The Eastern Cape's scholar transport woes continue. It has been barely a week into the new academic year, and pupils in some parts of the province have been left stranded. Some have been forced to walk for many kilometres just to get to school while others have lost hope for a brighter future. eNCA's Ronald Masinda reports. #dstv403

Police are destroying R90-million worth of drugs. They were confiscated during day-to-day operations in the Western and Eastern Cape. Ayesha Ishmail spoke to the National Police Commissioner earlier. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/war-drugs-saps-destroys-drugs-worth-r90m-western-cape

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal says members associated with former President Jacob Zuma’s backed Umkhonto weSizwe party will face disciplinary action. It says three councillors have been confirmed to be working with Zuma. The party held a media briefing following its Provincial Executive Committee meeting. eNCA senior reporter Siphamandla Goge reports. #dstv403

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

Calls are mounting for the Gauteng government to intervene in the embattled City of Tshwane Council. Residents from various areas marched to the city offices to hand over a memorandum of demands. They are calling for better service delivery and for a review of the city's billing system. eNCA Reporter Bafedile Moerane has more. Courtesy of #DStv403

Johannesburg's Westbury is notorious for its gang-related violence. It seems to have spilled into neighbouring communities. A family in Coronationville is homeless after their flat was set alight on Monday. It's alleged the attack is a result of the turf war between gangs. eNCA Senior Reporter Silindelo Masikane has more. Courtesy of #DStv403

The City of Tshwane and eThekwini are set to receive a fleet of electric buses by the end of next year as part of a pilot project to shift the country to electric mobility. The first batch of e-buses, 39 in total are expected to hit the road in the next 18 to 24 months. The South African National Energy Development Institute or SANEDI has been appointed by the Development Bank of Southern Africa to manage the project. SANEDI's Prathanban Moodly discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/electric-buses-e-buses-tshwane-and-ethekwini-metros

The Automobile Association says while it welcomes efforts made by law enforcement on road safety, the festive road deaths are still cause for concern. The Transport minister today revealed that 1,427 people died on the roads between 1 December and 11 January. The AA's Layton Beard spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/sas-road-carnage-automobile-association-comments-road-deaths

The state transport and logistics giant – Transnet – is facing yet more woes. It says it has launched an investigation into claims of corruption against the CEO of the Transnet National Ports Authority, Pepi Silinga, and his team. The Head of Ports, transport and Logistics at Bowman’s Law Firm, Andrew Pike discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/transnet-probes-port-authority-boss-over-claims-corruption

The impact of Cape Town port delays on fruit exports is worsening. Equipment has broken down due to lack of maintenance and data shows that there's been little movement of cargo through the harbour over the past four weeks. Cape Town's mayoral committee member for Economic Growth and Tourism, James Vos spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/opinion/port-backlogs-limited-cargo-movement-squashes-fruit-exports

There are calls for increased education of communities and travellers about cholera. There was a severe outbreak in South Africa last year, and Zimbabwe and Zambia are battling the disease. Two cases from Zimbabwe were reported in SA at the beginning of the year. A global health advisor from the company International SOS, Chris Van Straten, discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/cholera-outbreak-state-disease-africa

Stats SA released the latest retail sales data earlier. They show a decline of 0.9 percent in year-on-year retail sales from November 2023. This year is set to be another turbulent one. Trade Intelligence has released a report that looks into the global and local trends that will define the industry this year.  Senior Business Development Manager at Trade Intelligence, Andrea Ellens spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/major-turbulence-expected-retail-sector-2024

According to the Home Affairs Department' critical skills list, Accountancy, specifically auditing and financial analysis, is in high demand in South Africa. What can accounting firms do to make the profession more attractive to prospective students? Karl Smith, education and training manager at the South African Institute of Professional Accountants, discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview:

Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, is the most trusted, accountable, approachable and relevant government leader on social media platform X: this is the outcome of the 2023 South African Government Leaders on X survey. The annual survey - now in its fourth year - assesses government leaders' presence and activity on the social media app. CEO of DECODE, Lorato Tshenkeng spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-who-are-most-influential-government-leaders-x

An urban planning expert says recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal demonstrate again that the country is not doing enough to plan areas better. Hope Magidimisha-Chipungu, Professor of Town and Regional Planning at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/kzn-floods-discussion-ways-avoid-damage-storms

Freedom Park says former President Nelson Mandela’s image belongs to the people. It says it should be treated as a national heritage item. This is in response to the auction of his belongings. Mandela’s daughter, Makaziwe, intends to use the proceeds to fund a memorial garden in the Eastern Cape. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/opinion/discussion-planned-sale-insult-madibas-legacy

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu is promising water will be restored to parts of KZN by Sunday. Othongathi, Phoenix and Verulam have been dry for months after floods damaged infrastructure. Mchunu says recurring floods are making repairs difficult. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/sas-water-crisis-kzn-flooded-infrastructure-problems

Arise SA president Mpho Dagada says one of his party’s priorities is to open up the banking sector to new players. He accused banks of forming forex cartels that cost the economy trillions of rand. Dagada was appearing on Power to Truth last night with JJ Tabane. #dstv403

The Constitution has to change. That’s what new kid on the block uMkhonto weSizwe Party wants to see. MK says it's not a true reflection of the people. Spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndlela said the reason we’re facing tough economic times as a country, is because the Constitution overlooks traditional leaders and the important role they play. #dstv403

Restoring trust between government and South Africans starts by rediscovering the country's moral compass. That’s what the South African Rainbow Alliance is promising to do should they be voted into power these coming elections. Party leader Colleen Makhubele says if change is not brought soon, South Africa will be headed for a disaster. #dstv403