The last week of October, one of the bloodiest in the Western Cape, saw at least 15 people shot and killed in a matter of days and the killings didn’t end there, prompting opposition parties to calling on the Provincial Government, to end what they say is a war being waged by gangsters. This was issue was debated in the provincial legislature. eNCA's Ayesha Ismail has more. Courtesy #DStv403

Gauteng deputy police commissioner Fred Kekana has told community leaders in Alexandra, that law enforcement will protect everyone, regardless of whether they are South African or foreign. There have been calls from Soweto to Alex for foreign-owned spaza shops to be shut down, leading to tense stand-offs between police and local communities. eNCA's Theodor Mashele reports. Courtesy #DStv403

The Rand has recovered most of yesterday's losses, after it tumbled following the election win of Donald Trump in the US. #eNCA #DStv403 #questionthinkact FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/enca-business-us-elections-rand-recovers-post-election-tumble

Many experts believe Donald Trump’s victory could spell trouble for South Africa. Despite the US and South Africa's different stances when it comes to Israel and Russia, South Africa has remained US’s leading trading partner on the continent. #eNCA #DStv403 #questionthinkact FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-what-trumps-win-means-south-africa

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula says if the major political parties come together and govern, there will be stability for five years, "this is the will of the people". #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula briefed the media on various issues. The party says he will be focusing on key political developments including the ANC’s submission on the electoral reform process and an update on the regulation of spaza shops. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

South Africa has closed the Lebombo port of entry to and from Mozambique after 15 officials from the Ressano Garcia border fled to SA on Thursday. Meanwhile, some truck drivers driving into South Africa say they've been attacked and the goods they were transporting have been looted. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct

Some political parties and civil groups are opposing the BELA Act rather than addressing specific concerns with its language provisions. That’s according to the Pan South African Language Board. https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-bela-act-language-board-meet-concerned-group

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Motorists are now being allowed to cross into Mozambique through the Lebombo border post. But travellers from that country are still not being allowed into South Africa. #NewsLink #DStv403 #eNCA

A number of illegal miners remain underground in an abandoned shaft in North West, after over a thousand have resurfaced and been arrested. The Vala Mgodi operation stopped their supply of food. #eNCA reporter Bafedile Moerane has the details. #NewsLink #DStv403

The acting Director-General of GCIS, Nomonde Mnukwa says they are looking into the root cause of food-borne illnesses. At the same time, inter-governmental interventions are in place to deal with symptoms. #NewsLink #DStv403 #eNCA

The KwaZulu-Natal government, alongside the Zulu Royal House unveiled on Thursday a new King Shaka statue at the King Shaka International Airport. #NewsLink #DStv403 MORE HERE: https://www.enca.com/lifestyle-top-stories/watch-king-shaka-statue-unveiled-airport

President Cyril Ramaphosa will unveil the King Shaka statue at KZN's international airport on Thursday. He will be joined by members of the provincial government and AmaZulu royal house. #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA

The Republicans are jubilant as Donald Trump dances back to the White House. Trump will be sworn in as the 47th US president, returning for his second spell. #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA #USElections2024

Two alleged hitmen have been killed in a shootout with police in Mahlabathini, on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast. Police say they were on their way to assassinate a taxi owner. Police had gathered intelligence about this plot. #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA

A video of a taxi operator obstructing another driver from picking up a hitchhiker has gone viral on social media. Authorities have denounced the incident, stating that taxi drivers have no authority to prevent other motorists from giving people lifts. #eNCA senior reporter Aviwe Mtila is on the streets of Johannesburg giving people a say on our soapbox. #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube is exploring legal avenues to ban pesticides and insecticides from schools. Suspected food poisoning incidents have been on the rise, affecting pupils. #TheSouthAfricanMorning #DStv403 #eNCA

Over 1,000 illegal miners have resurfaced from abandoned old shafts in Stilfontein and Orkney in the North West. An unknown number of illegal miners remain underground. Bafedile Moerane has more. #DStv403

Donald Trump has won the US elections. He addressed his jubilant supporters in Florida earlier. #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct #USAElections2024