This week, NovaNews launches a WhatsApp news channel dedicated to bringing readers the most compelling local community stories from across South Africa, alongside essential national and international news updates.
The innovative news platform, which spans 21 unique community titles across the country, will deliver a distinctive blend of hyperlocal journalism and broader news coverage directly to your mobile device.
From community achievements in the Free State and Eastern Cape to municipal developments in the Western Cape, readers will receive authentic stories that matter to South Africans at grassroots level.
Whether you are a community leader, local business owner, or simply someone who values staying connected to both your neighbourhood and the wider world, the NovaNews WhatsApp updates will keep you informed about the stories that shape our communities and our country.

“Our unique approach combines the power of local storytelling with essential national coverage − it is journalism that truly reflects the diversity and richness of our nation,” says Lise Beyers, NovaNews digital news editor.
The channel will feature breaking news from NovaNews’s 21 community platforms, highlighting everything from local government decisions and community initiatives to business developments and human interest stories that showcase the spirit of South African communities.
How to sign up: You can scan the QR code to join thousands of South Africans already staying connected to their communities and more.






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