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Cape Argus
The perception that City ratepayers fully fund indigent households is false
THE City of Cape Town often leaves the impression that the Free Basic Services it provides to indigent households are paid for entirely by ratepayers. This is simply not true.
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May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Hartzenberg aims for glory in 50th Stormers cap
THE milestones keep rolling in for the Stormers with speedster Suleiman Hartzenberg set for his 50th cap for the Cape side on Friday against Cardiff in their final round-robin match of the United Rugby Championship (URC) season.
2 min |
May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Qualified process controllers key to sustainable water management
SOUTH Africa has the distinction of being one of only 12 countries in the world where it is safe to drink our tap water.
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May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Navigating the retirement age maze
IN the dynamic landscape of workforce management, the concept of retirement age holds both rational and practical importance. For employers, understanding the legal framework is crucial for ensuring compliance and adapting to evolving standards.
3 min |
May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Real reason Gen Z is rejecting the corporate climb
CLIMBING the corporate ladder used to be a rite of passage. You put in the hours, nodded at the right moments, and hoped that one day you would get your own corner office - or at least a bigger monitor.
3 min |
May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
'Close friend' KG and Ngidi have our backing, says Bavuma
WHEN Proteas coach Shukri Conrad announced his squad for next month's World Test Championship final at Lord’s in London, many were anticipating a few surprises as the 58-year-old has made some old calls in his time as coach.
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May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Bridging the skills gap in SA's renewable energy sector
SOUTH Africa is at a turning point in its energy journey. Driven by a commitment to cleaner energy and the swift uptake of solar power, the renewable energy sector is experiencing significant growth.
3 min |
May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Overstrand Municipality elects its first black mayor
THE Land Party has declared the election of Archibald “Archie” Klaas as Overstrand Municipality's first black executive mayor a direct result of its growing influence and pressure on the DA to transform leadership in the historically exclusive council.
1 min |
May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
SA data, airtime too expensive
THE persistent issue of expensive data and telephone call costs in South Africa requires urgent and meaningful intervention.
1 min |
May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Thousands more South Africans are unemployed
AFTER some job gains between March and December last year, the official unemployment rate which doesn't include discouraged work seekers - is back to where it was a year ago, at 32.9%.
1 min |
May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
How Canada's 'One Squad' philosophy could transform SA
THE Springbok Women are hard at work in their latest high-intensity training camp, with Wednesday marking 100 days until the Rugby World Cup kicks off in England.
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May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Kommetjie resident honours new pope with symbolic hike
AS CATHOLICS around the world welcomed Pope Leo XIV, one resident marked the moment in a deeply personal way by hiking up Kommetjie Mountain with a Vatican City flag in hand.
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May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Darling St eviction case delays 'justified'
THE Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), currently in a legal battle seeking the eviction of residents at 104-106 Darling Street in Cape Town, has defended itself against criticism that it is not following the proper legal process.
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May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
City facing relegation threat unless they beat Polokwane
The sun could set on Cape Town City’s chances of securing automatic safety if they fail to beat Polokwane City at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.
2 min |
May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Butchery manager on leave after child drinks oven acid
POLICE are investigating attempted murder after a 17-year-old was allegedly pranked into drinking a liquid from a cooldrink bottle which contained acid.
1 min |
May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Zelenskiy demands direct talks
PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelenskiy will only attend talks on Ukraine if Russia's Vladimir Putin is also there, the Ukrainian leader’s top aide said yesterday, challenging the Kremlin to show it is genuine about seeking peace.
2 min |
May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Exporters to US tread warily as tariff uncertainties linger
WHEN she heard the news that Washington had slashed punitive tariffs on China for at least 90 days, Deng Jin-ling, manager of a Chinese company that exports thermos flasks to the US, popped open a bottle of champagne with her husband.
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May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
MacG responds to parliamentary backlash, extends olive branch to Minnie
IN THE latest episode of Podcast and Chill, Macgyver “MacG” Mukwevho addressed the controversy surrounding his recent comments about television personality Minnie Dlamini.
2 min |
May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Power, passion and rebellion take centre stage this month
CAPE Ballet Africa presents a new programme featuring Celebrating Tchaikovsky and Desiderata. The production blends iconic ballet music with choreography by South African artists.
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May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Sundowns one point from history
MAMELODI Sundowns are on the brink of yet another historic milestone as they prepare to face Chippa United at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Wednesday evening (7.30pm kick-off).
2 min |
May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
How Afrikaners applied for refugee status
THE Trump administration welcomed the 49 Afrikaners who landed in the US at Dulles Airport outside Washington after they were granted asylum status following claims that they faced discrimination and violence in South Africa.
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May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Bishop Lavis mourns as two children die in fire
A DEVASTATING fire in Bishop Lavis has claimed the lives of two young children, leaving a family and community in deep mourning.
2 min |
May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Loggenberg's journey to self-publish 'Beyond the Chains'
A MAN accused of murdering a SANDF soldier and who is currently on trial in the Western Cape High Court has completed his own book about his experiences behind bars, which will be available virtually soon on sites such as Amazon and social media platforms.
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May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Envoys discuss co-operation in levies era
ASIA-PACIFIC (Apec) trade envoys will gather this week in South Korea for discussions on multilateral co-operation, with talks taking place at a time when countries are scrambling to respond to US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
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May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Red Bull look to Ford for F1 revival
IT’S no secret that Max Verstappen and Red Bull will only be catching a distant glimpse of the rear end of McLaren for the foreseeable future — even with the flying Dutchman's trademark aggressive driving.
2 min |
May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
AU commission chief outlines priorities
Chairperson of the AU Commission Mahmoud Ali Youssouf this week outlined the key priorities of the new leadership during his first official press briefing, stressing the importance of promoting peace and security, fostering continental integration, and mobilizing domestic resources to finance Africa's development.
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May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
'Song of a Slave Girl' weaves tale of love, resistance
IN HIS latest novel, Song of a Slave Girl, award-winning South African author Ashraf Kagee invites readers on a gripping journey through the confines of the Cape Colony during its dark era of slavery.
3 min |
May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
India face new Test era as Kohli and Rohit depart
INDIA cricket will enter an uncertain new era next week when selectors name a Test squad without all-time greats Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for the first time in more than a decade.
2 min |
May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Ashley Oosthuizen hoping for a royal pardon in Thailand
A KING'S Pardon may be the gift that Ashley Oosthuizen and her mother, Lynn Blignaut, have been praying for her after her prison sentence in Thailand was reduced by 20 years, from 33.4 years to 13.4 years.
2 min |
May 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Long-running Cyntheria Rex murder trial finally reaches sentencing
THE 16-year murder case of Cytheria Rex has finally reached the point for sentencing proceedings to begin after probation officers’ reports were submitted to the court.
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