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Cape Argus
Neighbour gets life sentence for premeditated rape
A 44-year-old rapist will serve life behind bars for the rape of his pensioner neighbour. This week, the High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division in Gqeberha sentenced Lindile Hini for raping a 70-year-old woman on the eve of October 29, 2023, in Kwazakhele.
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April 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Three generations of women experience their gravity
AN ESSENTIAL debut from an astonishing new voice, Confessions traces the arc of three generations of women as they experience in their own time the irresistible gravity of the past, of love and tragedy, of memory and redemption, and, in all things intended and accidental, the beauty and terrible shade of the things we do.
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April 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Papayas' health more important than drivers' ambitions
MCLAREN boss Andrea Stella reiterated that team interests would trump those of individual drivers this season, after Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finished second and third behind Max Verstappen at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday.
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April 07, 2025
Cape Argus
A raw look at Facebook’s culture
SARAH Wynn-Williams, a young diplomat from New Zealand, found herself inside Facebook during a crucial time in the company’s growth. Care-Less People is her attempt to make sense of what she saw and what she no longer wanted to part of.
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April 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Milk: The legal battle over trade marks
THE battle of the milks – First Choice vs Fresh Choice – raged before the Gauteng High Court, with the owner of First Choice asking that its competitor be interdicted from using the Fresh Choice logo, as it claimed it is similar to their trade mark.
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April 07, 2025
Cape Argus
City's draft budget raises public concern over fixed charges
WHILE the City of Cape Town's draft budget for the new financial year, starting July 1, seeks to invest in hope, some have taken issue with how it plans to do that namely the introduction of fixed charges.
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April 07, 2025
Cape Argus
SACP demands DA’s removal from GNU for not being a key player in the union
THE South African Communist Party (SACP) argued that the Democratic Alliance (DA) is not a key player in the Government of National Unity (GNU), and should be excluded from the coalition.
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April 07, 2025
Cape Argus
The urgent need for child protection
SIX months have passed since the rape of a 7-year-old at Bergview College in Paarl took place. Six months and still no arrests.
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April 04, 2025
Cape Argus
Markets catch sparks fanned by raging trade war
EQUITY markets tumbled yesterday after Donald Trump delivered a “haymaker” blow with sweeping tariffs against US partners and rivals, fanning a global trade war that many fear will spark recessions and ramp up inflation.
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April 04, 2025
Cape Argus
Police response in Cwecwe rape case under fire from Committee
THE police's response to the rape of 7-year-old Cwecwe came under scrutiny during a Portfolio Committee on Police meeting this week.
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April 04, 2025
Cape Argus
E Cape health MEC to pay damages for negligence
THE Eastern Cape Health Department has been ordered to pay damages to the mother of a child who suffered cerebral palsy due to medical negligence at the Madzikane Kazulu Memorial Hospital.
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April 04, 2025
Cape Argus
1 dead in Yemen after strike
YEMEN’S Huthis said a strike they blamed on the US killed a guard at a communications tower yesterday, as rebel media reported more than 20 strikes before dawn.
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April 04, 2025
Cape Argus
Steyn eyes sixth successive Two Oceans victory
SOMETIME this afternoon, the contenders for the TotalSports Two Oceans Marathon title will gather at a hotel in the Mother City, not far from the start line of the flagship 56km race, to share their state of readiness with the media.
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April 04, 2025
Cape Argus
Trade Minister vows to seek clarity on Trump’s 30% tariffs
MINISTER of Trade, Industry, and Competition, Parks Tau, has pledged to engage with the United States government for clarity regarding the 30% tariff imposed by President Donald Trump.
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April 04, 2025
Cape Argus
It’s do-or-die for Blitzboks at Singapore Sevens
THE Blitzboks cleared the air after last weeks mishap in Hong Kong, and have set their sights on finishing strongly at the Singapore Sevens with a fresh focus.
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April 04, 2025
Cape Argus
Friday roundup: all your celebrity news in one place
FROM the world of entertainment to real-life struggles, this week's trending celeb and entertainment news has it all.
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April 04, 2025
Cape Argus
Police officer's reckless driving leads to crash
A SERGEANT stationed at Lentegeur police station is out on R1 000 bail after allegedly driving under the influence and crashing into a Golden Arrow bus in Mitchell's Plain on Monday morning.
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April 04, 2025
Cape Argus
Not the time to explain yet, says Riveiro on his Pirates exit
IN a surprising turn of events, Jose Riveiro has made known his intention to step down as head coach of Orlando Pirates when his contract expires in May, at the end of the current season.
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April 04, 2025
Cape Argus
Flattered Shukri: Of course I'll take the job if it was offered
WITH Rob Walter having resigned as Proteas limited-overs coach, many have called for Test coach Shukri Conrad to be given the limited-overs job as well, purely because of the impressive job he has done with the five-day squad over the past two years.
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April 04, 2025
Cape Argus
PLAN TO RECLAIM HIJACKED BUILDINGS
Strategy entails early detection
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April 04, 2025
Cape Argus
Pretoria court to rule on bail for Zanzou Club torture case suspect
THE Congolese national arrested in connection with the gruesome torture and assault at the infamous Zanzou nightclub in Pretoria will know next Wednesday whether he will be released on bail.
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April 04, 2025
Cape Argus
Illegal timber trade links to US, Europe
ALMOST 2 000 container ships carrying illegally harvested timber from the Brazilian Amazonian state that will host this year’s UN climate summit has reached Europe and the US in recent years, showed an investigative report by an environmental NGO.
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April 04, 2025
Cape Argus
SCA rules WC security tender appeal as moot
AN appeal application by the Western Cape Provincial Government relating to security services to various sites in the province has been dismissed by the Supreme Court of Appeal as the matter to be ruled on was moot.
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April 04, 2025
Cape Argus
Collective effort for a sustainable future
AS THE World celebrated International Day of Zero Waste this week, it’s crucial to recognise that effective and sustainable waste management requires the collective effort of consumers, municipalities, and, critically, all social partners in the waste management sector.
3 min |
April 04, 2025
Cape Argus
Much like Quidditch, Lawson’s Red Bull drive made no sense
I WOULD like to take a moment to address something that has been on my mind for, oh, perhaps the last 20 years, if not longer.
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April 04, 2025
Cape Argus
Luxury spa in Milnerton under fire for booking scams
A LUXURY spa in Milnerton has come under fire after multiple customers accused it of taking bookings and failing to provide refunds.
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April 04, 2025
Cape Argus
Hungary withdrawing from ICC amid Israeli leader’s visit
HUNGARY yesterday said it will quit the International Criminal Court, just as Prime Minister Viktor Orban hosted his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, whom the tribunal has accused of war crimes in Gaza.
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April 04, 2025
Cape Argus
State slammed for 'sloppy' evidence in court case
THE State was left with egg on its face after Judge Nathan Erasmus slated it for 'sloppy' evidence gathering.
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April 04, 2025
Cape Argus
Digital deeds registration system launched
THE Department of Land Reform and Rural Development has, through the office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds, announced the launch of the Electronic Deeds Registration System (eDRS) this week.
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April 04, 2025
Cape Argus
Legal battle over VAT hike: DA takes action against government
THE Democratic Alliance (DA) has filed papers in the Western Cape High Court to challenge the legality of the 2025/26 National Budget process, focusing on the planned Value-Added Tax (VAT) increase scheduled for May 1.
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