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January 08, 2026
Cape Times
Slot says Liverpool can still do 'special things' ahead of Arsenal clash
LIVERPOOL manager Arne Slot insists his reigning English champions can still do “special things” this season as they prepare to face Premier League leaders Arsenal following a faltering start to their title defence.
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January 08, 2026
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Harrowing journey of the displaced
WHEN paramilitary fighters closed in on the Sudanese border town and oil field of Heglig, paraplegic Dowa Hamed could only cling to her husband’s back as they fled, “like a child’, she said.
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January 08, 2026
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Wearing the Stormers badge is special, says prop Kebble
IT has been a long time between drinks, but Oli Kebble is at last set to reach the 50-cap milestone for the Stormers, the team he grew up supporting and who gave him his start in professional rugby.
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January 08, 2026
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TRP rules Novus must increase Mustek takeover bid by 15.4% following probe
THE Takeover Regulation Panel (TRP) has ruled that Novus Holdings must increase its takeover offer for ICT product group Mustek by 15.4% to R15.41 per share, from the R13 per share initial offer value.
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January 08, 2026
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MPs eye Brown Mogotsi, Paul O'Sullivan as next witnesses in Mkhwanazi inquiry
PARLIAMENT’S Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations by SAPS KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has set sights firmly on grilling controversial ANC-aligned North West businessman Brown Mogotsi and forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan, saying these witnesses must be “dragged kicking and screaming” to the committee.
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January 08, 2026
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McKenzie backs Bafana coach; confirms player bonuses will be paid despite early Afcon exit
SPORTS, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has thrown his weight behind Bafana Bafana following their disappointing run at AFCON, saying coach Hugo Broos and his team must still be acknowledged for the strides they have made.
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January 08, 2026
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Court awards widow, kids R3.7m RAF payout after husband's fatal motorcycle crash
A WIDOW and her two minor children are set to receive R3.7 million from the Road Accident Fund (RAF) after the death of her husband and father to her children in a motorcycle accident.
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January 08, 2026
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South African artist Cornè Theron returns with 'In Conversation with Monet' exhibition
MARKING her first solo return to South African soil since relocating to France in 2019, acclaimed artist Cornè
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January 08, 2026
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Russian city tries to shrug off war
IN RUSSIA'S Tver, a medieval city two hours’ drive from Moscow, locals have got used to not being able to use their phones for hours on end.
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January 08, 2026
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Matric results will be in newspapers amid legal disputes, says department
MATRIC pupils awaiting their results will be able to access them via their local newspapers despite the legal battle over the publication of the matric results.
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January 08, 2026
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Mossel Bay community opens homes as devastating wildfires destroy properties
WHILE many Mossel Bay residents have lost everything in the recent wildfires, the disaster has also brought the community together, with locals opening their homes, businesses, and animal shelters to support those in need.
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January 08, 2026
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Fatal beach drownings spark warning ahead of school return
WITH five fatal drownings already recorded this month, LifesavingSA is urging beachgoers to avoid unpatrolled beaches as January - a peak risk period ahead of the back-to-school rush - draws to a close.
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January 08, 2026
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New vehicle sales surge past pre-pandemic levels in 2025
According to the Naamsa aggregate new vehicles sales rose to 597 000 units in 2025
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January 08, 2026
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Go after Tembisa Hospital looters, urged incoming NDPP boss
PROSECUTING syndicates linked to the looting of more than R2 billion from Tembisa Hospital, including President Cyril Ramaphosa’s nephew from previous marriage Hangwani Maumela should top incoming National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Andy Mothibi’s agenda.
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January 08, 2026
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EU offers farmers extra funds
THE EU this week offered a carrot to farmers angered at a trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur, promising to unlock funds for the sector as it seeks to get the accord over the line.
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January 08, 2026
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MOTHIBI WILL WIN IF HE AVOIDS POLITICAL SQUABBLES
ADVOCATE Andy Mothibi’s track record, especially as the head of the Special Investigating Unit (STU) can hardly be questioned, making him more than capable of taking over from outgoing National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi.
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January 08, 2026
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Prince stresses SA20 game time as key for T20 World Cup readiness
PROTEAS batting coach Ashwell Prince has reiterated the importance of getting game time in the SA20 for the T20 World Cup-bound players, especially those returning from injury, including Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje and David Miller.
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January 08, 2026
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2026 must be a year of action as unemployment, inequality threaten the nation - Cosatu
2026 is not even a week old and already the dark clouds appearing give little comfort to a nation that has seen more than enough drama.
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January 08, 2026
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The future of work - skills, not fear: South Africa's path to an AI-ready workforce
SOUTH Africa's long-term economic competitiveness depends on how effectively it embraces digital transformation.
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January 08, 2026
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NFP PEC piles more woes on under fire chair Shinga
THE KwaZulu-Natal National Freedom Party’s (NEP) provincial executive committee (PEC) has added more woes to its own embattled chairperson, Mbali Shinga in her fights to keep her seat and MEC’s position.
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January 08, 2026
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Filmmaker fuses Indian, Nigerian culture
THE greeting “namaste” associated with yoga and the Pidgin word for trouble, “wahala”, widely used across the world thanks to Afrobeats, speak to Indian and Nigerian influences on the English language.
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January 08, 2026
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Lions forced to shuffle pack for Lyon clash
THE Lions are far from throwing in the towel in the EPCR Challenge Cup, stressing that matches like Saturday's visit of French side Lyon to Ellis Park (5.15pm kickoff) are key to building momentum in the United Rugby Championship (URC) and improving squad depth.
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January 08, 2026
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Khayelitsha-based teen steps onto Africa's baseball stage
A KHAYELITSHA-based development club is proving that limited resources are no barrier to big dreams, with one of its youngest players competing at the African Rising Stars Women Baseball Series in Uganda this week.
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January 08, 2026
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Seized Russian-flagged oil tanker violated sanctions, say US officials
THE US says the Russian-flagged oil tanker seized on the North Atlantic yesterday was part of a so-called shadow fleet that carries oil for countries such as Venezuela, Russia and Iran in violation of US sanctions.
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January 08, 2026
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Powerplay: How Nicholas Pooran is reviving MI Cape Town's SA20 campaign
\"I LOVE to hit sixes.
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January 08, 2026
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EU decries Musk’s Grok for illegal sexualised images of kids
THE European Union is taking a “very serious” look at Elon Musk’s Grok after the artificial intelligence-powered chatbot generated sexualised images of people including minors on the social media platform X.
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January 08, 2026
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KNYSNA NOW TARGETS TOP 100 WATER USERS
Garden Route town faces severe water crisis with only 13 days of supply left
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January 08, 2026
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Brazil oil drilling near Amazon halted
Brazilian state oil company Petrobras said this week that a “fluid leak” had forced it to halt drilling off the coast of the Amazon region.
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January 08, 2026
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WC Education Department scrambles to find placement for 7300 late applications
NEW late applications for over 7,300 Grade R, 1, and 8 learners, placed extreme pressure on the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), particularly during the holiday period, it said.
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