eNCA's election e-projector has projected that the DA will retain the Western Cape. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/2024-elections-enca-projects-da-will-retain-western-cape

eNCA projects DA will retain the Eastern Cape. #DStv403 Full interview here: https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/2024-elections-enca-projects-anc-will-retain-eastern-cape

eNCA Managing Editor John Bailey joins Gareth Edwards to explain our election projection model. #DStv403 Full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/2024-elections-enca-election-projection-model-explained

eNCA's election e-projector has projected that the ANC will retain the Northern Cape. #DStv403 Full interview here: https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/2024-elections-enca-projects-anc-will-retain-northern-cape

Voting for the 650,000 voters in the Northern Cape went smoothly. In Kimberley, residents are hoping their votes will help secure a better future for generations to come. eNCA's Kevin Brandt reports.#dstv403

In Limpopo, the Modimolle-Mookgophong Municipality in the Waterberg District has recorded dumped votes. However the IEC in the province says that they were not dumped, but simply left unattended. #enca #dstv403

Police in the Eastern Cape are hard at work this week. Five suspects have been arrested following a taxi blockade on Monday. Today, the province's police commissioner confirmed that 17 people are behind bars for attempting to block citizens from voting. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa denies using state resources to push an ANC agenda. On Sunday, he addressed the nation on the successes of the sixth administration. But, political parties accuse him of using the opportunity to campaign for the governing party. The DA has reported the matter to the electoral court. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

Millions of South Africans are heading out to cast their vote and the IEC is calling on voters to behave themselves. Chairperson Mosotho Moepya says some unbecoming conduct has already been noted. For more, visit: eNCA.com https://www.enca.com/elections-2024-critical-choice

The IEC reiterates that citizens can only vote at a voting station where they are registered. The Commission is giving an update on voting taking place at various polling stations across the country. #DStv403 Watch the full briefing here: https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/livestream-iec-gives-update-progress-voting-day

eNCA's Kevin Brandt reports. Courtesy #DStv403

eNCA's Bafedile Moerane reports. Courtesy #DStv403

As millions of South Africans go to the polls on Wednesday, more are going hungry every day. South Africa's many challenges - ranging from a high unemployment rate and poverty to the energy crisis and rising cost of living -- impact negatively on food security. They make foods expensive and inaccessible to many. So, SA Harvest is calling on South Africans to challenge leaders to prioritise food security. SA Harvest founder and CEO, Alan Browde spoke with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/world-hunger-day-thriving-mothers-thriving-world

The moment of truth is here. Tomorrow, millions of South Africans will go and exercise their democratic right at the polls. This usually brings so much uncertainty for any country holding elections. There is a concern among some individuals regarding the influence of elections on investments and financial markets. Debra Slabber the director-portfolio specialist at Morning Star South Africa discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/news/2024-elections-south-africans-gear-polls

Political parties in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro say they're working well with the Independent Electoral Commission so far. But there's been a question of security being compromised, scanners not working, and voters being turned away. The IEC in the province says its managed to resolve most of the issues raised by party representatives, but has not been informed of all the problems. eNCA's Nceba Ntlanganiso filed this report. Courtesy #DStv43

Media Monitoring Africa is warning the rise of misinformation and disinformation on social media poses a significant threat to the electoral process. This is as the country braces itself for the much-contested elections on Wednesday. William Bird, from Media Monitoring Africa, discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/opinion/2024-elections-misinformation-cause-concern

Historically, crime rates tend to increase around election time. This raises questions about the readiness of law enforcement agencies, as South Africans prepare to vote tomorrow. Tebello Mosikili, chairperson of NatJoints, elaborated on measures to protect citizens throughout the election period. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/opinion/2024-elections-potential-crime-spike-during-elections

Ahead of the 29 May polls on Wednesday, Amnesty International SA is calling on South Africans to prioritise human rights when casting their vote. In support of this, the organisation has released its Human Rights Manifesto. It highlights 10 crucial issues that political parties and candidates must commit to to uphold the rights of South Africans. The manifesto has been sent to political parties and independent candidates, along with a request for them to sign a pledge to uphold these rights if elected. So far, four political parties and one independent candidate have signed the pledge. To date, nearly 10,000 citizens have taken this pledge, underscoring the critical role of the electorate in ensuring that human rights are prioritised in the upcoming elections. Genevieve Quintal from Amnesty International South Africa discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/2024-elections-amnesty-international-calls-people-prioritise-human-rights

A coalition of civil society organisations, including Black Sash, the IEJ, and Pay the Grants, are trying to advance a Universal Basic Income for all South Africans as part of their pre-election work. According to the coalition, social protection is at the forefront of their agenda. Black Sash Education and Training Manager, Amanda Rinquest discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/opinion/2024-elections-political-parties-stance-universal-basic-income

Africa Check has assessed how four opposition parties understand the country's most pressing issues ahead of polls on 29 May 2024. It did so by looking at the claims made by ActionSA, Build One South Africa, uMkhonto weSizwe and Congress of the People in their election manifestos. It found that most claims made by these political parties were correct except two that were misleading. Keegan Leech from Africa Check discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/opinion/2024-elections-africa-check-assessed-political-party-manifesto-claims