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Cape Argus
Stricter measures needed to protect seabirds from oil spills
MARINE conservationists have called for stricter measures in protecting seabirds after a new research paper has underscored how ship-to-ship (STS) fuel transfer impacts on aquatic life in Algoa Bay.
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December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Protests over bill that could slash former president's jail sentence
BRAZIL'S Senate was yesterday set to begin debating a bill passed by the lower house of Congress that could slash the jail term of former president Jair Bolsonaro, a move that sparked nationwide protests over the weekend.
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December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Fifa unveils 'supporter entry tier' tickets amid backlash
FIFA World Cup organisers unveiled a new cut-price ticket category on Tuesday after a backlash by fans overpricing for the 2026 tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico.
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December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Here's hoping for politicians with a sense of decorum
AT A TIME when New Year's resolutions are flying left, right and centre, what is the possibility that some of our politicians will do some introspection and commit to dignified, morally and ethically upstanding conduct in 2026 and beyond?
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
WC battles more than 50 000 TB cases a year
EVERY year, tuberculosis continues to plague tens of thousands of residents in the Western Cape, revealing a dire public health crisis that shows no signs of abating.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
DJ Warras' murder puts spotlight on crime, policing
GUNNED DOWN
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December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Aphrodite dancers shine at competition
THIS year, 11 dancers from Aphrodite Bellydance Studio competed at the Western Cape Colours competition, earning the coveted Western Cape Colours, marking a major achievement for both the dancers and the studio.
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December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Al development and regulation
\"AI IS a new infrastructure for the development of humanity,\" said Kristina Amor Maclang, Secretary General of the International Digital Economies Association (IDEA) and organiser of Digital Asean projects.
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December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Who took flight and who faltered in the PSL in 2025
AS 2025 draws to a close, the Premiership table reflects a season of highs, lows, and surprises.
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December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
UWC graduate fought tooth 'n nail for dentistry
WHEN Sanda Glad Mlambo walks the corridors of the University of the Western Cape's Dentistry Faculty, he carries more than textbooks and clinical notes - he carries a story of rejection, sacrifice and determination.
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December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
'Police assaulted me while I was pregnant'
A SEAWINDS woman claims a vicious assault by members of the SAPS in her home has led to the death of her unborn child.
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December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Can Nicolas Jackson lead Senegal to glory?
SENEGAL, Democratic Republic of Congo, Benin and Botswana clash in a mix of giants and underdogs at AFCON 2025.
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December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
'No evidence of terror training in our country'
THE Philippines said yesterday there was no evidence that the country was being used for terrorist training, a day after it was revealed the men behind Australia's Bondi Beach mass shooting had spent November on a southern island known for Islamist insurgencies.
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December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Scrums, line-outs, breakdown battles: Sharks v Bulls key matchups
SOUTH African derbies in the United Rugby Championship (URC) rarely hinge on moments of individual brilliance alone.
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December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
With De Kock back, will Rickelton ever catch a break?
IN South African cricket, we could have a world-class player scoring runs and taking a bunch of wickets every season in domestic cricket, all for them to never don the green and gold.
2 min |
December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
SA better prepared to embrace dark-horse tag
BAFANA Bafana are far more experienced and better prepared to avoid stage fright or struggling to live up to their \"dark horses\" tag at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations 2025.
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December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Horror and chaos as refugees flee battles
CONGOLESE refugees described neighbours being massacred and losing children in the chaos as they fled into Rwanda to escape a surge in fighting despite a peace deal brokered by US President Donald Trump.
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December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Rassie isn't going anywhere yet, despite absence
RIGHT from the start of his tenure, Shukri Conrad has made bold decisions in terms of selection.
2 min |
December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Lions aim to spoil Stormers' homecoming
WHEN a team like the Stormers are on a roll and winning, they can be there for the taking.
2 min |
December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
City defends festive lights amid claims they are 'anti-Christian'
THE City of Cape Town has denied claims that Christian symbols were removed from this year's Adderley Street festive lights, saying no decision was taken to exclude religious imagery.
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December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Liesbeeck Primary wins recycling challenge
FIVE Mitchells Plain schools competed in Petco's Get In The Loop recycling challenge, with Liesbeeck Primary School emerging victorious after collecting 674kg of recyclables.
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December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Division of Revenue Bill gets green light
THE National Council of Provinces (NCOP) passed the 2025/26 Division of Revenue Amendment Bill yesterday, with all nine provinces voting in favour of the important legislative measure.
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December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Shootings mar Day of Reconciliation
POLICE have had their hands full on the public holiday, the Day of Reconciliation, with a taxi driver being shot and killed in Lavender Hill including two other gunshot victims in Imizamo Yethu.
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December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Michelle Pfeiffer steals the show despite its cliché
AS A millennial who grew up loving the blockbusters of the late 1990s and 2000s, I was delighted to learn about the star-studded cast of Oh.
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December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Remembering the life and legacy of the Shady Lurker
AS A 30-something year-old born and raised in Johannesburg, I grew up listening to DJ Warras (real name Warrick Stock) on the radio.
2 min |
December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Depth a growing concern for Proteas Women
WHILE it was all fun and games watching the Proteas Women put together their highest ODI total at St George's Park in Gqeberha earlier this week, the cricket on display was mediocre, and probably their worst game this year.
2 min |
December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
GANG VIOLENCE
STRAINS POLICE RESOURCES
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December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Cango Wildlife ushers in festive baby boom
AS THE festive season approaches, Cango Wildlife is experiencing an exhilarating baby boom that epitomises the spirit of renewal and hope.
2 min |
December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Ruling protects housing rights in Western Cape
A HIGH Court judge has stepped in to halt the threatened sale of dozens of state-subsidised homes in Cape Town, warning that allowing liquidators to proceed could trigger evictions, undermine housing rights and derail a flagship government housing programme.
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December 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Higher education must align with MTBPS 2025
THE recent Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) by Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana sets out the country's focus points to improve the conditions of many South Africans.
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