Basic Education admits over 31,000 teaching posts across the country have not been filled. This is despite thousands of qualified teachers sitting at home. Minister Angie Motshekga made the admission in a reply to a Parliamentary question. #DStv403

With six weeks before the crucial general elections, political parties are intensifying efforts to woo voters. Western Cape political parties went head-to-head during an eNCA election town hall in Cape Town last night. #RoadToElections #DSTV403 https://www.enca.com/shows/2024-elections-cput-town-hall-debate-17-april-2024

Cape Town turtles are getting new digs. Experts are bursting out of their shells over a new dedicated turtle centre. The hub is part of the V&A Waterfront's Granger Bay Improvement Project and is expected to open in 2026. eNCA's Kevin Brandt paid the Two Oceans Aquarium a visit and compiled this report. #dstv403

Motorsport is not cheap, but the passion remains strong. Thirty-seven of the best drifters converged in Durban to battle it out. The crowds were entertained, tyres were smoked and the winner was crowned in the end. eNCA’s Justin Ford brings us this story. #dstv403

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

We want justice for our child, these are the words by Mpumi Mbatha six months after the death of her son. 12-year-old Sibusiso Mbatha took his own life after allegedly being bullied at school over his sexual orientation. The Gauteng department of education had promised the family a private investigation into the matter. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

The University of South Africa says it's still investigating over one thousand- four hundred students for dishonesty and plagiarism. This comes after the university's online systems picked up possible copying and cheating during tests. #enca #dstv403 For more stories: https://www.enca.com/

The recent tragedy at Rock Falls Adventure Ranch in Centurion has reignited discussions about the safety of school trips. Two pupils from Daveyton Skills School drowned during a school camp at the facility on Monday. The grandmother of one of the deceased says she want answers on what happened. #enca #dstv403 For more stories: https://www.enca.com/

ndependent candidate Anele Mda says she's going to do away with the tender system should she be elected to power. But her counterpart Blessings Ramoba holds a different view. They were speaking during a panel discussion with me ((MASEGO RAHLAGA)) earlier ahead of the May 29 elections. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

Inflation has dropped to 5-point-3-percent in March from 5-point-6-percent in February. This is welcome news, as consumers continue to feel the pinch from high fuel and food prices. The main contributors were housing and utilities, goods and services, food and non-alcoholic beverages and transport. Food inflation dropped from 6 percent in February, to 4-point-9 percent in March. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

There are just 42 days till the general elections. And the dispute between over the rights to the name uMkhonto weSizwe still looms. The trademark was registered by Legacy Projects, an NPO. It's now ceded to the ANC, meaning the governing party now owns the trademark. #eNCA #DStv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/news/2024-elections-umkhonto-wesizwe-trademark-ceded-anc

eNCA's Pule Letshwiti-Jones reports. #DStv403

Tempers flared during a town hall meeting on crime hosted by Power to Truth in Hanover Park last night. Angry residents told police and authorities to stop the blame game and find long-lasting solutions. #DStv403 #eNCA Watch the full episode here: https://www.enca.com/shows/power-truth-jj-tabane-crime-hanover-park-16-april-2024

An educational outing to the top of Table Mountain has underscored the value of learning beyond the classroom. Belhar Primary School pupils have hailed their visit as fun-filled, educational and enriching. Grand West Casino has collaborated with the Western Cape Education Department to take five schools on a trip to visit one of the seven natural wonders of the world. eNCA reporter Kevin Brandt compiled this report. #dstv403

The Tshwane mayor is consulting with other African cities and potential partnering organisations about water. The aim is to develop a strategy to tackle the water crisis in the metro, and the country at large. Funding and consumer behaviour were among the topics discussed. Reporter Theodor Mashele tells us more. #dstv403

The National Prosecuting Authority has opened its 64th victim support centre in Stellenbosch in the Western Cape. The facility will serve communities in 37 suburbs and towns and 12 informal settlements. Though there's been an increase of 75% in convictions for reported crimes, national director of public prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi, says the NPA is deeply concerned about the number of cases withdrawn by victims. eNCA's Nobesuthu Hejana reports. #dstv403

A cellphone data analyst is expected to testify at the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. #dstv403

Earlier this month Zimbabwe introduced the new currency that is short for Zimbabwe Gold. It’s an effort to stabilize the volatile exchange rate. .. In 2008 the official rate of inflation reached 500 billion percent. To get things back under control, Zimbabwe adopted the US dollar for more than a decade before switching back to Zimbabwean dollars in 2019. High inflation can wipe out people’s earnings because what they can buy with their stable salary changes month to month. Inflation is soaring again and it hit 55% in March. Courtesy #DStv403

The Independent Electoral Commission has filed papers with the Constitutional Court on an urgent basis. This after the court dismissed the IEC’s objection to former president Jacob Zuma being an elections candidate. Nevertheless, ballot papers will be printed and Zuma’s face will be on them, for the Umkhonto weSizwe Party. Courtesy #DStv403

Disruptions in the Red Sea and Panama Canal have benefitted South African harbour activity but these disruptions impact imports negatively. Casey Sprake from Anchor Capital weighs in on this. #DStv403