There's been a surge of vessels calling at Cape Town and Durban ports for refueling due to the disruptions by the Houthis in the Red Sea according to ship operations and service providers. The South African Association of Ship Operators and Agents CEO, Peter Besnard spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/sa-ports-impact-shipping-disruptions-red-sea

A job seekers grant, monthly food vouchers for the needy, and land: these are some of the promises from Rise Mzansi should it be elected into power. Party leader, Songezo Zibi, says the country has money, but the ANC-led government spends it on the wrong things. Courtesy of #DStv403

Rise Mzansi says it will scrap cadre deployment and shrink the number of cabinet ministers if elected into power. The party says it aims to fix parliament and ensure every official is qualified and capable. It also promised reforms that will address challenges at municipalities and state-owned entities. Courtesy of #DStv403

he South African Union of Students is calling on government to speed up the building of the two universities. It says these will greatly improve the supply-demand crisis of access to higher education. It's also worried NSFAS hasn't kept its word to pay outstanding allowances from 2023 by 15 January. But NSFAS says universities are to blame for failing to submit all required data. The union is calling on the higher education department to intervene. SAUS spokesperson, Asive Dlanjwa spoke with eNCA/ Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/saus-wants-university-construction-programme-sped

Rise Mzansi has denied receiving funding from foreign governments or any other individuals. The party’s Chief Organiser, Makashule Gana, says all their funding is received from South Africans who donate as little as R50. #DStv403

Rise Mzansi says its vision is to build a safe, equal and united South Africa. Party leader, Songezi Zibi, says the party aims to better the lives of the citizens, and rescue them from the ANC-led government of, and I quote, "thieves". He was speaking at the party's manifesto launch in Pretoria earlier. #DStv403

eNCA's Sindy Mabe spoke to LegalWise South Africa's Lithalethemba Stwayi, for further details. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/id-blocking-declared-unconstitutional

eNCA's Sindy Mabe spoke to Stian de Witt, Executive Head of Financial Planning at NMG Benefits, about cultivating a culture of saving and investment in children.#DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/how-cultivate-culture-saving-and-investment

eNCA's Moloko Moloto is in conversation with Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi. The party launched its elections manifesto earlier today in Pretoria at Heartfelt Arena. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/conversation-rise-mzansi-leader-songezo-zibi

eNCA's Moloko Moloto is at the manifesto launch. #DStv403

Around 100 items belonging to the estate of former President Nelson Mandela which are to be put up for auction next month have caused some controversy. The SA Heritage Resources Agency is appealing against the sale. The court found not all objects can be considered heritage items in terms of the Heritage Act. Historian Pitika Ntuli weighs in on the issue. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/battle-over-madiba-items-auction

South Africa has two pressing problems: Youth unemployment and rising hunger levels. Now, SA Harvest is ploughing two fields with one furrow. It's training young unemployed people in plant production and agri-business. CEO and founder Of SA Harvest, Alan Browde, spoke to eNCA earlier. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/jobs-emergency-sa-harvest-growing-crops-young-farmers

Teachers should focus on the basics of the subjects instead of strategy. This is the advice from science teacher, Phality Molatudi at Raymond Mhlaba School of Specialisation. The Tshepisong township school in Roodepoort achieved a 100% pass rate in 2023. Molatudi says it's important to understand your pupils, so they can understand the subject. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/2023-matric-results-raymond-mhlaba-school-takes-top-place-2021

eNCA's Siphamandla Goge has moe details. #DStv403

Entrepreneur Vangile Makwakwa has a written first-of-its-kind book, What’s Your Money Personality. It explores and unpacks the intricate world of money archetypes in Black families in South Africa. #DStv403

eNCA's Moloko Moloto is at the manifesto launch. #DStv403

here's a need for agricultural policy changes and for African countries to encourage increased food production. This is according to Professor Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi. Mbhaudhi says there are huge gaps with the current agrifood system, and the continent's crop treasure trove is being overlooked. #dstv403

Student movement Sasco is reiterating its call for government to address the alleged corruption at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. #dstv403

The Springboks Sevens team are ready for the Perth edition of the World Sevens Series. Tristan Leyds and David Brits are the two debutants who have been named in the travelling squad. The Blitzboks won the Dubai tournament and will fancy their chances in repeating that feat after falling short in their home tournament last month. #dstv403

Police shootouts with suspects have increased sharply nationwide, with KZN experiencing the highest number. It appears that police are fighting fire with fire, as Minister Bheki Cele has instructed. Crime expert Guy Lamb says this is not necessarily a good thing. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/opinion/police-appear-be-fighting-fire-fire-analyst