eNCA correspondent Jody Jacobs reports from New York. Courtesy #DStv403

Thousands of farm animals have been isolated in East London, before being shipped to the Middle East. The Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform says it has been monitoring livestock loading to ensure animals' welfare. But the National Council of SPCAs says its tests have confirmed the presence of contagious ecthyma - an infectious dermatitis - in a group of animals bound for Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. eNCA speaks to the Director responsible for Export Facilitation and Veterinary Public Health in the province, Vusumzi Rozani. #DStv403

eNCA's sister Channel e.tv has ched its latest prime time telenovela, Isiphetho- Destiny. It takes viewers into the heart of Soweto. It's a story of four friends whose lives are bound by a life-changing secret during their teenage years. Now in their thirties, they find themselves drawn back to Mzimhlope, determined to chase their true destinies. Actresses Linda Sokhulu and Shibu Molomo spoke with eNCA. Linda plays Blondie and Shibu plays Nkele Malatji. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/isiphetho-destiny-telenovela-about-four-friends-secret

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

Two car manufacturers have made moves in recent months but starting with Jaguar: its transformation into an all-electric luxury brand seems to be on track, with the first new vehicles to be launched in 2025. What is Jaguar's future direction concerning its vehicle line-up? How will Jaguar be impacted in countries like South Africa? Tech Journalist, Clare Petra Matthes discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/car-talk-jaguar-evolving-all-electric-luxury-brand

There’s still uncertainty around the future of many non-profit organisations in Gauteng and the children, elderly, and other vulnerable people they care for. The Gauteng Department of Social Department’s funding decisions for the new financial year were delayed, leaving many organisations unable to plan. This has led to at least 18 NPOs announcing they have to close or will have to do so if their applications are not successful. The funding was meant to kick in on 1 April. Lisa Vetten of the Gauteng Care Crisis Committee, which is a voluntary association of 67 non-profit organisations, spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/opinion/npo-funding-npos-forced-close-their-doors

The Basic Education Department is giving the new General Education Certificate for grade nines a full trial run. The certificate is to be introduced next year. It will give pupils who leave school after grade nine a standardised qualification that can serve as a valuable asset for employment or further education. The department has outlined progress and detailed plans for advancing the GEC pilot programme in the coming year. Education activist, Hendrick Makaneta discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/news/dbe-intensifying-grade-9-certificate-efforts

Eskom’s entry into the competitive electricity market is now underway, after it met all requirements to form a merger with the National Transmission Company of South Africa. The NTCSA will now be a separate subsidiary of Eskom Holdings, according to the Companies Act. This means Eskom will be legally separated into Generation, Distribution, and Transmission units, with aims of improving electricity supply. Eskom chairperson Mteto Nyati discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/business/eskom-merger-ntcsa-underway

Amid the ongoing risk of financial crime, DocFox advocates for South African business owners to embrace the Financial Intelligence Centre Act. With various industries at risk of exploitation by money launderers, terrorists, and proliferation financiers, FICA stands as a shield to businesses. FICA plays a crucial role in identifying the proceeds of money laundering, terrorist funding, and tax evasion and the people behind it. DocFox’s Risk and Compliance director, Hawken Mcewan spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/business/fica-industries-encouraged-embrace-financial-intelligence-centre-act

Africa no longer absorbs more carbon from the atmosphere than it releases. Research outlines how in the past nine years, Africa is adding to the carbon in the atmosphere. This indicates that the rate of carbon emissions from the continent has accelerated. A researcher with the Global Change Institute (GCI) at the University of the Witwatersrand, Yolandi Ernst, discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/opinion/climate-crisis-africa-releasing-more-carbon-atmosphere-it-absorbs

The Western Cape education department was dealt a devastating blow when national government announced austerity measures last year. The department was forced to embark on a range of cost-cutting measures that saw thousands of contract teachers losing their jobs. eNCA reporter Nobesuthu Hejana has more on this issue. Watch the crossing: https://www.enca.com/videos/budget-cuts-reduce-contract-teacher-jobs

As part of a drastic restructuring process, the South African Post Office has sent out thousands of retrenchment letters. This highlights the operational and financial turmoil that has plagued the organisation for years. Cosatu wants government to come to the rescue. The federation's Matthew Parks spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/business/sa-post-office-thousands-retrenchments-cards

The organisation Public Interest SA has applauded the resignation of National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. However, it's concerned by the slow progress in addressing allegations of bribery against her. Mapisa-Nqakula is out on bail after being formally charged this week. She maintains her innocence. But Public Interest SA says there's a dual criminal justice system that affords preferential treatment to high-profile individuals. Chairperson Tebogo Khaas joined eNCA to discuss this. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/public-interest-sa-welcomes-nosiviwe-mapisa-nqakulas-resignation

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The Basic Education Department says it will step up the piloting of the new General Education Certificate. Initially launched in 2022, the certificate will be a standardised qualification for pupils completing grade nine. #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403

Meanwhile Rand Water, which was appointed by the Water and Sanitation Department to deal with the issues at the embattled Emfuleni Municipality says officials should account for the crisis. #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA

Rand Water's battle to meet surging demand is set to impact 14 million people across four provinces. That's according to a report seen by News24. #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA For more news: https://www.enca.com/

It is what it is. That's how President Cyril Ramaphosa has reacted to the corruption charges against Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. She's been granted 50-thousand rand bail and her case postponed to the 4th of June. eNCA Senior Reporter Siphamandla Goge spoke to the President, who says the former National Assembly Speaker should be commended for stepping down. For more news: https://www.enca.com/

In January, Gauteng Education appointed an independent law firm to investigate the drowning of 12 year-old Latoya Termilton. The Learskool Queenswood pupil died while under school supervision. According to the report's findings, the principal and educators lacked the knowledge to prevent the drowning. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

The IEC announced that the final candidate list will be released on 10 April. Additionally, the commission will recruit a workforce of over 202,000 voting officials for the process. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/