Firefighters are on standby in Cape Town. This as fires that have been raging in Simon’s Town and Glencairn this week,have been contained. For more, eNCA's Trevor Abrahams for more. #dstv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/news/firefighters-remain-standby-western-cape

Some mothers are celebrating the arrival of their Christmas Bundles of Joy. But, Home Affairs is encouraging them to register their little miracles as soon as possible. Mothers have 30 days to register and receive birth certificates. Deputy Minister, Njabulo Nzuza is visiting the Queen Nandi Hospital in Empangeni in KwaZulu-Natal. #eNCA reporter Lethiwe Mdluli has the details. #questionthinkact Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/christmas-babies-mothers-encouraged-register-their-bundles-joy

The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms. Tshwane's emergency services are on high alert. eNCA's Pule Letshwiti-Jones has more details. #dstv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/severe-weather-warning-parts-sa

eNCA's Silindelo Masikane has more details. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/gauteng-health-mec-visits-sebokeng-hospital-welcome-christmas-babies

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A suspect has been arrested for poaching a white rhino at the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park in KwaZulu-Natal. He was caught in act. He was busy sawing off the horn the Rhino when he was busted. #enca #dstv403 Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/poaching-suspect-nabbed-after-killing-white-rhino-kzn-game-park

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The fires that have been raging in Simon's Town and Glencairn this week have been largely contained. But skeleton crews remaining on the ground to monitor possible flare-ups. #enca #dstv403 Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/fire-season-cape-town-fires-largely-contained

Tens of thousands of people are expected to visit eThekwini this festive season. Earlier we heard that all beaches in Durban are open to residents. Jace Govender, from lifesaving SA spoke to the eNCA about plans and security measures around Durban beaches. #dstv403 #enca Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/news/durban-beach-visitors-down-40-festive-season

The December 25th is a big day and we all know South Africa’s nation that loves and is united by good food and great company. Preparations and festivities for Christmas begin a few days before the actual day, for most, the cooking starts on December 24. #enca #dstv403 Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/festive-food-frenzy-whipping-meal-what-you-have-chef-rod

When the stars align, the world will be in awe. That’s the case when it comes to our guests. International author, humanitarian and musician, Kaden Lebray, has teamed up with praise poet and singer, Jessica Mbangeni, to shed light on the ongoing conflict in Gaza. #dstv403 #enca Watch the full discussion: https://www.enca.com/videos/artists-world-peace-uniting-world-through-arts

South Africa's unemployment rate currently stands at thirty-one-point-nine percent. That is a lot of people without work. But one South African is doing something to help alleviate the problem. Host of Smile FM’s Breakfast Show, Ryan O’Connor’s Employment Drive has managed to secure jobs for over 12-thousand Capetonians. #enca #dstv403 Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/employment-drive-lands-10-000-jobs-capetonians

Festive fever has kicked in and people around the country are out celebrating and having fun with loved ones. But, it's also a time when car crashes, contact crimes and gender-based violence increase. The boys and girls in blue have been deployed to ensure a safer festive season. Police Minister Bheki Cele has provided an update on those efforts. Watch the full story:https://www.enca.com/top-stories/sa-cop-nabbed-carrying-ten-passengers-hatchback

Major shipping firms have paused passage through the Red Sea strait. This is in response to attacks on vessels by Houthi rebels in Yemen. We discuss the impact of the suspension with Unathi Sonti from The Maritime Business Chamber. #dstv403 Click on the link for more on this story: https://www.enca.com/videos/middle-east-conflict-shipping-companies-suspend-passage-red-sea

Legal uncertainties are hindering the growth of the cannabis business. That's according to the Cannabis Development Council of South Africa. Rozayne Malyo discusses this further. #dstv403 Click on the link for more on this story: https://www.enca.com/videos/entrepreneurship-highs-and-lows-cannabis-business

Thirteen people died in three separate car crashes in Mpumalanga on Saturday. Transport MEC Mandla Ndlovu is leading a joint operation to ensure road safety. eNCA's Pule Letshwiti-Jones reports. #dstv403 Click on the link for more on this story: https://www.enca.com/festive-season-safety-motorists-urged-exercise-caution-mpumalanga

Two Harare mayors have been fired after being accused of not being members of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change. eNCA correspondent Pindai Dube reports. #dstv403

Are you still wondering how to put the icing on the holiday season? Well, we have a 16-year-old in studio to help us do just that. Food blogger Joshua Bruun is self-taught chef who’s passionate about food and dessert. He joins us in studio with his dad Robert Msimango to give us some holiday tips. #dstv403 Click on the link for more on this story: https://www.enca.com/videos/teen-chef-shares-tips-sweet-christmas

Christmas plans can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to the menu for the day. Now, the Thathu Group is making life a little easier by offering a three-course meal perfect for family and friends. Let's tuck in with its director, Relebogile Moatshe. #dstv403 Click on the link for more on this story: https://www.enca.com/videos/festive-season-sleigh-all-day-delicious-christmas-array

NUM is calling on the Bafokeng Rasimone Mine not to fire striking workers. Over 2,000 employees staged an underground sit-in at the mine earlier this week. To discuss this further, we are joined by Mpho Phakedi from the union. #dstv403 Click on the link for more on this story: https://www.enca.com/videos/impala-mine-strike-num-calls-management-not-dismiss-workers