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Ramasimong Tau elected as new Moqhaka executive mayor
Councillor Ramasimong Tau was elected as the new Executive Mayor of Moqhaka Local Municipality, while Councillor Nthabiseng Magengenene was elected as Council Speaker.
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Two arrested with dagga worth R150 000 in Kroonstad
Two men were arrested and dagga with an estimated street value of R150 000 was seized during a police operation in Kroonstad this week.
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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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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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Residents plead for consistency, rather than quick-fix water supply
While the return of water was welcomed, concerns remain that the response was reactive rather than the result of planning or consistent service delivery.
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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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President Ramaphosa sets local government elections for 4 November
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced today that South Africa’s local government elections will be held on 4 November.
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More than 1 000 learners as Maokeng school searched to limit dangerous items
A search operation at the Bodibeng High School in Maokeng has reinforced efforts to maintain safety and discipline, with more than a thousand learners screened.
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