Executive Producer and Anchor Email: shahanr@gmail.com Lenyora Gin Owner
Cape Town, South Africa
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A message to the RICH who are judging people who only just got paid and are buying food now. CHECK YOURSELF & AND YOUR PRIVILEGE #lockDownSouthAfrica #lockdown #day2of21 #CoronaVirusSA #eNCA
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I’ve launched my very own proudly South African gin called Lenyora. Order here: mothercityliquor.co.za/colle…
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Today I tested positive for COVID-19. I’m in good health and in self-isolation. I’ll be off air for two weeks and I will overcome this. #eNCA #COVID19 #Covid19SA
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I will not apologise for simply doing my job and holding politicians accountable.
The time of being nice or accepting about unnecessary deaths and looting is over. My response to comments made by Premier Zikalala and Kiru Naidoo
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I turn 36 today. My birthday wish is for us to conquer #COVID19, for an economy that’ll create jobs so people can have food and homes and for an end to corruption. Optimism is all we have. Stay blessed. ❤️
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Vaccinated today, while I’m thankful I’m not celebrating. My sister died of COVID-pneumonia last week. If our govt got us vaccines earlier and or even inoculated people with co-morbidities first, she might be alive today. Alive to love her three young children. R.I.P sis 💔
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Andidikwe! We are done, I am done! Fed-up with corruption, plans to fight corruption, resolutions on how to combat it, empty promises... #ANC #corruptionmustfall #eNCA #pulemabe #andidikwe
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Tonight I say goodbye on #eNCA It’s been an amazing experience. The past 12 years has helped me grow professionally and personally. I’ll continue working with eNCA - when possible - this is home. Thank you for watching. I’ll be back…one day. 😎#ShahanRamkissoon
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I made an honest mistake, which I corrected shortly afterwards on air. It was a slip of the tongue as I ad-libbed the story. I take full responsibility for the error. To those seeking to amplify this for attention: do what you must trend and stay blessed. 🙏🏽 #WinnieKhumalo
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Geez time flies. 37 today! My wish is a secret this year. Grateful and blessed to be alive. Stay happy and strong everyone.
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Am I officially a dzaddy at age 38? 😂 Here’s to happiness, success, business growth and keeping the lights on! Happy bday to meee 🙏🏾 #lenyoragin #birthday
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I’ve just received texts from someone saying they’ve been approached at a hostel to carry out a hit on me. He says it’s linked to my job and that I must watch my back wherever I go. I’m not sure if this is a real threat or a scam but how can I possibly live like this.
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Today, I step boldly into 40, a milestone, a masterpiece, a moment to own. My life is a gift, woven with the love of extraordinary souls who walk this journey with me. Here’s to defying expectations, shattering limits, and embracing every breath with passion and purpose. The best is not behind me, it’s right here, and it’s only getting better. #ShahanTurns40
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If you understood TV news a little better, you’d know I waited for us to verify before asking you anything on Da Gama being elected Speaker. As soon as we took the breaking news strap I asked you about it. Also I’m not one of your DA workers who you can tell what to ask and when.
Interesting how our TV news broadcasters are quite unable to keep up with a breaking news story.
While history is being made by elections that go completely against the run of play, they want to interview me about whether someone felt slighted in negotiations. Come on @eNCA !
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Wanting the brand to be proudly South African, Lenyora is Sesotho and fittingly means thirst in English, hence the tagline: “The thirst is real.”
Interestingly, Lenyora, in South African slang can also mean ‘boss’ or ‘top dog’.
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To those saying I have a political agenda...
here’s MY track record. Bye 👋🏽 #eNCA #corruptionmustfall #NEWS #SOUTHAFRICA
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Sad to see people die of #COVID19 when I know there’s a vaccine that could have saved their lives. Our leaders are flying abroad, the deputy president is in Russia for a medical consult yet ppl are dying waiting for help in hospitals, waiting for vaccines. We’ve been failed😞
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When the sun shines on your face this way - it’s a sign that your future is bright ☀️To new adventures, new opportunities, new challenges, a new city and renewed life ❤️
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Day 7 of my #covid19 positive #isolation So exactly a week and I feel great. ❤️ #eNCA #COVID19SouthAfrica
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BREAKING NEWS: Former President Jacob Zuma will spend his first night behind bars in a democratic South Africa. He's handing himself over to a correctional services facility. #JacobZuma #ZumaArrest #eNCA
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I had many questions for KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala on a 67-year-old man who died in a treatment tent right outside a hospital and corruption. For the answers check out #eNCA’s YouTube channel. #corruptionmustfall #andidikwe #CutTiesWithCorruption
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Bheki Cele is contradicting reality. He says law enforcement officers have been using intelligence to 'respond with speed to hotspots'. He also says police are making sure the violence doesn't escalate. 👀Is he watching the same news we are? mxm #eNCA #looting #ProtectSouthAfrica
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I’m disgusted by how @samkelemaseko was treated after his dedication. Also, no person should have the power to act & make decisions that lead to my credibility & integrity as a journalist being questioned. I was never told to tow the line & I never will. My independence stands!
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The eThekwini Municipality has just confirmed to me on #eNCA that at least 120-thousand people are unable to go to work this week because of the destruction and looting that took place. That's 120-thousand families that now might not have food. Bloody sad!
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It’s a sad reality that hardworking people suffer today because of years of poor decisions & corruption at the top. People who brought the SABC back to glory after those managers left the building with fat payouts, are jobless because of them. Hayi... life 😞 #SABCRetrenchments
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The disrupter of of elections 2024 the MK Party’s #JacobZuma arrives at the National Results Centre #MKParty #eNCA
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IMPORTANT: Police minister Bheki Cele says people were jogging and cycling in groups today. This is not allowed. He says if South Africans break #Level4Regulations we will be forced back into level 5 restrictions. PLEASE DON'T BREAK THE RULES OR WE'LL ALL SUFFER! #eNCA #level4
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BIG NEWS: I move to Prime Time news after 17 years as a journalist. See, hard work does pay off! Join us every weeknight from 5-8pm on #eNCA DStv channel 403. It’s a dream come true to work with the one and only @SallyBurdettSA
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No. I ditched arguing with dodgy politicians. I now have a good news website focusing on positive stories only. feelsa.co.za
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Ramaphosa: “We are confident that the worst is behind us and the end of load shedding is finally within reach.” Bullshit! We’ve just been moved to stage six a day after he spoke crap.
#LoadsheddingUpdate
Saturday, 10 February 2024:
In spite of returning two generating units to service over the last 24 hours, two generating units were also taken offline. This combined with the need to replenish the pumped storage dams in preparation for the week ahead, necessitated the implementation of Stage 6 loadshedding from midnight until further notice.
Our teams are working diligently to return the generation units back online.
Eskom will communicate further should any significant changes occur.
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BREAKING NEWS: President Ramaphosa confirms Health Minister Zweli Mkhize as asked him to step down. Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has also asked to quit. Both requests have been accepted. #eNCA #cabinetreshuffle
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Remember this when you vote for a political party in 2024. Think about the people that party will put in power. The organisation might have been founded to fight for our freedom, but its leaders have failed us. We’re here due to greed and looting. #LoadsheddingStage6 #Stage6
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Let's get #ProtectSouthAfrica trending to counter those supporting anarchy on social media. Speaking up against violence and unrest to show that the majority of South Africans are against this thuggery is also important. #eNCA #ProtectSouthAfrica
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Turning 35 today made me feel old but then I took this #selfie and realised I don’t need a filter just yet. Here’s to change and prosperity because it ain’t got time for bull this year 😁 Love, light and positivity ♥️
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BREAKING Minister Blade Nzimande says government has decided not to continue with lectures at tertiary institutions during #lockdown level 4. Only final year medical students will be allowed back, under strict guidelines. #day35oflockdown #Covid19SA #eNCA
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Happy Singles Day to my fellow singletons. Enjoy your freedom today! The search can continue tomorrow 😂 #SinglesDay #singlesday2022
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Let me make this clear. I ask ALL politicians relevant questions. Journalism is about holding people to account. My questions are frank to all political figures, regardless of who they represent. My integrity is intact, I’m pro-truth and pro-people. #eNCA
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Work hard, train hard. Happy weekend lovely people. I’ll suit up for South Africa Tonight from 5-8pm on #eNCA ok. See y’all then. 🙏🏾
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Julius Malema "When they took our land, they never attached no conditions, they just took our land and killed our people." #SONAdebate #eNCA
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It's shocking to see how students linked to the EFF are blatantly trying to stop us from broadcasting these protests. We have a Constitutional right to be there. This is shocking. Live TV right now. #eNCA on DSTV channel 403. We will not back down or move away. #NationalShutdown
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I thought I’d make an effort for the GQ Men of the Year Awards. Try your best to shine during these difficult times. Appreciate your achievements and life. ❤️ #GQMOTY2021 #hennessyvsop
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BREAKING NEWS: President Cyril Ramaphosa “Cabinet has decided the country should move to adjusted level 4.” #eNCA #FamilyMeeting
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I'm setting the record straight, I shape my own #beard and the office hairstylist is fixing my hair during the #LockdownSA Here's proof. :-) #Day27ofLockdown #eNCA
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Rolling coverage from Nkandla from 9:30 until midnight as police have a few hours left to arrest Jacob Zuma. Our reporters are tracking officers in their way to Nkandla and we’re outside the Zuma homestead, as well as the Westville prison. #eNCA DStv channel 403 #ZumaArrest
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Minister Stella Nadabeni-Abrahams thought its ok to have lunch with Mduduzi Manana during the #LockdownMzansi It’s no excuse for us to do the same but if cops can lock up and fine and couple getting married, they can surely do the same in this case. #COVID19 #day12lockdown
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#eNCA has parted company with its Director of News Kanthan Pillay with immediate effect.
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BREAKING NEWS: Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku has been fired. Premier David Makhura making the announcement now. #BandileMasuku #eNCA
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BREAKING NEWS. President Cyril Ramaphosa: “Cabinet has decided to move the country to alert level 3. Curfew will start at 10pm and end at 4am.” #FamilyMeeting #eNCA
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This is what happens when our govt is too polite to close our borders, yet it’s so easy for others to shut us out. “South Africa confirmed today that 2 variants of concern. These are:
B.1.1.7 (first detected in the UK)- 11 cases. B.1.617.2 (first detected in India)- 4 cases.”
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Here’s Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams and her apology for breaking lockdown regulations. She’s asking forgiveness. What do you say? #eNCA #stellandabeni #Covid19inSA #LockdownSA
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BREAKING NEWS: #cyrilramaphosa "Cabinet has decided to place the entire country on alert level 2." #eNCA #LockdownSA #COVID19
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Loads of fun interviewing @CassperNyovest today on #TheLead Hardworking and just pure brilliance man. #casspernyovest #CassperOnTheLead #eNCA #FillUpFNB
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BREAKING NEWS: Minister Angie Motshekga says the National Coronavirus Command Council and cabinet has approved the reopening of schools on June 1st. Grades 7 and 12 will return in the first phase. #eNCA #day54oflockdown #angiemotshekga #lockdown2020 #schoolsreopening
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God has gained a fierce, powerful woman who stood for accountability & hard-hitting journalism. Karima Brown was my cheer leader when I challenged politicians about corruption & poor service delivery. We’ll continue to push hard, in honour of what Karima stood for. RIP #eNCA
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I’ve launched my very own gin called Lenyora. Find out more here: “The thirst is real,” y’all gq.co.za/culture/food-drink/…
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BREAKING NEWS: President Cyril Ramaphosa “Traveling in and out of Gauteng is permitted only for work, transporting goods, funerals or to return home.” #eNCA #FamilyMeeting
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This Valentine’s Day - I’m like a piece of art in a museum - untouched! I guess, love yourself, if you can’t find anyone special to love you that way. ❤️ #ValentinesDay2022 #ValentinesDay
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ANNOUNCEMENT: My new journey begins today. I’m so excited to be joining @EclipsePR as Chief Strategy Officer iol.co.za/entertainment/cele…
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Acting Editor-in-Chief of #eNCA Jeremy Maggs is to step down from his position with immediate effect.
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Look at my friend @KhayaJames doing the things in SABC News tonight. Well done on your anchoring debut Khaya! So proud of this latest achievement.
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I’m filling in tonight on #eNCA It’s been eight months since my last show, so let’s see how this goes. Our focus - Eskom! Join me from 5 to 7pm on DStv channel 403. Yes, it’s tonight only so don’t get too excited 😆
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Julius Malema rises after Minister Lindiwe Zulu speaks and says "next time we must bring breathalysers here'. #ZumaVote #NoConfidence #eNCA
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BREAKING: Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says she is not apologising for her column on the Constitution. She’s distanced herself from the retraction of her statement on the matter, issued by the presidency. Sisulu says she stands by what she wrote. #eNCA #LindiweSisulu
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Jacob Zuma is in the custody of the SAPS. They are taking him to a correctional services facility where he will will wake up in jail. #eNCA will broadcast until 2am to bring you live coverage of how this unfolds. #ZumaArrest #ZumaJudgment
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Thanks to a pothole which wasn’t visible last night @CityofJoburgZA @SANRAL_za my Sunday is off to a costly start. We pay and you fail to deliver on the upkeep of our roads @GeoffMakhubo Over 4K for ONE tyre and a buckled rim. I can’t deal. 😡 #cityofjoburg
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An emotional President Cyril Ramaphosa: "It's been a horrible year...we can and we will and we must defeat this pandemic." #FamilyMeeting #eNCA #Covid19SA #COVID19
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After recent disturbing events, we’ve met with eNCA management and made it clear we stand for independent journalism. We’ll protect the sanctity of our credibility. We won’t allow the integrity of our news profession to be made a mockery of. #CredibilityFirst #NoToCensorship
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BREAKING NEWS: Enoch Godongwana appointed Finance Minister. #eNCA #cabinetreshuffle
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BREAKING NEWS: President Cyril Ramaphosa "Cabinet has decided to maintain adjusted level 3 lockdown measures. Most measures will remain in place. Most indoor and outdoor gatherings will not be permitted." #eNCA #FamilyMeeting #LockdownSA
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President Cyril Ramaphosa “Cabinet has decided to move the country to alert level 1.” #FamilyMeeting
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BREAKING NEWS: President Cyril Ramaphosa says restaurants will only be allowed to supply take-away meals. #eNCA #FamilyMeeting
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Our online news website with positive South African stories launched this morning! I know there’s A LOT going on and we must hold govt accountable. There are scores of media doing that so I’d like to offer a balance and give people the good news too feelsa.co.za 🇿🇦
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One of the coldest nights in a DECADE and #Eskom makes us endure blackouts. Hayi these guys are useless at the most inconvenient time. #loadshedding
🔴 DANGER: ONE OF THE COLDEST NIGHTS THIS DECADE with WIDESPREAD FROST for GAUTENG OVERNIGHT due to NEAR-POLAR AIR!!!
🥶🥶🥶Vereeniging -8°C
🥶🥶Johannesburg -5°C
🥶Pretoria -3°C
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Police ignore a woman’s plea for assistance after she was allegedly harassed by a bouncer. We speak to Nontuthuko about her experience and ask GP police how this behaviour continues in a country where GBV is out of control Tonight at 9:30pm on NewsNight. eNCA, Dstv channel 403.
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I need to clarify misinformation about my #COVID19 infection and say THANK YOU for you love and support. 🙏🏾 #Isolation #LockdownSA #eNCA
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#Nkandla seems to have its own rules yazi. It’s not governed by Constitutional Court orders or lockdown regulations. #bhekicele’s police officers are missing in action, meanwhile their fining other citizens elsewhere isn’t he country.
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BREAKING NEWS: President Ramaphosa has done away with the State Security Ministry. It's now fall under the Presidency. #eNCA #cabinetreshuffle
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BREAKING NEWS: Dr Mathume Joseph "Joe" Phaahla has been appointed Health Minister. #eNCA #cabinetreshuffle
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There comes a time in your life when you have to choose to turn the page, write another book, or simply close it.
-Shannon L. Alder
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Julius Malema "Anyone opposed to the expropriate of land without compensation is an opponent of South Africans." #SONAdebate #eNCA
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Government officials & ministers should be ashamed that we're again seeing our vulnerable citizens being put at risk. #SASSA has failed to ensure the speedy payment of grants to the elderly & disabled. We need action Mr @CyrilRamaphosa This is NOT okay. #eNCA #day39oflockdown
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BREAKING NEWS: President Cyril Ramaphosa “All gatherings, indoors and outdoors are prohibited. These include political and religious.” #eNCA #FamilyMeeting
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BREAKING NEWS: Cooperative Governance Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma confirms to #eNCA that KwaZulu-Natal will be declared a disaster area. #KZNFloods #Floods #eNCA
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