Africa is one of the top two regions in the world for social media use by the younger generations. For almost all of the most popular social networks like Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, the early users are teenagers or students. World Wide Worx founder, Arthur Goldstuck spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/africa-new-social-media-growth-frontier

A warehouse storing goods for a nearby China Mall has gone up in flames in the Sea Cow Lake area in Durban. Senior reporter Dasen Thathiah was there. Watch the full crossing: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/fire-breaks-out-warehouse-sea-cow-lake

Households tend to get carried away over the festive season, and with that tend to forget being mindful about wastage. The City of Cape Town is urging residents to be mindful of the waste their purchases may create and only focus on what they need. Grant Twigg, Cape Town Waste Management MMC spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/cutting-waste-reduce-pressure-landfills

Government was warned that the country's electricity crisis would worsen over a decade ago and recommended measures which were not followed. Another disaster is looming, this time regarding water supply. Over the past 30 years only two new dams that can store 200 million cubic metres of water have been built. Water expert, Anthony Turton, discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/will-water-cuts-become-new-norm

eNCA reporter Pule Letshwiti-Jones is on the N1 with more details. #DStv403

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eNCA reporter Pule Letshwiti-Jones is on the N1 with more details. #DStv403 Watch the full video here: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/festive-season-safety-tshwane-traffic-officials-prepare-gridlock

Doctors opposed to the NHI Bill say they will consider leaving the country if it's implemented. The National Council of Provinces approved the bill and now it’s up to the President to sign it into law. The Bill, according to government, aims to provide quality healthcare for all South Africans. Peirru Marx, coordinator for the Solidarity Doctors’ Network, has more. #dstv403 Click on the link for more on this story: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-doctors-threaten-leave-if-nhi-bill-enacted

Former President Jacob Zuma is throwing down the gauntlet to the ANC. He has denounced the party he once led and is pledging to vote for a new party. Zuma is calling on South Africans to join him, saying it would be a betrayal to vote for the ANC. We discuss this with political analyst, Bheki Mngomezulu. #dstv403 Click on the link for more on this story: https://www.enca.com/videos/2024-elections-zuma-ditches-anc-pledges-vote-mk-party

Former President Jacob Zuma won’t campaign or vote for the ANC next year. At the weekend he announced he will be voting for a new party called Umkhonto weSizwe. He claims the ANC has plunged the country into darkness, and declared war against black professionals and intellectuals. We discuss this move and how it might affect the governing party with political analyst, Zakhele Ndlovu. #dstv403 Click on the link for more on this story: https://www.enca.com/videos/2024-elections-zuma-announces-support-new-party

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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