Fun in the sun is the order of the day as holidaymakers soak up the last days of 2023. The beach is one of the all-time favourites for South Africans, and with such a variety in the Western Cape there's plenty to choose from. But as we know, the ocean has an ugly side, since the beginning of this month three people have drowned in that province. The National Sea Rescue Institute in the Western Cape says these drownings can be avoided and is urging beachgoers to respect advice from lifesavers and be cautious. eNCA reporter Nobesuthu Hejana gave an update from Sea Point. Watch the full crossing here: https://www.enca.com/videos/beach-safety-be-savvy-and-stay-alive

This year's Christmas brought some heavy downpours in Gauteng, making it difficult to move around. Localised flooding forced authorities to close some roads. More rain is expected on Tuesday. The flooding in Gauteng is exposing crumbling infrastructure in areas like Tshwane. Pule Letshwiti-Jones caught up with the metro's MMC for Utilities, Themba Fosi. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/news/bad-weather-exposes-tshwanes-ailing-infrastructure

Families are losing hope as the search for their missing loved ones isn't yielding any positive results. Rescue services have suspended the search and will continue on Wednesday as the rainfall is making it difficult to access certain areas and water levels are currently too high. #eNCA reporter Lethiwe Mdluli has the details. #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/kzn-floods-seven-dead-and-11-missing-after-heavy-rains

The ancient African proverb that says, "It take a village to raise a child". This is the preamble to the book by Siyabulela Mokebe, a dedicated maths and science teacher based in Johannesburg. The book chronicles how he overcome difficult circumstances and the loss of his parents at a young age to achieve academic excellence. Siyabulela Mokebe spoke to #eNCA. #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/bookshelf-memoir-about-importance-self-actualisation-24-december-2023

A 51-year-old man will make a second appearance in the Richmond Magistrate’s Court in KZN on 25 January next year. It's in connection with the double murder of his mother and sister at their home in ESigodini Kalusizi in Mid Illovo. Senior forensic Investigator at Bizz Tracers, Calvin Rafadi spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/double-murder-accused-kzn-man-set-appear-court

Trade union federation, SAFTU, is slamming Educor for not paying its workers.The group runs private colleges that include Damelin, Lyceum, ICESA and Central Technical College. #eNCA spoke to SAFTU's Zwelinzima Vavi. Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/educor-accused-non-payment-and-mistreatment-staff

This year's Christmas brought some heavy downpours in Gauteng making it difficult to move around. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/sa-weather-rain-disrupts-some-gauteng-festivities

Search and rescue operations are continuing in Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal today. This following storms and flash floods on Monday. We speak to IPSS search and rescue's Tereza van den Berg. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/kzn-floods-search-and-rescue-operations-underway-ladysmith

Firefighters continue to battle several blazes in and around Cape Town. They've been battling fires in Simon's Town and Glencairn while flare-ups in other areas have been reported. #eNCA reporters Ayesha Ismail has the details. #DStv403 #questionthinkact Watch full video here: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/firefighters-continue-battle-cape-fires-0

Community leaders are often seen as unsung heroes. In most cases they are not honored in their own hometowns. A foundation in Limpopo is hoping to change that and start recognising those who uplift communities. Murendeni Musanda Ndanduleni from the Musanda Foundation tells us more about this and the people they will be honoring. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/musanda-foundation-recognises-community-leaders

Most workers are spending Christmas with their loved ones but essential workers like nurses, doctors and first responders are on duty to service you. #eNCA reporter Nobesuthu Hejana joined some of them in Cape Town. She had a chat with a paramedic. Full report here: https://www.enca.com/videos/christmas-duty-essential-workers

Heavy rains have caused havoc in parts of the country. For more, we speak to Lehlohonolo Thobela from the SA Weather Service. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/watch-weather-forecast-festive-period

Joburg Emergency Services are on high alert this morning. For more, we speak to Robert Mulaudzi from the Emergency Services. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/severe-thunderstorms-forecast-parts-joburg

There's been a surge in petty crimes in central Cape Town this festive season. We speak to Jurie Bruwer from the Cape Town Central City Improvement District. Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/news/crime-sa-surge-petty-crime-central-cape-town

Firefighters are continuing to battle flare-ups in Simon's Town and its surrounds. They've been battling blazes for the better part of the week, and authorities say strong winds are not helping. Working on Fire has been providing assistance to firefighting efforts. The organisation's Trevor Abrahams spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/fire-season-firefighters-continue-battle-flare-ups

Parts of Ladysmith, are currently under water due to last night's heavy rainfall. So far six people have been confirmed dead, and eleven are missing. The local SPCA and Caravan Park are among the flooded areas and the victims were reportedly near the park adjacent to an overflowing stream. The South African Weather Services in KwaZulu-Natal has issued a Level 2 warning for various parts of the province, effective from Monday and extending into Tuesday. Samantha Meyrick, spokesperson for IPSS Search and Rescue, whose team is collaborating with SAPS K9 Search and Rescue spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/weather-sa-flash-floods-ladysmith-after-heavy-rainfall

Cape Town Fire and Rescue services are urging the public to exercise caution as wildfire flare-ups continue. On Sunday afternoon, firefighters responded to a vegetation fire along the R27 near Melkbosstrand. Last week crews battled to contain fires that had been raging in Simon's Town and Glencairn. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson, Jermaine Carelse spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/fire-season-public-advised-be-alert-flare-ups

Wildfires in the Western Cape have killed scores of snakes, lizards and tortoises. The fire spread quickly into Table Mountain National Park and swept across thousands of hectares in the south peninsula since Tuesday. Cape Town's Safety and Security MMC, JP Smith says the fires have largely been contained. The SPCA's Belinda Abraham spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/fire-season-scores-animals-fall-victim-flames

Beach safety is paramount this festive season. With the onslaught of rains being seen in eastern parts of the country, our coasts can become deadly if one isn't aware of the dangers. Tanner Gorille, Clifton's Surf Lifesaving Captain, and Andrea Parrello, a junior lifeguard at Clifton Surf spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/beach-safety-thunderstorms-countrywide-cause-huge-sea-swells

Table Mountain is one of those and the cable way is the fastest way to get to the top. We speak to Collette Van Aswegen from the company. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/lifestyle/watch-tips-visiting-table-mountain