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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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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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Man who left victim deaf jailed 25 years for assault and kidnapping in Patensie
Patensie man Nceba Khonkco (41) was sentenced for assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and kidnapping on 4 May 2026.
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Five killed, three injured as vehicle overturns on N10 near Middelburg
Five people were killed and three others injured after a vehicle overturned on the N10 between Middelburg and Nxuba in the Chris Hani District.
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Hippo Rollers boost water access in Elliotdale village
Residents of Elliotdale’s Cwebe Village receive 100 Hippo Rollers, improving water access, easing daily burdens, and supporting local food security.
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