In Cape Town, the Chinese hospital ship Peace Ark is making waves, providing medical care to hundreds of patients. This humanitarian exercise, a joint effort between China and South Africa, aims to bolster both military and diplomatic ties between the two nations. One patient has praised the service as "perfect timing," saying it's affordable compared to other options. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson has commended KwaZulu-Natal police for the arrest of construction mafia suspects. Five suspects are believed to have tried to disturb work at a site in uMsunduzi. They appeared before the Camperdown Magistrate’s Court today and have been remanded in custody. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

The Comrades Marathon Association is picking up the pieces. This after four board members, including chairperson Mqondisi Ngcobo and his deputy Leslie Burnard resigned. Jeff Minnaar has since taken over as interim chair. However, Isaac Ngwenya explains why he is not willing to quit despite the CMA facing allegations of corruption among a host of challenges. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

Two of the victims of Sunday's Jeppestown fire were burnt beyond recognition. DNA tests will be conducted to identify them. Four people died and three others were injured when the hijacked building went up in flames. Displaced victims have been accommodated in tents in the inner city. There are over 600 hijacked buildings in Johannesburg. Bafedile Moerane has more. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

South Africa's preparations for the crucial Rugby Championship encounter against New Zealand have been disrupted. Salmaan Moerat has been ruled out after failing a concussion test while fellow lock Eben Etzebeth is also a major doubt. The Springboks are already without Lood de Jager, Franco Mostert and Jean Kleyn. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/sport

Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero has withdrawn his proposal to hire legally documented foreign nationals to boost the Joburg Metro Police's crime fighting capacity. On the weekend Morero said that the City might have to consider recruiting qualified and properly documented foreign nationals, to assist with bridging the language barriers when foreign nationals are arrested. #dstv403 #enca For more news: https://www.enca.com/

Joburg Public Safety MMC, Mgcini Tshwaku, says there is no need for the JMPD to hire foreign nationals. He was responding to Mayor Dada Morero's suggestion to employ immigrants to fight crime. Tshwaku says a lack of staff is not the issue, but rather a lack of money. He says local officers are perfectly capable of doing the job. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

KZN Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs MEC, Musa Zondi says he's committed to averting a closure of iThala bank. This comes after the Financial Sector Conduct Authority suspended the bank's operating licence. The FSCA cited several reasons for the suspension, including Ithala's "failure to meet financial soundness requirements". #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

Eskom says it's addressing systemic issues within the utility to completely rid the country of power cuts. This as the power utility celebrates over 150-days without blackouts. Board Chair, Mteto Nyati says issues include operational and financial woes. He was speaking in Midrand earlier, where the power utility gave an update on the state of the grid. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

We speak to Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi. #DStv403

President Cyril Ramaphosa says major investment is required to ensure grid control and safety. He was speaking at the Municipal Just Energy Transition Conference at Gallagher Convention Centre. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues in the High Court in Pretoria. #dstv403

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero explains the logic behind why he thought his suggestion of recruiting foreign nationals to the JMPD was a good idea. Watch the full interview here: https://enca.com/top-stories/moreros-comments-recruit-foreign-nationals-jmpd-spark-debate

As South Africans celebrate 30 years of democracy, Legendary gospel sensation Reverand Lufuno Dakada has decided to close the curtain on his entertainment career. His "Final Bow" record is dedicated to the last three decades of producing gospel music, alternating with running his ministry. The multi-award winning legend is here to tell us how all this farewell will unfold. Courtesy #DStv403

Four people have died and three are critically injured after a fire gutted a building in Jeppestown, Johannesburg on Sunday morning. It's understood the abandoned building was illegally connected to the grid. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

The country's law enforcement agencies are making inroads in combating national priority offences. Hawks Head Godfrey Lebeya says over 600 individuals involved in high-profile cases have been arrested during the first quarter of the year. MORE DETAILS HERE: https://www.enca.com/news/watch-crime-sa-siu-saved-r3bn-dodgy-medico-legal-claims

Samukele Khumalo-Dludla is a filmmaker from Kwa-Nongoma, KwaZulu Natal, whose film 'Zipped' has scooped several awards in the US, Greece and India. The film talks about the journey of a young girl living with an unknown illness which affects her ability to reach her educational dreams. FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/lifestyle/watch-women-film-power24-international-film-festival-underway-durban

The last two weeks has seen a political frenzy with Floyd Shivambu's move from the EFF to Jacob Zuma's Umkhonto weSizwe party. It's not uncommon for people to leave a political home for another, or to start a new one. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

The head of the Hawks, Godfrey Lebeya, updated the media on Sunday on the progress of its investigations of high-profile cases. This comes after the Special Investigating Unit unearthed corruption worth billions of rand in the health sector. FULL REPORT HERE: https://www.enca.com/news/watch-crime-sa-siu-saved-r3bn-dodgy-medico-legal-claims

As with many things in life, motorsport has been male dominated. But women are starting to stake their claim. In efforts to align with the evolving landscape of the industry, Motorsport South Africa made strategic changes to its leadership team earlier this year, appointing Samantha van Reenen as the new Sporting Services Manager: Cars, Karting and Legal and Carmen Hill as Sporting Services Manager: Motorcycles. FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/sport-videos/women-motorsport-motorsport-sa-encouraging-more-women-involvement