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Cape Argus
The politics of elite predation
THE ANC is in irreparable decline, with its recent image on stage at its recent January 8th celebration increasingly reminiscent of African dictatorships of the 1980s.
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January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
How to avoid defamation claims linked to WhatsApps
WHATSAPP messages are at the centre of a growing number of legal battles, and a casual chat can escalate into a defamation claim.
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January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
Zeekoevlei Primary SGB calls for intervention
THE school governing body (SGB) of Zeekoevlei Primary School has kicked back on claims that they were part of the dismissal of teachers at the school, where 76 learners were crammed into a classroom.
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January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
Somali president visits city claimed by breakaway region
SOMALI President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud last week visited a provincial capital claimed by the breakaway region of Somaliland - the first visit there by a sitting president in over 40 years.
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January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
A dangerous step towards authoritarianism
JUST a week after Donald Trump first took office as president, he signed Executive Order 13769 - his first travel ban.
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January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
Blake uncovers the mysteries of fickle memory and deceit
MEMORY it's a fickle thing.
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January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
Illicit cigarette trade blamed for factory closure
THE planned closure of a British American Tobacco South Africa manufacturing plant has reignited warnings that South Africa’s failure to curb the illicit cigarette trade is destroying jobs, draining public revenue and undermining the rule of law — with consequences that extend to the Western Cape.
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January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
Mother's fight for her son's school placement pays off
THE Grade 8 learner whose mother took to social media and the media to express her frustrations after her son was not accepted for placement at Rocklands High School in Mitchells Plain, can breathe a sigh of relief after he was provided placement.
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January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
Syrian army extends hold over north Syria, Kurds report clashes
SYRIA'S army has taken control of swathes of the country’s north, dislodging Kurdish forces from territory over which they held effective autonomy for more than a decade.
2 min |
January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
Downs hope to launch title challenge into orbit
THE long wait for domestic football comes to an end this week as the PSL resumes following the conclusion of the Africa Cup of Nations, with Mamelodi Sundowns wasting no time in returning to the title conversation.
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January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
Awards snub the mountain Bergh and Co climbed
SA RUGBY’S annual award nominations once again shine a spotlight on excellence across the game, but they also raise a few uncomfortable questions that deserve to be asked.
2 min |
January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
How dotsure.co.za is revolutionising pet insurance
ANYONE can talk a good game about caring.
2 min |
January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
Fleming looking for JSK ‘hero’ to become king for a day in crucial clash
JOBURG Super Kings had two bites at the cherry, but they have to dust themselves off for what has turned out to be their most important game of the season.
2 min |
January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
Indonesian rescuers find debris from missing plane
RESCUERS yesterday found the debris from a small plane that went missing in eastern Indonesia, but have yet to locate the 10 passengers who were on board, officials said.
1 min |
January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
Mass shooting linked to extortion gangs
POLICE have confirmed that the Marikana mass shooting, which left eight people dead and two others critically injured, was linked to extortion-related crimes with investigators now focusing on three known suspects who remain at large.
2 min |
January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
Growing up with the Nicotine Gospel
Sven Axelrad
1 min |
January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
Dobson praises grit ahead of Sharks clash
LEIGHTON KOOPMAN
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January 19, 2026
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SPCA rescues fish from swimming pool
IN A TROUBLING case of animal neglect, a homeowner in Fish Hoek is facing scrutiny from animal welfare authorities after it was found that they were keeping live fish in dirty, stagnant water in their swimming pool.
1 min |
January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
Protests against US' push on Greenland
VAST protests against US actions and remarks suggesting control over Greenland were held at the weekend in multiple cities across Denmark and Greenland.
1 min |
January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
Nothing comes easy in football
THE wait is over.
1 min |
January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
Titus welcomes Hunt as Stellies eye Amakhosi clash
STELLENBOSCH FC utility-player Devin
2 min |
January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
EU, Mercosur bloc ink major trade deal reject 'tariffs'
SOUTH American and EU officials at the weekend signed a major trade deal, which they hailed as sending a powerful message at a time of tariff threats, global uncertainty and protectionism.
2 min |
January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
US accuses SA of threatening its national security
THE US Department of Justice has filed a civil forfeiture action to seize two pieces of military training equipment that were intercepted while being shipped from South Africa to China.
2 min |
January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
Call for probe into SANDF's 'failure to follow orders'
ACTIONSA has called for an urgent parliamentary investigation into what it describes as a grave breach of the constitutional chain of command by senior officials in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) during recent joint naval drills in Simon's Town.
2 min |
January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
Why Chiefs transfer restraint is a masterstroke
IN A transfer window defined by noise, Kaizer Chiefs have chosen silence.
2 min |
January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
A father's quest for truth leads him into the heart of darkness
THE content of The Inmate may be distressing to some listeners.
2 min |
January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
National Dialogue may be postponed until after elections
DESPITE the government's promise to conclude the National Dialogue in the first half of 2026, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has indicated that it may take place after the local government elections.
2 min |
January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
A nuanced look at power, control, and identity
I APPROACHED Cape Fever with a sense of uncertainty about what to expect.
2 min |
January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
Sunrisers edge MICT to dump defending champs out of SA20
SUNRISERS Eastern Cape roared to the top of the Betway SA20 table to eliminate MI Cape Town at a rousing St George's Park yesterday.
2 min |
January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
UCT researcher weighs in on impact of autistic Barbie
A UNIVERSITY of Cape Town (UCT) autism researcher has cautiously welcomed the launch of Mattel’s first-ever autistic Barbie, saying that while research on inclusive toys remains limited, the doll could play a valuable symbolic role in promoting awareness, empathy and conversation around neurodiversity.
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