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Torrential rain in Taiwan kills four over past week
STORMS dumped more than two metres of rain in parts of Taiwan over the past week, killing four people and triggering floods and landslides in central and southern areas, authorities said yesterday.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Tyla’s ‘We Wanna Party’ tour is headed to Asia — and it’s giving global groove
THE partying continues as Tyla announces her We Wanna Party tour.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Labour Court rules against 'just following orders' defence in SA
DISHONESTY, even when instructed, breaches the trust at the heart of the employment relationship and can justify a dismissal, according to Amandla Makhongwana, senior associate at Bowmans.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Lamola outlines plan to tackle US tariffs
MINISTER of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has outlined the government’ plan to tackle the looming 30% US tariff set to come into play this week.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
How Sekhukhune, Generation Schools plan to reshape youth football development
FOOTBALL academies are a dime a dozen around the country, most of them selling parents and kids dreams of developing aspiring players to play in some of the world’s great football leagues.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Fairmont High learners mourned after fatal car crash
TWO high-school seniors were among the four people killed in a tragic car crash over the weekend in Brackenfell.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Celebrating a new generation of female artists in music
LUTHO PASIYA
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Balancing budget and symbolism in dome debate
THE temporary dome in the parliamentary precinct was built as an emergency measure after the 2022 fire destroyed the National Assembly chamber.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Versatile Roos set to continue backline rotation for Bok Women
SPRINGBOK Women's performance coach Swys de Bruin will continue to use utility player Nadine Roos across the backline, splitting her playing time between scrumhalf, fullback and fly-half.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
THEOLOGY STUDENT'S DEATH SHOCKS MATIES
Second Cape university tragedy in 2 weeks
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Fuel prices set to drop as diesel costs rise
PETROL-powered vehicle owners can look forward to some relief at the pumps tomorrow, while diesel is looking set to increase by a significant margin.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Three more charged with Pather’s murder
A SUSPECT and her boyfriend who are accused of murdering a man who disappeared last month in Melkbosstrand were joined by more accused in the dock yesterday.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Court hears case on Judge Yvonne Mokgoro’s will
THE children of well-known former Constitutional Court Judge Yvonne Mokgoro, who died in May last year, turned to court in a bid for the Master of the High Court to accept what they said is the last will and testament of their mother made in 2021.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Celebrate, support women every day
IT IS August, and time to celebrate Women’s Day. Politicians travel the length and breadth of our country on Women's Day, giving ladies and children hope for the future.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Schools face Rım loss due to burglary, vandalism
THE Western Cape Education Department (WCED) will have to cough-up over R1 million after a spate of burglaries and vandalism at schools during the June/July holiday.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
South Africans take bold action toward financial freedom, latest OMSIM report shows
DESPITE South Africa's tough economic backdrop, working citizens are showing a notable resurgence in financial confidence, both in sentiment and action, according to the 2025 Old Mutual Savings and Investment Monitor (OMSIM).
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Nigeria in trouble as humanitarian crisis looms
THE ‘Giant of Africa’ is in bad shape.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Ex-security chiefs want Trump's help
HUNDREDS of retired Israeli security officials including former heads of intelligence agencies have urged US President Donald Trump to pressure their own government to end the war in Gaza.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Community demands justice in toddler drug case
MOTHER IN DOCK
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Boycott American products – buy local
SOUTH Africa is a proud and sovereign nation, forged in the crucible of struggle and defined by its unyielding resilience.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Tafelberg site redevelopment a new era for social housing in Sea Point
THE controversial Tafelberg site in Sea Point is expected to give birth to social housing, with a proposal of up to 252 units and public comment by 2026, while Social Development is keen for it to be utilised for older persons.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
How recent rate cuts benefit homeowners in 2025
THE announcement by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) sees the repo and prime lending rates cut by 25 basis points for a second consecutive time.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Minister Cachalia’s swearing-in highlights Constitutional missteps
ON 1 August, Mr Firoz Cachalia was officially sworn in as the Minister of Police, following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement days earlier that Cachalia would serve as Acting Minister while Minister Senzo Mchunu was placed on special leave.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Isak saga drags on as Liverpool chase marquee striker's signature
WILL he? Won't he?
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August 05, 2025
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Coach Barker hails Stellies' tactical edge
STEVE Barker, the Stellenbosch FC coach, said his side's tactical savvy allowed them to emerge victorious in a pulsating five-goal thriller against AmaZulu in the MTN8 quarterfinal on Sunday in Cape Town.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Pesticides from Europe threaten bee populations in East Africa
THE use of pesticides in East Africa, some sold by European firms despite being banned in the EU, is killing off bees in large numbers and threatening whole ecosystems, scientists say.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Hijackings and thefts plague Cape Town drivers
MOTORISTS have been warned to avoid known danger zones as more and more people are falling victim to hijackings and smash and grabs across the Cape.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Panga attack leaves guests injured at Franschhoek wine farm
TWO guests in their sixties are recovering after a panga attack and robbery at Chamonix Wine Farm in Franschhoek.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Capture the Spirit of Mouille Point
THE Mouille Point Residents' Association has launched a photo competition, encouraging residents and visitors to capture their best photo of Mouille Point and post it to social media.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Call for solidarity with Palestinian women
THE significance of Women’s Day in South Africa cannot be overstated.
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