There'll be zero tolerance for those attempting to disrupt the elections. So says Defence Minister, Thandie Modise. She was part of the Justice, Crime Prevention, and Security cluster that briefed the media on the state of readiness for the upcoming 2024 General Elections. FULL REPORT HERE: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/2024-elections-law-enforcement-ready-elections-0

Eldorado Park in the south of Johannesburg has been battling a mushrooming drug pandemic. This has sparked increased gang violence in the area despite regular anti-crime campaigns. SAPS have set up a bi-weekly operation in the area to counter these crimes. eNCA Producer, Lee McCabe compiled this report. #enca #dstv403 For more stories: https://www.enca.com/

Several people have just been shot on Adelaide Tambo Drive, Durban North. It’s believed one person has passed away while others are critical. eNCA Senior Reporter Dasen Thathiah was on scene. #enca #dstv403 For more stories: https://www.enca.com/

Home Affairs Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi says that he has been receiving death threats. He says that he has handed his concerns to the Hawks. Motsoaledi says that he is not aware of the motive behind the threats. eNCA reporter, Pule Letshiwiti-Jones managed to have a coversation with the minister. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/home-affairs-minister-speaks-death-threats

Over 65 illegal foreign currency dealers in Zimbabwe have been in jail for over a week now. They were arrested following the introduction of the new ZIG currency earlier this month. #enca #dstv403 For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/zimbabwe-gold-police-clampdown-illegal-forex-dealers

A three-year-old child was among three people that were killed in Helenvale in the Eastern Cape earlier this month. Two others were injured and taken to hospital for treatment. On the 16th of April, three unidentified suspects allegedly broke into the house and shot the occupants. Residents are living in fear as the area is a known gang violence hotspot. eNCA's Nceba Ntlanganiso visited the family and filed this report. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

Social Development Minister, Lindiwe Zulu, says when South Africa celebrates 30 years of democracy, citizens should always remember this freedom was never free. #DStv403

Ramaphosa had admitted the unacceptable levels of inequality. He's told South Africans attending Freedom Day celebrations at the Union Buildings that many citizens still face the legacy of apartheid. #DStv403

Welcome to AVBOB Mutual Wellness, a series of 60-second videos exploring financial wellness matters. In this video, AVBOB Communications Manager Malixole Gwatyu explains what funeral insurance is, its benefits, and why it's essential to have. For more information, visit: https://www.enca.com/promotions/importance-funeral-insurance

Mamelodi Sundowns have a tough challenge ahead of them. The Brazilians are looking to make the CAF Champions League final for the first time since 2016 when they won their maiden title in the tournament. Coach Rulani Mokwena backs his charges to turn their deficit around in front of their home fans. #DStv403

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa is on a campaign trail in Bloemfontein. South Africans will be heading to the polls on 29 May 2024. #DStv403 #RoadToElections #eNCAElections

SAA Interim Board Chairperson Derek Hanekom says South African Airways is growing and the airline will not collapse. Less than a month after the Takatso deal fell through, the airline has relaunched its direct route to Perth. #DStv403

Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is confident that two incoming Transport regulators will play important roles in supporting access for people with disabilities. Ramaphosa was speaking at the Transport Summit on Universal Accessibility. He says the conference must move beyond diagnosis of challenges to concrete solutions. eNCA reporter Pule Letshwiti-Jones was there. Courtesy #DStv403

The University of the Western Cape says it's investigating a glitch that’s delayed payment of students on its work-study programme. More than 1,200 tutors, assistant lecturers and student assistants have not received their salaries since March. Some claim they haven’t been paid at all this academic year. UWC management acknowledges the problem arose when it started using a new service provider. eNCA’s Nobesuthu Hejana has the story. Courtesy #DStv403

A first-of-its-kind forensic pathology hub in the Western Cape has been hailed as a big win for crime fighting. Provincial health bosses visited the new Observatory Forensic Pathology Institute in Cape Town. Up to four hundred autopsies a month are being performed at this unit, with experts seeing a marked increase in the number of gunshot victims. eNCA's Kevin Brandt reports. Courtesy #DStv403

What do elegance, glamour and fashion have in common? All these elements have the power to uplift and empower women. This is exactly what L’Oréal Paris aimed to do at last week's SA Fashion Week. The Walk Your Worth show and the Talk Your Worth podcast are aimed at forming conversations around self-worth, self-empowerment and self-acceptance through the power of fashion and glamour and to remind women that their potential is unmatched. Courtesy #DStv403

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The suspended Tembisa Hospital CEO Ashley Mthunzi has died. His death was confirmed by his wife on Tuesday. She said he died after a short illness. Mthunzi was placed under suspension in August 2022 after whistle-blower Babita Deokaran claimed there were irregularities in procurement at the hospital and the payment to suppliers. Deokaran was killed on 23 August 2021. Anti-corruption activist Ali Gule discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/babita-doekran-suspended-thembisa-hospital-ceo-dies

On Thursday marks World Malaria Day and according to the World Health Organization, the number of cases worldwide increased by five million in 2022 to 249 million. African health ministers signed a proclamation in March pledging to enhance domestic funding for malaria control initiatives. The CEO of the RBM Partnership, Michael Charles discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/world-malaria-day-intensifying-fight-against-malaria