eNCA's Ayesha Ismail reports. Courtesy #DStv403

A group of women has ascended the ranks at one of the largest steel manufacturers in the country. These women of steel have no trouble holding their own as senior specialists and engineers in this male-dominated industry. eNCA got special access to two of these powerhouses to discuss challenges they face, and to get their advice for other women. eNCA's Werner Malherbe reports. Courtesy #DStv403

The government of national unity is committed to supporting women-owned businesses. Speaking at the National Women's Day event in the Northern Cape, President Cyril Ramaphosa says he wants 40% of government procurement to go to women-owned businesses. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

South Africans are celebrating women today. One of them is Candice Chirwa, affectionately known as the "Minister of Menstruation". Chirwa is spoke to #eNCA. #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

In 1956, women decided to be their own liberators. On Friday, 9 August, many women of fortitude continue to fight for freedom and inequality. FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-womens-day-khulisa-social-solutions-promotes-social-cohesion

There's no more Ace's up Moroadi Cholota's sleeves. Ace Magashule's former Personal Assistant has been extradited from the US. FULL REPORT HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/watch-ace-magashules-former-pa-back-sa-stand-trial

In celebration of Women’s Month Brutal Fruit Spritzer is hosting a 'Phones Down and Glasses Up' event. It invites women to put down their phones and raise their glasses to toast meaningful, real-life connections.

Let’s reflect on the week that was on social media. Various topics topped the trends this week including the controversy around Miss South Africa, Women's Day and of course Pastor Mboro or Paseka Motsoeneng.

Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in our country. It's also the second most prevalent cancer among South African women.

The case against 5 suspected cash-in-transit robbers has been struck off the roll. They were arrested after a shootout with police on Monday evening that left 8 other suspects dead. #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct #TheSouthAfricanMorning

The Patriotic Alliance is demanding an apology from the Human Rights Commission. It says it must apologise for calling South Africans xenophobic over the Miss South Africa scandal. #DStv403 #eNCA #QuestionThinkAct #TheSouthAfricanMorning MORE HERE: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/watch-pa-welcomes-adetshinas-miss-sa-withdrawal

The case against five men linked to the murders of AKA and his friend, Tibz has been postponed to the 29th of November. The suspects will remain in police custody, where they've been for over two months after failing to secure bail. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

The police have the full support of the ANC. Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has echoed recent calls for police to respond to gunfire with gunfire. He's called for a tougher stance in the fight against criminals. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

We hope to have a new mayor by the end of next week. That's the word of ANC Regional Secretary, Sasabona Manganye. Pressure is mounting for the removal of Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda. He says they had initially hoped for a new mayor by tomorrow. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

Chidimma Adetshina has withdrawn from the Miss South Africa pageant. This comes after the Patriotic Alliance instituted urgent legal action against Adetshina and Miss South Africa in order to prevent her from participating. Home Affairs found evidence that Adetshina's mother, who has Mozambican roots, MAY have committed fraud and 'identity theft' in obtaining South African citizenship. The department says it's considering legal action after it concludes investigations. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

Five people accused of AKA and Tibz murders are back in court today.

The Communications Ministry wants to phase out 2G and 3G networks by December 2027. That's to make space for newer 4G and 5G technologies. But, the Association of Communications and Technology is asking why government is imposing deadlines. It says the industry will know the best time to switch off. Companies like Transnet still use 2G tech for communications and would have to undergo expensive upgrades. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

South Africa has made significant progress in safeguarding women's rights. That's according to Presidency Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya. He says this year's theme for Women's Month is 30 years of freedom towards women's development. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

The eThekwini municipality is clamping down on illegal activities in the Durban CBD. The city conducted a raid on Umngeni Road, focusing on illegal mechanics and illegal foreigners in the city. It’s part of their inner city regeneration. eNCA’s Lethiwe Mdluli reports. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

There’s been yet another twist in the ongoing citizenship furore of Miss South Africa contestant, Chidimma Adetshina. Home Affairs says prima facie reasons exist to believe that fraud and identity theft may have been committed by the person recorded in Home Affairs' records as Adetshina’s mother, 23 years ago. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/