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NovaNews Newscast — Today’s Top Stories, 14 October 2026
Medicine shortages are affecting Western Cape public hospitals, musician David Kramer is mourning the death of his wife, Renaye, and the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has…
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Video of DA man assaulting ex resurfaces, JP Smith says party believes in reform
Sunbird Park residents say they cannot vote for DA ward candidate Rudi Stevens after a video allegedly showing him assaulting his ex-wife resurfaced.
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Broadlands Manor owner in court after dogs maul Sir Lowry’s Pass teen
Willie van der Westhuizen faced Somerset West court on attempted murder charges after his Rottweilers mauled 14-year-old Christiano Jansen.
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Headman and elderly mother gunned down in Eastern Cape homestead attack
Read about the armed attack where the headman and his elderly mother were gunned down in their homestead in the Eastern Cape.
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Matric learners urged to avoid risky Pens Down celebrations
The Eastern Cape Liquor Board has warned matric learners about the dangers of Pens Down celebrations following tragic incidents linked to these events.
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NovaNews Newscast — Today’s Top Stories, 13 October 2026
Online gambling has surged 390% in South Africa, petrol and diesel have hit record highs, and obstacle course racing world champion Thomas van Tonder will attempt more than 600 monkey…
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Education department to provide counselling after grade 8 learner is killed
The WCED will provide counselling to Silversands High School after a grade 8 learner was shot dead and a grade 11 learner injured in Wesbank.
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Missing Gqeberha teen, boyfriend found safe
Allegra Styles, the missing Gqeberha teenager, has been found safe and unharmed in Middle Street, North End, after police traced her whereabouts.
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Ministry dismisses claims that Graaff-Reinet renaming has been reversed
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has dismissed claims that Graaff-Reinet’s renaming to Robert Sobukwe Town has been reversed.
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Arrest after dog attack on Sir Lowry’s Pass teenager
A Sir Lowry’s Pass farm owner was arrested for attempted murder after his Rottweilers attacked a teenage boy, who is recovering in hospital.
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