The DA's latest election campaign ad takes the fight to the South African people and not political parties. That's the view of brand expert, Thebe Ikalafeng, who says the party has badly missed the mark. He says the intention may have been to rally voters against the ANC, EFF and MK Party. But, he says not reading the room has led to it having the opposite effect. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-unpacking-das-advert

From 3 beanies on TikTok... to live TV news! Dan Corder joins eNCA. Watch the first episode of the The Dan Corder Show here: https://www.enca.com/shows/3-beanies-tiktok-live-tv-news-dan-corder-joins-enca

The authenticity of the video showing Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s protectors beating up motorists has taken centre stage at the Randburg Magistrates Court. Eight officers are back in the dock facing several charges including intent to do grievous bodily harm and pointing a firearm. They were caught on camera allegedly assaulting a motorist and 2 passengers on the N1 in Johannesburg, in July last year. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

A rescue operation is underway in George in the Western Cape, to find over forty workers trapped after a building collapsed. Several people have been rescued, but exact numbers are not yet known. The collapse has resulted in the closure of Victoria street and the municipality's offices which are in adjacent York Street. Authorities there have asked members of the public for help. #enca #dstv403 For more on this story: https://www.enca.com/videos/watch-over-40-still-trapped-collapsed-building-george

Socio-Economic Rights Institute says the City of Joburg should not hide from its responsibility in the Usindiso Building fire. The Khampepe Inquiry into the tragedy found that Joburg city departments and agencies are to blame. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/marshalltown-fire-report-recommends-action-against-mmcs-jpc-ceo

Electricity Minister Kgosientso Ramokgopa says the team at Eskom is not under political pressure but is sticking to the plan they implemented last year. Ramokgopa was speaking at the energy action plan briefing earlier today. #DStv403 Watch the full briefing here: https://www.enca.com/news/watch-minister-ramokgopa-gives-update-energy-action-plan-1

Glaxo Smith-Kline, Bayer, Sanofi and recently Moderna have left markets on the continent. This has left countries like Nigeria with bitterly high medicine prices. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/africas-health-emergency-big-pharmas-africa-exit-tough-pill-swallow

South Africa is a movie. Welcome to the watch party. South Africa's news just got a daring makeover and you're invited to the watch party! Get ready to laugh, think and stay sharp with The Dan Corder Show on eNCA every Monday and Tuesday at 9pm. #DStv403 #eNCA

Joburg Human Settlements is refusing to accept blame for the Usindiso Building fire. This is despite an inquiry finding the Department was responsible for the tragedy. The department says it was not responsible for the building and was not given an opportunity to give input. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/call-accountability-usindiso-tragedy

Big Pharma has been fleeing Africa. Glaxo Smith-Kline, Bayer, Sanofi and recently Moderna have left markets on the continent. This has left countries like Nigeria with bitterly high medicine prices. But, it could also prove to be an injection for local producers. There are concerns, however, that it may boost the illicit trade. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/africas-health-emergency-big-pharmas-africa-exit-tough-pill-swallow

The Kouga Local Municipality has expressed concern over the recent Foot and Mouth outbreak in Humansdorp in the Eastern Cape. It will be setting up a control point on the road between Humansdorp and St Francis Bay from Monday onwards to mitigate the spread of the highly contagious viral disease, particularly as cows frequently cross the road for grazing. eNCA's Nceba Ntlanganiso visited the area and filed this report. Courtesy #DStv403

Although South Africa as a nation has sufficient food, many households remain food insecure. Over the years, Gift of the Givers Foundation has offered emergency relief and aid to the Matsila village and surrounding communities. It provides them with food parcels and dug boreholes to ensure clean water availability during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chief Matsila Foundation, together with Gift of the Givers, will be launching a food and nutrition program this week. It will deliver food parcels to over 2,000 beneficiaries, including children, elderly people, and people with disabilities. Chief Livhuwani Matsila discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/tackling-hunger-foundation-launches-food-and-nutrition-programme

Former ANC deputy president David Mabuza has described the formation of the MK Party, as a sad chapter in the party’s history but he says the party poses no threat to the ANC in the upcoming elections. Mabuza was speaking on the campaign trail in Olivenhoutsbosch outside Pretoria. Courtesy #DStv403

ANC president, Cyril Ramaphosa wrapped up his five-day election campaign trail in the Western Cape by attending a church service. The ruling party has been vigorously campaigning in the province as it struggles to claw back support after losing the province to the Democratic Alliance in 2009. Ramaphosa has criticised the DA for neglecting township service delivery and prioritising suburban areas. eNCA's senior reporter, Aviwe Mtila, filed this report. Courtesy #DStv403

The African National Congress has updated the public on former president Jacob Zuma's disciplinary hearing. The party charged Zuma with contravening the ANC's constitution after he endorsed the MK Party. It called him to a disciplinary hearing on 6 May but postponed this citing security concerns and fears of violence ahead of the 29 May polls. Political analyst, Zamokuhle Mbandlwa and crime expert, Calvin Rafadi discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/2024-elections-discussion-update-zumas-disciplinary-hearing

The African National Congress has updated the public on former president Jacob Zuma's disciplinary hearing. The party charged Zuma with contravening the ANC's constitution after he endorsed the MK Party. It called him to a disciplinary hearing on 6 May but postponed this citing security concerns and fears of violence ahead of the 29 May polls. Political analyst, Zamokuhle Mbandlwa and crime expert, Calvin Rafadi discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/2024-elections-discussion-update-zumas-disciplinary-hearing

As the ANC campaign runs hot, president Cyril Ramaphosa has taken on a new day job. Introducing DJ Rama-pops. #eNCA #NewsLink #DStv403

JC Auditors Managing Director Oliver Naidoo says exposing South Africa to international standards of doing business, can help attract investors. South Africa's economy has struggled to grow for years, with fears that investors are shunning the country. #eNCA #NewsLink #DStv403 READ: https://www.enca.com/business-videos/discussion-sa-urged-adopt-international-standards-growth

The City of Johannesburg and its entities are liable for the deaths of the 77 people in the Usindiso Building fire. These are the conclusions of Justice Sisi Khampepe, who has handed over her inquiry report to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. #DStv403 #NewsLink #DStv403

A ward councillor in Barberton in Mpumalanga has called for state security to intervene in the fight against crime in the area. Ward councillor Njabulo Mkhonto says he has survived more than one attempt on his life. #DStv403 #NewsLink #DStv403