Former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has been released on bail but with conditions. She had appeared on Thursday at the Pretoria Magistrate's Court facing twelve charges of of corruption for allegedly receiving gratifications worth over R4.5-million. #enca #dstv403 For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/update-mapisa-nqakula-appears-court

Cabinet has endorsed the recommendations made by a  Ministerial Task Team on Voluntary Exit Options and Pathways from the Captive Lion Industry. A high-level panel recommended the closure of the captive breeding sector, including the keeping of lions in captivity, or the use of captive lions or their derivatives commercially. Ayesha Ismail reports. #dstv403

While repair work to a pipe at the Honeydew reservoir has been completed, residents' water woes are not over just yet. Joburg Water says its Honeydew reservoir is now supplying in bypass mode following those repairs. Practically, what this means is that taps remain dry for some residents and businesses, as eNCA’s Hloni Mtimkulu reports. #dstv403

Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, concluded his 2-day site visit to the Eastern Cape. He engaged with business owners to identify possible areas of partnership to drive innovation and sustainable solutions to minimise the impact of rolling blackouts. eNCA's Nceba Ntlanganiso reports. #dstv403

Having participated in the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Tyrone Pillay Is hard at work preparing for the 2024 Paris Games set to take place later this year. After 15 years of competing at the highest level, Pillay will retire after the Paris games. He wants to exit with a bang while leaving behind a lasting legacy. eNCA's Siphokazi Malinga has the story. #dstv403

Five suspects have been shot and killed by the police and private security in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga. The Suspects are allegedly linked to a Cash in transit heist.Eight others have been arrested while a number of other suspects are still on the run. eNCA's Heidi Giokos filed this report. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

Nosiviwe Mapisa- Naqakula has resigned as National Assembly Speaker and ANC MP. She's facing a litany of legal woes relating to corruption and bribery allegations. eNCA Senior Reporter, Aviwe Mtila brings us more on the story. #enca #dstv403 For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/nosiviwe-mapisa-nqakula-resigns-parliament-speaker

President Cyril Ramaphosa risks litigation if he signs the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill into law. Political parties and civil society organisations have asked him not to sign, saying the bill is unconstitutional. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/videos/electoral-matters-amendment-bill-parties-vow-join-legal-action

The first of April was the deadline for the Limpopo Department of Education to provide schools with proper sanitation facilities. That was in terms of a court-ordered sanitation plan. #enca #dstv403 for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/education-inequality-limpopo-school-infrastructure-still-critical

The Competition Commission has approved the Blue Label Telecoms bid to take a controlling stake in Cell C. The commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approves the proposed transaction. Previously, Blue Label held 49-point-5 percent of the mobile operator, but if the transaction is concluded, their stake will go up to 53-point-5-percent. #enca #dstv403 For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/business/competition-commission-approves-blue-label-cell-c-transaction

The sole survivor of the Limpopo bus crash is on her way home. The 8-year-old girl survived when a bus travelling from Botswana plunged off a bridge, killing 45 others. Limpopo Health MEC, Phophi Ramathuba, says she is grateful for all the messages of support for the child. #enca #dstv403 For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/sole-survivor-limpopo-bus-crash-heads-home

The Special Investigating Unit has been granted permission to auction property belonging to Eskom’s Middle Manager Duduzile Moyo and her husband, Mmoloki Moyo. The forfeiture order was obtained for a luxury property in Silver Lakes as well as a Mercedes Benz Viano and Chevrolet Utility. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

Nine rape and armed-robbery suspects have been killed in a shootout with police in Mariannhill, KZN. The police have launched a manhunt for another two. KZN police spokesperson, Robert Netshiunda says the suspects have been wanted for a number of cases. #enca #dstv403 For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/news/nine-suspects-killed-shootout-police

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is in the Eastern Cape this week. He kicked off a series of interactions at Dedisa Peaking Power Station in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro. He engaged with Finance and Economic Development MEC, Mlungisi Mvoko, Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Garry Van Niekerk and the power station management. The minister went on a walkabout at the plant before addressing the media. eNCA's Nceba Ntlanganiso was there and compiled this report. Courtesy #DStv403

NSPCA's spokesperson, Jacques Peacock speaks to eNCA. Courtesy #DStv403

Watch the full interview here; https://www.enca.com/videos/mapisa-nqakula-loses-bid-block-arrest

The South African Revenue Service collected almost R10-billion more than budgeted for. Contributing to this was corporate taxes coming in higher than expected and the clamp down on refund fraud. eNCA’s Heidi Giokos has more. Courtesy #DStv403

The Western Cape health department started the year with a budget shortfall of about R1.5 billion. This is a result of national government’s budget cuts. The shortfall is impacting service delivery and the ability to fill vacant posts. The department says the National Equitable Share Formula decreased the percentage allocated to the Western Cape. This, is despite the increase in the province's population and its rising burden of disease. eNCA's Ayesha Ismail caught up with Western Cape Health and Wellness MEC, Nomafrench Mbombo, and brings us this story. Courtesy #DStv403

Botswana's health department is meeting with families of the Limpopo bus crash victims to collect samples which will enable identification of the victims 45 Botswana nationals died last week after their bus plunged off a bridge and caught fire. Most of the bodies were charred to ashes and will only be able to be identified through DNA samples. Limpopo Health MEC, Phophi Ramathuba spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/news/sas-road-carnage-ramathuba-process-identifying-bodies-complex

The City of Cape Town is coordinating aid for residents of informal settlements left stranded by fires. Officials say around eight-hundred people have been displaced by fires that ripped through a section of Mfuleni, Du Noon and Langa at the weekend. Two Mfuleni residents lost their lives in the blaze and one was taken to hospital. eNCA reporter, Kevin Brandt, has more on this story. Courtesy #DStv403