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Cape Argus
G7 urges de-escalation in Mid East
G7 LEADERS this week called for “de-escalation” in the Middle East starting with the Israel-Iran conflict, as US President Donald Trump hastily left the group’s summit.
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June 18, 2025

Cape Argus
E-hailing driver, passengers killed amid wave of shootings
SEVEN people have been killed and five wounded in a series of gang-related shootings across the Western Cape since Sunday, prompting urgent calls for enhanced police action.
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June 18, 2025

Cape Argus
How Springbok Women's team are building depth for World Cup
BUILDING and maintaining depth has always been one of the biggest stumbling blocks for the Springbok Womens side.
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June 18, 2025
Cape Argus
SIU to probe fraud and corruption at Chieta
THE Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is set to launch a probe into fraud, corruption, irregularities, malpractices or maladministration in the affairs of the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (Chieta).
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June 18, 2025
Cape Argus
No delays in execution of Bela Act, says education minister
BASIC Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube yesterday reiterated that there was no delay in the implementation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Act and the drafting of its regulations.
2 min |
June 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Ferguson, Brink and Yoba on raising the stakes in ‘Kings of Jo’burg’
THE third season of the Netflix series Kings of Jo’burg has finally arrived.
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June 18, 2025
Cape Argus
UCT prof awarded an OBE for her work
CHILD HEALTH
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June 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Teacher accused of sharing explicit images with boy still in jail
THE Grade R teacher accused of sexually grooming a school boy is expected back in court on June 23, where the State will present more evidence and seek confirmation from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) regarding the prima facie evidence against her.
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June 18, 2025

Cape Argus
Rassie: Proteas at their best with backs to the wall
THE identity of the Proteas teams, be it in the white-ball or Test arenas, has always been founded in resilience.
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June 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Viable approach to resuscitating SA cities
THE many serious problems plaguing all our cities were ignored for decades and it may not be fair to expect provincial mayors to single handedly fix the cities which are in a state of neglect and decay, in anticipation of the G20 summit which is scheduled to take place five months from now.
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June 18, 2025
Cape Argus
No arrests yet for murder of Andre Naude
POLICE have confirmed they have yet to make an arrest in the murder of alleged underworld figure Andre Naude
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June 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Ex ANC spokesperson in the dock for corruption
FORMER ANC national spokesperson, Pule Mabe’s corruption case has been postponed to July 7 to allow for the finalisation of the amended charge sheet.
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June 18, 2025
Cape Argus
QUICK READ
ARCTIC VISIT
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June 18, 2025

Cape Argus
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.
2 min |
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.
3 min |
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.
2 min |
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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