eNCA's Pule Letshwiti-Jones reports. Courtesy #DStv403

South Africa faces major infrastructure challenges. There is also a skills shortage in the construction sector, which has been exacerbated by the threat of extortion. To unpack the government’s plans, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala joined eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/south-africas-ailing-infrastructure-system

eNCA's Kevind Brandt reports. Courtesy #DStv403

The month of April marks a year since the Border Management Authority was launched, to ensure borders are less porous and more efficient in the facilitation of trade. So what progress has been made? The Border Management Authority Commissioner, Mike Masiapato discussed the topic with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/sa-borders-discussion-year-stricter-border-management

Sunday marks World Health Day. It's celebrated every year on 7 April. This year's theme is "My Health, My Right’" It shines a spotlight on the government's efforts to protect our right to health. Deputy Director of the National Council Against Smoking, Dr Sharon Nyatsanza discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/world-health-day-2024-theme-my-health-my-right

Clean drinking water remains out of reach for many in South Africa but a solution is at hand for people in parts of the Eastern Cape. Transnet has developed a desalination plant that will convert seawater into water that's safe to drink. The executive manager for Utilities Development at the Transnet National Ports Authority, Tandokazi Nquma-Moyo discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/news/sas-water-crisis-turning-seawater-drinking-water

Could Ekurhuleni be placed under administration? The municipality has five days to elect a new mayor or risk being placed under administration This follows the voting out of Sivuyile Ngodwana last week, necessitating the dissolution of the executive committee. A council meeting to elect a replacement was abruptly cancelled, with no indication of when it would be held. Gauteng Cooperative Governance MEC, Mzi Khumalo discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/news/ekurhuleni-council-municipality-could-be-placed-under-administration

The inaugural Built Environment Indaba took place this week in Midrand. Organised by the Black Business Council in the Built Environment, it brought together the Ministers of Public Works, Transport, and Human Settlements. So what commitments were made towards transforming the sector? Deputy President of the BBC-BE, Bafana Dube joined eNCA to discuss this. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/business/built-environment-indaba-digital-impact-traditional-business-models

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union is calling on the government to provide safe housing for police recruits. The union says whenever a new batch of recruits is assigned across the country, it's inundated by complaints and requests from young officers who find themselves living in dangerous situations. Popcru president, Thulani Ngwenya discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/news/police-union-calls-safe-housing-recruits

The Congress of the People launched its Election Manifesto in Hammanskraal on Saturday. Party president Mosiuoa Lekota outlined its plans. #AllAngles #DStv403 #eNCA

A cover-up or negligence? That's the question some in Vereeniging are asking after drinking what they believe is sewage-contaminated water. Residents of Palm Springs say they have fallen ill after drinking dirty and smelly water from their taps. FULL INTERVIEW: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/sas-water-crisis-cover-or-negligence-vereeniging

Major political changes continue to take place in West Africa and the latest is Africa's youngest leader taking the helm in Senegal. Bassirou Diomaye Faye is making it clear that his country and Africa are his top priority. He's following other leaders in the region calling for re-direction. FULL INTERVIEW: https://www.enca.com/videos/watch-ecowas-will-faye-break-old-guard

The accusations that government is luring voters through job creation and delivering other services is short sighted, inaccurate and nonsense. That's the strong response from employment and labour minister, Thulas Nxesi. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

The President of Botswana has issued a warning to Germany. He's threatened to send 20,000 elephants to that country. This comes after the German government suggested that there should be stricter limits on importing hunting trophies. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-botswana-threatens-send-20-000-elephants-germany

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says he doesn't mind the accusations being thrown at him for delivering services to the people. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct #NewsLink

We have been very clear with all NPOs to be compliant. That's the words of Gauteng MEC for Social Development, Mbali Hlophe. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct #NewsLink

The Gauteng government has once again defended its Nasi Ispani project, saying it's not an election stunt. Provincial leadership, alongside the labour department, is launching a massive job and skills programme on Saturday, aimed at creating nearly half a million jobs.

South Africa is a real champion of human rights in international justice. That's the words of Amnesty International's Genevieve Quintal. #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA

South Africans have had a reprieve from blackouts for more than 10 days now. This is the longest break from power cuts we've seen since December. #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA

ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile is taking the party's election campaign to Cape Town this weekend. He joined the Muslim Judicial Council as they broke their fast, during the month of Ramadaan. #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA