It's going to be for better or worse, after a Pick n Pay deli assistant said yes to a proposal in store. Last week a video of her now fiancé showing up unexpectedly, with flowers and an engagement ring, went viral. FULL STORY HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/wedding-bells-better-or-wors-popular-pick-n-pay-couple

The Health department says things are back to normal at Themba Hospital in Mpumalanga. Patients had to be moved to other health facilities after attacks on front line workers. FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/sa-healthcare-criminals-targeting-hospitals

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has recalled two batches of Benylin paediatric syrup. It's urging healthcare professionals and the public to return the cough syrup to their distribution channels. FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/sahpra-urges-national-recall-two-batches-benylin-paediatric-syrup

Last week a proposal at a Pick 'n Pay store went viral on social media. Deli assistant Kemo Mokgothu expected it to be just another day at work, But her boyfriend, Paul Motswi showed up unexpectedly, with flowers and an engagement ring. Now the store has decided to gift them a cake and catering for their wedding. Our reporter Theodor Mashele spoke to the couple. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

South Africa has been confronted by stubbornly high levels of crime for decades. And violent crimes, including hijackings have continued unabated, with no signs that police are turning the tide. The most recent high profile case occurred two weeks ago, when Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs was killed in a hijacking at a petrol station in Florida. Safety and Security expert Prof Jacob Mofokeng says your best defense, is to not fight back. #enca #dstv403

The Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner has welcomed the arrest of eight Nigerian nationals, who attacked police, broke windows at the station and damaged vehicles. At the time of the arrest police were acting on information that one of the Nigerian nationals, was in possession of drugs. #enca #dstv403 For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/nigerian-nationals-arrested-attacking-police

Rail agency Prasa has partially restored 31 of the original 40 passenger train routes that were vandalised at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. There is no indication when the remaining nine will be back in operation. The Transport Minister says this is because these routes are not owned by Prasa, but by another state-owned enterprise, Transnet. eNCA senior reporter, Aviwe Mtila, filed this report For more news: https://www.enca.com/

The Labour Minister will be filing a defamatory application against businessman Mthunzi Mdwaba. That's the word from his adviser, Lumko Mtimde. This after the High Court in Pretoria set aside the controversial 5-billion-rand UIF contract awarded to Mdwaba's Thuja Capital. #enca #dstv403 For the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/court-orders-mthunzi-mdwaba-stop-defaming-nxesi

The Real Reform for ECD Movement is berating political parties for forgetting about children. It says those vying for votes have little to say about the development of the youngest South Africans. Tatiana Kazim, from the Real Reform for ECD Movement spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/2024-elections-what-about-children

Five independent candidates will contest May's elections. Faith Phathela is among the contenders running for the National Assembly. However, they only appear on one of three ballots in some provinces. She joined eNCA to discuss her plans should she make it to parliament. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/2024-elections-phathela-contesting-elections

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has recalled two batches of Benylin paediatric syrup. It's urging healthcare professionals and the public to return the cough syrup to their distribution channels. SAHPRA says this is a countrywide recall and affects hospitals, shops, and doctors. Mokgadi Fafudi, Inspectorate and Regulatory Compliance Manager at SAHPRA, discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/news/sahpra-urges-national-recall-two-batches-benylin-paediatric-syrup

In the age of artificial intelligence, deepfakes - which include generated human-like speech, or photo or video replicas of people - will likely become more of a concern. David Emm, the principal security researcher at Kaspersky, discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/opinion/artificial-intelligence-deepfakes-become-even-more-concern

Chief economist at Econometrix Azar Jammine is blaming corruption for Johannesburg's current water crisis. This comes as reports suggest the city's water grid is facing collapse and that R64 billion is needed to replace and refurbish infrastructure over the next decade. #DStv403 Full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/sas-water-crisis-situation-hammers-joburgs-economic-growth

The six people accused in the murder of Kaizer Chiefs defender, Luke Fleurs, will make their second appearance at the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court today. eNCA's Pule Letshwiti-Jones reports. #DStv403 #eNCA

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

Two men, leaders of the Gupta gang involved in a spate of extortion-related murders in Khayelitsha in March 2020, have each been handed seven life sentences for the murders they committed. They were further sentenced for attempted murder and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

A probe by an independent law firm is underway to determine what led to the deaths of the two children during an excursion in Centurion. Legal expert Zola Majavu, says this is a serious matter that could have far reaching consequences. #enca #dstv403 For the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/call-fast-track-benoni-school-drownings-probe

Fifty-nine days later and Joshlin Smith is still missing. The 6-year-old was last seen playing outside her home in Middelops. Several suspects, including the girl's mother, Kelly Smith and her boyfriend, Jacquen "Boeta" Appolis, have been charged with human trafficking and kidnapping. Speaking to eNCA, Joshlin's grandmother says she doesn't understand why the mother and her boyfriend would commit such an act. #enca #dstv403 For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/videos/saldanha-bay-continues-search-grade-1-pupil

Basic Education admits over 31,000 teaching posts across the country have not been filled. This is despite thousands of qualified teachers sitting at home. Minister Angie Motshekga made the admission in a reply to a Parliamentary question. #DStv403

With six weeks before the crucial general elections, political parties are intensifying efforts to woo voters. Western Cape political parties went head-to-head during an eNCA election town hall in Cape Town last night. #RoadToElections #DSTV403 https://www.enca.com/shows/2024-elections-cput-town-hall-debate-17-april-2024