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Gangsters sentenced for 5-year-old Valentino's murder
TWO Fast Gun gangsters have been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 5-year-old Valentino Grootetjie from Lavender Hill, who was murdered in 2019 while protecting his little brother from their bullets.
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June 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Russian strike kills 14 in attack on Kyiv
RUSSIAN strikes killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens in Kyiv in what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy yesterday called “one of the most horrific attacks” on the capital.
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June 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Oil prices swing with stocks amid crisis
OIL prices and equities fluctuated yesterday as investors weighed Donald Trump’s calls for Tehran residents to evacuate and hopes that the conflict between Israel and Iran does not descend into all-out war.
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June 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Casric Stars a tough nut to crack for CT City in PSL playoffs
CASRIC Stars will hope that their good home record stands them in good stead as they seek to gain promotion to the Premiership via the promotional playoffs.
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June 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Macassar residents demand action against illegal dumping
RESIDENTS in Macassar say they have been appealing for months for the municipality to clear privately owned land, which has been used as a dumping site for animal carcasses and stolen car parts and has become a haven for crime.
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June 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Call for justice for survivors in Iain Wares sexual assault case
GENDER-based violence organisations are preparing to write to the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development, and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), calling for no more delays in the trial against 85-year-old former SA teacher, Iain Wares, who is wanted by UK authorities on 74 counts of the sexual assault of young boys.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
ANC defends Mbalula amid charges over 'Cwecwe' case
THE ANC has come to the defence of its secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula, after Bergview College principal Jaco Pieterse filed criminal charges against him.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Conrad delivers perfect Lord's Father's Day present
As the most poignant juncture in South Africa's cricket history drew closer and the emotions were running at an all-time high, Shukri Conrad took a step back for a moment of reflection.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Why South Africans face the risk of underinsurance
SOUTH Africans are dangerously underinsured, and the consequences can be financially devastating. Whether it's damage to a home, loss of personal belongings, or major agricultural losses, too many individuals only discover gaps in their coverage when it's far too late.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Families leave notorious camp
DOZENS of displaced Syrian families departed the notorious al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria at weekend, in a humanitarian transfer coordinated between the Kurdish-led autonomous administration and Syria's interim government, a co-ordinator confirmed.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Youth must be social justice champions
“WE ARE not the leaders of tomorrow, we are the leaders of today”. This is a phrase I often hear whispered in activist corners and shouted boldly at student protests. As a young, queer woman of colour navigating the complexities of these identities and the layered complex fabrics of our history as South Africans, this statement doesn’t just ring true — is it my lived reality.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Power without borders is changing the game.
The Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) stands at a defining crossroads. Now, 30 years on, it's no longer just a technical framework for balancing national grids. It has matured into a structural lever for regional integration, energy security, and economic competitiveness.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Romero Hector's 800km journey to honour his late wife
ROMERO Hector, the widower of Lieutenant Commander Gillian Hector, who was among three people who died in the submarine tragedy in Kommetjie in 2023, has completed 800km on his bicycle from Cape Town to Graaff-Reinet in a bid to create awareness and have the SA Navy’s internal report made public in order to give him and other families closure.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
The key to financial freedom
FINANCIAL freedom is often portrayed as a destination reached through budgeting apps, savings goals, and perfect credit scores. But for many young South Africans navigating a tough economic landscape, the real journey begins with something less visible but far more powerful: mindset.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
YOUTH DAY MARRED BY BLOODSHED
'We are tired of burying our children'
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
CPUT lecturers join in disaster relief efforts to save lives
AS THE death toll from the recent devastating floods in the Eastern Cape has risen to 88, two CPUT lecturers have volunteered to assist emergcy relief efforts.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Troops land in Bloemfontein as SA ramps up withdrawal from DRC
THE SANDF announced the arrival at Bram Fischer International Airport yesterday of the third group of soldiers returning from the SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (SAMIDRC).
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Dialogue in Mozambique faces distrust
A national dialogue was announced and a “torch of unity” lit, but many Mozambicans are suspicious about the government's attempts to address bitter divisions exposed in the last violence-scarred election.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Youthful Bok Women’s team came to party
THE Springbok Women returned home on Monday relieved and proud that they executed their mandate in Madagascar at the 2025 Rugby Africa Women's Cup after wins over Uganda, Kenya and Madagascar.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Trump goes one step further
I MADE a mistake in my previous letter. I left out an important point about Trump. As I have said before, Jim Reeves endeared himself to the Afrikaner community. He toured South Africa twice, made a film here and sang in Afrikaans.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Proteas’ victory reminds us that unity is possible
IT TOOK nearly three decades. For 27 years, South Africans have watched the Proteas with hope in their hearts and disappointment on their lips.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Israel's attack on Iran: pot calling the kettle black?
ON June 13, Israel executed an unprecedented military strike deep inside Iranian territory, penetrating multiple layers of advanced air defences (including Russian-made S-300 systems and domestic missile shields).
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Teen rescued from Table Mountain
MOUNTAIN rescue teams had their hands busy over the weekend.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Youth disillusionment: a reflection on democracy
YOUTH Month (June) in South Africa prompts a critical examination of the political and economic realities faced by the youth today, highlighting disillusionment, unemployment, and the urgent need for reform.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Suspected killer of Minnesota lawmaker caught after manhunt
US LAW enforcement officials in Minnesota caught the suspected killer of a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband at the weekend, authorities said, ending a two-day manhunt.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
New podcast from tennis heroes
TENNIS legends Serena and Venus Williams are stepping into the world of podcasts, much to the delight of their millions of fans across the globe.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Trailblazing musicians to celebrate this Youth Month
AS WE celebrate Youth Month in South Africa, a period dedicated to recognising and uplifting the voices of young people, it’s only fitting to spotlight the trailblazing musicians who are shaping the future of our music scene.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Invest and empower the youth with meaningful skills
WE CELEBRATED Youth Day yesterday and as June is Youth Month, we really need to take a closer look at youth development and invest in meaningful skills development to empower young people for meaningful economic involvement.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
I'm willing to give my blood for Proteas,' says KG
ON the sidelines of the bedlam that exploded at Lord's after the Proteas etched their names into the history books with a maiden World Test Championship title stood Andrew Breetzke.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Ramaphosa to seek trade solutions at Trump meeting
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa is gearing up for a crucial meeting with US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit in Canada, where he will seek answers on trade agreements, including the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) and US-SA tariffs.
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