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Cape Argus
A test of integrity among coalition partners
WHEN the UDM leader Bantu Holomisa was on the opposition benches, he used to be a fierce critic of the ANC government.
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
Rashford targets PSG hat-trick as Asensio returns to Europe
MARCUS Rashford returns to Paris Saint-Germain with Aston Villa on Wednesday seeking a hat-trick of wins at the home of the French champions while Marco Asensio can hurt his parent club.
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
Judge’s ruling in Omotoso case raises questions about justice
THE finding of not guilty by Judge Irma Schoeman in the rape, sexual abuse and trafficking case against millionaire televangelist Timothy Omotoso defies all logic.
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
Once-dying Mexican river delta is nursed back to life
IN A DROUGHT-hit Mexican border region at the centre of growing competition with the US for water, conservationists are working to bring a once-dying river delta back to life.
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
Historic 150-year-old well discovered in Bo-Kaap
RESIDENTS of the Bo-Kaap are thrilled at the discovery of a stone well, which is possibly more than 150 years old, and have asked for it to be preserved and tested as a possible modern supply of spring water.
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
Activists demand justice for Cwecwe
A GROUP of activists staged a march in the Pretoria CBD yesterday, demanding justice for 7-year-old Cwecwe, who was allegedly raped at an Eastern Cape school last October.
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
Nose job boom in Iran
ALL of the women in Iranian model Azadeh's family have had nose surgeries, each feeling the pressure to conform to Western beauty standards in a country where female bodies are heavily policed.
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
Defence grills detective in Joshlin Smith Case
TENSIONS rose in the Western Cape High Court yesterday as the defence continued to question a police detective over the handling of an interview with accused Steveno van Rhyn in the aftermath of 6-year-old Joshlin Smiths disappearance.
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
TRANSFORMING NURSING EDUCATION: THE ROLE OF VR AND AI
THE power of VR in nursing education can already be seen. As a nursing educator at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), I have witnessed firsthand the transformative potential of integrating virtual reality (VR) into our nursing curriculum. Our collaboration with the University of Missouri has opened new avenues for immersive learning, allowing our students to engage with realistic clinical scenarios in a controlled virtual environment.
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
Hill-Lewis accused of power abuse in neighbourhood dispute
BOTHASIG police are investigating intimidation involving Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, who would not be drawn over allegations of abuse of power in a neighbourhood dispute in Edgemead - a community where his mother-in-law resides.
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
SA trio aim for glory at ‘favourite week’
IT’S the ‘favourite week’ of the year for professional golfers as the Masters tournament takes centre stage from Thursday at Augusta National in Georgia.
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
Empty state buildings now ‘safe havens’ for GBV victims
FIVE state-owned buildings in Wateklsoof, Pretoria, officially handed over by Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson to the Gauteng Social Development Department, will provide a haven and support to survivors of gender-based violence (GBV).
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
Wrecking ball Wessels won’t try fullback in Edinburgh
THE Bulls were far from home and dry early in the second half against Bayonne in last weekend’s Challenge Cup playoff.
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
IEC under scrutiny over Ward 82 by-election complaints
SEVERAL political parties that contested last week's by-elections in Ward 82 in the City of Johannesburg have called for improved systems from the Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) ahead of the 2026 local government polls.
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
Shock as suspect is killed inside Wynberg Magistrate’s Court
A SUSPECT in the plot of a hit on a gang boss outside the Brackenfell SAPS earlier this year, was shot dead inside the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
ANC refuses to expel DA over VAT increase opposition
THE ANC's National Working Committee (NWC) has decided to maintain its working relationship with the DA within the Government of National Unity (GNU).
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
R7.9 BILLION FOR ROAD TRANSPORT BUDGET
Met with mixed reactions by residents
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
Frustration with government
I AM not prone to writing letters to the press, but anger and frustration forces me to do this every now and then.
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
CTIJF boosts local talent, says past performer
THE Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) has once again proven to be a pulsating arena for musical brilliance, showcasing both established and emerging talents.
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
US delegation in Iraq to boost economic ties
A US TRADE delegation representing 60 companies was visiting Iraq to sign economic co-operation agreements with the private sector, Washington's embassy in Baghdad said yesterday.
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
Dutch ship arrives to celebrate Darwin’s legacy
THE Oosterschelde, a tall Dutch ship retracing the voyage of the HMS Beagle, where naturalist, geologist and scientist Charles Darwin spent some years on, will soon dock in Cape Town to celebrate his life and legacy.
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
Powerful South African stories take centre stage this April in Cape Town
This April, several South African stories are set to take centre stage in Cape Town.
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
Hong Kong firm 'failed to uphold canal ports contract'
THE Hong Kong firm in charge of two key Panama Canal ports has flouted the terms of its contract, according to a Panamanian audit released on Monday, as US and Chinese firms fight for business on the waterway after President Donald Trump threatened to seize it.
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
Police probe McDonald’s employee assault
MCDONALD’S South Africa has confirmed police have been notified to investigate the incident where a black female employee was assaulted by a white male customer, which went viral on social media after it was filmed by a customer.
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
New R500m fund launched to support spaza shops
QUALIFYING South African-born spaza shop owners have been urged to stop leasing out their properties to undocumented immigrants who run spaza shops in their communities.
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
Injuries and form may push Rassie towards Bok overhaul
YOU may have expected a Springbok ‘changing of the guard’ at the end of 2025, but it could happen before that.
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
US tariffs a chance for alternative currencies
DURING the BRICS summits in 2022, 2023 and 2024, member countries engaged in serious discussions about ways to reduce their dependence on the US dollar. While these efforts have since elicited serious punitive threats from the Trump administration, the recent US tariffs will further fuel either de-dollarisation, or diversification of currencies used for international trade, particularly among BRICS countries.
4 min |
April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
SA and Ramaphosa need the GNU
DOES the ANC remember that 60% of South Africa’s voters voted against it at the election? Now, it is a minority party, albeit the largest minority party, but without help, it could be the Official Opposition of SA. Does the president recall that he was elected president with the support of DA MPs? These are vital questions.
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
Table View pump station operational after evacuation
FIVE days after the Table View pump station failed, leaving five families affected by the mass of sewage water, four of whom had to be evacuated, the City of Cape Town confirmed that it was finally repaired and operational again.
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April 09, 2025
Cape Argus
Chelsea looking over their shoulders after stumble in race
THE race for Uefa Champions League places in the English Premier League became even more congested at the weekend after challengers Chelsea, Manchester City and Nottingham Forest all stumbled.
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