Yet another delay in the Thabo Bester escape saga. A lawyer for two of the accused withdrew from the case, and the two will now need the services of legal aid. Bester, his alleged partner in crime Nandipha Magudumana and 7 others appeared in the Free State High Court where the state prosecutor told the court she's ready to proceed with the trial. eNCA Senior Reporter Silindelo Masikane filed this report. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

Enyobeni Tavern owners Vuyokazi and Siyakhangela Ndevu say they have been used as scapegoats because authorities are desperate to find someone to blame for the deaths of 21 youngsters at their establishment two years ago. Ndevu took aim at former Chief Investigator Mxolisi Mqotyana claiming that the ex-cop didn't have proof that Ndevu was at the scene of the crowded venue with many children buying and consuming alcohol. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

Pitso Mosimane is now Dr Pitso Mosimane. The legendary coach received an honorary doctorate from the University of Johannesburg. Mosimane has had a glittering coaching career since he first became SuperSport United mentor back in 2001. After spending six years at Matsatsantsa, Jingles became Bafana Bafana assistant coach to Carlos Alberto Parreira before taking charge of the national team between 2010 and 2012. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

KZN Premier, Thami Ntuli, has announced that Transport and Human Settlements MEC, Siboniso Duma is the Leader of Government Business under the Government of Provincial Unity. Ntuli was speaking during a briefing on the outcomes of the province's Cabinet Lekgotla. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

The local Soccer Premier League has secured a 900 million rand sponsorship for a period of three years from Betway. DSTV had been the sponsor of the league since 2020 and was set to last till 2025, However the payTV giants withdrew from its sponsorship a year before its conclusion, with reports suggesting financial struggles. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

Some Gauteng children NGOs have had to turn kids away due to lack of food. 62 that take care of children living with HIV and orphans are on the verge of shutting down due to lack of funding. NPOs are urging Social Development MEC Faith Mazibuko to sign service level agreements so they'll be paid. Rise and Shine NPO based in Soweto says they haven’t received food since March. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

President Cyril Ramaphosa, has used his response to parliamentarians after debating his Presidency's budget, to defend his decision to have a bloated cabinet. The size of the executive has been widely criticised, as many in it had advocated that it be reduced. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

KZN Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi denies his officers shoot first and ask questions later. He says their main objective is to arrest suspects so they can appear in court. But, sometimes they resist arrest which ends in shootouts. This follows a gun battle on Tuesday in Inanda, which led to the deaths of 3 suspects. Mkhwanazi says killing suspects takes a toll on crime-fighting efforts. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

The Pan South African Language Board is concerned about Parliament's lack of interpretation services. It has written to the speaker about the issue. MPs are not happy they are not able to express them freely in their mother tongue. It follows videos on social media showing MPs struggling to raise points of order due to language barriers. Pansalb says this is a very serious matter. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

Convicted Facebook rapist Thabo Bester is back in the Free State High Court for a pre-trial hearing. He will be accompanied by his co-accused. #dstv403

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

Opposition parties are warning President Cyril Ramaphosa not to get too comfortable leading the Government of National Unity. MK Party, the EFF and ATM lead the so-called progressive caucus in parliament, and have vowed to pursue the 2020 Phala Phala farm theft case. The president has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the Public Protector, but the parties are not buying this, with the ATM leading a court challenge to review and set aside the report. eNCA's Ayesha Ismail reports. Courtesy #DStv403

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