According to Childline SA in the Eastern Cape, teenage and child pregnancies remain driven by deep structural and social challenges.
Vandalism is damaging key water infrastructure at the St George’s Park Wellfield, raising concerns about the lack of dedicated security at the site.
Heavy rainfall across Nelson Mandela Bay has disrupted businesses and schools, with several factories, offices and schools closed.
Businesses are invited to a webinar on a bursary model supporting employees’ children and staff retention, hosted with the Rotary Club of Port Elizabeth West.
Widespread flooding continues across the Bay as a Level 8 weather warning has been issued, with more heavy rain expected and critical routes affected.
NovaNews has won Silver in the Best Emerging News Provider category at the WAN-IFRA 2026 African Digital Media Awards.
Kouga Local Municipality is responding to widespread flooding after approximately 100mm of overnight rain impacted various parts of the region.
Kouga and Kou-Kamma residents are on high alert after a Level 8 disruptive rain warning was issued by the South African Weather Service.
The owner of a Summerstrand coffee shop has died after sustaining fatal burn injuries in a reported generator explosion at the premises.
Patensie man Nceba Khonkco (41) was sentenced for assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and kidnapping on 4 May 2026.