2-hundred-and-51 abandoned mine shafts have been sealed since 2019. But, over 3-hundred-and-50 still remain open. This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa speaking at the 30th Investing in African Mining Indaba. He also outlined plans to resolve the freight logistics and railway crises. #enca #dstv For more news: https://www.enca.com/

Congratulatory messages are streaming in for Grammy award-winning artist, Tyla. She scooped the prestigious award for Best African Performance. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct Read here for more: vhttps://www.enca.com/lifestyle-top-stories/sas-tyla-bags-grammy-best-african-music-performance

At least 40% of the population of the Western Cape and Gauteng will not have enough food by 2025. This is according to research by the Shoprite group. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/lifestyle-videos/watch-least-40-wcape-gauteng-will-not-have-enough-food-2025-shoprite

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ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa, who was in Mamelodi says he's confident the governing party will rise above the 50% threshold in the province. eNCA's Pule Letshwiti-Jones filed this report. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

February is the month of love, and many couples will be looking to celebrate their union. Aside from red roses and chocolates, one of the most crucial things is for couples to be honest with one another about their debt and financial burdens. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

The National Health Insurance Bill is under scrutiny again. Lobby group Business for South Africa is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to send the legislation back to parliament, to have its constitutionality tested. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/watch-calls-nhi-bill-return-parliament

Sunday is World Cancer Day. DKMS Africa is looking to bridge gaps in cancer education for South Africans. The organisation says consequences of the complex healthcare system and societal challenges are extreme. DKMS Africa spokesperson, Palesa Mokomele discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/world-cancer-day-bridging-gap-cancer-education

The Gauteng Health Department is calling for increased police visibility at the Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital. This comes after criminals hijacked vehicles on hospital premises and the shooting of two people in separate incidents. The staff and patients are fearing for their lives. The Gauteng Department of Health spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/hospitals-becoming-soft-target-criminals

The KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department has warned taxi operators from taking the law into their own hands as they face stiff competition from e-hailing services. There have also been incidents of minibus drivers preventing passengers from boarding e-hailing vehicles in Gauteng. Some commuters even claim taxi operators are preventing them from using carpools and lift clubs. Sfiso Shangase the spokesperson for Santaco in KZN discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/crime-sa-commuters-prevented-using-e-hailing-services

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It may be time to reconsider how we vote. Ballot papers are getting longer and so are queues at voting stations. Terry Tselane from the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa is advocating for e-voting. He says this will not only eradicate human counting errors but will also entice young voters. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/2024-elections-discussion-possibility-e-voting-sa

Schools are getting ready for a tech takeover. The Shoprite Foundation has invested R1.6-million in robotics teaching at two KZN schools. It says this is the first phase and is promising more sparks in schools nationwide. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/digital-learning-kzn-robotics-labs-spark-circuit-excitement

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa admits crime is blocking investment in the country. He was speaking at the funeral service of Rand Water executive Tshepo Joala. He was gunned down in front of pupils at a back-to-school event in January. His bodyguard was also killed and Joburg Chief Whip, Sthembiso Zungu was injured. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/funeral-held-slain-rand-water-executive

Lack of opportunities are driving professionals out of the country. This is according to the latest survey by the Inclusive Society Institute. It found more people are considering emigrating. Daryn Swanepoel from the institute says once people leave it's difficult to get them back. He says the only solution is to fix the economy. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/brain-drain-surge-sa-professionals-applying-move-abroad

Too little too late. That's the view of the Black Business Council on the revised employment equity targets. CEO Kganki Matabane says they don't go far enough because government is scared of the private sector. He says we may eventually be a century into democracy with inequity still a reality. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/bbc-weighs-revised-employment-equity-targets

The City of Cape Town has approved a Power Heroes Programme. Those who sign up will have their geysers enabled to be remotely turned off. #dstv403

The Eastern Cape Education says a probe is underway in Kwa-Bhaca High School after 320 pupils fell ill. They had to be rushed to nearby healthcare facilities after presenting symptoms of suspected food poisoning. Education spokesperson Vuyiseka Mboxela explains. #eNCA Courtesy #DStv403