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South African professor details race to confirm hantavirus cases
It was the start of a long weekend in South Africa on Friday when Lucille Blumberg received an email from a fellow infectious disease specialist about an unknown illness on…
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Social worker dies after tree falls on car amid Garden Route storm chaos
Severe storms have triggered widespread power outages across the Garden Route, with Eskom delaying restoration work due to unsafe weather conditions.
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Oil prices dip below $100 on US-Iran deal optimism
World oil prices dived Wednesday and stock markets rallied on fresh hopes for an end to the Iran war.
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NovaNews wins silver at WAN-IFRA 2026 African Digital Media Awards
NovaNews has won Silver in the Best Emerging News Provider category at the WAN-IFRA 2026 African Digital Media Awards.
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Cape Town to rename Strand square in historic reconciliation move
Cape Town’s acting mayor used his Freedom Day address to propose renaming Ben Friedman Plein to Strand Muslim Square and advance affordable housing reform.
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President Ramaphosa sets local government elections for 4 November
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced today that South Africa’s local government elections will be held on 4 November.
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Postbank services end at Post Office branches from May
Postbank customers will lose access to SAPO banking services from May 1, following the completion of Postbank’s separation from the Post Office.
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Call for community to help Gordon’s Bay chess prodigy to Georgia
Gordon’s Bay seven-year-old Evan de Wet has earned SA colours to compete at the World Cadets Chess Championship, but needs financial support.
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Explosion, fire erupts at RDM facility in Somerset West
No injuries were reported after an explosion and fire at RDM Somerset West depot prompted emergency response and investigation.
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Fire ravages newly refurbished wedding venue at Vredenburg Manor House
A landmark on the scenic Winery Road between Somerset West and Stellenbosch is facing a challenging recovery after a devastating blaze broke out at Vredenburg Manor House in the early…
