While many people have either left or are leaving for their holidays this festive season. Spare a thought for the many other who have been scammed of their hard-earned money and had their hopes for a holiday dashed. Thezi Mabuza, the National Consumer Commissioner spoke to #eNCA. #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

In an effort to drive to reduce road carnage this festive season, Gauteng MEC for Transport and Logistics, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, is taking the #Fatela Festive Road Safety Campaign to Hammanskraal.

The South African Communist Party in KwaZulu-Natal is calling on the ANC to engage disgruntled members who are leaving the party. Just like they did with struggle stalwart, Mavuso Msimang. The party says former president Jacob Zuma's decision to endorse the uMkhonto WeSizwe Party came as a shock and will hurt. The SACP briefed the media earlier. Senior reporter Siphamandla Goge attended the briefing and has the details. #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

Three suspects, believed to be teenagers, are set to appear in court on Thursday. They were arrested in Midrand in connection with the alleged rape of a 15-year-old girl. The victim was reportedly attending a party in Midrand when the incident happened. #eNCA Senior reporter, Slindelo Masikane has the details. #DStv403 3QuestionThinkAct

As the country enters the 16th year of blackouts, there are several alternative power sources that could be explored. Lungile Tom, head of Project Finance at the Development Bank of South Africa spoke to #eNCA. #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

Governance expert Dr Sam Koma spoke to #eNCA. #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/opinion-videos/2024-elections-experts-predict-more-unrest-sa

Investors frustrated by failures at Transnet are pushing for development of the Trans-Kalahari Railway between Botswana and Namibia. It's reported that Botswana has received unsolicited bids from investors to build the line, in order to avoid the logistics challenges in South Africa. Is this the beginning of the end for Transnet? Will it ever get back to its former glory? Professor Jan Havenga from the Logistics department at Stellenbosch University, spoke to #eNCA. #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has once again urged road users to obey the rules and ensure their vehicles are roadworthy before embarking on a trip. Leading a Festive Season Road Safety Awareness Campaign on the N3 Heidelberg Weighbridge in Johannesburg, Minister Chikunga said road accidents are related to human behaviour. She spoke to #eNCA. #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct Full interview: https://www.enca.com/news-videos/watch-transport-minister-urges-road-users-obey-road-rules

Trade union Solidarity says Gold One Mine management should be held accountable for the hostage drama that took place in Springs earlier this month. Nearly 500 miners staged a sit-in underground at the Modder East Operations for several days. They demanded the reinstatement of 52 of their colleagues and for the AMCU union to be recognised. Deputy general secretary of strategy and sustainability at Solidarity, Advocate Paul Mardon, says the incident was serious and the guilty parties must be brought to justice. He spoke to #eNCA. #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

Disaster Risk Management has advised non-residents to avoid the greater Simon’s Town area. This is as firefighters continue to put out the blaze of the fire which began on Tuesday evening. #dstv403 #enca Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/expected-strong-winds-may-challenge-firefighters-simons-town-fire-continue

As active participants in shaping the course of our nation, we closely examine the prospects and challenges of forming coalition governments in South Africa. These multi-party formations are argued to be beacons of inclusivity. But Dr Harlan Cloete from the University of the Free State has penned an article on the issue and warns looking to coalitions as the answer is a big mistake. He spoke to #eNCA. #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct Watch the full disussion: https://www.enca.com/videos/cultural-body-wants-traditional-leaders-account-28-dead-initiates-ec

The Media Development and Diversity Agency, or MDDA in short, has launched a year-long mentorship programme to assist emerging black-owned media and advertising agencies. #enca #dstv403 Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/mdda-rolls-out-empowerment-programmes-media

As we head into the 2024 general elections, Former Statistician-general, Pali Lehohla believes South Africa’s democratic gains have been undone over the past 15 years. He has argued that next year’s elections should be postponed in order to hold Codesa-like discussions on the country’s future. #enca #dstv403 Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/country-should-postpone-next-year-elections-says-former-statssa-boss

Zimbabwe music lovers and promoters say the loss of Zahara is theirs as well. The singer-songwriter, who passed away last week, performed several times in Zimbabwe. She once shared the stage with the now-late music icon Oliver Mtukudzi. eNCA correspondent Pindai Dube reports. Courtesy #DStv403

It's been almost a year since the deadly Boksburg explosion. A tanker became stuck under a bridge near the Tambo Memorial Hospital, and exploded, killing 41 people. In the weeks that followed there was an arrest and a court appearance, but there have been no convictions. #dstv403 #enca Watch the full discussion: https://www.enca.com/videos/boksburg-explosion-year-later-horrific-accident-still-haunts-truck-industry

As active participants in shaping the course of our nation, we closely examine the prospects and challenges of forming coalition governments in South Africa. These multi-party formations are argued to be beacons of inclusivity. But Dr Harlan Cloete from the University of the Free State has penned an article on the issue and warns looking to coalitions as the answer is a big mistake. #dstv403 #enca Watch the full discussion: https://www.enca.com/videos/2024-elections-will-coalition-politics-save-south-africa

South African Christian leaders are accompanying a delegation of others from around the world to spend Christman in Bethlehem. This is in solidarity with Palestinians. he South Africa delegation is lead by Reverand Frank Chikane. We spoke to reverend Moss Ntlha to find out more about their trip. #dstv403 #enca Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/christian-leaders-travel-bethlehem-spend-christmas-palestinians

The Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights Commission is bemoaning the deaths of initiates in the Eastern Cape. It says it hangs its head in deep pain and sorrow and has described the deaths as unnecessary and senseless. #enca #dstv403 Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/cultural-body-wants-traditional-leaders-account-28-dead-initiates-ec

SANCO in KwaZulu-Natal is accusing the ANC in the province of bullying, that's because of former President Jacob Zuma. Zuma's decision to support the uMkhonto WeSizwe party has left SANCO in a tight spot. Courtesy #DStv403

SANCO in KwaZulu-Natal is accusing the ANC in the province of bullying, that's because of former President Jacob Zuma. Zuma's decision to support the uMkhonto WeSizwe party has left SANCO in a tight spot. Courtesy #DStv403