A Free State court judge will know next week whether his application for a permanent stay of prosecution has been successful or not. Proceedings were heard in a motion court in Bloemfontein on Friday. eNCA’s Siphamandla Goge reports. #dstv403

The Democratic Alliance says new political parties vying for electoral support in next month’s elections will work out in the party's favour in the Free State. The DA launched its provincial election manifesto in Thaba Nchu outside Bloemfontein. eNCA’s Siphamandla Goge reports. #dstv403

The state says two of the accused in the corruption, fraud, and racketeering case involving the University of Fort Hare could pose a threat to the lives of key witnesses. The case's lead investigator alleges that security boss, Anwar Khan, attempted to evade arrest when police were looking for him over the Easter Weekend. eNCA's Ronald Masinda reports. #dstv403

Six suspects arrested for hijacking and killing soccer star Luke Fluers will return to court on the 19th of April. They were making their first court appearance at the Rooderpoort Magistrate Court this morning. They face charges of murder, aggravated robbery, and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

The remains of 6 victims of the horrific Easter bus crash have been handed over to their families. They are the only positively identified bodies of the tragedy that claimed 45 lives. The ZCC congregants were on their way to Moria when their bus plunged off a bridge. A resulting fire left most of the bodies burned beyond recognition. eNCA's Aviwe Mtila filed this report. #enca #dstv403 For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/videos/limpopo-bus-crash-victims-remains-be-repatriated

Deputy president, Paul Mashatile, says 90-percent of the water issues in eThekwini have been resolved. Mashatile has been tasked with resolving the nation's impending water catastrophe. He was in Durban on Friday after a number of protests from irate residents, some of whom have gone without water for months. The Deputy President says plans are in place. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

Smaller parties are facing a mass culling. That's if the Municipal Structures Second Amendment Bill is passed into law. It proposes that parties must get a threshold of 1% to get a seat in council or legislature. The ANC and the DA both agree on this proposal. Local government analyst, Wayne Sussman explains. #eNCA Courtesy #DStv403

E-tolls may be scrapped, but government says you must still pay your historic debt. Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says the user pay policy remains in place. The system has been scrapped but the gantries will stay switched on. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

The Independent Electoral Commission has approached the Constitutional Court over its decision to remove Jacob Zuma from the MK party's election list. Earlier this week, the Electoral Court set aside the decision after an appeal by the party. It paves the way for Zuma to go to Parliament. But the IEC believes clarity is needed on its powers and how section 47(1)(e) of the Constitution is implemented. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

Sasco is marching to Higher Education Department offices demanding a complete overhaul of the NSFAS management. They say the board's dissolution by the Minister of Education is not enough. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/nsfas-woes-sasco-marches-higher-education-dept-offices

It’s a glorious morning for Gauteng motorists as they wave goodbye to e-tolls. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/watch-gauteng-waves-goodbye-e-tolls

E-tolls infrastructure will be used to push back crime and assist in road safety strategies in the province. This is according to the Gauteng MEC of Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, who was speaking at the official e-tolls switch-off briefing. #dstv403

Six pilgrims who perished in the Easter bus accident that claimed 45 lives have been identified. As fingerprints confirmed the identities of the deceased, their families are expected to start being repatriated from Friday. eNCA's senior reporter, Aviwe Mtila, filed this report. #dstv403

The football fraternity bid an emotional farewell to Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs at a memorial service held at FNB Stadium yesterday. Former and current teammates and coaches spoke fondly of Fleurs' talent and skills on the football field and his larger-than-life personality that endued him to everyone he came across. #dstv403

Round six and seven of the ABB Formula E World Championship takes place in Italy this weekend. Once again a new venue for this form of motorsport. It might be a familiar track to some, but others are excited for the challenge. eNCA’s Justin Ford has more. #dstv403

Former NFL star and actor, OJ Simpson, has died at the age of 76. According to a statement posted online by his family, Simpson died on Wednesday after battling cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Simpson achieved infamy after being accused of the brutal murder of his wife and her male friend in 1990s. He was acquitted in 1995 during what was dubbed ‘the trial of the century’. eNCA correspondent in New York, Jody Jacobs reports. Courtesy #dstv403

The tourism and leisure industry is weathering the storms generated by the country's political uncertainty. According to StatsSA, the latest tourist accommodation data shows South Africa had a bumper in December. The tourist accommodation industry increased its revenue, growing by 10.2% year-on-year. Meanwhile, The World Travel and Tourism Council forecasts South Africa’s travel and tourism sector will grow and create over 800,000 jobs over the next decade. Courtesy #DStv403

Watch the full interview here; https://www.enca.com/nsfas-board-dissolved

Ekurhuleni has a new mayor – the third in three years. The metro's been rocked by instability since the local government elections in 2021. Initially, a DA Mayor was in charge, until the EFF and ANC decided to support a candidate from a small party last year. Sivuyile Ngodwana from the AIC came in as mayor. He was then booted out nearly two weeks ago after Action SA tabled a motion against him. The AIC was left fuming after the ANC abstained in that vote, allowing him to go. So what does this mean for services? Izak Berg from the Independent Ratepayers Association discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/ekurhuleni-council-new-mayor-ekurhuleni

eNCA's Pindai Dube reports. Courtesy of #DStv403