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Cape Argus
Maitland ratepayers call for police leadership change
PROVINCIAL Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile has 14 days to respond to a memorandum submitted by the Maitland Ratepayers and Residents Association (MRRA) and ward councillor Cheslyn Steenberg.
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August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Bolivian right eyes return in polls
BOLIVIANS headed to the polls yesterday for elections marked by a deep economic crisis that has seen the left implode and the right eyeing its first shot at power in 20 years.
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Violence and creativity
ON MY BOOKSHELF
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Bolsonaro leaves house arrest for medical exams
BRAZIUS ex-president Jair Bolsonaro left his home where he is under house arrest to undergo medical exams at the weekend, weeks before the Supreme Court rules whether he is guilty of plotting a coup.
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August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Al-Sharaa: No need for blood
SYRIAN President Ahmed al-Sharaa has said the battle to unify his country after years of civil war “should not be with blood”, rejecting any partition and accusing Israel of meddling in the south.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Shukri: Aiden is a couple of games away from unlocking genius state
PROTEAS coach Shukri Conrad has backed Aiden Markram to rediscover his form in the upcoming ODI series against Australia.
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Western Cape schools shut early amid rising gang violence
THE Western Cape Education Department (WCED) said recent gang violence has led to schools being closed early in the past week and it cautioned the public to be wary of fake news.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Downgraded Hurricane Erin lashes Caribbean with rain
OFFSHORE Hurricane Erin was downgraded to a Category 3 storm yesterday, as rain lashed Caribbean islands and weather officials warned of possible flash floods and landslides.
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Real equal opportunity in economy evades women
AS WOMEN'S Month continues to be commemorated in South Africa with colourful banners and applause, it is worth noting that for many women and girls, the struggle for equal opportunity is a daily lived experience.
3 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
No Basadien, no problem, says Barker after Mdaka shines
AFTER a transfer season that saw another round of headline departures with Sihle Nduli and Fawaaz Basadien, the spine of Stellenbosch FC last season, departing for Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns respectively, the mood surrounding the Winelands club was a muted one heading into the new campaign.
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Frank savours 'dream start'
THOMAS Frank enjoyed a perfect introduction as Tottenham manager with a 3-0 win over Burnley in north London, and he was quick to underline the significance of the moment.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Nche calls for strong bounce-back
SPRINGBOK prop Ox Nche was visibly disappointed on Saturday night after the Boks had capitulated in the second half of their Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies to lose 28-22.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
PROBE INTO CAPE TOWN UNDERTAKER'S 'UNLAWFUL' BURIALS
Public Protector investigating heartbroken families' claims
3 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Mbeki Foundation denies opposing National Dialogue
THE Thabo Mbeki Foundation has denied claims that it was planning to create a parallel structure to oppose the National Dialogue, a two-day event that concluded on Saturday at the University of South Africa (Unisa).
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Female educators celebrated at teaching awards
“THE mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.”
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Bonko Khoza and Lunathi Mpofu take the helm of gripping new crime series ‘Levels’
BONKO Khoza is the definition of TV gold.
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Durban rivalry ignites as Arrows host flying Durban City
THE Betway Premiership spotlight turns to Chatsworth this Tuesday as Golden Arrows host newly promoted Durban City in a clash that promises intensity, drama, and tactical intrigue.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Jackson’s tumultuous journey from bail to trial
DURING her first bail application nearly eight years ago, Corrine Jackson shocked the court when she revealed she owned a collection of swords, knives and loved anime including that she allegedly stabbed Nadine Esterhuizen in self-defence and that they were engaged.
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Rookie legal eagle's fight for justice
IRIS Mwanza’s bold debut novel is a tour de force that has one immersed from beginning to end.
3 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Convention sabotages National Dialogue
ANOTHER VOICE
3 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Mayor defends fixed municipal charges amid legal challenges
THE City of Cape Town has defended its amended Hope Budget for 2025/26, after the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) took legal action over the City's decision to link certain fixed charges to property values.
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Cape Town to host global mountain and trail running competition
THE World Mountain and Trail Running Championships will be held in Cape Town in 2027, marking the first time the event will be held in Africa.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Wallabies rout leaves Erasmus facing reality check
I'M not sure if Rassie Erasmus is familiar with the poetry of Robbie Burns, but he will grasp the drift of the famous line: “The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.”
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Laughter and raunchy romps in the bushveld
SOUTH Africans are renowned for their love for the bush, with Mzansi’s breathtaking natural surroundings also attracting scores of travellers from across the globe.
3 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Chiefs' winning streak and clean sheets calm expectations
AFTER their promising start to the Betway Premiership season, which saw Kaizer Chiefs secure two victories in their opening games, the team has enjoyed a few days of tranquillity ahead of Tuesday's game against win-less visitors Richards Bay.
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Environmental impact of tyre waste
ILLEGAL tyre dumping and burning pose a significant environmental health disaster for South Africa, as toxins from waste tyres leach into and contaminate groundwater.
1 min |
August 15, 2025
Cape Argus
'National Dialogue will proceed with or without you'
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has responded to the withdrawal of several legacy foundations from the upcoming National Dialogue, saying “the show goes on” and that dialogue will continue with or without legacy foundations, including former President Thabo Mbeki.
2 min |
August 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Dance, drams and dazzling blooms
Irish dance icon Michael Flatley’s celebrated production arrives in Cape Town this August as part of the A Lifetime of Standing Ovations tour.
1 min |
August 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Cosatu backs bill to end outsourcing of government services
LABOUR federation, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu), has thrown its weight behind the private members' bill aimed to end outsourcing of core government services.
2 min |
August 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Injuries force Aussies to make changes in ODI squad
AUSTRALIA have been dealt a major injury blow as their three key players will miss the three-match ODI series against South Africa, that commences in Cairns on August 19.
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