The US House of Representatives has passed a landmark bill this week, that could see TikTok banned in the US. It would give the social media giant's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, six months to sell its controlling stake, or the app would be blocked in the US. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

Water recovery in more areas will be experienced today. Thats the word of Joburg Mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda. He was addressing the public on the water crisis affecting parts of the city earlier. Gwamanda, is confident that the flow of water should improve fully by the weekend. #enca #dstv403 For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/news/reservoir-levels-steadily-stabilising-says-joburg-mayor

Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana are trying to escape again. This time from public scrutiny brought on by a Showmax documentary on the prison break. The streaming service intends to screen the four-part series 'Tracking Thabo Bester' from Friday. #enca #dstv403 For the full story: https://www.enca.com/videos/bester-wants-escape-showmax-docu-series

The main trial in the Senzo Meyiwa murder case has adjourned until Monday. It was delayed for 5 months for a trial-within-a-trial into the admissibility of confessions. Those confessions have been laid bare after the court ruled the statements can be admitted. ENCA's reporter, Manqoba Mchunuhas been following this story and confirmed accusations made by one of the suspects in court. For the full story: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/watch-kelly-khumalo-accused-mastermind-meyiwas-murder

Last week we celebrated International Women’s Day. But the general consensus is that this awareness should not be limited to just one day.That's the approach of Formula E.They intend to promote women in motorsport and are constantly looking at ways to innovate,as they embark on breaking a record with a female driver. eNCA’s Justin Ford has the story. #dstv403

The Formula E paddock moves to Sao Paulo, Brazil, this weekend. Three races have been completed, with each one with a different winner. Rubber stamping the exciting nature of this format of motorsport. eNCA’s Justin Ford brings us this story. #dstv403

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes in the High Court in Pretoria. #dstv403

Former President Thabo Mbeki has taken a swipe at his successor. He's accused Jacob Zuma of destroying South Africa's democracy, and the revenue service in particular. Mbeki was speaking at an annual Unisa lecture on Thursday. Meanwhile, the MK Youth League has controversially nominated Zuma as their candidate for president, even though he's ineligible. With the elections around the corner, why is Mbeki's walk down memory lane so important? Political analysts, Sanet Madontsela and Sipho Seepe discuss this on eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/2024-elections-discussion-2024-elections-mbeki-takes-jab-mk-party-candidate

eNCA's Manqoba Mchunu reports. Courtesy #DStv403

The partial privatisation of South African Airways is off. Retiring Public Enterprises Minister  Pravin  Gordhan cancelled the deal that would have seen the Takatso Consortium take over 51-percent of ownership. But three years after Takatso was announced as the preferred bidder, the process has now unraveled. SAFTU General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi unpacked this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-unpacking-cancelled-saa-takatso-agreement

Rising cases of kidnappings across the country, are a major cause for concern. South African law enforcement agencies are being urged to address this crisis, where a large number of the cases involve business owners abducted for ransom. Chad Thomson from IRS forensic investigations. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/news/concerns-over-high-levels-crime-and-kidnappings

The mining sector is struggling to dig itself out of the current downturn. The latest data from StatsSA shows that production decreased by 3.3-percent year-on-year in January 2024 and the largest negative contributor to the drop was manganese, gold, and diamond production. But overall mineral sales did go up in the period. Chief economist at Investec, Annabel Bishop discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/opinion/mining-production-sector-struggles-dig-itself-out-trouble

Opposition parties are up in arms over the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill, passed on Tuesday by the National Assembly. The bill was meant to amend the act to accommodate independent candidates for this year's elections, but some parties say it went further by altering political party funding. They argue the changes favour big parties like the ANC. Senior researcher at My Vote Counts, Joel Bregman spoke with eNCA about this. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/news/2024-elections-electoral-matter-amendment-bill-passed

eNCA's Heidi Giokos reports. Courtesy #DStv403

The North Gauteng High Court has determined confessions made by defendants 1 and 2 are admissible in the main Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. The ruling by Judge Ratha Mokgatlheng states that the disputed confessions by Muzi Sibiya and Bongani Ntanzi, were made freely and voluntarily. Legal expert, Melusi Xulu unpacked the judgment on eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/justice-meyiwa-confessions-be-revealed-court

The Road Accident Fund has been granted an interdict against a planned march by NUMSA. The protest was organised to demand the removal of CEO Collins Letsoalo, and address grievances against bus company PUTCO. Will NUMSA members adhere to the court interdict? NUMSA spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/news/numsa-strike-numsa-demands-removal-raf-ceo

Violence in South African schools is on the rise, with several student stabbings reported. This worrisome trend has a detrimental impact on school achievements and can have serious psychological consequences for individuals. So, how should we address this issue in schools? Education specialist, Thobo Khathola discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/education-crisis-discussing-solutions-addressing-violence

South Africa has seen a spike in kidnapping cases in the 2023 and 2024 fiscal year and a broader range of people are being targeted, although women and children remain at higher risk. Caroline Peters, from the Callas Foundation in New York, says the urgency of response times is paramount. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

Safety measures are needed in schools to protect pupils from being kidnapped. This is according to Gugu Xaba from Save the Children. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

The local Community Policing Forum in Athlone in the Western Cape continues to hold prayer walks in efforts to stem the tide of crime and foster trust between the police and communities. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct