There are growing calls to reform the monetary policy committee to make it more reflect South Africa's population. This as some economists argue the country's economy and households are being further harmed by the aggressive interest rate stance. #eNCA

Thousands of Eastern Cape pupils continue to walk long routes, crossing rivers to get to class. The scholar transport programme in the province has collapsed. Premier Oscar Mabuyane says a plan is in place to resolve the issue. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

ICJ decides on SA case against Israel

International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor is leading South Africa’s delegation at The Hague. The International Court of Justice is expected to announce its decision on South Africa's case against Israel. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

One international law expert says the court has been tasked with testing the allegations of genocide levelled against Israel. Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/watch-what-will-icj-decision-means-sa

The International Court of Justice is to rule today on South Africa's application for the suspension of what it argues is Israel's genocidal military action against Palestinians in Gaza. Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/news/watch-icj-genocide-verdict-decision-expected-south-africas-case-against-israel

The trial-with-in-a-trial in Senzo Meyiwa murder case resumes today.

Parents are threatening legal action against the Eastern Cape Government for not providing scholar transport. Thousands of pupils are forced to walk long distances to school. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

eNCA senior reporter Aviwe Mtila has more on this story. Courtesy of #DStv403

The anchor of policy is inflation. That's the word from Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

eNCA's Justin Ford has more on this story. Courtesy of #DStv403

Courtesy of #DStv403

Durban port descended into chaos last year 70, 000 containers unable to be processed and ships queuing out to sea, while trucks lined up to get in. South Africa is now starting to count the cost of the ripple effects across the economy. Some retailers like Woolworths reported the late arrival of stock and others reduced their promotional advertising in what should have been the bumper month of December. One estimate is that Well the South African Association of Freight Forwarders says that delays at ports have cost the South African economy around R98 million a day. While the movement of around R7 billion worth of goods has been impeded. The CEO of the Road Freight Association, Gavin Kelly spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/sa-ports-retail-sector-receiving-end

eNCA's Pule Letshwiti-Jones has more on this story. Watch the full report: https://www.enca.com/videos/city-ekurhuleni-finances-spotlight-0

Organised crime is fast emerging as the biggest threat to South Africa’s economy. The construction industry has been mostly affected leading to increased costs, project delays, and the disruption of service delivery. According to the 2023 Global Organized Crime Index, South Africa is ranked seventh regarding organised crime. Jenni Irish-Qhobosheane, from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/crime-sa-organised-crime-threat-sas-economy

A resounding sigh of relief for cash-strapped consumers. The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee has again left the repo rate unchanged at a 14-year high of 8.25%. Thabani Ndwandwe, chief risk officer at Standard Bank SA shared his analysis of the announcement with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/opinion/repo-rate-analyst-comments-sarb-repo-rate-decision

Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago announce the repo rate decision

A career in sport can sometimes be short-lived. What is important for an athlete is that they use their brand well. Roc Nation Sports International’s main objective is to assist athletes during and after their playing days. eNCA’s Justin Ford brings us this story. #dstv403

Equal Education says the Western Cape is ignoring its school placement crisis. Thousands of pupils have not been placed, almost a week into the new year. The lobby group had asked the education department to extend the duration of admission pop-up stations. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/news/back-school-thousands-western-cape-pupils-not-yet-placed

The Thabi Leoka qualification scandal has brought the issue of vetting appointees into the spotlight. Parmi Natesan from the Institute of Directors says vetting is basic good governance. Leoka served on several boards including on the Presidential Economic Advisory Council. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-qualification-scandal-thabi-leoka-claimed-have-phd