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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 a cruise ship.
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BREAKING NEWS: Urgent evacuation order issued for Gamtoos Valley as Kouga Dam hits 113%
Kouga Municipality has issued an urgent evacuation order for the Gamtoos Valley after the Kouga Dam exceeded full capacity, now sitting at 113%.
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Heavy rains lash Kouga and Garden Route, closing roads and forcing evacuations
Heavy rain has triggered widespread flooding, road closures and landslides across the Kouga region and Garden Route, disrupting travel.
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Jeffreys Bay Golf Club honours Pixie (99) with unique gesture
Pixie Phillips, a beloved Jeffreys Bay Golf Club member, still hits the course occasionally at 99 — defying Gary Player’s famous 8-to-80 claim.
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Eastern Cape roads remain open despite flooding and severe weather
Eastern Cape roads remain open despite flooding and snowfall risks, with officials urging motorists to drive cautiously as wet, slippery conditions persist.
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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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Kouga flooding: Roads blocked, residents evacuated as heavy rain batters region
Widespread flooding and significant disruption grip Kouga as the municipality responds to heavy rainfall impacting the region.
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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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Kouga Municipality mobilises emergency teams as widespread flooding hits region
Kouga Local Municipality is responding to widespread flooding after approximately 100mm of overnight rain impacted various parts of the region.
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Orange Level 8 warning issued for Kouga and Kou-Kamma as flooding risk rises
Kouga and Kou-Kamma residents are on high alert after a Level 8 disruptive rain warning was issued by the South African Weather Service.
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