Public Service Commission Chairperson Somadoda Fikeni says trust in leadership is in crisis ahead of the elections. Political parties have been on the ground trying to convince voters that they are the ones to solve problems and take the country forward.

Deputy Minister of Social Development Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu wants to see children with disabilities, and those who live in foster care homes included in activities planned for young people. She was speaking ahead of the Africa Children's Summit, which is set to take place from 9-12 August in Johannesburg. This gathering is unique because it's run by the children themselves. Anzio Jacobs, Acting Child Safety and Program Manager at the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund, discussed the event with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/african-childrens-summit-summit-take-place-9-12-august

It's been nearly a month since South Africans were subjected to rolling power cuts. Eskom has suspended blackouts, citing improved generation capacity, sufficient emergency reserves, and lower demand. It's the longest period of electricity supply since 2022. So are we really turning the tide as promised? Hartmut Winkler from the Physics Department at the University of Johannesburg. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/sas-electricity-crisis-almost-month-without-blackouts

Entrepreneurs and manufacturers will showcase their products at this week's Organic and Natural Products Expo in Cape Town. The expo will make its way to Johannesburg later this year. A wide range of products will be on display, including home, body and beauty, baby and kids, food and beverages. FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-manufacturers-showcase-their-latest-products

An extra 83 police officers and 36 vehicles will be deployed in Cape Town after 13 people were killed in Gugulethu within a week. Police Minister Bheki Cele says a police brigadier is being brought in to head a unit dealing with the mass murders in the Western Cape. FULL REPORT HERE: https://www.enca.com/news/watch-murder-and-extortion-gugulethu

The state of leadership is now even more in the spotlight ahead of the elections on the 29 May. The Worldwide Institute of Leadership and Development held a dialogue discussing the state of leadership on Saturday. FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/2024-elections-discussing-state-leadership-ahead-polls

While the country gets ready to celebrate Freedom Day on 27 April, shack dwellers movement, Abahlali Basemjondolo, will on Sunday host what it calls an 'unfreedom day'. WATCH: https://www.enca.com/news/watch-human-rights-abahlali-basemjondolo-hosts-unfreedom-day-rally

The Cooperative Governance Minister says over 300 cases linked to local government corruption have been handed over to the Hawks for investigation.

A grade 12 pupil from Ndumo in northern KZN is confident his self-driven solar electric car project will have an impact on the world stage. Sqiniseko Mpontshane from Mandla Mthethwa School of Excellence will showcase his project at the International Science Technology Engineering Competition.

The first batch of 10,000 police recruits will report for training on Monday. 4,500 Trainees make up batch one. The second batch of 5,500 will commence training in January next year. FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/news/discussion-first-batch-police-recruits-start-training

The National Freedom Party has launched its election manifesto in Ulundi. Once a serious political player in KwaZulu-Natal, the party is now playing catch-up, battling for votes against the IFP, ANC and MK Party. FULL REPORT HERE: https://www.enca.com/news-videos/watch-nfp-manifesto-launch-party-faces-tough-time-kzn

Growth, crime and high levels of unemployment top the agenda ahead of elections on the 29 May. In the Eastern Cape, more than 47% of adults are out of work, pushing up crime in the province. Opposition parties are calling for urgent intervention. FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/news-videos/discussion-2024-elections-addressing-eastern-capes-shortcomings

According to a global survey, South Africa is one of the most mentally distressed country's in the world. The 2023 Mental State of the World Report surveyed over 500,000 respondents across 71 nations in nine regions. #eNCA #NewsLink #DStv403

Bryoni Govender will fly the country’s flag high at the Miss Supranational pageant, to be held in Poland in July. The 27-year-old was crowned Miss South Africa runner-up last year and later Miss Universe South Africa. Govender joined eNCA via Zoom to discuss her preparations for the Miss Supranational pageant. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/miss-supranational-bryoni-govender-represent-sa-pageant

Higher Education Minister, Blade Nzimande, has dissolved the board of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and placed it under administration. The move was influenced by the board's failure to address students' challenges, including the payment of allowances. So how does the move address students' problems? University of Pretoria SRC member, Sicelo Ngwenya; and Rise Mzansi's Youth and Student Chapters Convener, Lawrence Manaka discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/higher-education-nsfas-shortcomings-and-their-impact-students

eNCA Zimbabwe correspondent Pindai Dube has more on this story. Courtesy of #DStv403

There is little more than a month left before South Africans cast their vote. Freedom Front Plus declared its intention to halt national looting and reconstruct the economy. It's part of the Multi-party Charter, which aims to oust the governing ANC. Pieter Groenewald, the leader of the Freedom Front Plus, joined eNCA in studio now to discuss his party's platform and election strategies. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/2024-elections-ff-has-plans-rebuild-sa-economy

It’s over a month before South Africans go to the polls to pick the people who will form the new government. For the first time in the country’s history, independent candidates, who are not aligned to any political party, will also contest national and provincial elections. 52 parties will be on the ballot paper. We look at the political landscape and the emergence of the uMkhonto weSizwe party with political analyst, Moeletsi Mbeki. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/2024-elections-political-analyst-moeletsi-mbeki-gives-his-perspective

Infrastructure upgrades and maintenance at the Pretoria Zoo started two years ago. They have still not been completed. The South African National Biodiversity Institute has taken over the project. The chairperson director of Ban Animal Trading South Africa, Smaragda Louw discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/news/pretoria-zoo-zoo-infrastructure-upgrades-stalled

The world's biggest democracy has kick-started its impressive voting machinery. India's first and largest phase of its marathon elections got underway on Friday, with 969 million eligible voters expected to cast their ballots. Incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi is generally anticipated to win a record third straight term. Journalist KV Prasad is in the capital Delhi for us and unpacked the logistics needed, to ensure the success of polls. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/india-elections-modi-pushes-third-consecutive-term