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Cape Argus
GOLD THEFT
THIEVES have broken into Paris's Natural History Museum, making off with gold samples worth €600 000 in the latest of a worrying series of robberies from cultural institutions, according to the museum
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September 18, 2025
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UN chief proposes 15% budget cut in 2026
SECRETARY-GENERAL Antonio Guterres is proposing a 15-percent cut to the UN’s regular budget in 2026 as it struggles with chronic liquidity problems made more acute by US President Donald Trump’ policies.
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September 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Taxi routes closed amid violence and impoundments
SEVEN taxis were impounded and six seized for operating in violation of a Western Cape High Court order obtained by the provincial Mobility Department, while another was taken off the road for reckless driving as ten routes were closed in a bid to end bloodshed.
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September 18, 2025
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Sanral to roll out tap-to-pay at toll plazas
MOTORISTS can look forward to a significantly faster and safer experience at toll plazas by the end of 2025, as tap-to-pay functionality is set to be fully implemented across the country.
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September 18, 2025
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'They're trying to blame me,' says Anovuyo's dad
THE parents of a Lotus River girl who has been missing since September 6 are appealing for public assistance in finding her.
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September 18, 2025
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'They told me I was past my prime,' says Grobler on silencing Chiefs
SEKHUKHUNE United are reaping the rewards of their investment in experienced striker Bradley Grobler. His strong start to the season has propelled them to the top of the Betway Premiership log.
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September 18, 2025
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Smoking is a vice, not a crime – when it does not harm others
ALL crimes are vices, yet not all vices are crimes.
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September 18, 2025
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Karoo town’s wire ear grand prix is more than a children’s game
HAVE you heard of Philipstown, a dusty, little Karoo town in the North West Province?
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September 18, 2025
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Gun violence claims lives of two women in Cape Town communities
THREE women have been shot, two of whom have been killed in less than 24 hours in two different communities.
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September 18, 2025
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Kapp put age and fitness concerns to bed in Lahore
WHEN the Proteas Women's squad for the ongoing three-match ODI series against Pakistan and the ICC Wom-ens Cricket World Cup, there were concerns around the average age of the team.
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September 18, 2025
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SA Rugby has power to change lives of an entire generation of women
WHILE the Men have one eye on a breakaway R360 league that could ultimately transform the oval-ball game as we know it, Women’s rugby, particularly here in South Africa, is fighting tooth and nail to break free of its shackles.
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September 18, 2025
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Simon Leviev, notorious ‘Tinder Swindler’ nabbed as justice catches up
SIMON Leviey, an Israeli man who became known worldwide after the 2022 Netflix documentary The Tinder Swindler, has been arrested in Georgia, local media reported earlier this week.
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September 18, 2025
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Australia, Papua New Guinea delay mutual defence treaty
AUSTRALIA and Papua New Guinea failed to sign a long-awaited mutual defence treaty as expected yesterday, as Canberra seeks to deepen ties with Pacific nations and counter Beijing’s rising influence.
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September 18, 2025
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Gang violence spills into classrooms
SCHOOL ATTACKS
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September 18, 2025
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Coetzee confirms bruised heel
PROTEAS fast bowler Gerald Coetzee is currently healing from a heel bruise that he sustained during the South Africa ‘A’ One-Day matches and joins the seemingly growing list of injured Proteas bowlers.
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September 18, 2025
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Empowering South Africa’s working class
WHETHER you are a teacher in Tembisa, a nurse in Knysna, or a factory worker in Pinetown, your pension is more than just a deduction on your payslip. It is a long-term investment in your future security and dignity.
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September 18, 2025
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Trump arrives in UK for historic second state visit
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump arrived in Britain on Tuesday for an unprecedented second state visit, with the UK government rolling out a royal red carpet welcome to win over the mercurial leader.
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September 18, 2025
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A community’s fight to stop child abuse and neglect
EVERY day in South Africa, the unthinkable happens. On average, more than three children are murdered, and 58 are sexually abused. In the last financial year alone, over 26 000 cases of child abuse and neglect were officially reported.
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September 18, 2025
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EU business lobby head says China rare earths snag persists
EUROPEAN firms still face challenges in securing access to crucial rare earths from China, a business lobby warned yesterday, despite a July deal to speed up exports.
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September 18, 2025
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Charlie Sheen doccie: missed opportunity for accountability
THERE'S no disputing that Charlie Sheen is a world-class entertainer, and his Netflix documentary entitled aka Charlie Sheen certainly delivers on that front, but the man himself does not take responsibility for the devastation he has caused in his life - most notably for his abuse of his ex-wives.
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September 18, 2025
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Legal battle centres on what defines a valid marriage
WIDOWS’ DISPUTE
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September 18, 2025
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Ex-Heathfield principal fights to overturn dismissal
A NARRATIVE that former principal of Heathfield High School, Wesley Neumann, is “defiant, deviant, and that he displayed insolent behaviour” was snubbed by his legal counsel during arguments at the Labour Court sitting in Cape Town yesterday.
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September 18, 2025
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THOUSANDS OF JOBS AT RISK AS MCKENZIE PULLS ARTS FUNDING
FROM Cape Town to Makhanda, and Potchefstroom to Bloemfontein, the curtain is falling on SA’s biggest arts festivals as government funding is withdrawn.
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September 18, 2025
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Madrid right-back dilemma as Mbappe reaches half century
ENGLAND international fullback Trent Alexander-Arnold suffered a hamstring injury in Real Madrid’s Champions League victory over Marseille, the club said yesterday.
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September 18, 2025
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PROBATION AND OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Probation means that an employer may require a newly hired employee to serve a period of probation before the employees appointment is confirmed.
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September 18, 2025
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MK Party challenges Madlanga Commission in court
THE uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) and Jacob Zuma will argue before the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, today that the functions of the Madlanga Commission will usurp the powers that are constitutionally and exclusively conferred on both the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) and the Magistrates Commission.
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September 18, 2025
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Bail denied for Pretoria businessman Cat Matlala
THE National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the decision by the Alexandra Magistrate's Court, which on Wednesday denied the bail application brought by attempted murder accused, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.
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September 18, 2025
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Bonteheuwel initiative delivers 42 homes to families
THE City of Cape Town’s Human Settlements Directorate handed over 42 homes in the R140 million Bonteheuwel Infill housing project.
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September 18, 2025
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Mchunu faces backlash over disbandment of political killings team
IT CAME to light that a letter penned by Mchunu dated January 2, pointed out that the task team was not adding value to the policing work.
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September 18, 2025
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Has ANC lost touch with its core principles?
IN A MOMENT that many are calling a significant turning point in South African politics, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent comments at the Roll Call for councillors in Johannesburg have ignited fierce debate across the nation.
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