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Cape Argus
Interest rate hikes ‘could do more harm than good’
SOUTH African Reserve Bank (SARB) governor Lesetja Kganyago has strongly advocated for the country to lower its inflation target from 4.5% to 3%.
2 min |
July 23, 2025
Cape Argus
Contextualising the costs and benefits of B-BBEE
THE current media debate around Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) has brought fresh attention to the policy’s impact on the economy - raising important questions about its effectiveness, costs and outcomes.
4 min |
July 23, 2025
Cape Argus
Samthing Soweto visits childhood memories in intimate new album
SAMTHING Soweto has opened up about the creation of his latest work and working with Sicelo on Ndandatho.
2 min |
July 23, 2025
Cape Argus
Boks' forward depth grows, but No 8 position a concern
THE Springboks’ dominance in world rugby currently owes much to their formidable pack of forwards, and they are arguably the most dominant in Test rugby at present.
2 min |
July 23, 2025
Cape Argus
Why Boks must continue to innovate and experiment
IF THERE'S one thing the Springboks have proven since lifting the World Cup for a record fourth time in 2023, it's that they understand timing in the context of rugby when they should peak, when to rest stars, and when to adapt.
2 min |
July 23, 2025
Cape Argus
Cost of energy is too high
WE fully agree with Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s clear and succinct statement to a television station: the cost of electricity in South Africa is “unsustainable” and is forcing many households into energy poverty.
1 min |
July 23, 2025
Cape Argus
Western Province to invest in club players for Currie Cup
WESTERN Province are dead-set on righting the wrongs of last season’s Currie Cup as they look to establish a more settled squad throughout the tournament this year.
2 min |
July 23, 2025
Cape Argus
Higher Education DG speaks on SETA controversy
HIGHER Education Department Director-General Nkosinathi Sishi yesterday bitterly complained about being unfairly implicated in the work of the panel that recommended cancelled appointments of chairpersons of Sector and Education Training Authorities (SETAs) boards.
2 min |
July 23, 2025
Cape Argus
Toyota Cup clash more than a friendly for Chiefs
PRESEASON tournaments may not necessarily be a true indicator of what is going to transpire in the season proper. But they set the tone for what's to come and give supporters an indication of how ready their team is for the campaign.
2 min |
July 23, 2025
Cape Argus
Pensioner, 70, finds hope after tragic loss
AFTER enduring the tragic loss of her grandchild, a 70-year-old Christinah Mahlangu was happy to receive a new home from the City of Tshwane and Palesa Coal Mine during a ceremony held in the Zithobeni Heights near Bronkhorstspruit area on Tuesday.
2 min |
July 23, 2025
Cape Argus
France jails 3 in champagne slave case
A FRENCH court this week jailed three people for human trafficking in the champagne industry, exploiting seasonal workers and housing them in appalling conditions.
2 min |
July 23, 2025
Cape Argus
Man used fake documents to buy R500K vehicle, then disappeared
A 29-YEAR-OLD man, Mthobisi Shezi, appeared before the Delmas District Court in Mpumalanga on Monday after allegedly purchasing a Toyota Fortuner sport utility vehicle (SUV) using fraudulent documents.
1 min |
July 23, 2025
Cape Argus
Probe into vandalism at Wellington Cemetery
POLICE have launched an investigation into a shocking case of malicious damage to property after the Wall of Remembrance at the Wellington Cemetery was vandalised, leaving dozens of niches defaced and some cremated remains removed.
1 min |
July 23, 2025
Cape Argus
MISSIONARY WORK AND COLONIAL EXPLOITATION
EUROPEAN colonial powers - Britain, France, Belgium, Portugal, Germany, and others - not only invaded African lands but did so while accompanied by missionaries who claimed to bring salvation to the “heathen”. The fusion of mission and empire turned Christianity into both a spiritual doctrine and a political tool of control.
2 min |
July 23, 2025
Cape Argus
EFF praises progress in DJ Sumbody murder case
THE EFF has welcomed the arrest of the four suspects linked to the murder of Oupa John Sefoka, popularly known as DJ Sumbody.
2 min |
July 23, 2025
Cape Argus
Top diplomat calls for foreign press access to Gaza
FRENCH Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot yesterday called on Israel to allow foreign press into the besieged Palestinian territory of Gaza, as warnings of famine mount after 21 months of war.
1 min |
July 23, 2025
Cape Argus
Paret-Peintre lands first French Tour stage win
VALENTIN Paret-Peintre became the first French winner on this year's Tour de France as he edged an enthralling stage 16 yesterday, pipping Ireland's Ben Healy atop the mythical 1910m altitude Mont Ventoux summit finish.
2 min |
July 23, 2025
Cape Argus
Makua looking forward to fronting up to haka
FACING up to the haka for any rugby player is one of the highlights of their international careers.
1 min |
July 23, 2025
Cape Argus
Migrants tortured in El Salvador
VENEZUELA announced a probe this week into torture claims by 252 migrants the US had sent to a notorious Salvadoran prison where they said they were beaten, sexually abused and fed rotten food.
1 min |
July 23, 2025
Cape Argus
Ramaphosa axed Nkabane to secure Appropriation Bill
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa was compelled to yield to the DA's pressure to dismiss Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane to secure the Appropriation Bill's passage today.
2 min |
July 23, 2025
Cape Argus
‘The Customs Man’ exposes the true cost of corruption
IN HIS debut novel The Customs Man, former customs official Zain Aboobaker offers an unflinching dive into the hidden world of smuggling, corruption and the deeply personal cost of doing the right thing in a compromised system.
3 min |
July 23, 2025
Cape Argus
Former FNB consultant jailed for stealing R245K from elderly client’s account
THE Ggeberha Regional Court has handed down a five-year prison sentence to Lusanda Gloria Qose, a former sales and service consultant at First National Bank (FNB), for her involvement in a sophisticated fraud scheme that exploited a vulnerable senior citizen’s banking profile.
2 min |
July 22, 2025
Cape Argus
Zuma's visit to Morocco 'betrayal' of Western Sahara
FORMER South African President Jacob Zuma’s recent visit to Morocco has ignited controversy and divided opinions, with some describing it as a “betrayal” of the Western Sahara.
2 min |
July 22, 2025
Cape Argus
COURT BATTLE LOOMS OVER CITY'S BUDGET
Fixed charges 'contravene the legislative framework for municipal tariffs'
3 min |
July 22, 2025
Cape Argus
Ramokgopa: Electricity is becoming a 'luxury'
ELECTRICITY and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the cost of electricity in South Africa is \"unsustainable\" and is driving many households into energy poverty.
2 min |
July 22, 2025
Cape Argus
Banyana and Nigeria in winner-takes-all semi
TWO of Africa's premier women's football nations will go toe-to-toe on tonight when South Africa meet Nigeria in a blockbuster Wafcon semifinal at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca at 6pm.
2 min |
July 22, 2025
Cape Argus
SA's role in reshaping global governance
THE recent BRICS declaration on artificial intelligence marks a critical shift in the global digital agenda.
3 min |
July 22, 2025
Cape Argus
Johannes-Haupt confident in Bok Women
LAURIAN Johannes-Haupt feels when she faced up to the mighty Black Ferns haka at the Women's Rugby World Cup back in 2010, the women's game was virtually unrecognisable from the high-impact professional sport it has now transformed into.
2 min |
July 22, 2025
Cape Argus
Begin your property journey successfully
PROPERTY has long held a special place in the hearts of South African investors. It offers something that other asset classes can’t: security, long-term growth, and the ability to leave behind a legacy.
4 min |
July 22, 2025
Cape Argus
Youth must get involved in politics to transform lives
IN EVERY generation, a call emerges - a call to rise, to challenge the status quo, and to build a better future. Today, that call is louder than ever, and it is directed squarely at the youth.
3 min |