Can the ANC really afford to party? Its poll numbers have been declining since 2016 while opposition parties have been growing. Under the ruling party, the country has seen an increase in unemployment, inequality and crime over the past 30 years. Today president Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the traditional January 8 statement at Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga. How is the ANC now planning to tackle these issues? To unpack what we can expect from this year's election, we speak to political analyst Sanusha Naidoo. #enca #dstv403 Watch the full discussion:

It is now for the judges at the International Court of Justice to decide whether Israel, in its war in Gaza, is guilty of genocide. The South African and Israeli sides were heard playing heavily on the strong emotions around the conflict that erupted in October. Human Rights lawyer, Richard Spoor speaks to #eNCA Courtesy #DStv403. Click this link for more on this story https://www.enca.com/videos

President Cyril Ramaphosa says under the African National Congress, over 16 million job opportunities have been created. But according to political analyst Yolokazi Mfuto this could also include temporary jobs. Mfuto says the country needs to provide permanent jobs that will allow people to change their livelihoods. The country's unemployment rate currently stands at 31.9%. #dstv403 #enca Watch the full discussion: https://www.enca.com/videos/job-creation-numbers-may-not-represent-sas-current-situation-analyst

ANC president, Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined the party's political programme for the year ahead. This as the country is set to have critical elections this year. The party also marks years as the governing party. Political analyst, Susan Booysen speaks to #eNCA Courtesy #DStv403 Click the link for more https://www.enca.com/videos

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Israel’s legal representatives at the International Court of Justice said today that South Africa’s genocide case is unfounded and absurd.To discuss this, wespoke to South African legal commentator, advocate Michael Osborne. He's also a former lecturer in international law in the US and locally at UCT and Wits. #enca #dstv403 Watch the full discussion: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-israel-asks-court-reject-sas-application

It's all systems go for the ANC as the party celebrates its 112th year anniversary. Thousands of supporters have gathered at Mbombela stadium. We speak to political analyst Dr Kuhle Zwakala for more. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-anc-celebrates-112th-anniversary

The International Court of Justice has now heard arguments from both South Africa and Israel on the Gaza war. The South African Council of Churches says this landmark case will help to establish lasting peace, justice and security for all. We speak to Rev. Mzwandile Molo for more. Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/israel-genocide-hearing-icj-decide-sas-application

Months of uncertainty over the future of Tongaat Hulett are over. Creditors have voted to approve the business rescue proposal, for the acquisition of the sugar producer by the Vision Group. Andrew Russell of SA Canegrowers spoke to eNCA #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct #enca Full interview here: https://www.enca.com/business-videos/tongaat-hullet-gumede-aligned-consortium-takes-over

South African franchises return to action for the first time this year. The Bulls travel to the Bristol Bears while the Stormers welcome the Sale Sharks in the Champions Cup respectively. Meanwhile Lions, Sharks and the Cheetahs also have tricky fixtures in the EPCR Challenge Cup. To preview the encounters is former Lions, Bulls, Cheetahs and Stormers scrumhalf, JP Joubert who joined us in studio. #enca #dstv403 Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/sport/sa-rugby-teams-back-action-year-2024

The ANC held a gala dinner ahead of the January 8 Statement in Mbombela. Party President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the keynote address. Moloko Moloto reports. #eNCA Courtesy #DStv403

As parents prepare to send their children back to school many are concerned about the high costs of education. It's essential parents budget for school fees, uniforms and materials required by pupils. Debt management and counselling expert, Paulvia Shiburi speaks to #eNCA Courtesy #DStv403

It was Israel's turn to counter South Africa's arguments at the International Court of Justice. South Africa is accusing Israel of committing genocide in breach of the 1948 Genocide Convention in the ongoing conflict between Israel and military and political group Hamas. eNCA correspondent, Ishan Garg, from The Hague reports. #eNCA Courtesy #DStv403

Today Israel's legal team shared its arguments at the International Court of Justice. They say Israel has no doubt it meets the legal test of ensuring the rights of Palestinians in Gaza exist. They claim Israel and its citizens will meet irreparable harm if the court rules in South Africa favour. #enca #dstv403 Watch the full discussion: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-south-africa-accuses-israel-genocidal-intent

The Minister of Justice in South Africa, Ronald Lamola says he has confidence in his legal team that stood presented the country's claims infront of the International Court of Justice. South Africa has requested for an interim order for Israel to stop it’s military operations. Overall it says that Israel has genocidal intent and is targeting Palestinians broadly rather than just the militant group Hamas. Israel has rejected the claim of genocide and will present its case tomorrow. #enca #dstv403 For more visit: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/israel-hits-back-distorted-genocide-case

The ANC's 112th birthday celebrations in Mbombela have been marred by protests from locals in the area bemoaning the lack of service delivery. We speak to political analyst Sam Koma. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-future-anc-it-celebrates-112-years

Israel defends itself at the International Court of Justice. South Africa is accusing the Israeli government of Genocidal acts in Gaza. eNCA speaks to law expert from the International Justice Cluster Dr Atilla Kisla. #dstv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-israel-defends-itself-against-genocide-accusations

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eNCA spoke to Andrew Hendrikse, Managing Director for Servest Marine Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/business-videos/red-sea-attacks-rise-shipping-costs-and-supply-chain-issues

The National Union of Mineworkers has called on dismissed Impala Bafokeng Platinum Mine workers to return to work. The union says it was successful in negotiating with the mine after it had acted against some of the miners who had instigated an underground sit-in. NUM says Impala Bafokeng Mine management has agreed to withdraw the suspension of 38 miners who had been dismissed for their involvement in the three-day underground protest action in December. Geoffrey Moatshe, the NUM Rustenburg Regional Secretary, spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/impala-platinum-strike-num-urges-workers-report-back-work