News Archives | Komani Karoo Express https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/news/ To Inform, Engage and Empower Local Communities Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:18:02 +0000 en-ZA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/komani-karoo-express-site-icon-150x150.png News Archives | Komani Karoo Express https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/news/ 32 32 242490441 JobsConnectEC heads to Graaff-Reinet to connect local job seekers with real opportunities https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/jobsconnectec-heads-to-graaff-reinet-to-connect-local-job-seekers-with-real-opportunities/ https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/jobsconnectec-heads-to-graaff-reinet-to-connect-local-job-seekers-with-real-opportunities/#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:18:01 +0000 https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/?p=294779 The Democratic Alliance (DA) will take its JobsConnectEC campaign to Graaff-Reinet on 12 March as part of its ongoing effort to connect Eastern Cape job seekers with practical tools, training, and real employment opportunities.

DA's JobsConnectEC campaign comes to Graaff-Reinet on 12 March to connect Eastern Cape job seekers with practical training opportunities.

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]]> https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/jobsconnectec-heads-to-graaff-reinet-to-connect-local-job-seekers-with-real-opportunities/feed/ 0 294779 Gqeberha businessman Arnold Terblanche faces life imprisonment in wife’s murder trial https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/gqeberha-businessman-arnold-terblanche-faces-life-imprisonment-in-wifes-murder-trial/ https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/gqeberha-businessman-arnold-terblanche-faces-life-imprisonment-in-wifes-murder-trial/#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:05:00 +0000 https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/gqeberha-businessman-arnold-terblanche-faces-life-imprisonment-in-wifes-murder-trial/ Arnold Terblanche in court.

Arnold Terblanche's murder trial began at Gqeberha High Court on 9 March. The businessman faces life imprisonment for his alleged role in his wife's murder.

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]]> https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/gqeberha-businessman-arnold-terblanche-faces-life-imprisonment-in-wifes-murder-trial/feed/ 0 294774 Engcobo suspects to appear in court for gun, theft charges https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/engcobo-suspects-to-appear-in-court-for-gun-theft-charges/ https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/engcobo-suspects-to-appear-in-court-for-gun-theft-charges/#respond Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:04:23 +0000 https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/?p=294760 The 9mm pistol with a serial number filed off found in possession of suspects.

Two suspects, aged 41 and 49, appear before Ngcobo Magistrate's Court today for possession of unlicensed firearm, ammunition, and stolen vehicle following armed robbery incident.

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]]> https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/engcobo-suspects-to-appear-in-court-for-gun-theft-charges/feed/ 0 294760 Grade 9 learner stabbed to death at Eastern Cape school https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/learner-dies-after-stabbing-at-toise-senior-secondary-school/ https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/learner-dies-after-stabbing-at-toise-senior-secondary-school/#respond Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:47:30 +0000 https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/learner-dies-after-stabbing-at-toise-senior-secondary-school/ Crime tape.

The Eastern Cape MEC for Education has condemned the fatal stabbing of a Grade 9 learner during an altercation at a school in the province.

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]]> https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/learner-dies-after-stabbing-at-toise-senior-secondary-school/feed/ 0 294771 Komani police appeal for assistance identifying two men found dead in separate incidents https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/komani-police-appeal-for-assistance-identifying-two-men-found-dead-in-separate-incidents/ https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/komani-police-appeal-for-assistance-identifying-two-men-found-dead-in-separate-incidents/#respond Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:11:28 +0000 https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/?p=294761 Police in Komani are seeking public assistance to identify two deceased men and locate their next of kin following separate incidents in the town.

Police in Komani are seeking public assistance to identify two deceased men and locate their next of kin following separate incidents in the town.

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]]> https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/komani-police-appeal-for-assistance-identifying-two-men-found-dead-in-separate-incidents/feed/ 0 294761 Nxuba man sentenced to life imprisonment for rape of 14-year-old stepdaughter https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/nxuba-man-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-for-rape-of-14-year-old-stepdaughter/ https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/nxuba-man-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-for-rape-of-14-year-old-stepdaughter/#respond Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:15:25 +0000 https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/?p=294755 The Nxuba Regional Court has sentenced a 49-year-old resident of Lingelihle to life imprisonment for raping his then 14-year-old stepdaughter. She is now 18 years old.

Nxuba Regional Court sentences 49-year-old Lingelihle man to life imprisonment for raping his then 14-year-old stepdaughter.

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]]> https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/nxuba-man-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-for-rape-of-14-year-old-stepdaughter/feed/ 0 294755 Doctor released on R5,000 bail after alleged rape at surgery https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/doctor-released-on-r5000-bail-after-alleged-rape-at-surgery/ https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/doctor-released-on-r5000-bail-after-alleged-rape-at-surgery/#respond Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:05:31 +0000 https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/doctor-released-on-r5000-bail-after-alleged-rape-at-surgery/ EC Department of Health issued an urgent alert following a suspected outbreak of childhood illness in Aberdeen.

A 42-year-old medical doctor has been released on R5,000 bail after being arrested in connection with an alleged rape in Komani earlier this month.

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]]> https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/doctor-released-on-r5000-bail-after-alleged-rape-at-surgery/feed/ 0 294741 Foot-and-Mouth Disease: All livestock in Kruisfontein vaccinated https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/foot-and-mouth-disease-all-livestock-in-kruisfontein-vaccinated/ https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/foot-and-mouth-disease-all-livestock-in-kruisfontein-vaccinated/#respond Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:23:04 +0000 https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/foot-and-mouth-disease-all-livestock-in-kruisfontein-vaccinated/ All livestock in the Kruisfontein area in Humansdorp have now been successfully vaccinated as part of ongoing efforts to control infection and reduce the possible spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD).

All livestock in the Kruisfontein area in Humansdorp have been successfully vaccinated to control Foot-and-Mouth Disease spread.

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]]> https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/foot-and-mouth-disease-all-livestock-in-kruisfontein-vaccinated/feed/ 0 294735 Proposed fracking regulations in Karoo under fire as public comment period closes https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/proposed-fracking-regulations-in-karoo-under-fire-as-public-comment-period-closes/ https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/proposed-fracking-regulations-in-karoo-under-fire-as-public-comment-period-closes/#respond Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:06:47 +0000 https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/?p=294721 The deadline for public comment on the proposed regulations governing hydraulic fracturing closed on Friday, 13 February, marking a significant moment in South Africa's ongoing debate over shale gas development in the Karoo.

Public comment period ends on proposed fracking regulations, marking key moment in South Africa's Karoo shale gas debate.

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]]> https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/proposed-fracking-regulations-in-karoo-under-fire-as-public-comment-period-closes/feed/ 0 294721 New Karoo recycling hub creates jobs while reaching thousands of learners https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/new-karoo-recycling-hub-creates-jobs-while-reaching-thousands-of-learners/ https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/new-karoo-recycling-hub-creates-jobs-while-reaching-thousands-of-learners/#respond Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:08:00 +0000 https://novanews.co.za/komani-karoo/?p=294708 Polyco, in partnership with the Prince Albert Municipality and the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP), launched the Prince Albert Recycling Group (PARG).

Polyco partners with Prince Albert Municipality and Western Cape DEA&DP to launch integrated recycling initiative strengthening Karoo systems.

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