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Many uprooted after stormy rains
Heavy rainfall since May 1 has severely impacted five wards in Thabong, resulting in displacement and destruction. Over 500 residents were affected, with 250 evacuated to a community center. Many roads are impassable due to flooding, and large areas have…
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Young woman still missing after eight years
The Pina family from Riebeeckstad, Welkom, appeals for public help in finding their sister, Lebohang Sheritty Pina, who disappeared eight years ago. Despite no recent developments in her case, they aim to raise awareness and seek fresh leads by sharing…
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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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Guinness World record donation helps animals
Petshop Science and Montego Pet Nutrition set a Guinness World Record by collecting 67,200 kg of pet food in 24 hours during the Bloem Show in Bloemfontein, surpassing the previous record of 36,750 kg. The donations will benefit eight animal…
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Where darkness resides
Residents in Matjhabeng Local Municipality faced severe electricity outages over the Freedom Day and Workers’ Day weekend, lasting over five days in some areas. Critical services were compromised, with hospitals impacted and residents experiencing health risks. The municipality attributed the…
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Oil prices dip below $100 on US-Iran deal optimism
World oil prices dived Wednesday and stock markets rallied on fresh hopes for an end to the Iran war.
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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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WATCH | Police captain praised for dangerous river operation to recover human remains from crocodile
Police captain praised for dangerous river operation to recover human remains from crocodile.
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Guinness World Record at Bloem Show: 67 200 kg pet food donated in 24 hours
A new Guinness World Record for the Largest Donation of Pet Food in 24 Hours has been set during the Bloem Show in the Free State on Saturday.
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Can AI chatbot Mona run a coffee shop? Stockholm startup puts it to the test
Mona, an AI manager and powered by Google’s Gemini, is running a coffee shop in Stockholm – from hiring staff, placing orders at suppliers to balancing the budget.
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