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Mpox cases rise to 22 as health authorities confirm new infections
The Department of Health has confirmed four additional mpox cases, raising the national total from 18 to 22 as of 22 September 2026.
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WATCH: NovaNews Newscast — Today’s top stories, 8 September 2026
A nine-year-old’s dream comes true with Siya Kolisi’s autograph, government moves to block the sale of Nelson Mandela’s possessions, and King Charles makes it clear that Harry and Meghan won’t…
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Higher education minister intervenes as CPUT remains shut after violent protests
CPUT remains shut after violent protests, with R1.5m in damage as Minister Buti Manamela deploys a team to resolve student grievances.
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Western Cape honours 2025 matric top achievers after record-breaking results
The Western Cape achieved its highest pass rate of 88,2% up from the record-breaking 86,6% in 2024. The province’s bachelor’s pass rate increased to 49,2%.
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Overseas Teaching Opportunities: A Gateway to Global Career Growth
Standing at the crossroads of Grade 11 or matric, the question “What’s next?” can feel overwhelming. With countless career paths and study options ahead, making informed decisions has never been…
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Court clears parents to sue Kruger National Park after leopard kills toddler
The parents of a boy mauled to death by a leopard in the Kruger National Park in 2019 have been granted permission to proceed with their damages claim.
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SA Reserve Bank leaves key interest rates unchanged
The SA Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee has left the repo rate unchanged at 7%, keeping the prime lending rate at 10.5%.
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Powerful new short film sheds light on a ‘David and Goliath’ battle to protect South Africa’s oceans
The film carries an urgent call to protect South Africa’s rich and irreplaceable marine heritage from the growing threat of offshore oil and gas exploration. It weaves together the stories…
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Activists march in Simon’s Town to stop removal of Cape Peninsula baboons
Activists marched in Simon’s Town to save Cape Peninsula baboons from forced removal. “This campaign demands accountability, not just for baboons, but for how we treat the wild spaces and…
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Pre-school teacher Amber Lee Hughes confess to murder of Nada-Jane Challita (4)
In a dramatic turn of events, Amber Lee Hughes on Thursday admitted to killing four-year-old Nada-Jane Challita – more than a year after pleading not guilty to the crime.
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