Police minister Bheki Cele says resources are being ramped up in the search for six-year-old Joshlin Smith. The minister says he’s satisfied with progress made with the investigations so far. Cele is calling on political parties to stop the blame game and focus on the search for the six-year-old. Joshlin went missing almost two weeks ago after being left in the care of her mother's boyfriend. #enca #dstv403 Read the full story: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/cele-calls-end-blame-games-search-joslin-smith-continues

Rare Disease Day was celebrated this week as part of an international campaign, aiming to shed light on the plight of around 400 million people globally, who live with these conditions. A 100 million of them are on the African continent. Now African scientists are striving to enhance the accessibility of medical genetic testing in the public health sector. #enca #dstv403 For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/news/rare-disease-awareness-over-7000-diseases-affecting-3m-sa-children

Most sex workers, drug users, and the LGBTQ+ community are discriminated against at public health facilities. A survey found 75 percent of them face discrimination from staff. This included being judged, having their consent violated, and being denied needed treatment. eNCA reporter Hloni Mtimkulu finds out more. #enca #dstv403

Two more SANDF soldiers have died in the DRC. The army says one member shot and killed another. He then turned the weapon on himself and committed suicide. A board of inquiry has been convened to investigate the incident. The troops were part of the UN peacekeeping mission which is in the process of withdrawing. The soldiers' remains will be repatriated to South Africa. #enca #dstv403 For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/news/two-sandf-troops-die-dr-congo-shooting-suicide

In this episode, the Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism looks at the health complications of tobacco & cigarettes. Courtesy of #DStv403

UDM leader Bantu Holomisa has outlined his party's plans to solve the country's unemployment problems. He launched his party's election manifesto in Midrand earlier. #DStv403

The Cape Town City Centre energy-saving campaign may be expanded to townships. The 'Switching on to Switch Off' project was launched in 2023. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/restore-power-grid-cape-town-businesses-switch-switching

Newly appointed Gauteng Police Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni says police have a plan to reduce contact crimes, house robberies and car hijackings. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/conversation-new-gauteng-police-commissioner-tommy-mthombeni

Cape Town is a hive of activity with several sporting events scheduled this month.The Cycle Tour, the Epic, the Ladies Tour, and Surf Pro are just a few activities happening in the Mother City. Kicking it off is ULT X, with the best skateboarders and BMX riders in action. eNCA’s Justin Ford has the story. #dstv403

SAMWU is welcoming a court order to reinstate 130 Joburg municipal workers. The city has vowed to comply with the ruling. #dstv403 Go to https://www.enca.com for more on this story and other news making headlines.

Days after the launch of its election manifesto, the party, Change Starts Now caught everyone off-guard, announcing that it will no longer contest the elections. Founder Roger Jardine says the party remains firmly focused on it's vision for South Africa. He speaks to #eNCA Courtesy #DStv403

Rays of Hope CEO Muziwethu Zwane spoke with eNCA about the challenges facing the education sector and how the organisation addresses its focus: improving the lives of the vulnerable through education and work readiness. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/education-crisis-rays-hope-comments-challenges-education

The current wage agreement between the South African Municipal Workers Union and employers will end on 30 June. The union convened a special central executive committee meeting which also looked at the upcoming wage negotiations. The committee decided to ask employers for a 15-percent increment or R4000. The union's secretary, Dumisane Magagula discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/wage-negotiations-samwu-set-ask-15-or-r4000-its-members

The government is seemingly backtracking on its word to scrap e-tolls. Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, last year announced that the system would stop in December, which left many people halting their e-tags payments. Treasury now says motorists must foot the bill. So what are the motorists' rights? Legal expert Ulrich Roux discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/e-tolls-unpacking-motorists-rights-and-options

Friday marks Zero Discrimination Day. It celebrates the right of everyone to live a full and productive life and to live it with dignity. The tenth edition is being observed under the theme: To protect everyone’s health, protect everyone’s rights. UNAIDS Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Anne Githuku-Shongwe discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/zero-discrimination-day-theme-protect-health-and-human-rights

The newly-formed MK Party may become a heavy hitter and even a kingmaker after the elections. That's if recent by-elections are anything to go by. The party took a gamble and competed in elections in Mpumalanga and KZN. #DStv403 Full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/mpumalanga-election-mk-secures-28-votes-embalenhle-secunda

Retrenchments could be inevitable at Impala Platinum - but this will be the last resort. That's the word from Implats CEO, Nico Muller. Implats released their interim results for the six months to end 31 December today. Annual profit is lower, and the outlook is that Platinum Group Metals prices will not increase significantly in the short to medium term. #dstv403 Go to https://www.enca.com for more on this story and other news making headlines.

Government has been accused of breaking its promise to motorists around the scrapping of e-tolls. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse is calling on government to take a decisive stance on the matter. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/e-tolls-outa-takes-streets

The Spar Indoor Hockey IPT is nearing its conclusion after kicking off with 20 games on Wednesday. It's being hosted at the Wynberg Military Base and University of Cape Town. #dstv403 Go to https://www.enca.com for more on this story and other news making headlines.

The inquest looking into who should be held responsible for the 2022 deaths of 21 young people at Enyobeni Tavern, in the Eastern Cape, could see one of the former bouncers face serious charges. Thembisa Diko is expected in the dock next week. #enca #dstv403