World Health Day raises awareness about health issues and advocates for accessible healthcare for all. This year's theme is "My Health, my Right". It was chosen to champion the right of everyone to have access to quality health services, education, and information, as well as safe drinking water, clean air, good nutrition, quality housing, decent working and environmental conditions, and freedom from discrimination. How well is South Africa faring in terms of health rights? Deputy Director General for Primary Health Care at the National Health Department, Jeanette Hunter joined eNCA to discuss this. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/world-health-day-championing-right-health-all-south-africans

The inaugural Brics Simulation Conference taking place in Cape Town this month is being touted as a game changer. Around 200 delegates will gather to consider the "Impact of Brics on Industries and Shaping Monetary Policy.” Brics Business Council consultant Siyabonga Mkhize discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/business/brics-simulation-conference-economic-empowerment-and-global-leadership

eNCA's Kevin Brandt reports. Courtesy #DStv403

Deaths related to non-communicable diseases are on the rise in South Africa. Diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer are some of the highest contributing underlying causes of death. According to Professor Renata Schoeman of Stellenbosch Business School, many people struggle to take responsibility for their own health. Professor Schoeman joined eNCA to talk more about how people can tackle these diseases, and avoid needless deaths, that otherwise could be avoided with a healthy lifestyle. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/world-health-day-deaths-due-non-communicable-disease-rise

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared the drought in his country a national disaster and pleaded for donations from international and local donors to feed citizens but critics are having none of it. They say the authorities should use the mineral resources they always brag about to pay for food for hungry Zimbabweans. eNCA correspondent Pindai Dube reports. Courtesy #DStv403

President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Rwanda for the 30th commemoration of the genocide there. Today is the first of seven days of mourning in Rwanda. #AllAngles #DStv403 #eNCA

National elections are just around the corner and the Inkatha Freedom Party is ramping up its campaign to woo voters. On Sunday, they are taking their efforts to Ulundi - the home of its founder the late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi - to launch their provincial election manifesto. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/2024-elections-ifp-launches-kzn-election-manifesto

Poorly resourced police have to battle heavily armed, brazen cash-in-transit robbers, combat gangsterism, while confronting a wave of kidnappings. In response, specialised operations targeting hotspot areas have been developed to try and curb this criminality and one of those is Operation Shanela. How successful is it? WATCH THE FULL BRIEFING HERE: https://www.enca.com/news/watch-police-minister-gives-update-operation-shanela

Are you ready for an African adventure? The continent has so much to offer, from sun-drenched landscapes, captivating wildlife, and ancient traditions. But let’s be honest, not many of us have the time or the money to make trips like these a reality. Luckily, it’s the 21st century, and technology is becoming increasingly useful. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/artificial-intelligence-googles-gemini-opens-travel-opportunities

This week we observed World Autism Day. Celebrated annually on 2 April, it aims to create awareness and raise funds for autism. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/lifestyle-videos/discussion-world-autism-day-surviving-thriving

Tony Frost and a group of passionate social cyclists have come together to play their part in changing the world of education through the 1965 Ride for Education initiative. It's a 850km cycle between Johannesburg and Queenstown that seeks to raise funds for an educational scholarship and bursary fund for students at quality schools. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/sport/watch-cycling-riding-towards-better-future

Millions of people across Southern Africa are facing severe hunger and loss of livelihoods as the area grapples with prolonged dry spells. In Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, extreme drought has damaged more than two million hectares of crops. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-impact-drought-southern-africa

There's been in an outcry around the manner in which police have deal with armed criminals, especially in KwaZulu-Natal. Police Minister Bheki Cele - together with National Commissioner Fannie Masemola - will on Sunday provide an update on operations in response to serious and violent crimes.

KwaZulu-Natal police have rescued six men who were kidnapped in Pietermaritzburg last week. The group had been held in a house in Newlands West where they'd been reportedly beaten and tortured.

Although medical schemes recognise and support the importance of universal healthcare, the current NHI Bill is not clear on the role of medical schemes once NHI is implemented. That's according to the Board of Healthcare Funders. #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA

Areas around the Beitbridge and Lebombo borders have been identified as major contributors to illegal migration into South Africa. That's according to Border Management Authority Commissioner, Mike Masiapato. #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA

Public Works minister Sihle Zikalala has commented on the issue of the police headquarters. An investigation was launched into the mismanagement of the Telkom Towers building. #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA

Jazz Appreciation Month has become a global event recognising and celebrating the music form's extraordinary heritage and history. It's a music that's capable of stimulating emotions. Courtesy #DStv403

As they wait for President Cyril Ramaphosa to sign the National Health Insurance Bill into law, healthcare stakeholders are meeting to discuss the implications. Despite the ongoing objections to parts of the law, the meeting is expected to debunk misconceptions about the NHI and the role of private healthcare players in advancing Universal Health Coverage goals. Courtesy #DStv403

The residential rental market has shown resilience, with low vacancies prevailing. This is one of the key findings of TPN Credit Bureau's Vacancy Survey Report for the fourth quarter of 2023. It notes that despite challenging economic conditions, the national vacancy rate has decreased from 6.76% in the third quarter to 6.69% in the last quarter of 2023. Courtesy #DStv403