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Matriculant of the Year | Here are the top candidates in esteemed competition
The University of the Free State (UFS) and Novus Media’s 45th Matriculant of the Year competition today announces its top group.
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Invasive melaleuca plants in Gqeberha raise conservation concerns
SANBI warns that Melaleuca plants found in Gqeberha could pose an invasive threat, making early detection and eradication crucial.
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Coding and literacy emerge as key training needs for teachers
Coding and robotics emerged as the top training need among more than 2,000 Eastern Cape teachers, followed by phonics and other classroom skills.
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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 be returning as working royals.
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Four Livingstone Hospital employees arrested in alleged theft probe
Four Livingstone Hospital employees and a community member have been arrested over alleged theft, with medicine among the items reportedly stolen.
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Woman convicted for premeditated murder of six-year-old girl
A Mqanduli woman has been convicted for the premeditated murder of six-year-old Likuwe Mpokopi, who was drowned in a river in 2024.
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Gqeberha strategist selected for 2026 Ster-Kinekor SK Squad
Gqeberha strategist Delon le Roux has been selected for the 2026 Ster-Kinekor SK Squad as the Eastern Cape’s sole representative.
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Karoo National Park trucks water to Beaufort West communities
Karoo National Park is trucking water to Beaufort West communities after a severe storm damaged the town’s main water pipeline.
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Suspect arrested following murder of 88-year-old woman
A 22-year-old suspect has been arrested following the alleged murder of an 88-year-old woman in Tsholomnqa, outside KuGompo City, in the Eastern Cape.
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R15m seized in Eastern Cape cross-border crime crackdown
A cross-border crime crackdown saw Eastern Cape police seize more than R15m in counterfeit goods and arrest 275 suspects.
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