eNCA's Aviwe Mtila reports. Courtesy #DStv403

eNCA's Moloko Moloto reports. Courtesy #DStv403

A new injection that prevents HIV is offering hope to South Africans in pilot projects. While preventative medication has been available, a big plus is the injection lasts for two months. South Africa has one of the highest rates of HIV in the world, with nearly eight million people living with the virus. While millions are being treated with antiretrovirals, there were no less than 160,000 new infections in 2022, according to UN data. So how effective and practical is the new option? Professor of Global Health in epidemiology at CAPRISA, Salim Abdool Karim spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/hivaids-injection-protects-against-hiv

An increasing number of South Africans are opting to convert their cryptocurrencies into cash through ATMs nationwide. Data from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority indicates that approximately 10 percent of South Africans own a crypto asset. Paycorp, in collaboration with Triple-A, has facilitated this transition by enabling users of the CrypoExpress app to withdraw cash from over 3000 ATMs across South Africa. Group CIO at Paycorp, Gavin Reubenson discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/crypto-currency-evolving-financial-landscape-sa

Weekend reports suggest that the ANC is grappling with its election list, and whether to include those implicated in corruption, for higher office. The party's Integrity Commission, chaired by the Reverand Frank Chikane, has recommended that individuals implicated in State Capture should be removed from electoral lists. Political analyst, Sanet Madonsela spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/elections-2024-anc-top-brass-finalises-election-list

eNCA's Manqoba Mchunu reports. Courtesy #DStv403

As the search for missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith continues, Missing Children South Africa has raised concern over the fact that cases of missing children are not getting the attention they warrant. National case officer, Bianca van Aswegen spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/crime-sa-concern-over-neglect-missing-child-cases

Former President Nelson Mandela's Houghton home is getting much-needed renovations. It's reported that the mansion was being occupied by Mandela’s grandchildren, but they moved out after the lights were cut due to unpaid utility bills. Businessman Collens Mashwawana has volunteered to assist in renovating the former statesman's house. eNCA's senior reporter Silindelo Masikane is following that story for us. Watch the full crossing: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/mandelas-houghton-home-be-renovated

The deterioration of the country's road network, combined with continuous poor maintenance, is harming the economy. A crucial sector like agriculture, has an immediate on rising prices of goods in South Africa. Farmers and other rural communities try to do their bid in terms of road maintenance, but their efforts are just a drop in the ocean. General manager of TLU SA, Bennie van Zyl spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/sas-broken-infrastructure-deterioration-countrys-road-network

JOHANNESBURG - Transnet maintains it's moving in the right direction with its recovery plan. The company has suffered significant operational, financial, and governance challenges in recent times. The scourge of crime heaps strain on Transnet’s ability to deliver reliable and uninterrupted services to customers. The company is now hoping to solve some of the challenges. Bonginkosi Mabaso from Transnet discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/sas-broken-infrastructure-transnets-plan-deal-cable-theft

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It's World Obesity Day, and unfortunately, obesity rates are on the rise around the world. Experts say more than half of all South African women will be obese by 2030. FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/opinion-top-stories/watch-over-half-all-sa-women-will-be-obese-2030-experts

Researchers at the University of KwaZulu-Natal are spearheading a collaborative initiative set to influence policy and promote a more diverse agri-food system in South Africa. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct #TheSouthAfricanMorning

The Postbank is now a state-owned commercial bank. The new bank will render financial and banking services by offering lending facilities through the Post Office's existing infrastructure and other means of delivery. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct #TheSouthAfricanMorning FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/watch-minister-gungubele-talks-postbank-and-digital-literacy

The SA Road Freight Industry says it has few options in terms of reducing the damage to the roads. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct #TheSouthAfricanMorning WATCH HERE: https://www.enca.com/business-top-stories/watch-sa-road-freight-association-comments-blame-game-damaged-sa-roads

The Inkatha Freedom Party says it's not fazed by the formation of the MK party. Party spokesperson Mkhuleko Hlengwa says as a result of the IFP's track record of service delivery in KZN, voters will make the right choice come the 29th of May. #enca #dstv403

Taxi council, SANTACO is blaming taxi violence on the demarcation process. They spoke to eNCA's Bafedile Moerane earlier. It says government does not consult with them and this causes confusion over routes. The council says this is one of the reasons violence flares up. It's written to the Transport Department asking to be notified when these decisions are taken. #enca #dstv403 For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/news/braamfontein-taxi-violence-santaco-concerned-about-trigger-happy-members

One of the two women who lost their lives after being doused with petrol and set alight has been laid to rest. 31-year-old Marishka Davids along with 38-year-old, Zakkiyah Rayman, both died from their injuries. Davids and Rayman were allegedly set alight by Davids' partner. The community attributes the deadly incident to substance abuse. #enca #dstv403 For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/woman-and-friend-allegedly-set-alight-boyfriend-laid-rest

Promises made by political parties ahead of May's general elections are not convincing. That's the view of author and political analyst, Justice Malala. He says while a lot has been said about challenges facing the country, much is yet to be said about the implementation of solutions. #enca #dstv403

Research shows that at least 50-percent of students at higher education institutions drop out in their first year. Professor Paul Maylam from Rhodes University believes that while access to higher education is critical, questions need to be asked about the viability of taking on a large numbers of students - many who fail to complete their studies. #enca #dstv403 For the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-higher-education-strain-higher-education-sector-resources