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Etosha rhino poaching: 14 suspects face court as conservation efforts intensify
A total of 14 suspects were arrested in Namibia in connection with eight rhino poaching cases from January to April. Seven of the rhinos were poached in Etosha, and one on a private farm.
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Education disrupted for thousands in Northern Cape as rivers and dams overflow
Currently 26 schools are closed in the Northern Cape due to flooding and inaccessible roads, while dam levels in the province exceed their capacity.
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Matriculant of the Year | Enter to gain the opportunity of a lifetime
Matriculants from across the country who are leaders and achievers in academics, culture and sport, and who plan to study at the UFS next year, can enter.
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Legal donkey slaughter for their skins continues unabated in South Africa
Despite a landmark AU moratorium on the commercial slaughter of donkeys for their skins, South Africa continues to legally kill up to 10 500 donkeys annually.
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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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Agri Northern Cape calls for disaster declaration over crumbling road network
Repeated flooding events and a lack of proper maintenance have left the road infrastructure in the Northern Cape in a state of ongoing deterioration, says Agri Northern Cape.
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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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Murder accused among two prisoners who escaped in Kuruman
A manhunt was launched following the escape of two prisoners on Monday 4 May in Kuruman.
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KitKat Panama launches signal-blocking wrapper for phone-free breaks
KitKat Panama has unveiled a limited-edition wrapper that uses Faraday cage technology to block smartphone signals.
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Fuel prices to jump by up to R6.19 per litre this week
Motorists will face significant increases at the pumps from Wednesday as petrol and diesel prices rise by between R3.27 and R6.19 per litre.
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