Enca news
ENCA (eNCA) is a 24-hour news channel in South Africa that provides news, analysis, and current affairs programming. Here are some of the latest news stories and updates from ENCA:
Top Stories
- Ramaphosa's Address: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, outlining his government's plans to address the country's economic and social challenges.
- Load Shedding: Eskom, South Africa's state-owned power utility, has implemented Stage 4 load shedding, leaving millions of people without electricity.
- Coronavirus: South Africa has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with the number of infections reaching over 1.5 million.
- Economic Crisis: The South African Reserve Bank has warned that the country's economy is facing a severe crisis, with inflation expected to rise to 6.5% this year.
- Protests: Protests have erupted in several parts of South Africa, including in Johannesburg and Cape Town, over issues such as unemployment, poverty, and service delivery.
Business News
- Economic Outlook: The South African Reserve Bank has cut its economic growth forecast for 2023, citing a decline in business confidence and a rise in unemployment.
- Inflation: Inflation in South Africa is expected to rise to 6.5% this year, driven by higher food and fuel prices.
- Mining: The South African mining industry is facing a crisis, with many mines shutting down due to a lack of funding and a decline in commodity prices.
Sports News
- Cricket: South Africa's cricket team has been eliminated from the ICC T20 World Cup, losing to England in the semifinals.
- Rugby: The Springboks, South Africa's national rugby team, have won the Rugby Championship, defeating Argentina 32-19 in the final.
- Football: The South African Premier Division has been suspended due to a dispute between the league and the players' union.
Entertainment News
- Music: South African musician, AKA, has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of his rival, Kiernan "Teffy" Forbes.
- Film: The South African film industry is booming, with several local films receiving international recognition and awards.
- Theatre: The National Theatre in Johannesburg has announced a new season of productions, including a revival of the classic play, "The Crucible".
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