eNCA breaks new ground with The Weekend Standard - a thoughtfully crafted news experience that recognises a simple truth: weekends are when viewers actually have time to engage deeply with the stories shaping our world.
This pioneering initiative delivers a sophisticated blend of real-time reporting and in-depth analysis when South Africans can truly absorb and reflect on current events.
"The Weekend Standard represents a fundamental reimagining of weekend news consumption," says Norman Munzhelele, Managing Director of eNCA. "We're responding to a clear shift in viewer behaviour - weekends are no longer passive viewing periods but opportunities for deeper engagement and critical thinking. This new format creates the perfect environment for comprehensive understanding, authoritative analysis, and impactful storytelling."
REDEFINING WEEKEND NEWS EXCELLENCE
The Weekend Standard maintains eNCA's unwavering commitment to trusted journalism while introducing strategic programming innovations that elevate the viewing experience:
- The News Doesn't Stop, So Neither Do We — Continuous real-time updates and breaking coverage remain at the core of programming from "South African Morning" through "NewsNight"
- Making Sense of the Noise - "All Angles (Weekends)" and "Today" provide authoritative examination of critical national issues, connecting policy decisions to everyday South African experiences
- Sport With Substance - "eNCA Game Day" goes beyond highlights and scores to explore the stories, strategies, and significance behind the week's most talked-about sporting moments
- Global Intelligence, Local Application - "Global Outlook," "Mpho Lakaje Worldwide," "The Week That Was," and "Beyond The Headlines" examine international developments with clear focus on what they mean for everyday South Africans
- Sunday Impact Programming - The weekend concludes with high-value investigative journalism through "The Last Word with Shahan Ramkissoon," "Devi," "Crimewatch," "The People's Court," and the critically acclaimed "Checkpoint"
“This isn't simply a scheduling change - it's a strategic evolution that acknowledges how South Africans integrate news into their weekend lives," adds Munzhelele. "The Weekend Standard isn't merely a collection of programs - it's a holistic viewing experience built around how people actually engage with news during their weekend hours. We've created a format that respects the viewer's time while delivering content worth their weekend attention."
BUILT FOR HOW PEOPLE ACTUALLY WATCH
The result is weekend programming that delivers substance without pretence and depth without drudgery - news that matters in a format designed for genuine engagement. From breaking developments to thoughtful analysis that follows, The Weekend Standard ensures viewers are never out of touch, even when taking time to unwind.
The Weekend Standard is available exclusively on eNCA DStv channel 403. WATCH DIFFERENTLY.