Finance minister Enoch Godongwana is set to present his budget speech, at the Cape Town City Hall. But the DA has presented its alternate budget. The party claims theirs is designed to rescue South Africans from the shackles of low economic growth, and hardship. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

'The courts ruled in our favour because they can see the amount of effort we've put into finding care interventions for the homeless.' These are the words of Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis. The Western Cape High Court has issued a final order for the eviction of homeless people from road reserves and bridges in the city centre. #enca #dstv403 For more on this story: https://www.enca.com/videos/watch-cape-towns-stance-evictions

The father of a 13-year-old pupil is appearing in court charged with negligence. This after the pupil allegedly shot the principal of Primrose Primary School. Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, says the pupil will need to undergo stringent rehabilitation measures before being allowed to attend school again. #enca #dstv403 For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/watch-chiloane-says-pupil-was-allegedly-intending-shoot-3-educators

One cash-in-transit heist suspect has been killed and two others arrested, after a shootout with police in Randfontein earlier today. An officer is recovering in hospital after being shot in the arm. Police say they foiled an attempt to attack a truck transporting gold. #enca #dstv403 More on the story: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/crime-sa-one-suspect-dead-police-foil-cash-transit-attack

South Africans have had to deal with power cuts on most days since the festive period ended. Now, a Pretoria nuclear scientist is banking on a new generation of mini nuclear reactors, to plug holes in the blackout-plagued grid. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct READ: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/restore-power-grid-scientist-banking-mini-nuclear-reactor

The acting manager at the Galeshewe Day Hospital, Sister Ngamole says the clinic has seen a number of diarrhoea cases linked to water problems. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

Water-borne diseases are usually a result of failure to maintain wastewater treatment plants and the absence of continuous water quality testing. Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu says the Cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal last year points to playing political games. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct For more details: https://www.enca.com/videos/watch-municipal-politics-affects-water-delivery

Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane is visiting Primrose Primary School this morning following the shooting of the principal allegedly by a Grade 6 pupil. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

eNCA's Zimbabwe correspondent Pindai Dube reports. Courtesy of #DStv403

Police have finally cleared the DNA backlog they've grappled with for years. Minister Bheki Cele said this week that the backlog is now standing at zero from 251,000 in the 2021/2022 financial year. Criminology Expert, Calvin Rafadi discussed this and the third-quarter crime stats released earlier this week with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/crime-stats-criminology-expert-unpacks-dna-backlog-resolution

Skills shortages within the hospitality industry are not just a South African problem but a global one. The shutdown of the industry during the pandemic led to people switching professions. As a result, it is casting a shadow on the ability of the industry to thrive. The president of SA Chefs, James Khoza discussed this on eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/hospitality-industry-solutions-hospitality-skills-shortage

The South Africa National Conference on Play-Based Learning is taking place next week. The conference focuses on ensuring that play-based learning takes a central role in facilitating early learning and development. It also highlights the power of building a foundation for the future. The conference is co-hosted by a collaborative initiative of the Department of Basic Education, UNICEF, Cotlands, and the LEGO Foundation.  The CEO of Cotlands Dr Monica Stach spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/childhood-development-sa-national-play-based-learning-conference

The gradual decline of rural South Africa is having a detrimental impact on the agricultural sector, and the economy as a whole, according to Francois Strydom, the CEO of Senwes. Strydom discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/decline-rural-sa-detrimental-economy-senwes

With persistent downgrades from credit rating agencies compounded by soaring government debt and a staggering deficit of 6 percent of GDP, the Minister finds himself at a critical juncture where he needs to decide between cutting expenditures or increasing taxes. Jurgen Eckmann, Wealth Manager at Consult by Momentum spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/2024-budget-speech-concern-over-increasing-tax

One in four children in South Africa shows signs of long-term malnutrition. The Thrive by Five survey assessed children aged 4 to 5 years old. It found malnutrition in that age group presents with stunted physical growth which affects them into adulthood. Maloba Tshehla from Marotholi Outreach Systems, spoke to eNCA earlier. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/early-childhood-development-thrive-five-index-shows-worrying-figures

South Africa needs to see social grants as an economic stimulus and not a tool to alleviate poverty. This is the view of the Social Policy Initiative research group. #DStv403 Watch The full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-2024-budget-feasibility-social-relief-grants

Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, projects government will miss revenue targets by nearly R57 billion this year. A further R54-billion shortfall is expected next year. But what kind of decisions can citizens expect on tax? Tax Expert, Keith Engel, says there's a lot to consider in an election year. Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/opinion/2024-budget-speech-taxing-times-finance-minister

Afrikaans schools are worried they won't be able to control their own language policies in the future. That's if the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill is passed. The changes will see Education Department Heads having final say on language and admission policies. The Federation of Governing Bodies of SA Schools says this is an infringement on their rights. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-concerns-over-bela-bill

Children need to be taught about personal boundaries. Author and GBV activist, Zizo Apleni says this will help them know when to report sexual abuse. She's advocating for more awareness campaigns, especially in rural communities. It comes as the country recorded a worrying 12,211 rapes in just three months. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/gbv-epidemic-support-victims-family-and-friends

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