COSATU president, Zingiswa Losi, says from 1 September South African workers will be able to withdraw a portion of their pensions. The two-pot system will allow workers to draw down some of their retirement Income early. Now the only thing remaining is for the revenue laws amendment bill and the pensions fund amendment bill to be signed into law. #enca #dstv403 For more news: https://www.enca.com/

Residents in parts of Johannesburg will have to wait until the weekend before they have electricity again. This after underground City Power cables caught alight after suspected cable theft. #eNCA Courtesy #DStv403

The IEC has called on police to expedite investigations into the MK Party's forged signature debacle. It's alleged Jacob Zuma's party's list submitted to the commission is fraudulent. It follows a City Press expose where former Western Cape volunteer Lennox Ntsodo made the claims. However, election expert, Terry Tselane, says the commission should not be involved in the matter. #enca #dstv403 For more on this story: https://www.enca.com/news/2024-elections-probe-alleged-mk-party-signature-forgery

City Power says it could take days to restore power to parts of Joburg after power cables caught alight in Braamfontein. The utility suspects the blaze is the result of cable theft. The incident has impacted traffic in both directions on the M1. City Power's Charles Tlouane says the fire might not even been extinguished today. #enca #dstv403 For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/substation-fire-leaves-parts-joburg-dark

ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has recommitted the ANC government to continue the struggle for the rights of South African workers. He's paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the fight. Ramaphosa was speaking at a national workers' day rally in Cape Town. #enca #dstv403 For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/ramaphosa-pays-tribute-workers-ct-workers-day-rally

Westbury residents are marching against escalating gang violence in the area. Last month, several people were killed in one weekend. eNCA's Manqoba Mchunu spoke to Bishop Dulton Adams about the situation there. #DStv403 Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/westbury-residents-marching-against-crime

Residents in the Joburg CBD woke to smoke billowing up from underground this morning. Underground cables caught fire leaving many areas without power. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/top-stories/watch-underground-cable-fire-fills-joburg-cbd-smoke

Former President Thabo Mbeki has lashed out at Jacob Zuma. Mbeki was speaking during his Freedom Day Dialogue. Political analyst Mpumelelo Mkhabela says it's astonishing that Mbeki used the address to defend his legacy. #DStv403 Watch the full interview here: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-mbeki-blasts-zuma-defends-his-own-legacy

eThekwini mayor Mxolisi Kaunda has delivered the State of the City address to just a handful of councillors. The IFP and EFF councillors boycotted the event, saying they did not want to participate in a whitewashed address that ignores issues plaguing the city council. But Kaunda says the current administration has made the municipality better. eNCA's Lethiwe Mdluli reports. #dstv403

The net appears to be closing in on members of the underworld and those suspected of being involved in organised crime. Two major criminal trials involving Nafiz Modack and 13 others and Mark Lifman, Jerome Booysen and 12 others are underway in separate courtrooms in the Western Cape High Court. Ralph and Nicole Stanfield have also been arrested and are currently in custody awaiting trial. On the weekend Ralph’s brother, Kyle was arrested in an upmarket Cape Town Suburb. Close to five million rand in cash,16 Rolex watches and a 9mm pistol were found in the home. eNCA's Ayesha Ismail reports police are not ruling out more arrests in connection with this case. Courtesy #DStv403

Another tough month lies ahead for motorists. The Mineral Resources and Energy Department has announced the latest fuel price adjustments. The South African Petroleum Retailers Association says it's not all gloom and doom, as there is some relief for diesel users. Courtesy #DStv403

Food insecurity is fast becoming a reality and white maize prices are now expected to increase. This as the country is experiencing drought conditions brought on by the El Niño phenomenon. Reports confirm a 20% reduction in maize production in South Africa. The decline has also been noted in certain areas of Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Zambia. Courtesy #DStv403

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The Gauteng Health Department says it’s finalising the process of hiring private providers of radiation treatment for 3,000 cancer patients. Last year, R784-million was allocated to deal with this waiting list but not one patient on the list has been treated so far. Instead, the Treatment Action Campaign, Cancer Alliance, and Section 27 say the department has cut communication with them over the matter. This forced the organisations to march to the provincial health offices to demand answers. eNCA reporter Hloni Mtimkulu was there. Courtesy #DStv403

South Africa's journey to democracy was a long struggle taken up by citizens and foreigners alike. Many laid down their lives to help achieve freedom from the chains of apartheid and discrimination. Some of these heroes and heroines have been recognised with National Orders, bestowed by President Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria and most of those on the 2024 honours list, were anti-apartheid activists. eNCA reporter Pule Letshwiti-Jones was there. Courtesy #DStv403

Township and rural women and youth are calling for more financial and other support to help start or maintain their already-existing businesses. Limited financial resources, irregular water and electricity supply and crime - are some of the major challenges facing those running businesses in these areas. Women and youth make up the largest percentage of voters registered for the 29 May polls, yet they are under-represented in many areas of governance and economy. eNCA’s Siphamandla Goge took to Melmoth, northern KwaZulu-Natal and filed this report. Courtesy #DStv403

The second largest political party in the country says that Gqeberha has the worst forms of violent crime in South Africa and the Democratic Alliance says it can rescue people in crime-ridden communities. The ANC, however, says the DA is misleading South Africans as it cares about the needs of only a minority of South Africans. eNCA's Ronald Masinda reports. Courtesy #DStv403

The South African Youth Economic Council has approved the takeover of Anglo-American by global mining firm BHP. Anglo has had significant internal operational issues over the past six months and announced plans to retrench about 3,700 workers. South African Youth Economic Council chairperson, Bonga Makhanya discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/anglo-american-takeover-sa-youth-council-welcomes-proposed-takeover

There are over half a million domestic workers in South Africa according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey. Wednesday is International Workers Day when the plight and dignity of the country's domestic workers will once again be highlighted. Mainroot Placements says we need to reflect on the sector’s working conditions and advocate for fair treatment and recognition. Mainroot Placements, Kopano Mbiba discussed this with eNCA. Watch the full interview: https://www.enca.com/news/workers-day-30-years-what-reality-domestic-workers

Frustrated residents in the Rustenburg Local Municipality are demanding better service delivery. They've submitted a memorandum of demands to the mayor. This after a planned shutdown on Tuesday failed to draw enough support. At the heart of the complaints are water woes, poor roads and inadequate sanitation. Unemployment remains a serious concern in the region. eNCA reporter Bafedile Moerane has more. Courtesy #DStv403