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Cape Argus
Markets rise as China-US truce extends
ASIAN markets mostly rose yesterday, with Tokyo hitting a record, as investors welcomed the extension of a China-US tariff truce but looked ahead apprehensively to the release of key US inflation data later in the day.
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August 13, 2025
Cape Argus
Gen Z ushers in new workplace leadership culture
BY the end of this year, one in 10 managers in the United States will be from Generation Z. This is not a distant projection it's a management trend that's happening right now, with other economies following close behind. Much more than a mere statistic, it represents a cultural turning point in the workplace.
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August 13, 2025
Cape Argus
Forensic pathologist details brutal murder
A BODY of evidence is what Nadine Esterhuizen provided the State on the eve of the eighth anniversary of her murder, with her post mortem showing her killer left seven gaping wounds in her head and more to the large muscle in her neck and thyroid.
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August 13, 2025
Cape Argus
Speaking the truth is not hatred
TO BE accused of antisemitism for voicing support for the Palestinian cause is as lazy as it is slanderous. Rod Waner's recent letter, in response to my article \"Story of house of fallen storks...\" is not only intellectually dishonest but also morally bankrupt.
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August 13, 2025
Cape Argus
Water is running out: Is your strategy ready?
WATER is one of the most critical yet undervalued resources in modern business.
3 min |
August 13, 2025
Cape Argus
Gaza's murdered children: 18 000 names we must never forget
ISRAEL has murdered 18 000 children in 700 days. That's roughly 1 child every hour for 700 days.
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August 13, 2025
Cape Argus
Land reform: a call to action
AS WE mark the 70th anniversary of the Freedom Charter, the soul of South Africa's struggle document must be returned to centre stage, especially its most uncompromising and emotive clause, \"The Land Shall Be Shared Among Those Who Work It.”
4 min |
August 13, 2025
Cape Argus
The book changing the way we see healing
IN HER debut book The Gem: Lotus of Thousand Petals, Dr Mmatheo Motsisi offers readers more than just a spiritual guide - she offers a luminous call to awaken.
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August 13, 2025
Cape Argus
Liverpool EPL title record bid, Man Utd eye redemption
LIVERPOOL begin their bid for a record 21st English title on Friday, with Arne Slot's revamped side installed as favourites to retain the Premier League crown.
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August 13, 2025
Cape Argus
DIAL-A-RIDE TRANSPORT CRISIS DEEPENS
THE SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is investigating two complaints against the City of Cape Town's Dial-a-Ride service, following its announcement to exclusively transport eligible wheelchair users, excluding the blind community.
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August 13, 2025
Cape Argus
SA proposes bold trade counter-offer
A “GENEROUS” revised trade offer to US reciprocal tariffs imposed on South Africa will be submitted by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) and the Department of Agriculture.
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August 13, 2025
Cape Argus
Williams keeps feet grounded ahead of opener
SPRINGBOK scrumhalf Grant Williams is refusing to get carried away after being given the nod to start in the side’s opening Rugby Championship match against Australia at Ellis Park on Saturday, with Cobus Reinach providing backup on the bench.
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August 12, 2025
Cape Argus
Experts call for 'balanced' approach to reforms
ECONOMIC experts have called for a balanced view on possible changes to the country's Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) policies, and other pro-black South African laws, which must balance the needs of everyone, especially those who stand to benefit from these laws.
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August 12, 2025
Cape Argus
The reality of women’s reproductive rights in SA
SOUTH Africa’s Constitution articulates one of the world’s most progressive visions for human rights. But after 30 years into democracy, the daily reality of women’s sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) boldly contradicts the spirit of that promise.
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August 12, 2025
Cape Argus
Ubuntu is broken: Makgoba's plea at G20 Forum
ARCHBISHOP Thabo Makgoba said “Ubuntu is broken” when he delivered the keynote address at the G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20) Cape Town yesterday, which saw several global voices committed to shaping inclusive and ethical policy coming together.
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August 12, 2025
Cape Argus
Children’s rights: SA’s digital blind spot
IN SOUTH Africa, a new generation of children is growing up in a world where the digital and physical are inseparable. From smartphones in their pockets to online classrooms, social media, and biometric data collection at school gates, children’s lives are increasingly shaped by technology.
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August 12, 2025
Cape Argus
Drunken bomb threats lead to prison term
“TERRORIST” Ferdinand Fortuin has been sentenced to five years behind bars by the Bellville Regional Court for calling in hoax bomb threats.
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August 12, 2025
Cape Argus
STOP WATER AND SANITATION INFRASTRUCTURE VANDALISM
WATER is life and central to the socioeconomic development of society. South Africa is a water scarce country which calls for the wise and sparing use of the available water, and the protection of water infrastructure from theft and vandalism to prevent unnecessary leakages and water losses to ensure that everyone has access to the source of life. Water security calls for responsible communities to ensure that there is no unnecessary loss of precious water as every drop counts.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
Cape Argus
Table View officers face court over affidavit sale
TWO police officers are set to make their first court appearance today after they were arrested for corruption for allegedly selling commissioned blank affidavit forms to the public for R100.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
Cape Argus
Former teacher to prove innocence in sex abuse case
FORMER SA teacher, Iain Wares, who is wanted by UK authorities on 76 counts of sexual assault of young boys, must prove his innocence beyond a reasonable doubt.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
Cape Argus
Central Line services delayed due to security threats
RAILWAY services on the Central Line were expected to resume on July 1, but security threats have stalled the process, said Zinobulali Mihi, spokesperson for the Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa).
1 min |
August 12, 2025
Cape Argus
Ben Youssef hails luck, resilience post victory
KAIZER Chiefs’ caretaker coach Khalid Ben Youssef revealed that luck played a crucial role in their success as they fought off a determined 10-man Stellenbosch side to run out 2-0 winners at Athlone Stadium on Sunday evening.
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August 12, 2025
Cape Argus
Husband’s skiing accident excuses fail court
TO PAY maintenance to a divorcing spouse - even if it is only interim payments as per a court order pending a final divorce, is a legal obligation, the court reminded a husband based in Switzerland, who blamed a skiing accident for his nonpayment.
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August 12, 2025
Cape Argus
Barker and Stellies have to shake off Chiefs d\[e\]ja vu
STELLENBOSCH FC coach Steve Barker could not help but feel a sense of “déjà vu\" after a fifth consecutive Betway Premiership defeat to Kaizer Chiefs.
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August 12, 2025
Cape Argus
Head of Iran security body heads to Iraq, Lebanon
THE head of Iran’s top security body, Ali Larijani, was expected to visit Iraq yesterday before heading to Lebanon, where the government has approved a plan to disarm Tehran's ally Hezbollah, state media said.
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August 12, 2025
Cape Argus
7 compelling reasons to choose fee-based financial advice
THE way you pay your financial adviser can have a direct impact on the quality of the advice you receive. While commission-based models remain common in South Africa, more investors are considering fee-based advice, where you pay a clearly disclosed fee for ongoing services. Here's what to know about fee-based advice:
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August 12, 2025
Cape Argus
Ramaphosa correct to be cautious in appointing a new ambassador: Rasool
FORMER South African Ambassador to the US, Ebrahim Rasool, says President Cyril Ramaphosa is correct to be cautious in appointing a new ambassador after he was expelled.
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August 12, 2025
Cape Argus
Why it's folly to write off City's chances
WHILE much of the speculation ahead of this weekend's kickoff of the English Premier League has focused on champions Liverpool’ title defence and their massive spending spree, there has been little attention on Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.
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August 12, 2025
Cape Argus
Dr Survé's article is right on the money
The article by Dr Iqbal Survé in the weekend Argus in which he uses the basis of the George Orwell book 1984 as the benchmark for his article is right on the money.
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August 12, 2025
Cape Argus
Maphaka ready for the fight Down Under
THERE were two moments in the opening T20I in Darwin that opened the door to the heart that burns within Kwena Maphaka.
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