Treasury is considering withdrawing half its contingency reserves from the central bank. It plans to use the money to reduce the government’s debt and fund public-sector salaries. The state and the bank are close to an agreement on the withdrawal from the R500--billion fund. We get the view of the DA's Dion George. #dstv403 Click on the link for more on this story: https://www.enca.com/videos/sas-debt-crisis-treasury-considers-draw-down-contingency-fund

The #NoExcuse campaign is fighting gender-based violence almost every minute of the day. Its 63-Second reminder theme is based on the statistic that every 63 seconds a woman in South Africa is a victim of abuse. People are being reminded of that in potential GBV hotspots such as taverns. Carling Black Label brand director, Arne Rust and medical doctor, Musa Mthombeni spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/gbv-epidemic-campaign-beyond-16-days-activism

Members of the AmaZulu royal family supporting Prince Simakade say they'll oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa's application for leave to appeal the High Court judgment. The court declared the president's recognition of King MisuZulu KaZwelithini invalid and set it aside. The Presidency says that while the President appeals, King MisuZulu remains on the throne. eNCA's Siphamandla Goge caught up with Prince Thokozani Zulu, who speaks on behalf of Prince Simakade's supporters. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/news/prince-simakades-supporters-meet-after-court-judgment

Africa Fashion Week Middle East is set to continue disrupting the fashion scene in 2024. Africa Fashion Week already takes place in cities such as London and Toronto, but this is only the second time it will be held in the Middle East - in Dubai. One of the founders of the Fashion Week, Badrriya Henry spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/afwme-2024-african-designers-show-fashions-dubai

It's been nearly three months since the fire at Usindiso house in Marshalltown killed over 70 people and left others homeless. Efforts to secure alternative accommodation have seen the victims going from pillar to post. Recently some were trucked from the Hofland Park Recreation Centre in Bez Valley to Denver where they were housed in hastily constructed shacks. Human Rights Activist, Andy Chinnah discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/joburg-cbd-fire-three-months-later-and-victims-still-without-homes

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