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Ackermann focused on performance, not permutations
BULLS coach Johan Ackermann says his team is not wasting time calculating Champions Cup permutations, choosing instead to focus their energy on improving “minute by minute” in tonight's clash against Pau.
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January 16, 2026
Cape Argus
Strife within DA leads to George’s resignation
THE resignation of the DA Federal Finance Chairperson, Dr Dion George, could be related to the party’s Federal Legal Commission (FLC) report, which cleared its leader, John Steenhuisen, of allegations of misappropriating funds through the party-issued credit card.
2 min |
January 16, 2026
Cape Argus
School squeezes 76 learners into one class
THE new school year is off to a rocky start after an education watchdog spilled the beans that 76 children were crammed into one classroom at Zeekoevlei Primary School.
2 min |
January 16, 2026
Cape Argus
Four men shot in gang-related violence
FOUR men have been shot, with three killed and one wounded in two different communities yesterday.
1 min |
January 16, 2026
Cape Argus
Man City environment 'perfect' for Semenyo
ANTOINE Semenyo believes he is in the perfect place to thrive after scoring in each of his first two games for Manchester City.
1 min |
January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
FRUSTRATION OVER SCHOOL PLACEMENTS
Parents unhappy about WCED decisions
2 min |
January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
Tears, tiny uniforms and dreams as schools open for the year
MORE than a million learners returned to classrooms in the Western Cape as the 2026 school year kicks off, filled with a mix of emotions from excitement to nervousness.
2 min |
January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
US allows Nvidia to send advanced AI chips to China
THE US Commerce Department this week opened the door for Nvidia to sell advanced artificial intelligence chips in China with restrictions, following through on a policy shift announced last month by President Donald Trump.
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January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
US to take three-quarter stake in Armenia corridor
ARMENIA will give the US a nearly three-quarters stake in a corridor of its land connecting parts of rival Azerbaijan, Washington announced this week, as it said it expected to benefit financially from the arrangement but promised to respect sovereignty.
2 min |
January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
Work shouldn’t break us: standing up to bullying
I WRITE not only as a lawyer, but as a South African who has sat across the table from too many broken souls = people who once walked into workplaces with hope and left with humiliation.
4 min |
January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
'REAL HOUSEWIVES' Celebs support Christall Kay amid bullying allegations
CELEBRITIES have come together to support Christall Kay, a star from The Real Housewives of Johannesburg, following allegations of bullying on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa (UGT).
2 min |
January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
De Jong signs to seal Pirates' crown
ANDRE de Jong has wasted little time in outlining his goals at Orlando Pirates, determined to adapt swiftly and make a telling contribution as the club targets a long-awaited league crown.
2 min |
January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
Why Rickelton missed out
SHARP TURN
3 min |
January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
CTIJF presents: Don Vino's sunset saxophone experience at Van Ryn's
THIS month, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) and Van Ryn's Distillery are turning up the heat on Cape Town's winelands with a special edition of the Van Ryn's Jazzy Sundowner Session, featuring acclaimed saxophonist Don Vino.
1 min |
January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
Bulls must cut the suit to the cloth
WHEN I watch the Bulls imploding in game after game this season, I have flashbacks to the Springboks’ Ellis Park nightmare against the Wallabies last year.
3 min |
January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
Conrad defends 'really tough' calls ahead of the trip to India
PROTEAS coach Shukri Conrad has admitted it was difficult informing players such as Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs that they would not be travelling to the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India.
2 min |
January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
Ox Nche credits JP Pietersen for Sharks’ newfound grit
SPRINGBOK prop Ox Nche has credited Sharks coach JP Pietersen with transforming the squad’s mindset since taking over from John Plumtree.
2 min |
January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
From Xinjiang’s desert to economic hub
ACROSS Xinjiang’s wind-lashed Gobi Desert and sun-scorched basins, the rotation of the wind turbine blades and the pulse of solar energy feed power into the grid that, in a flash, lights up homes thousands of kilometres away.
3 min |
January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
WC teams tackle surge in hiker rescues
WILDERNESS Search and Rescue (WSAR) Western Cape says its teams responded to 25 incidents in December alone, with a further 13 already attended to in January, which it said highlights the sustained demand on rescue services during the holidays.
1 min |
January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
Officers caught accepting R3k bribe
TWO law enforcement officers have been arrested for corruption worth R3000 involving the bribery of a driver during an undercover operation.
1 min |
January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
Paarl's new 'Magic Man' Raza hoping to power Royals
PAARL Royals hero Sikandar Raza is hoping he can do more “magic things” for his team as they push for a place in the Betway SA20 playoffs.
2 min |
January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
A mental health shift rooted in Ubuntu
AS WE enter 2026, the greatest crisis facing our societies may not be climate change, war or technological upheaval but a silent, invisible epidemic quietly undermining institutions, communities and the potential of human minds.
3 min |
January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
Can Hunt spark a Stellies revival?
WHAT started as a minor stumble has grown heavier with each passing fixture, leaving an uncharacteristic Stellenbosch FC still searching for the rhythm that once defined them.
2 min |
January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
From Currie Cup to Challenge Cup: Davids relishing life at the Lions
A CRUMB of comfort for the Lions after losing the Currie Cup final to Griquas last year is that they have lured one of their chief tormentors, Eddie Davids, to the Pride.
2 min |
January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
Hero's welcome for top matric with special needs
CHEERS, applause and emotion filled the grounds of Jan Kriel School in Kuils River yesterday as staff and learners gave a hero's welcome to Takunda Muchuweni, South Africa's top matric candidate with special education needs.
2 min |
January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
Phahlane testifies on his removal as SAPS commissioner
FORMER acting SAPS national commissioner Khomotso Phahlane yesterday told the Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi about the circumstances of his removal from the position as well as his suspension.
2 min |
January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
Valhalla Park teen gunned down in front of brothers
A 19-YEAR-OLD teenager was fatally shot in Valhalla Park while sitting with his brothers outside a shop on Tuesday evening, leaving the community in shock.
1 min |
January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
Return of Nel gives Dobson selection options
CHAMPIONS CUP
2 min |
January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
Rain and tactical missteps leave Klusener’s Super Giants on the brink
ANY coach who takes the helm of a Durban-based side risks seeing their season being washed away by the coastal rain - a factor that has often heralded a manager's demise.
2 min |
January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
Marumo Gallants boost attack with trio of signings as TS Galaxy confirm another exit
MARUMO
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