There has been some resistance to the provision of the so-called spy-bill. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse or OUTA has submitted it’s objections to the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill to parliament. The bill will regulate the surveillance of electronic signals, communication, and internet traffic in South Africa. OUTA says certain provisions could lead to unwarranted intrusion by state security agencies. Outa’s advocate Stefani Fick discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/gilab-outa-submits-concerns-parliament-general-intelligence-law-amendment-bill

Police Minister, Bheki Cele, presented the quarterly crime statistics covering the three months that ended in December. Murders rose by 2.1-percent from the previous year to 7,700. Independent researcher in policing and crime, David Bruce spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/crime-statistics-discussion-determinants-and-complexities-crime

The Judicial Service Commission will not recommend to President Cyril Ramaphosa that Eastern Cape judge President Selby Mbenenge be suspended. This is while a judicial conduct tribunal investigates a complaint of sexual harassment against him. Attorney and the co-ordinator of Judges Matter campaign, Alison Tilley spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/news/jsc-slammed-not-recommending-ec-judge-president-suspension

Two SA soldiers have been killed and three others wounded in a mortar attack on a base in North Kivu in the DRC. It comes as the country announced the deployment of almost 3,000 troops to Eastern DRC. The troops are set to help the army fight M23 rebels. Defence Analyst, Professor Lindy Heinecken spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/drc-conflict-two-sandf-soldiers-killed-three-wounded

The South African Democratic Teachers Union has refuted claims that it’s being used as an election campaigning tool. The union has released a statement following social media posts by UDM leader, Bantu Holomisa accusing it of being in cahoots with the Independent Electoral Commission. Sadtu says these allegations undermine the integrity of the IEC. Sadtu’s Nomusa Cembi discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/2024-elections-sadtu-denies-lobbying-accusations

A proposed bill in the US will require the administration there to examine whether South Africa is undermining US security and foreign policy interests. Republican John James and Democrat Jared Moscowit say South Africa is siding with "malign actors" on the international stage. The Bill threatens South Africa's prospects of benefitting from the African Growth and Opportunity Act. There are moves afoot to review bilateral relations between Washington and Pretoria. This comes in the wake of the Pretoria-led genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. Former Ambassador and Chief of State Protocol, Dr Kingsley Makhubela, who is now a director of RiskRecon, discussed the situation with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/opinion/israel-palestine-conflict-moves-review-sa-us-ties

The annual African Union summit is underway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Friday. The continent's heads of state gathered to tackle the many challenges facing Africa. Senior advisor at the International Crisis Group, Liesl Louw-Vaudran discussed the top priorities for the 37th summit, with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/au-summit-africas-heads-state-meet-37th-summit

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has been adjourned to 4 March for final arguments. This is after the defence has closed its case after cross-examination of accused 2 Bongani Ntanzi in a trial-within-a-trial. Catch up on the full story here: https://www.enca.com/news/senzo-meyiwa-murder-trial-court-adjourns-4-march-final-arguments

The SA Medical Association is gearing up to pursue legal action to challenge the National Health Insurance rollout. The association says the country’s ailing healthcare system will negatively impact the NHI’s efficacy. Following parliament’s approval in December, the bill has been referred to the president to sign into act. At the same time, SAMA is holding a three-day conference tackling issues plaguing the healthcare industry.  SAMA chairperson Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/national-health-insurance-sama-pursue-legal-action

Nearly half of the female workforce are dissatisfied with current positions, where and how they want to work. That's according to a Working Women in SA report. It says 92% of women have a strong desire to work and 78% strive for professional advancement. Recruit-My-Mom founder, Philippa Geard, says the report allows employers to map out how to retain female talent. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/employment-equity-sa-women-still-getting-raw-deal

We shouldn't be surprised to see more South African casualties as the conflict in the DRC continues. These are the sentiments from Africa Defence Review's Darren Olivier. Two SANDF soldiers were killed and three others wounded in a mortar attack in North Kivu. Olivier says a lack of suitable equipment may lead to even more deaths. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-sandf-soldiers-join-fight-against-m23-rebels

The Special Investigating Unit will assist the National Lottery Commission with lifestyle audits. This is according to Judy Hermans from the Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition. She says all the rotten eggs in the commission have not yet been rooted out. #dstv403

There are calls to extend and expand the solar tax incentive announced in the budget last year. Head of private clients at tax firm Regan van Rooy, Irma Lategan, says the incentive should be extended. #dstv403

The Senzo Meyiwa trial-within-a-trial continues in the High Court in Pretoria. #dstv403

It may be some time before the wage dispute at Durban’s uShaka Marine World ends. At least 300 workers downed tools on Monday, demanding a 15% salary increment but management at Durban’s only theme park say they can’t afford it. It’s been months of unsuccessful negotiations between the South African Workers Union and Ushaka. Opposition parties in eThekwini say this will impact the already ailing tourism sector. eNCA’s Lethiwe Mdluli reports. Courtesy #DStv403

Members of the SA Police Service are no ordinary South Africans. They have to deal with criminals and wrongdoers who are always one step ahead. So, surely, even their level of fitness must be out of the ordinary? This was put to the test, as the SAPS held a delayed National Police Day celebration, with a focus on fitness. eNCA reporter Hloni Mtimkulu was there. Courtesy #DStv403

eNCA's Siphokazi Malinga reports. Courtesy #DStv403

The terrorised community of West Village in Krugersdorp is begging for help due to illegal mining activities. The community says it's living in fear two years after calm was restored in the area. Krugersdorp is where eight women were attacked and gang raped by alleged zama zamas while filming a music video in 2022. eNCA reporter Bafedile Moerane has more. #DStv403 #enca For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/news/women-living-under-siege-krugersdorp-due-illegal-miners

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government has a plan to fix the many challenges facing South Africa and to improve people’s quality of life. Ramaphosa replied to the State of the Nation Address debate. He says young people now have opportunities denied to them in the past but admitted they also face many problems. eNCA reporter, Kevin Brandt, was there. #DStv403

President Cyril Ramaphosa says that despite the successes in South Africa, more needs to be done to address its many challenges. He says that young people like Tintswalo still have challenges and have a right to be concerned. #dstv403 #enca