Reports that the City of Johannesburg will fork out over R3-million on VIP protection are being criticised. The money will be spent on scores of bodyguards and vehicles for city councillors. Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda will apparently be given 10 bodyguards and a fleet of luxury cars for his security. The Democratic Alliance has slammed the move, saying a security threat assessment is needed before increasing the budget for this. Security expert, Rory Steyn discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/opinion/joburg-council-less-service-delivery-more-bodyguards

People are being encouraged to exercise their democratic right to vote. This year South Africans will be in uncharted waters, confronted by potentially complicated ballot papers. There are concerns some people in rural areas do not have enough information on party manifestos, and the choices facing them. This is where the Linzwa Foundation comes in. It has taken up the initiative to work closely with communities to prepare them for 29 May. The foundation's Sinenhlanhla Nxumalo discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/2024-elections-ensuring-voters-know-how-navigate-ballot

South Africa's leadership is under scrutiny, as the older generation continues holding on to key political positions. What does this say about the future of the country? Will we ever see more young leaders holding the helm? Brain Mhlanga, a leadership coach & facilitator, discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/opinion/sa-leadership-more-older-people-contesting-positions-government

The Centre for Development and Enterprise has criticised the ANC's jobs promise in its election manifesto. The ruling party pledges 3.5-million work opportunities if it remains in power. But the CDE says this is the paltry equivalent of 300,000 low-wage jobs over 5 years. The Executive Director of the CDE, Ann Bernstein discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/business/jobs-emergency-cde-criticises-ancs-35-million-jobs-promise

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The ANC has retaken the City of Ekurhuleni. Nkosindiphile Xhakaza was elected unopposed as the mayor of the dysfunctional municipality on Thursday, 11 April. FULL CROSSING HERE: https://www.enca.com/news-videos/watch-nkosindiphile-xhakaza-elected-new-ekurhuleni-mayor

Former president Jacob Zuma believes his successor is 'an accessory after the fact' for allegedly failing to take action against prosecutor Billy Downer and journalist Karyn Maughan. FULL CROSSING HERE: https://www.enca.com/news/watch-zumas-private-prosecution-bid-postponed

Election observers play a vital role in ensuring transparent and credible polls. From South African citizens to missions from organisations like SADC, the AU and the EU, there's a call for active participation in observer roles. FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-role-election-observers

Thursday, 11 April is the memorial service of slain Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs. Fleurs was shot and killed in a hijacking incident last week. FULL CROSSING HERE: https://www.enca.com/sport/watch-luke-fleurs-memorial-service-be-held-fnb-stadium

President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Botswana counterpart, Mokgweetsi Masisi, are on Thursday visiting the site of the Limpopo bus crash that resulted in 45 deaths last month. FULL REPORTING HERE: https://www.enca.com/watch-ramaphosa-and-masisi-visit-limpopo-bus-crash-site

The political claws are out, as the May elections draw near. Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi has labelled the DA arrogant and its attitude a total turnoff.#DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct

It's 50 days before we go to the polls. Politicians are traveling the length and breadth of the country to try secure your votes. #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct

The Gauteng transport department is taking preemptive action against a looming taxi war in the province. It's resolved to suspend operating licenses linked to feuding tax operators. The decision comes after a recent resurgence of violence between warring taxi associations Wata and Nanduwe. But - what about commuters? Gauteng Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela spoke to eNCA. FULL INTERVIEW: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-taxi-wars-gauteng-transport-suspend-operating-licenses

It’s been one court battle after another for former president Jacob Zuma with his private prosecution of the country’s president Cyril Ramaphosa expected to resume this morning. #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct #TheSouthAfricanMorning

The Fort Hare University crime saga is back in the Dimbaza Magistrate's Court in the Eastern Cape today where suspects are expected to appear for their bail hearing. #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct #TheSouthAfricanMorning

While millions of Johannesburg residents face crime daily, Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda is reportedly being given 10 bodyguards and a fleet of luxury cars for his protection. #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct #TheSouthAfricanMorning

Cape Town-based Nakhlistan has cooked food for hundreds of people in the Western Cape on the day of Eid al-Fitr. The non-profit organisation has been providing meals for those in need for the past 40 years. #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct #TheSouthAfricanMorning

SuperSport United has paid a moving tribute to Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs who was shot and killed in a hijacking incident last week. Fleurs spent five years at United before making the move to Amakhosi at the end of last year. #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct

International cash transactions that exceed R25,000 will have to be reported to the Financial Intelligence Centre. #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct #TheSouthAfricanMorning

With the ANC expected to lose some support in elections, the likelihood of a coalition government is increasing. This could have an impact on the economic landscape and policy. #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct #TheSouthAfricanMorning