Family, friends and colleagues of Mbongeni Ngema gathered to pay their final respects to late playwright and producer. He was honoured with a special provincial funeral category two that includes elements of the police's ceremonial honours. Lethiwe Mdluli and Siphamandla Goge report. #eNCA Courtesy #DStv403

We spoke to Not In My Name International founder Siyabulela Jentile. #DStv403

Shipping firms have decided to redirect their ships as attacks by Houthi rebels along the trade route through the Red Sea continue. Shipments now have to go around the Cape of Good Hope, adding about 6000 kilometres to their journeys and hammering their bottom line. Economist Chris Hattingh from the Centre for Risk Analysis speaks to #eNCA Courtesy #DStv403

SAMATU reports that over 800 qualified doctors remain unemployed following the completion of their medical internship and community service. Gauteng medical interns are now collecting their first paycheck after two months of non-payment. SAMATU general secretary Dr Cedric Sihlangu speaks to #eNCA. Courtesy #DStv403

Oscar Pistorius will be released on parole. It’s been eleven years since he murdered his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine’s Day. He was denied parole after a judge ruled he had not served the minimum time to qualify. Heidi Giokos and Aviwe Mtila report. #eNCA Courtesy #DStv403

Oscar Pistorius will be released on parole. It’s been eleven years since he murdered his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine’s Day. The blade runner was previously denied parole after a judge ruled he had not served the minimum time to qualify. Heidi Giokos and Aviwe Mtila report. #eNCA Courtesy #DStv403

We speak to author, researcher and tech expert Arthur Goldstuck. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/rise-artificial-intelligence-business-and-society

The release of Oscar Pistorius has once again put South Africa’s violent culture and domestic violence in the spotlight. We speak to spokesperson for People Opposing Women Abuse Naledi Kuali. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/gbv-epidemic-waging-war-femicide

South Africa’s case accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza is set to be heard in a week. We speak to International Human Rights Lawyer Professor Frances Boyle for more. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-sa-takes-israel-world-court-over-gaza

Oscar Pistorius is set to be released on parole on Friday. We speak to spokesperson for NGO Women for Change Bulelwa Adonis. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/news/oscar-pistorius-parole-pistorius-be-released-friday

The ANC was founded on 8 January 1912 and for many years the occasion of this anniversary is marked with a huge celebration --coupled with the delivery of the January 8 statement for the forthcoming year. We speak to political analyst Botsang Moiloa for more. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-anc-january-8-statement-expectations

There are growing concerns over the placements of medical interns at health facilities for this year. For more, we speak to the department's Acting Director General Jeanette Hunter. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/concerns-over-medical-interns-placements

Many people started off the year in heavy rains. This begs the question of what kind of weather we can expect this year. Are we in for more extreme conditions in 2024? We speak to climate researcher and specialist, Nomhle Ngwenya to unpack this. #enca #dstv403 Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/climate-change-weather-predictions-2024

The theme for 2024 seems to be all about who’s in charge. From South Africa to Algeria, a third of the continent’s nations will choose new governments this year. They include coup-hit Mali, Chad and Burkina Faso — if their military leaders keep their word. There are 18 elections scheduled in Africa this year. #enca #dstv403 Watch the full discussion: https://www.enca.com/videos/2024-elections-third-african-countries-heading-polls

South Africa’s economic growth outlook for 2024, at one-percent year-on-year, is stronger than last year's outcome. 2024 is expected to see the start of an interest rate cutting cycle, lower inflation on average, and improvements to infrastructure. But there are growing concerns about the country's ballooning debt. #dstv403 #enca Watch the full discussion: https://www.enca.com/videos/sas-economic-growth-outlook-improves-debt-burden-grows

KwaZulu-Natal-based maths and science teaching genius, Khangelani Sibiya, has been nominated for in two global awards for his efforts to simplify the two subjects. Dr Sibiya will next week jet off to the US for the International Pinnacle Awards. He's nominated in the "Most Inspiring Global Educator" category. From there he’ll travel to Dubai for the annual Global Education Awards, where he is nominated in two categories. #eNCA #dstv403 Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/kzn-maths-and-science-genius-nominated-global-teaching-awards

Just a month away from Reeva Steenkamp's death anniversary, her murderer and boyfriend Oscar Pistorius will be released on parole tomorrow. Pistorius, a former athlete will walk out of his prison cell after serving eight years of his 13 year and five months long sentence. Correctional Services Department says he will be monitored until the expiration of his sentence in 2029. #dstv403 #enca Watch the full discussion: https://www.enca.com/videos/gender-activist-says-pistorius-parole-will-open-painful-wounds-victims

Long queues have been the order of the day at various Home Affairs offices in Johannesburg. People seeking assistance say officials have been telling them to come back some other time for sometime now. This is due to the systems not operating. Our reporter, Theodor Mashele is following the story. #enca #dstv403 Watch the full story: https://www.enca.com/top-stories-videos/watch-frustrating-queues-home-affairs-offices-joburg

The Head of the criminal department at Ulrich Roux and Associates, weighed in on the Correctional Services Department's confirmation that Oscar Pistorius is to be released on parole. #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct #TheSouthAfricanMorning Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/watch-oscar-pistorius-parole-going-ahead

Convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius will be released on parole tomorrow. Pistorius is currently serving a 13-year sentence for the 2013 murder of his model girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. As part of the conditions, he is expected to attend programmes on gender-based violence and continue therapy sessions on anger management. #enca #dstv403 Watch the full discussion: https://www.enca.com/videos/watch-closer-look-oscar-pistorius-parole-conditions