The Sharks have been gearing up for their all-important Currie Cup final against Lions at Ellis Park Stadium this weekend. The last time the Sharks tasted victory in the Currie Cup was in 2018 when they beat Western Province 17- 12. Former Sharks players are confident the Durban franchise can write their names in the history books. eNCA’s Siphokazi Malinga has more. Courtesy #DStv403

Workers at BMW’s Rosslyn plant say they will continue striking until their demands are met but they could fall foul of the law because the Labour court has now declared the protest unlawful. The employees have been on strike since Monday. They are protesting over alleged job dismissals, but the motor manufacturer, says the labour action was in response to an ongoing fraud investigation within the Employees Medical Aid Scheme. eNCA's Pule Letshwiti-Jones has been following that story for us. Courtesy #DStv403

Five men facing extortion charges have been granted bail of ten-thousand-rand each by the Camperdown Magistrate’s Court in KwaZulu-Natal. Andile Jiyane, Elias Phetha, Nhlanhla Makhathini, Sibonelo Khanyile and Thabani Nkomo are accused by the state of being members of the so-called construction mafia group. The accused deny all the allegations. They are accused of storming and shutting down a bridge construction site in KwaXimba, demanding security contracts and employment. eNCA’s Siphamandla Goge reports. Courtesy #DStv403

Survivors of the train accident in Paarl this week are demanding accountability. A passenger train derailed between Paarl and Wellington, injuring 25 people, on Tuesday. FULL REPORT HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/watch-sas-rail-system-injured-commuters-feel-poorly-treated

A Western Cape High Court judge sentenced a serial murderer and rapist to 8 life terms in prison. Johan Williams was found guilty of 3 counts of murder, 6 counts of kidnapping and 6 counts of rape, among other charges. FULL REPORT HERE: https://www.enca.com/top-stories-videos/watch-serial-murderer-and-rapist-handed-8-life-sentences

The battle over the installation of CCTV cameras at cigarette manufacturing companies, is raging on.

Fugitive Michael Lomas has landed back in the country, after being extradited from the UK. He is now set to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate's court after being handed to the Hawks. #eNCA #DStv403 #questionthinkact FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/news/watch-ramakgopa-welcomes-lomas-extradition

Workers at BMW’s Rosslyn plant in the northwest of Pretoria have been on strike from Monday. They are protesting about alleged job dismissals. On Thursday, the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa said there was progress between the union and BMW management. #eNCA #DStv403 #questionthinkact FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/watch-bmw-strike-workers-take-streets-over-looming-job-losses

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the number of confirmed Mpox cases in the country has risen to 25. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

One of the accused in the Malusi Booi tender fraud case has been killed. Police in the Western Cape have confirmed that Abdul Kader Davis was shot and killed on Thursday night. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

Tupperware Brands and a few of its subsidiaries have filed for bankruptcy protection. This is according to a statement from the food container company. FULL REPORT HERE: https://www.enca.com/lifestyle-top-stories-videos/watch-soapbox-tupperware-files-bankruptcy

Beloved container brand Tupperware announced this week that it was filing for bankruptcy as it struggles to survive. It's sold in 70 countries around the world, including South Africa. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct READ: https://www.enca.com/business/tupperware-brands-files-bankruptcy

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On Thursday, the Monetary Policy Committee, announced a 25-basis point interest rate cut, as predicated by economists. The decision follows a 50 basis point cut by the US Federal Reserve on Thursday. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

Five men arrested for allegedly being part of the construction mafia In KZN will know on Friday if they will be released on bail. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

Wanted fugitive Michael Lomas will appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate's Court today on charges of fraud and corruption. That's been confirmed by police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe. MORE HERE: https://enca.com/top-stories/fugitive-michael-lomas-extradited-back-sa

Recently, some govt hospitals have been in the limelight, but for all the wrong reasons. Patients have complained about the bedside manner of some doctors. They've also highlighted infrastructure and maintenance issues. The health department has acknowledged patient concerns and says active steps are being taken to address the issues. #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/lifestyle-videos/watch-gauteng-health-mec-talks-govt-commitment-improving-health-facilities

The arts need funding. That's according to actor Mpho Molepo. He says the industry doesn't receive enough funding, making it hard to produce quality work and care for artists. Molepo was speaking at a memorial service for veteran actor Darlington Michaels. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

When devastating floods hit KZN in 2022, one man helped rescue more than 200 people. The National Sea Rescue Institute has awarded its Gold Bravery Award to Jace Govender. Govender scooped the award for his courage and determination on 11 April 2022, when he and members of an NSRI Station rendered aid in multiple flood-related incidents. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

Another ballistics expert has again confirmed Colonel Chris Mangena's findings that a firearm seized from accused 3 - Mthobisi Mncube is the Meyiwa murder weapon. Senior Forensic Analyst Malesela Ntini is the third person to be called in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. He's one of the analysts who did a peer review of Mangena's analysis in July, four years ago. He's also confirmed a positive match on the firearm. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/