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Cape Argus
Nel returns as Stormers brace for 'knockout' showdown
WHILE the Stormers will welcome back the majority of their main players for Saturday's clash against the Leicester Tigers, the team has received a further shot in the arm.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
SA’s path to an AI-ready workforce
SOUTH Africa's long-term economic competitiveness depends on how effectively it embraces digital transformation.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Explore diverse Cape Town shows: surf, dance and adventure await
Rolex Fellows: ListeningTo Walls Wear Off Their Colour Three internationally recognised artists, Maya Zbib (theatre, Lebanon), Lee Serle (dance, Australia), and Mateo L6pez (visual arts, Colombia) and former fellows of the Rolex Mentoring Programme, unite in this rare collaboration.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
SILIKAMVA HIGH SCHOOL: FROM 40% TO 100% PASS RATE
IN A packed school hall in Hout Bay, the atmosphere was thick with nerves, pride and disbelief as the Class of 2025 at Silikamva High School waited for their matric results.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Quarter-finals spark outrage, prompting CAF's probe
THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched a thorough investigation into incidents of misconduct that marred the closing moments of two crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal matches.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Nitric acid incident triggers evacuation
THE City of Cape Town has confirmed that a hazardous chemical reaction, involving nitric acid and phosphorous acid, triggered a major emergency response and mass evacuation in Montague Gardens on Monday.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Political parties weigh in on WC top spot ranking
AS THE country celebrates a historical matric pass rate of 88% and 88.2% provincially, political parties have challenged it, citing that it has lost its grip on clinging the top position following teacher cuts.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
'Serious threat': Indonesia legal reform sparks rights challenges
ACTIVISTS are challenging Indonesia’s new criminal code, which outlaws sex outside marriage and the insulting of top officials, saying it threatens rights and gives authorities broad power with minimal oversight.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Affordable school uniforms and job creation possible through local cooperatives
AS THE 2026 academic year starts today, the African Transformation Movement (ATM) has called for a radical change in how school uniforms are provided, urging the introduction of a ward-based cooperative model to tackle unemployment and poverty.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Pressure mounts on Caracas
WASHINGTON announced this week Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado will meet President Donald Trump this week as pressure grew on the interim leadership in Caracas to speed up the release of political prisoners.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Artists support DJ Maphorisa’s exciting return to Afro house music
DJ MAPHORISA has announced that he is shifting his focus back to Afro house.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Legal action looms for GEMS over controversial 9.8% contribution hike
THE Government Employees' Medical Scheme (GEMS) is facing threats of legal action over its decision to increase member contributions by 9.8% this year.
2 min |
January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Hopes and challenges ahead for Class of 2025
AFTER 12 years of hard work in the classroom, the Class of 2025 has finally finished their education.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Leaders of Japan and S Korea meet
JAPANESE Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung for talks yesterday aimed at demonstrating their cordial ties as Beijing pressures Tokyo over its stance on Taiwan.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Iain Wares faces extradition hearing over 90 charges
THE former SA teacher Iain Wares, who handed himself over to authorities in the latest consolidation of charges relating to sexual and physical abuse of 65 boys, with an indictment listing 90 charges in the UK, is expected to face his extradition hearing in April.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Oil can once again drive Venezuela's recovery
VENEZUELA'S oil industry is one of the most striking illustrations of how politics can both create and destroy economic prosperity.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Call from SANBS for blood donations
THE South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is urging people to donate blood as stocks sit below optimal levels.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
MI Cape Town still hoping to sneak into SA20 playoffs, but death bowling must improve
MI Cape Town's Reeza Hendricks has not given up hope that the defending champions can still sneak into the playoffs.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
SANRAL's levy hike over- turned: What it means for fuel retailers
THE Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) unlawfully hiked levies on service and rest area developers and ordered the entity to go back to the drawing board.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Western Cape sees significant drop in road fatalities
THE province has recorded a noticeable reduction in road deaths, reporting a total of 12 fatalities in a week.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Resilience: most critical career skill to develop this year
THE beginning of the year is the perfect time to take stock of where you are, what you're good at and what you want to develop.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Ex-gang member gives Kensington kids free hair cuts
A FORMER gang member who is now a barber and pastor is helping learners from his community in Factreton look fresh for their back-to-school with free haircuts.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Africa's titans face off in semi-finals
AS AFCON 2025 in Morocco unfolds, four of Africa’s top five-ranked teams have reached today’s semifinals.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Elands Bay's pave the way for 313 new housing opportunities
PLANS to unlock more than 300 housing opportunities in Elands Bay have moved a step closer, with provincial and national ministers outlining a phased infrastructure programme aimed at long-term development in the coastal town.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Rocklands residents thwart kidnapping attempt on boy
ROCKLANDS neighbours rallied to rescue an 11-year-old from an alleged kidnapping when he was sent to the nearby shop.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Bredell calls for disaster classification amid severe drought and wildfires
WESTERN Cape MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning MEC Anton Bredell will request the Provincial Cabinet for a disaster classification due to the severe drought in the Southern Cape and recent widespread wildfires.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Wildschutt targets SA 10K record
ADRIAAN Wildschutt wants to set the Absa Run Your City Gqeberha 10K alight yet again like he did last year, but this time the America-based athlete from Ceres in the Western Cape needs some help.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Read this first: books that set the tone for a productive year
READING a book can help you reset at the start of a new year.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Matriculant perseveres through tragedy to achieve distinction
A MATRIC learner has shown determination and strength after achieving a Bachelor's pass, including a distinction for Afrikaans, the same subject she wrote on the day her 23-year-old brother died in a motorbike accident.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
WCED investigates 35 fraud, misuse of funds cases
THE Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has confirmed that they have investigated 35 cases of fraud and misuse of funds for the year of 2025.
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