Actor Darlington Michaels has been laid to rest. Family, friends and industry colleagues gathered at Uncle Toms Community Center in Soweto, to pay their last respects. The actor passed away last week after a short illness, and the country's entertainment industry turned out for final goodbyes. eNCA's Nokwazi Qumbisa was there and filed this report. Courtesy #DStv403

The Department of Home Affairs has started a process to eliminate widespread ID fraud. They aim to achieve this by phasing out the notorious green barcoded ID books and to get the process going, the department has extended its services to Saturdays until 12 October. This initiative, which began this weekend, also targets first-time applicants, and matriculants preparing for their final exams later this year. eNCA’s Lindiwe Mpanza has this story. Courtesy #DStv403

The Electoral Commission of South Africa held successful 2024 elections. This despite glitches and malfunctions, with most complaints coming from KwaZulu-Natal. FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-electoral-commission-road-elections-local-govt-elections

South Africa’s Best Comedy Experience is set to take place tomorrow at the Joburg Theater. The show features a star-studded lineup of the country's top comedians, including Mashabela Galane, Felix Hlophe, and Tumi Morake among others. #eNCA #DStv403 #questionthinkact FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/lifestyle/discussion-entertainment-comedians-promise-day-full-laughter

Crime expert Calvin Rafadi says the taxi industry is riddled with criminality. He says that those who point out wrongdoing are often killed for doing so. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-crime-sa-how-taxi-industry-can-resolve-issues

Digital transformation and artificial intelligence are revolutionising the business landscape across the country. Understanding the impact of AI and digital transformation is crucial for businesses. Founder and CEO of IAMS Powerhouse Consulting, Marie Sebueng spoke to #eNCA. More details on eNCA.com #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

South Africa has only one criminologist, employed by the Department of Correctional Services to assess parole applications. This was highlighted this week at a correctional services portfolio committee meeting. More details on http://eNCA.com #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

Inclement weather has led to road closures in some parts of KwaZulu-Natal. The N3 Toll Route between Estcourt and Harrismith in the Free State has been affected by snowfall. FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/watch-weather-alert-motorists-stranded-n3

Snow continues to fall on the N3 between Warden and Tugela Plaza in KwaZulu Natal and many travellers have spent the night at filling stations along the roads. FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/news/weather-alert-conversation-kzn-transport-mec-siboniso-duma

Motorists are still stuck on the N3 route between Kwazulu-Natal and the Free State, with heavy snowfall making travel impossible. Some people have been stuck on the roads for 24 hours, in the cold, without food or water. FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/news/discussion-weather-alert-relief-efforts-those-stuck-snow

Road Freight Association's spokeperson Gavin Kelly spoke to eNCA about the adverse weather conditions affecting the country. FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/news/watch-weather-alert-motorists-urged-avoid-snow-affected-areas

Uthukela District Mayor, Inkosi Ntandoyenkosi Shabalala spoke to eNCA about the adverse weather conditions affecting the country. FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/news/watch-weather-alert-motorists-urged-avoid-snow-affected-areas

Michael Lomas, a former contractor to Eskom, is back in South Africa after being extradited from the UK. FULL REPORT HERE: https://www.enca.com/top-stories-videos/watch-eskom-fraud-accused-brought-back-sa

Emergency services have their hands full this morning with the inclement weather wreaking havoc on the roads. The N3 Toll Route between Estcourt and Harrismith in the Free State has been affected by heavy snowfalls. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

Cold temperatures and scattered rainfall continue around the country. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

Intensive planning by the Home Affairs department to deal with fraud involving identity books and cards are proceeding. A month ago, the department gave 30 days to people with blocked IDs to provide written reasons why their IDs shouldn't be cancelled. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

The Competition Commission has approved the acquisition of the South African Petroleum Refineries refinery by the Central Energy Fund.

Government has moved to bolster its efforts to reduce the high levels of crime in Durban but there's a shortage of police officers and other essential resources. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba and Transport MEC Siboniso Duma, announced an agreement to boost crime-fighting efforts in the city. KwaZulu-Natal is one of South Africa's four provinces with unacceptable levels of crime. eNCA’s Zanele Buthelezi has more. Courtesy #DStv403

The Coega Development Corporation and the Automotive Industry Development Centre, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This partnership aims to boost competitiveness and growth in the country's automotive sector. eNCA's Ncaba Ntlanganiso was there and filed this report. Courtesy #DStv403

Over 300 Public Works facilities across the country are unlawfully occupied. Others are abandoned. In Cape Town, the department has received court orders to evict residents from two locations, with plans to refurbish and potentially convert other facilities into social housing. People living outside the Castle of Good Hope have until 17 October before they will be removed. eNCA's Nobesuthu Hejana reports. Courtesy #DStv403