The Robben Island Museum has detailed events to mark ten days of liberation history from 2-11 February. This is to commemorate several historic events across South Africa, the continent and the world. It also marks former president Nelson Mandela's release from prison after serving 27 years. #dstv403 For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/videos/watch-robben-island-museum-commemorates-30-years-democracy

Homeless people's participation in South Africa's democratic processes is a critical issue. So says U-turn Homeless Ministries CEO, Jean-Ray Knighton Fitt. This is most notable in the election process where registering to vote comes with many challenges. #enca #dstv403

One person has been shot at the ANC's rally in KwaXimba in KwaZulu Natal. The information surrounding the incident is still sketchy at this stage. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says the police are still investigating. #DStv403

President Cyril Ramaphosa used his State of The Nation Address to claim South Africa’s infrastructure quality is improving. But, the Johannesburg Roads Agency has a different view. Its acting CEO, Zweli Nyathi, says aging infrastructure and litter are two of the biggest challenges to improving road conditions that continue to deteriorate. Today teams are out and about clearing blocked drains, storm water systems and bridges that impede water flow. They're also addressing problems caused by blockages due to littering. #dstv403 #enca For more news: https://www.enca.com/

Current power interruptions are a result of boiler tube leaks and not sabotage. So says Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. eNCA's Bafedile Moerane reports. Courtesy #DStv403

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says they have gone back to the courts to ensure that institutions like schools, hospitals and police stations have uninterrupted supplies of electricity. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

South Africans will have to pay more, to use national roads. That’s after the South African National Roads Agency announced an increase in toll tariffs, from the beginning of next month. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

Gauteng police have established a task team to get to the bottom of Teboho Joala's murder. The Rand Water executive was shot and killed in Zakariyya Park, while attending a back-to-school charity event with Johannesburg councillor and Chief Whip, Sthembiso Zungu two weeks ago. #eNCA #DStv403

The Zimbabwe government is continuing its mass cholera vaccination programme, as the number of cases rises. In the past year, 450 people in Zimbabwe have died as a result of the waterborne bacteria. More than 23,000 have been infected. And there's been an uptick in infections this year. eNCA correspondent Pindai Dube reports. Courtesy #DStv403

The ANC in the North West has hinted that it will expel dozens of councilors who aren’t towing the party line. Provincial chairperson Nono Maloyi has told delegates at the party’s PEC lekgotla in Rustenburg that discipline is non-negotiable. eNCA reporter Moloko Moloto has the story. Courtesy #DStv403

EFF leader Julius Malema has once again taken a swipe at President Cyril Ramaphosa. Malema says the president not only killed people in Marikana, but he continues to do so through power cuts. He urged EFF supporters to vote to end blackouts, because 30 years into democracy, nothing really has changed in South Africa. #enca #dstv403 For more on the story:

The ANC executive in North West is hosting a two-day lekgotla in Rustenburg. They plan to focus on water and road issues in the province. The party’s provincial spokesperson, Tumelo Maruping says the ANC has plans to solve the energy crisis. #enca #dstv403

The dismissal of the Democratic Alliance's urgent court bid to unseat Joburg City Manager Floyd Brink has put the breaks on a saga that's dragged on since 2022. The party is fighting to have Brink's reappointment declared unlawful and unconstitutional. But the City's mayoral adviser, Mlimandlela Ndamase, has welcomed the ruling, saying it was frivolous litigation aimed at destabilising the city. #enca #dstv403

The latest Standard Bank research points to lower stages of power cuts, and four interest rate cuts in 2024. It foresees the ANC losing its majority in this year's elections but anticipates that president Cyril Ramaphosa will make it into the 7th administration as president of the state. #dstv403 #enca

There is a lot of red tape when it comes to getting alcohol brands on the shelves, according to entrepreneur Oscar Masubelele. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

The announcement that a global shipping company will be assisting with the backlog at ports is good news for jobs. So says Deon Joubert from the Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

The Democratic Alliance says it’s getting ready for the biggest manifesto launch in South Africa’s history. The party promises to bring about real and meaningful change and to rescue South Africa from the brink of collapse. The party says its manifesto launch on the 17th of February in Pretoria isn’t merely symbolic - it's a genuine statement of intent. The DA’s Federal Chair, Ivan Meyer, says joining the Multi-Party Charter for South Africa will allow it to hold those in power accountable as it contests elections. #enca #dstv403 For more stories: https://www.enca.com/

Members of the Gauteng Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has visited Thembisa following a mob attack in which five men were stoned to death. Community members accused them of being criminals. But Ekurhuleni District Commissioner Anna Sithole says that after investigations into the five victims, they were unable to find any evidence of criminal activity. #enca #dstv403 For more news : https://www.enca.com

Metrorail in the Western Cape says it's working backwards due to cable theft. Some train commuters have been left stranded and had to find alternative transportation. This after services were suspended on Wednesday, due to cables being stolen. Operations Manager Raymond Maseko says in some areas, cables get stolen just after being replaced. #enca #dstv403 Fore more news: https://www.enca.com