With 11 children dead in the last month after consuming what’s believed to have been poisoned snacks, many questions remain. Checkpoint’s Nkepile Mabuse sat down with Health minster Aaron Motsoaledi to put questions to him from the mothers of the six Naledi kids who died last month, and make him account to the nation. #dstv403 #enca Watch the full interview:

Former EFF chairperson, Advocate Dali Mpofu hopes that the red berets can form a political relationship with MK Party. Mpofu recently jumped ship and ditched the red overalls for the green and black regalia of the MK Party. #eNCA #DStv403 Watch the full interview: https://enca.com/top-stories/watch-dali-mpofu-talks-his-move-eff-join-mk-party

The Gary and Vivienne Player Invitational remains hot property. Many current and former sports personalities eagerly await an invitation to the event. It serves as a way to raise funds for a foundation Gary Player and his late wife started years ago. Young boys and girls at the Blair Athol Pre-Primary School are the beneficiaries. eNCA's Justin Ford is there and filed this report. #dstv403

Mthatha in the Eastern Cape was once known as the birthplace of black excellence. Many prominent leaders hail from this area. But, it's deteriorated and is a far cry from what it once was. eNCA's Ronald Masinda has more. #dstv403

At least 30 people have been killed in post-election violence in Mozambique. Now, over 80 Zimbabwe civic society groups are calling on SADC chair Emmerson Mnangagwa to act urgently. Harare will host an extraordinary summit next weekend. But, as eNCA correspondent Pindai Dube reports, civil society says this may be too late. #dstv403

While children continue to fall sick due to suspected food poisoning, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says there are no plans to declare a state of emergency just yet. Throughout the country, South Africans are concerned by reports of contaminated being sold to them. The sale of unsafe products, some containing harmful chemicals and allergens, has raised alarm among health experts, prompting urgent action from government authorities. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

Following recent drives to restore Durban beaches, residents are still complaining about a stink. Desmond D’sa from the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance says this must be urgently fixed. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

The DA is threatening to drag the Mangaung Municipality to court. It says it can't allow the city of roses to continue stinking. Bloemfontein residents are struggling with dilapidated buildings, sewage leaks, and water outages. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

The Border Management Authority says the Lebombo Border Post will remain open as long as it is safe to do so. This follows the temporary closure of one of South Africa's busiest border crossings with Mozambique due to violent post-election protests in that country. BMA officials met with their Mozambican counterparts, who assured that there would be increased security. BMA Commissioner Mike Masiapato says they would close the border again should further threats arise. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

The Eastern Cape has been battered by extreme weather in recent weeks. In fact, the Weather Service has issued another yellow, level 2 alert for thunderstorms and floods. Here's the worrying news, meteorologists say this is the new normal as climate change sets in. Ronald  Masinda spoke to some experts and filed this report. #dstv403

Rosemary Ndlovu has been convicted of killing 6 relatives for insurance payouts. Rachel Kutumela is charged with 9 murders for the same reason. But, these are just the cases that grab headlines. In 2023, over 13-thousand cases of fraud and dishonesty were discovered by life insurers. That's almost double the amount the previous year. This is according to latest stats from the Forensic Committee of the Association for Savings and Investment SA. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

Government is tearing down the wrong route for a solution to the food poisoning crisis. That's according to Dr Aslam Dasoo from the Progressive Health Forum. He says closing down and restarting spaza shops will not have any impact. Dasoo says government should rather be looking at exterminating the rat infections in townships. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

The public has until tomorrow Saturday to donate to this year's Santa Shoebox project at the Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Cape Town. Since its inception in 2006, over a million shoe boxes have been dispersed around the country and even internationally. Organisers expect to receive over 75,000 boxes, with delivery due in two weeks. eNCA’s Nobesuthu Hejana reports. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

Experts at the World Urban Forum held in Egypt this week have been exploring ways, to prepare African cities for future urban growth. eNCA Senior reporter Silindelo Masikane has more from Cairo. Courtesy of #DStv403

Amnesty International is accusing Mozambican authorities of using excessive force. The country has been rocked by protests against election results. It followed the announcement of the results on the 24th of October, that showed a Frelimo victory of 71 percent. Amnesty says even peaceful protesters are being shot at and assaulted. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/mozambique-unrest-tensions-rise-frelimo-returns-power

Turning Msanzi into a construction site will take money. Government has planned R64-billion worth of projects, but now it has to find the money. That's where the private sector comes in. Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson says regulations are being reviewed to streamline the process. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-building-plans-construct-sa

The Free Sate seems to be the latest province to be struck by food poisoning cases. Dozens of learners are being treated for suspected food poisoning. Mangaung mayor Gregory Nthathisi says stores and distributors need to be held accountable. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/more-pupils-treated-foodborne-illnesses

Gauteng Education is advising schools to temporarily stop tuck shop services. Parents are being urged to send lunch from home instead of money. It comes as children fall victim to food poisoning on an almost daily basis. Gauteng Education says vendors are not allowed to sell either inside or outside school premises. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/food-safety-gauteng-schools-told-temporarily-close-tuck-shops

The ANC has mandated its deployees in government to shut down all spaza shops. This is as incidents of foodborne illnesses escalate. The party says people, particularly children, can't keep dying while some stores are operating illegally. #dstv403

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