About RNEWS
RNEWS provides breaking news 24 seven. Crime, politics, events and dramatic news in Port Elizabeth, Algoa Bay, East London and the rest of the Eastern Cape are featured in minute-by-minute updates.
News 24 Seven
RNEWS provides updates to our news 24 seven. Our team of journalists cover the news 24 seven and travel throughout the region to cover events.
Responsible news
RNEWS focuses on providing news that is factual and informative. We do not present news in a sensational manner. We aim to present news in a manner that leaves the reader well informed.
Breaking News
RNEWS provides up to the breaking news. In some instance, news will only be placed on our social media and in others on our YouTube channel.
We focus on crime, politics, dramatic events, community news and business news. Our sister publications deal with smaller niche target audiences.
News for the Algoa region and the Eastern Cape
RNEWS focuses primarily on the Eastern Cape. This includes Port Elizabeth and the rest of Nelson Mandela Bay as well as the Border region, East London, Karoo, Garden Route, Wild Coast and the Drakensberg.
About RNEWS
RNEWS is based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa. RNEWS has no affiliation to any advocacy or religious groups. RNEWS is independently funded through advertising.
Our sister publications/units include Home Food and Travel, Kids Connection, Wedding and Function, Bargain Buys and RNEWS Western Cape as well as Agency One.
With a reach of over 500 000 people a month and almost 100 000 unique users in the same period, we are the largest independent news portal in the region.
Top Stories
VIDEO: EC Dept of Health not impressed by learner in quarantineJun 30, 2020 08:01The Eastern Cape Department of Health on Monday said that it had noted a video of a learner in isolation at Makaula Senior Secondary School in kwaBhaca riding an over bed trolley up and down the hospital facility...
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News
COVID-19: Principals urged to strictly follow health protocolsDALRRD confirms SA government policy stance: No Ban on Live ExportBeware of scammers, Dept of Public Works warns public and businessesMayor to deliver Buffalo City Municipality 2020 State of the City AddressHumansdorp traffic dept closed over possible COVID-19 contaminationRestaurants, casinos, cinemas to resume trading after easing of lockdownUIF to continue COVID-19 TERS relief payments until end of JunePetrol price July 2020 - Massive fuel hikes to hit motorists as oil recovers says AABasic Education ready to welcome more learnersPort Elizabeth police need help tracing deceased's next of kinVideos
WATCH: Thirsty Traveler annual Winter Spirit tastingAug 21, 2019 09:48
SA Special Olympics athletes return home successful!Mar 22, 2019 14:32
Funny: 'Ajay Gupta offered me Curry' - Mbalula testifiesMar 22, 2019 13:57
WATCH: Fishing boat on fire in the Port Elizabeth HarbourMar 18, 2019 11:52
Reason for judge Mandela Makaula's recusal from the Omotoso trialMar 15, 2019 12:02
WATCH:Bobani promises to deliver services to Ikamvelihle shack dwellersMar 14, 2019 06:48
WATCH: Roads blocked along N10 by protestersMar 6, 2019 12:19
Pastor Lukao Resurrection Challenge compilationFeb 26, 2019 10:58
WATCH: Highlights of the 2019 Music @ the MarketFeb 25, 2019 11:19
Heatherbank Primary recieves new bus from IRONMAN 4 the KidzFeb 18, 2019 14:40Business Link
More local airports re-open as COVID-19 lockdown easedJun 30, 2020 08:45While international passenger flights remain prohibited, with...
Volkswagen hands over first phase of Covid-19 temporary medical facilityConsumers urged to ensure safety as online shopping fraud is on the riseUSD ZAR forecast - Rand slowly trades higher as we await a breakoutUIF pays close to R6 billion in May COVID-19 relief funds - claims risingHome, Food & Travel
Paco Taco offers delicious Tex-Mex takeaways during Level 4 LockdownMay 13, 2020 10:27Paco Taco, located in Baywest Mall, offers delicious Tex-Mex takeaways. Ordering is a simple as sending your order via WhatsApp to 064 080 3113.
Community
Inspiring - Kouga TLB driver clears way for womenJun 29, 2020 08:39A former litter-picker is clearing a new career path for women...
Kouga Municipality keeps the grass short while growing economy50 000 Masks Donated to Sarah Baartman District MunicipalityMetrorail plans to resume train services in Buffalo City MetroCookhouse, Adelaide and Somerset East ECD practitioners forging aheadMotoring
These are the most sold cars under R50 000Jun 18, 2020 11:23Life in South Africa as we used to know it has changed...
Kelston gets stellar accolade at annual Volkswagen Grand Prix AwardsIsuzu hosts Eastern Cape provincial government delegationPressure mounts to release key vehicle history to consumersMercedes-Benz SA joins fight against COVID-19 in Eastern CapeSport
Khanya Leshabela Looking To Make Leicester BreakthroughJun 25, 2020 15:17With the English Premier League finally awakening from its enforced slumber, the focus returns to the hotly contested race for the Champions League places and it is a race that Leicester City will be confident of going onto win.
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