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

Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane is urging School Governing bodies to play a greater supporting role. That’s as newly elected SGBs start their work in earnest. #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA MORE DETAILS: https://www.enca.com/lifestyle-news/watch-gauteng-education-mec-urges-sgbs-take-greater-role-schools

Former president Thabo Mbeki says a commission of inquiry into allegations of political interference in the National Prosecuting Authority will clear him of any wrongdoing. #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #enca More details: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/watch-bring-inquiry-trc-cases-mbeki

The ANC is expected to give a briefing on the postponement of the disciplinary process against former President Jacob Zuma. #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA

Residents of Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, are up in arms with city authorities over its polluted water sources. Streams feeding into Harare's main water source, Lake Chivero, are polluted with sewage and industrial chemicals. The Combined Harare Residents Association is demanding the construction of new treatment plants to resolve the problem. eNCA correspondent Pindai Dube reports. Courtesy #DStv403

Orchestra lovers are in for a treat as South Africa's first black conductor, Ofentse Pitse, breaks new ground. She'll be collaborating with Amapiano hit maker, Kabza the Small, at Gold Reef's Lyric Theatre in an all-black orchestra called Anchored Sound. Courtesy #DStv403

Think you could be our next Miss South Africa? Well, the search is on for the dynamic woman who will follow in the footsteps of Natasha Joubert and become one of South Africa’s most recognisable faces and prominent ambassadors. Entries for Miss South Africa 2024 open this week will close on Wednesday, next week. Courtesy #DStv403

Early childhood education in Mpumalanga is getting a much-needed boost. The Development Bank of Southern Africa and the MAMAS Alliance have embarked on a transformative journey to bolster ten rural Early Childhood Development centres that will impact the lives of 490 children. #DStv403

Two Mpumalanga Sassa officials have been suspended after allegedly performing a ritual in their office. The officials are seen on CCTV cameras sprinkling liquid alleged to have been muti. The offices remain closed. The agency spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi updated eNCA on operations at Sassa. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/news/two-sassa-officials-suspended-after-allegedly-performing-ritual-mpumalanga-office

South Africa's healthcare sector has seen significant progress in the last 30 years but still battles issues around underfunding and a lack of access to care in remote areas. As the government pushes for the controversial National Health Insurance Bill to be implemented, questions persist about the quality of the current system. Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa, the chairperson of the South African Medical Association, spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/state-sas-healthcare-system-30-years

The Voter Sentiment Report reveals new voters are either not interested or know little to nothing about politics in South Africa. This is despite an uptick in the number of people who have registered to vote. Currently, 27 million people are expected to make their mark on 29 May. 1.2 million of these voters are new. Brandon de Kock, Director of Storytelling at BrandMapp, discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/2024-elections-voter-education-ahead-29-may-polls

Saturday is International Firefighters  Day. And as the world honours those who fight fires, it also commemorates those men and women who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Working on Fire Ground Operations Manager, Khulani Zulu discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/international-firefighters-day-celebrating-and-commemorating-sa-heroes

South Africa's National Development Plan aims to address socio-economic challenges and foster inclusive growth in the country. One of its key objectives is to produce 30,000 artisans a year by 2030 to enhance the country’s economic competitiveness. Higher Education Minister, Blade Nzimande, officially launched the Sekhukhune Skills Development Centre in Limpopo on Friday. It will train artisans in support of the government's NDP objectives. Minister Nzimande spoke with eNCA about this initiative. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/what-role-does-higher-education-play-efforts-develop-artisans

The African National Congress is strategically mobilising key figures within the party in the run-up to the general elections. They include prominent figures such as Thabo Mbeki, Kgalema Motlanthe, and Mathews Phosa. Will leveraging these seasoned political heavyweights help the ANC maintain its majority and uphold its position as the governing party? Political Analysts, Sandile Swana and Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full discussion: https://www.enca.com/opinion/2024-elections-discussion-anc-mobilises-key-figures-ahead-elections

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa is continuing to campaign in the Western Cape. This time he's been engaging with residents of Gugulethu. Since the DA took over the province in 2009, the governing party has struggled to make gains in the province. However, Ramaphosa intends to turn things around in the opposition stronghold. eNCA senior reporter Aviwe Mtila filed this report. Courtesy #DStv403

In response to mounting pressure from housing activists, President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed government ministers to investigate demands for the redistribution of land to communities. Housing activists wrote an open letter to the President in April, identifying 32 parcels of land in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape. The activists are advocating for the use of the State Land Disposal Act of 1961 to make public land available for housing. A researcher at the Ndifuna Ukwazi organisation, Noziphiwo Sigwela discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/opinion/ministers-instructed-set-task-team-land-redistribution

City Power is working to restore power to customers affected by the underground fire along the M1 near Smit Street and the double-decker section near Braamfontein. #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct #AllAngles

Look out for the eNCA election bus if you are in the vicinity of Mbombela and Malelane on Saturday. These are some of the popular destinations for tourists in Mpumalanga but have suffered from service delivery problems, seen in many other parts of the province. FULL CROSSING: https://www.enca.com/news-videos/watch-2024-elections-residents-raise-concerns-over-poor-service-delivery