel laid bare the reality at the third annual Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum. #dstv403
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- Mmamoloko Kubayi: ConCourt ruling does not grant blanket citizenship to asylum seekers
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says the Constitutional Court ruling does not give asylum seekers any new rights. She says it also does not grant indefinite residency or blanket citizenship.
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- Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma Calls for Refugee Centres to Move to SA Borders
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- March and March Leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma is calling on the government to immediately begin the process of moving refugee centres to the country’s borders. She says the Constitution must not favour people who are outsiders more than South Africans.
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- Economic future debated at Old Mutual thought leaders forum
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Old Mutual is hosting the third edition of its Thought Leaders Forum.
It brings together influential decision-makers and policymakers to discuss pressing issues shaping the economy. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403
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- Five arrested as police uncover alleged drug lab in Krugersdorp
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Five people have been arrested after police uncovered an alleged drug-manufacturing operation at a farm in Krugersdorp, Gauteng. The discovery follows an operation involving SAPS Crime Intelligence and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, known as the Hawks.
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- SIU recovers billions in public funds.
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- The Special Investigating Unit has made significant progress in the 2025/26 financial year. It has recovered R30 billion. Spokesperson Selby Makgotho says should they have not intervened, the state would have lost this money.
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- President launches FuturePharma facility
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched the CSIR’s FuturePharma facility in Pretoria. The facility aims to help South Africa make more of its own medicines. #dstv403
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- Banyana Banyana to face Madagascar behind closed doors
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- The first leg of Banyana Banyana's Olympic qualifier against Madagascar will be played behind closed doors. The decision comes following a request made by Madagascar, who are the hosts of the first leg. The clash is set for 3pm Friday afternoon at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. #dstv403
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- COSATU warns workers must not become casualties of AI revolution
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- On International Day for Decent Work, labour federation COSATU is warning that workers must not become casualties of the AI revolution. The federation led nationwide demonstrations on Wednesday, calling for an end to retrenchments and casualisation, while demanding greater protection for workers’ rights. #dstv403
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- SA confident about finances but cautious about debt
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- South Africans are feeling financial confidence, despite higher interest rates and record high petrol prices. That's according to the 2026 Sanlam Financial Confidence Index. But the report has found that consumers are taking less risks with credit. #dstv403
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- Tensions flare as refugee centres reopen for asylum applications
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Tensions are running high at Refugee Reception Centres as staff process new asylum applications. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- State to call second witness in AKA and Tibz murder trial
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- The State is expected to call its second witness on Thursday in the murder trial of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his close friend, Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- Manhunt launched for pastor on the run
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- A manhunt is underway in Gauteng for a pastor accused of kidnapping and killing a four-month-old baby girl in Diepsloot. The pastor is also accused of raping the baby’s mother. His wife has already been arrested in connection with the alleged crimes. The baby was found dead in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, on Wednesday, after she was allegedly taken from her mother. #dstv403
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- The petrol price perfect storm
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- South Africa can come under pressure from both sides when oil becomes more expensive at the same time that the rand weakens. That combination can increase pressure on fuel prices and feed into wider concerns about inflation and interest rates. Francis Herd explains why a weaker rand and higher oil prices can create what he calls the “perfect storm” for petrol prices. #eNCA
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- The JSE is down more than 2%
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- The JSE is down more than 2%. So, what is driving the sell-off? Mining stocks are under pressure. Financial shares have fallen. The rand is weaker, while gold and platinum are also down. At the same time, Brent crude oil is moving in the opposite direction. Francis Herd breaks down what is happening across South African markets and why the combination of falling assets and rising oil matters. #eNCA
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- Number of the Day | 2% | 7 October 2026
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- 6:14
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- The JSE has fallen more than 2%, with mining and financial shares under pressure as the rand weakens and gold and platinum prices retreat. Gareth Edwards and Francis Herd unpack why changing expectations around US interest rates can move the dollar, the rand and markets before a new policy decision is even announced.
For South Africans, the bigger concern is what happens when a weaker rand meets rising oil prices. The combination can feed into fuel costs and inflation, with consequences that reach far beyond the trading screen, from household budgets to borrowing costs and investments.
Catch up on all Number of the Day episodes here: https://www.enca.com/number-day-podca...
Chapter List
(00:00) JSE Falls More Than 2%
(01:01) How Fed Expectations Move Markets
(02:43) The Petrol-Price Perfect Storm
(03:37) What The Sell-Off Means For JSE Investors
(05:27) What To Watc...
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- How far does Sibiya's reach go?
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- How much influence can a senior police general build over years inside the system? Shadrack Sibiya's rank, relationships and access to power raise a bigger question about institutional reach and how difficult it can be to separate authority from influence. Pule Letshwiti-Jones and Silindelo Sebata unpack why that matters now. #eNCA
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- eNCA News Bite | Sibiya bail bid, Fuel hikes and Christa Pike awake after failed execution | 7 Oc...
- Runtime
- 15:23
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Stay informed in just a few minutes with News Bite (https://www.enca.com/news-bite-podcast) , your fast, reliable update on South Africa’s top stories.
Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories-videos/he-talks-every-opportunity-sibiya-distances-himself-maumela) returns to court on 13 October after his bail application was postponed. The State is relying in part on a recorded call involving Bishop Azwihangwi Maumela (https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories-videos/he-talks-every-opportunity-sibiya-distances-himself-maumela) . Sibiya has distanced himself from Maumela, while his lawyers deny claims that he intimidated the father of a 16-year-old girl he is accused of sexually grooming.
The Budget Justice Coalition (https://www.enca.com/business-news/here-six-reasons-why-fuel-prices-are-going-wednesday) says fuel increases will deepen ...
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- On All Angles.
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- 3:13
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Shadrack Sibiya will spend another weekend behind bars, with his rape and sexual grooming case postponed to 13 October. A second suspect has been arrested for the murder of EFF member Monica Dube. Catch up on the afternoon's top stories with Gareth Edwards on #eNCA, channel #DStv403.
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- Asylum doors reopen after Constitutional Court judgment
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Immigration attorney Maliza Swart says several factors are considered when applying for asylum, and it’s not simply a matter of applying and receiving documentation. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- South Africa moves to boost local medicine production
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled the CSIR’s FuturePharma facility in Pretoria, aimed at boosting local medicine and vaccine production and reducing South Africa’s reliance on imports. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
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- Immigration attorney says many factors are considered for asylum or refugee status
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Immigration attorney Maliza Swart says several factors are considered when applying for asylum, and it’s not simply a matter of applying and receiving documentation.
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- Cops comb crime scene for abducted child
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Police are combing an active crime scene in Atteridgeville, searching for a suspect accused of kidnapping a child and reportedly raping the mother. The search is currently being conducted at a nearby river, where a pink school bag, believed to be that of the four-month-old child, was found.
Read more: https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/cops-comb-crime-scene-abducted-child
