The transition from outdated 2G and 3G technologies to more advanced 4G and 5G technologies, are sure to boost the South African economy and our competitiveness. That's the word from the Association of Communications and Technology. Mobile network operators are in the process of sun-setting the outdated tech - but government and industry participation is key. #enca #dstv403 For more stories: https://www.enca.com/

Umkhonto Wesizwe is the most visible and revered symbol of the liberation struggle. That's according to political analyst, Dirk Kotze. He says this is the reason there is such a fierce fight for it. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/2024-elections-enca-election-bus-heads-tshwane

Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga is celebrating the 200th train set delivered to PRASA. The Minister is also testing the Southern line linking Fish Hoek and Cape Town today. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/rails-transport-minister-tests-line-fish-hoek

60 percent of raw sewage is returned to rivers and dams untreated. This is largely due to poorly working wastewater treatment plants. Water expert Anthony Turton says fixing these facilities should be the top priority in tackling the water crisis. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/opinion/sas-water-crisis-expert-says-wastewater-works-major-concern

Disruption to water and sanitation systems can contribute to the increase of waterborne diseases. The breakdown of services and neglected infrastructure has led to some cities imposing restrictions. Unfortunately, health facilities have not been spared. Olga Perovic from the NICD says this can lead to a variety of disease outbreaks. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-water-cuts-hurting-primary-healthcare-facilities

The ANC’s bid to bar the MK party from using uMkhonto we Sizwe's name and logo has been dismissed. The ANC argued in court that the name MK and its symbols are part of the former liberation movement’s trademark, legacy, and heritage. The MK Party has welcomed the judgment, saying it paves the way for the party to focus on its election campaign. The ANC on the other hand, says it will definitely appeal the judgment. eNCA’s Siphamandla Goge reports. #dstv403

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues in the High Court in Pretoria. #dstv403

The DHET has issued a stern warning against institutions providing bogus degrees. This come after allegations that Trinity International Bible University has been issuing fake qualifications. Higher Education Council Chairperson CEO, Dr Whitfield Green explains. https://www.enca.com/top-stories/trinity-international-bible-university-bogus-higher-education-dept

The MK Party says it's not worried about the ANC appealing a Durban High Court ruling. The court dismissed the ANC's bid to block the new party from using the name and logo of Umkhonto weSizwe. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/mk-party-wins-trademark-battle

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says Eskom has turned the corner on rolling blackouts. He says the last 27 days without power cuts show the energy action plan is working. #DStv403 Watch the full briefing here: https://www.enca.com/news/watch-electricity-ministers-energy-action-plan-update

Civic society groups say the ruling Zanu-PF party should not be allowed anywhere near state drought food aid distribution. This as they are historically notorious for weaponising state aid by denying aid to opposition supporters in rural areas. A Zanu-PF party spokesperson says the party will be involved in distributing state food aid to drought-stricken areas. eNCA correspondent Pindai Dube reports. #dstv403

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues in the high Court in Pretoria. #dstv403

eMedia’s Anti-Crime Movement campaign recently visited Hanover Park. A community is rife with gangsterism and drug abuse. The cricket club in the area wants to be a beacon of hope for the youth, and hosted a golf day with some familiar faces. eNCA’s Justin Ford brings us this story. Courtesy #DStv403

Shack dwellers movement, Abahlali Basemjondolo, hosted its ‘Unfreedom Day Rally’ in Mayville, Durban, to highlight the plight of people living in informal settlements. Abahlali says the governing party has failed South Africans, especially the poor as it has failed to provide land and jobs. The movement has also announced it will be giving its vote to the EFF this year. #DStv403

Struggle stalwarts and former combatants of the ANC's military wing are closing ranks against former president Jacob Zuma’s new party. The uMkhonto weSizwe Liberation War Veterans have met in Durban to strategise on how to counter the rapid rise of Zuma's MK Party. They focused on the campaign for what’s expected to be one of the most challenging elections for the ANC to date. Long-standing issues of the former combatants - such as pensions, housing and education for their children - also took centre stage. eNCA’s Siphamandla Goge reports. Courtesy #DStv403

Watch the full interview here; https://www.enca.com/videos/gauteng-residents-water-woes-continue

Gauteng transport hubs, informal traders and vendors, have a mutual beneficial relationship but the informal traders forum say improved security measures at bus and taxi ranks, would make it easier for them to earn a living, free from fear. This is what they told Gauteng roads and transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela at an Imbizo held in Pretoria, aimed at creating a better relationship between public transport associations and street vendors. eNCA's Theodor Mashele has this story. Courtesy #DStv403

Coastal towns in the Eastern Cape should be a mecca for tourism. The province is famous for its beautiful, unique and dramatic landscape but many areas on the Wild Coast are seeing fewer and fewer visitors to their towns, and the problems are not new. The roads are terrible to drive on, and the overall deterioration of infrastructure going back many years, puts people off, from visiting the province. eNCA reporter Ronald Masinda has this story. #DStv403

The High Court in Durban will rule this week on the ANC's request to prevent the MK Party from adopting the name and logo of Umkhonto WeSizwe. The ANC has registered the contentious name that's at the heart of the copyright infringement court battle. A document obtained through a Companies and Intellectual Property Commission search shows that the brand, which was previously owned by Legacy Projects, has been "assigned" to the ANC. Legal expert, Melusi Xulu discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/trademark-standoff-between-anc-and-mk-party

The Special Investigating Unit has been given the green light to probe allegations of major maladministration within the Water and Sanitation Department.