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Cape Argus
Disability is not a defect - no one asks to be disabled
DISABILITY arrives uninvited.
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July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
China consumer prices rise slightly amid trade war
CONSUMER prices in China rose slightly in June, official data showed yesterday, snapping a four-month decline even as factory gate prices were bruised by a fierce trade war with Washington.
1 min |
July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
TEARS CEO appeals Auditor-General's findings on R2m irregular expenditure
CEO of gender-based violence nonprofit organisation TEARS, Mara Glennie, is appealing the findings of an Auditor-General report and a Gauteng High Court judgment, which found that she made an irregular expenditure of R2 million.
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July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
Parliament investigation launched into Mchunu
ALLEGATIONS of collusion between Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and the criminal underworld are to be urgently considered by three committees, as assigned by National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza.
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July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
Charges against siblings dropped in 'funeral policy murder'
THE State has provisionally withdrawn charges against the Gugulethu siblings accused of fraud and money laundering following the murder of actor David “Gums” Manuel.
1 min |
July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
Exploring AI in libraries: insights
I HAD the good fortune to attend the 5th IFLA Symposium on Artificial Intelligence (AI) hosted by the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal recently.
3 min |
July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
Top five current transfers that could change the game in new season
THE transfer window ahead of 2025/26 Betway Premiership season has been quite spectacular thus far, with several clubs already digging into the buffet of available talent.
2 min |
July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
Anwar slams tariffs as regional meeting starts in Kuala Lumpar
MALAYSIA Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim slammed on Wednesday trade tariffs as regional foreign ministers gathered in Kuala Lumpur for a three-day meet, which also included talks with the US, China and Russia.
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July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
Rubio imposter used AI to text officials
AN IMPOSTER posing as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent AI-generated voice and text messages to high-level officials and foreign ministers, reports said this week, the latest American official to be targeted by impersonators.
2 min |
July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
Judge Mbenenge's testimony: Flirtation or harassment?
\"I WAS not pressuring her.
1 min |
July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
Are anti-corruption measures a pipe dream?
AFRICAN Anti-Corruption Day is observed on July 11 annually to commemorate the adoption of the AU Convention on Preventing and Combatting Corruption in 2003. Corruption remains a major obstacle to economic development and continues to deepen poverty across the continent.
2 min |
July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
South Africans' hard choices in approach to crime
THIS week, South Africa's political landscape was rocked by serious allegations levelled against Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu by KwaZulu-Natal Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. These claims, which suggest a troubling nexus between politicians and crime syndicates, have ignited an intense debate across the nation about the kind of society South Africans aspire to.
1 min |
July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
State to reveal bail information for accused baby snatcher
VITAL bail information is expected to be revealed by the State today, as accused baby kidnapper, Sameemah Jacobs, returns to court.
1 min |
July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
All things nice at Wimbledon ... just be prepared to queue for it
I HAVE an admission of guilt. Not since the 2010 Fifa World Cup here in Mzansi, have I purchased a ticket for a sporting event.
3 min |
July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
Brad Pitt's 'F1' leaves rivals in the dust
THE most anticipated movie this year, F1 has been released and is proving to be a major success at the box office office and for award-winning actor, Brad Pitt.
1 min |
July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
Bela regulations to be published soon for public comment
BASIC Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube said the first two regulations for the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Act will be published in the coming weeks.
2 min |
July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
Court hears 'no exceptional circumstances' to release Wynberg court hit accused
TWO women accused of planning the brazen courthouse hit in Wynberg were back in the dock yesterday, but the State is not buying their pleas to be released on bail.
1 min |
July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
UN: Data AI investments increasing
THE purchase of physical assets was eclipsed last year by a surge in investment in intangible items like software, data and AI, the UN said yesterday, describing a “fundamental shift in how economies grow and compete”.
1 min |
July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
Macron turns to politics on second day of UK visit
FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Britain turned to politics yesterday as London is expected to press Paris for new measures to curb undocumented immigration.
2 min |
July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
Mulder top of Proteas' pops after Zim whitewash
THE Proteas completed a 2-0 Test series victory over Zimbabwe in Bulawayo earlier this week to hand Shukri Conrad's men their record tenth consecutive victory.
2 min |
July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
SA's 'queen of smoke' on her thrilling journey in 'Gush'lyf'
SOUTH Africa's vibrant car spinning culture is set to come to life in extraordinary fashion in the brand-new reality show Gush'lyf.
3 min |
July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
Rassie, Springboks stoke fire ahead of second Test
IT seems like Rassie Erasmus and his coaching staff have turned up the heat at training over the past few days ahead of the Springboks' second Test against Italy in Gqeberha on Saturday.
2 min |
July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
Gangland nomination masquerading as statesmanship
IMAGINE a crime-ridden city where one gang leader, feared and ruthless, nominates another infamous gang boss for a civic award - not for community service or peacemaking, but for sabotaging the success of a legitimate businessman who dared to expand his shop in a district not under gang control.
1 min |
July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
Brace yourself: Pedro fires Blues into final on debut
CHELSEA coach Enzo Maresca hailed João Pedro and expressed his delight at reaching the Fifa Club World Cup final after the new signing’s brace secured a 2-0 win over Fluminense in the semifinal on Tuesday.
2 min |
July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
POLLSMOOR PRISON LOCKDOWN LIFTED
A PARTIAL lockdown at Pollsmoor Prison, imposed after a stabbing between two inmates, has been lifted, putting a spotlight on a staggering 122 407 smuggled items confiscated over the past year.
2 min |
July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
HIV prevention gets boost in SA
\"THIS is a game changer for South Africa,\" said Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi as The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria yesterday secured access to breakthrough HIV prevention for low and middle income countries.
1 min |
July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
Swiatek reaches maiden SW19 semi with goosebumps, grit
IGA Swiatek said she had \"goosebumps\" after reaching the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time in her illustrious career, following a 6-2, 7-5 win against Russia's Liudmila Samsonova on Wednesday.
2 min |
July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
Lions outmuscle Brumbies in Canberra battle
MARCUS Smith and Ollie Chessum got on the scoresheet as a defiant British and Irish Lions side fought past a gutsy ACT Brumbies 36-24 on Wednesday, breaching their defence five times in a high-tempo clash.
2 min |
July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
Archer set for testing return at Lord's
JOFRA Archer will make his long-awaited return to Test cricket at Lord's this week, ending more than four years of injury-induced exile.
2 min |
July 10, 2025
Cape Argus
Mkhize's legal troubles build after judgment
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