IEC upholds objection to former president Jacob Zuma's nomination as a candidate for the MK party. Courtesy #DStv403

The Agriculture department says great progress has been made in containing Foot and Mouth Disease which plagued South Africa from 2021. No cases were reported in the Eastern Cape, Northern Cape and Western Cape since the outbreak. Courtesy of #DStv403

The UN Security Council has passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, during the month of Ramadan. This move has been welcomed and supported by the South African government in line with the country's call for a two-state solution. Courtesy #DStv403

President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Bassirou Faye on his election as Senegal's President. The 44-year-old opposition leader was named the country's next president on Monday just two weeks after being released from prison to run in the election. Courtesy of #DStv403

The battle for logos and brand identity is not new on the South African political landscape. Over the years we have seen various parties slug it out ahead of the polls, disputing similar colours they say are meant to confuse voters. Courtesy of #eNCA WATCH THE FULL PACKAGE HERE: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/2024-elections-brand-politics-and-battle-identity

It's premature for the Democratic Alliance to ask Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to step down. That's the view of Deputy President Paul Mashatile. #DStv403 #eNCA #AllAngles

ANC KZN Secretary Bheki Mtolo says the Umkhonto wesizwe party is causing minimal damage to the ANC. He was speaking outside the Durban High Court where the matter over the use of the uMkhonto Wesizwe trademark is being heard. #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct #AllAngles

There's enough similarity between the African National Congress and uMkhonto Wesizwe party logos for trademark infringement to be asserted. That's the view of trademark lawyer at Wolmarans & Susan, Jadon Wolmarans. #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct #AllAngles

Suspects linked to the killing of rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and his friend Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane return to court for their bail application. Five of the 7 suspects are appearing before the Durban Magistrate's Court. The other two suspects remain in custody in Eswatini. #dstv403 #enca

Build One SA leader, Mmusi Maimane, says the Western Cape needs a stronger, more effective opposition. He says the provincial administration is not being held to account over poor service delivery and job creation. Maimane says he will create jobs closer to home for communities neglected by the DA government. He was unveiling the party’s election poster and campaign slogan outside Parliament. #dstv403 #enca For more news: https://www.enca.com/

The uMkhonto WeSizwe Party will contest the 2024 general elections on 29 May. That's after the Electoral Court dismissed the ANC's challenge that the MK party be deregistered. Judge Lebogang Modiba made the ruling this morning. #dstv403 #enca For the full story: https://www.enca.com/news/update-anc-application-deregister-mk-party-dismissed

After four long years, Katlehong Pastor Benjamin Dingiso has finally been sentenced to an effective 20 years behind bars. He was found guilty of 31 counts of rape and sexual assault in November last year. The Arise and Shine Pastor raped and sexually groomed dozens of boys between 2009 and 2021. Pastor Zelda Masango who caught the Pastor in the act says she's disappointed by the sentencing. For more news: https://www.enca.com/

The South African Union of students has welcomed the decision by the Higher Education department to deregister the Educor group of Colleges including Damelin College and City Varsity for non-compliance. Asive Dlanjwa, spokesperson of the union, says while it's unfortunate for students, the move serves to protect the credibility of the higher education system. For the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/higher-education-damelin-college-lyceum-and-city-varsity-deregistered

Educor must reimburse students and stop all registrations with immediate effect. That's the word from higher education minister Blade Nzimande. He has labeled the four deregistered Educor colleges as dysfunctional. #enca #dstv403 For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/videos/more-60-educor-campuses-close-across-sa

The sport of breakdancing is growing rapidly. B-boys and B-girls brought their A-game to the BC One Nationals. The winners will represent South Africa at the World Finals in Brazil. eNCA’s Justin Ford brings us this story. #dstv403

Medical scientists are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to help speed up the screening process of tuberculosis patients. A mobile application that is still under development, records cough sounds from patients and then analyses it to determine if they require further testing for TB. Experts at Stellenbosch University’s Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, and partners in Europe and Africa have recently received a R20-million grant from the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership for the project. eNCA reporter Kevin Brandt filed this report. #dstv403

Don't be so heavenly-minded that you have no earthly good. Those are the words of Reverend Cyril Pillay. He's calling on church leaders to take proactive measures to protect congregants from crime. He was speaking ahead of Easter Weekend and in light of recent attacks on churches. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/crime-sa-rising-attacks-churches-sparks-security-concerns

International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor is welcoming the UN security resolution on a Gaza ceasefire. She now says she expects the United Nations to ensure the resolution is being adhered to. 14 of the 15 members of the council voted in favour of the resolution, while the US abstained. The resolution also demands the unconditional release of Israeli hostages and an expansion of aid into the city. #dstv403 Read the full article here: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/no-let-gaza-war-despite-un-ceasefire-resolution

Senior officials from KwaNongoma Local Municipality in northern KwaZulu-Natal have been arrested for fraud, theft, and money laundering. The accused include the Municipal Manager, Chief Financial Officer, and Supply Chain Manager. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

Thirty-one-year-old Lourentia Lombaard, a friend of Joshlin Smith's mother, Kelly, has abandoned her bail application. Lombaard appeared at the Vredenburg Magistrates Court in connection with the six-year-old's disappearance. She faces kidnapping and trafficking charges for the missing grade one pupil. #enca #dstv403 Formore stories: https://www.enca.com/