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South African farmers alarmed as Botswana reinstates vegetable import ban
AGRICULTURAL organisations have raised concerns following Botswana's decision to impose a ban on vegetable imports earlier this week, a move that affects South Africa and other regional suppliers.
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December 15, 2025
Cape Times
SA outpaces African counterparts in science, study finds
SOUTH Africa continues to lead the continent in scientific output, according to a new peer-reviewed study analysing a decade of African space science research.
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December 15, 2025
Cape Times
Campaigning starts in CAR
CAMPAIGNING kicked off at the weekend in the Central African Republic, with the unstable former French colony's voters set to cast their ballots in a quadruple whammy of elections on December 28.
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December 15, 2025
Cape Times
TNPA signs R1.4bn Durban LPG Terminal deal to boost gas supply
TRANSNET National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a landmark 25-year concession agreement worth R1.4 billion with WASAA CEF SOC Ltd to develop and operate a new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal at the Port of Durban’s Island View Precinct.
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December 15, 2025
Cape Times
Matric results can be published using exam numbers only
THE Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, has confirmed that publishing the matric results on public platforms using only examination numbers instead of names protects matriculants’ privacy.
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December 15, 2025
Cape Times
'Racist' patient guilty of hate speech
RACIST abuse hurled against a Mediclinic nurse in Cape Town amounted to hate speech and harassment, the Equality Court has ruled.
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December 15, 2025
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Chef Makamo's surprising secrets for making the perfect potato salad and chakalaka
WHEN we think of “South African flavour”, we picture skopo, noise, plastic chairs, aunties inspecting the potato salad, kids chasing each other, and the stories we share over a steaming plate of seven colours or a sizzling braai.
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December 15, 2025
Cape Times
Promise of universal human rights remains a pipe dream
IN THE aftermath of genocides in which state-sponsored mass murder of civilians in the First and Second World Wars in the twentieth century and Gaza today, the world vowed never again.
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December 15, 2025
Cape Times
Williams backed to lead Bafana at AFCON with strong support
BAFANA Bafana’s leadership and goalkeeping departments are in safe hands with Ronwen Williams, but the national team captain cannot do it alone.
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December 15, 2025
Cape Times
STILL NO JUSTICE FOR BRAVE WHISTLEBLOWER
Pamela Mabini played key role in exposing televangelist pastor Timothy Omotoso
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December 15, 2025
Cape Times
PGM price recovery to lift Valterra Platinum earnings, but outlook remains cautious - S&P
S&P Global Ratings expects the recent recovery in PGM prices to provide some support for potentially higher earnings for JSE-listed Anglo American spin-off, Valterra Platinum, although analysts at the ratings agency are cautious about the outlook for prices of the precious metal.
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December 15, 2025
Cape Times
Islamabad warns drivers of smog crisis
TRUCK driver Muhammad Afzal was not expecting to be stopped by police, let alone fined, as he drove into Îslamabad this week because of the thick diesel fumes emanating from his exhaust pipe.
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December 15, 2025
Cape Times
Malatsi's directive faces GNU opposition
COMMUNICATIONS and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi's latest policy direction on internet service providers has drawn sharp objections from some fellow Government of National Unity (GNU) partners.
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December 15, 2025
Cape Times
Families mourn as Verulam Temple construction site collapse claims five lives
FAMILIES of the people who died after a temple under construction collapsed in Verulam last week are angry over the loss of their loved ones and are demanding that those leading the project be held accountable.
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December 15, 2025
Cape Times
SACP accuses Ramaphosa of jeopardising tripartite alliance foundations
THE SACP has accused ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa of undermining the crucial principle of dual membership and jeopardising the foundations of the longstanding tripartite alliance.
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December 15, 2025
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ADDRESSING SOUTH AFRICA'S URGENT GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE CRISIS
SOUTH Africa cannot escape its reputation as one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a woman.
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December 15, 2025
Cape Times
Proteas overpower Uganda to defend African crown
THE Spar Proteas successfully defended their Africa Netball Cup title with a resounding 56-34 victory over Uganda in the final in Lilongwe, Malawi, in a repeat of last year's decider on Sunday evening.
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December 15, 2025
Cape Times
Quaddou prepares Sea Robbers for life after Mbokazi
ORLANDO Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has started to plan for life after Mbekezeli Mbokazi, which is why the Carling Cup exhibition match against the All Stars team was used to gauge the readiness of players who could potentially replace the defender.
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December 15, 2025
Cape Times
Prosus' ecommerce strategy delivering results across LatAm, Europe and India
PROSUS' strategy to build the #1 lifestyle ecommerce ecosystems in LatAm, Europe and India is delivering results, fuelling growth, and unlocking synergies across the Naspers subsidiary's businesses, said CEO Fabricio Bloisi.
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December 15, 2025
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Egypt, South Africa, Angola and Zimbabwe set for fierce contest
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December 15, 2025
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CARDI B’S PRAISE FOR SAUDI ARABIA GOES VIRAL
US rapper Cardi B has gone viral in Saudi Arabia, where the artist performed in the early hours of yesterday and unleashed a torrent of praise for the kingdom in a series of social media videos.
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December 15, 2025
Cape Times
FEMICIDE IN SA - KEY FACTS AND CALLS FOR ACTION
The Hidden Toll of Femicide Femicide devastates families, causing profound grief, PTSD, depression, and intergenerational trauma.
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December 12, 2025
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Minister Tolashe to submit Basic Income Grant proposal before financial year end
THE Social Development department is preparing to present policy proposals for a Basic Income Grant (BIG) to Cabinet before the conclusion of the current financial year.
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December 12, 2025
Cape Times
Over 600 student housing providers await R48m NSFAS payments
THE National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) owes over 600 accommodation service providers a staggering R48 million for the 2024 academic year.
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December 12, 2025
Cape Times
Dobson backs rookie midfielder Roche: ‘He has no respect for his body’
ROOKIE centre Jonathan Roche will have another opportunity to stamp his authority in the Stormers’ midfield when they face French powerhouse La Rochelle tomorrow afternoon.
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December 12, 2025
Cape Times
Alonso faces Real Madrid turning point test at Alaves
REAL Madrid ran, and running was enough.
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December 12, 2025
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Frustrated Bulls fans wonder why Pollard was rested
UNHAPPY Bulls fans are questioning why their star flyhalf, Handré Pollard, is being “rested” for their away Champions Cup match against Northampton, despite having barely played this season.
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December 12, 2025
Cape Times
Honduran military to 'ensure transfer of power'
THE Honduran military vowed this week to ensure a peaceful transfer of power regardless of who wins a November 30 presidential election in which votes are still being counted amid interference claims.
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December 12, 2025
Cape Times
Broos bolsters Bafana’s backroom staff with specialist heavyweights for AFCON
Hugo Broos has taken vital steps to strengthen his backroom staff in a strategic move to gain a competitive edge ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
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December 12, 2025
Cape Times
Crypto winter squeezes bitcoin miners as AI pivot gains urgency
THE crypto downturn has pushed a slew of Bitcoin miners to the brink of unprofitability, prompting operators to scale back the energy-hungry machines that keep the blockchain running.
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