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Cape Argus
'Criminal element within SAPS wants me dead'
PRIVATE investigator Paul O'Sullivan has rejected claims that he fled the country to avoid appearing before Parliament's ad hoc committee, saying he is willing to testify, but only virtually, and refusing to submit to questioning by what he called \"criminals masquerading as MPs\".
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January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
Scooter headaches on Sea Point Promenade
THE increase in the use of e-scooters on the Sea Point Promenade has raised concerns among locals, labelling it as an “accident waiting to happen”.
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January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
Push for state of disaster over foot-and-mouth crisis
MINISTER of Agriculture John Steenhuisen says he will ask the Cabinet to declare foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) a national disaster as he unveiled a 10-year plan to tackle South Africa's crippling outbreak.
2 min |
January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
Rudolph's funeral held after 5-week wait
FORENSIC TESTS
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January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
Police uncover illegal alcohol operation in Endlovini
A 67-YEAR-OLD woman was arrested, and a large cache of alcohol was found after Harare police forced entry into a heavily secured premises following a tip-off on Monday.
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January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
Health funding bill addresses Pepfar withdrawal
FINANCE Minister Enoch Godongwana says the Special Adjustment Bill underscores the need for self-sufficiency and the need to move with speed in addressing universal health access through the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI).
2 min |
January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
Scientist wins ‘Environment Nobel’
BENEATH the surface of forests, grasslands and farms across the world, vast fungal webs form underground trading systems to exchange nutrients with plant roots, acting as critical climate regulators as they draw down 13 billion tons of carbon annually.
2 min |
January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
SA’s children face injustice in school admissions
IN RECENT years, South Africa has become a focal point for immigration debates, particularly concerning public education.
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January 15, 2026
Cape Argus
Nel returns as Stormers brace for 'knockout' showdown
WHILE the Stormers will welcome back the majority of their main players for Saturday's clash against the Leicester Tigers, the team has received a further shot in the arm.
2 min |
January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
SA’s path to an AI-ready workforce
SOUTH Africa's long-term economic competitiveness depends on how effectively it embraces digital transformation.
3 min |
January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Explore diverse Cape Town shows: surf, dance and adventure await
Rolex Fellows: ListeningTo Walls Wear Off Their Colour Three internationally recognised artists, Maya Zbib (theatre, Lebanon), Lee Serle (dance, Australia), and Mateo L6pez (visual arts, Colombia) and former fellows of the Rolex Mentoring Programme, unite in this rare collaboration.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
SILIKAMVA HIGH SCHOOL: FROM 40% TO 100% PASS RATE
IN A packed school hall in Hout Bay, the atmosphere was thick with nerves, pride and disbelief as the Class of 2025 at Silikamva High School waited for their matric results.
3 min |
January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Quarter-finals spark outrage, prompting CAF's probe
THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched a thorough investigation into incidents of misconduct that marred the closing moments of two crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal matches.
2 min |
January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Nitric acid incident triggers evacuation
THE City of Cape Town has confirmed that a hazardous chemical reaction, involving nitric acid and phosphorous acid, triggered a major emergency response and mass evacuation in Montague Gardens on Monday.
2 min |
January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Political parties weigh in on WC top spot ranking
AS THE country celebrates a historical matric pass rate of 88% and 88.2% provincially, political parties have challenged it, citing that it has lost its grip on clinging the top position following teacher cuts.
2 min |
January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
'Serious threat': Indonesia legal reform sparks rights challenges
ACTIVISTS are challenging Indonesia’s new criminal code, which outlaws sex outside marriage and the insulting of top officials, saying it threatens rights and gives authorities broad power with minimal oversight.
2 min |
January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Affordable school uniforms and job creation possible through local cooperatives
AS THE 2026 academic year starts today, the African Transformation Movement (ATM) has called for a radical change in how school uniforms are provided, urging the introduction of a ward-based cooperative model to tackle unemployment and poverty.
1 min |
January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Pressure mounts on Caracas
WASHINGTON announced this week Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado will meet President Donald Trump this week as pressure grew on the interim leadership in Caracas to speed up the release of political prisoners.
2 min |
January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Artists support DJ Maphorisa’s exciting return to Afro house music
DJ MAPHORISA has announced that he is shifting his focus back to Afro house.
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January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Legal action looms for GEMS over controversial 9.8% contribution hike
THE Government Employees' Medical Scheme (GEMS) is facing threats of legal action over its decision to increase member contributions by 9.8% this year.
2 min |
January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Hopes and challenges ahead for Class of 2025
AFTER 12 years of hard work in the classroom, the Class of 2025 has finally finished their education.
1 min |
January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Leaders of Japan and S Korea meet
JAPANESE Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung for talks yesterday aimed at demonstrating their cordial ties as Beijing pressures Tokyo over its stance on Taiwan.
2 min |
January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Iain Wares faces extradition hearing over 90 charges
THE former SA teacher Iain Wares, who handed himself over to authorities in the latest consolidation of charges relating to sexual and physical abuse of 65 boys, with an indictment listing 90 charges in the UK, is expected to face his extradition hearing in April.
1 min |
January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Oil can once again drive Venezuela's recovery
VENEZUELA'S oil industry is one of the most striking illustrations of how politics can both create and destroy economic prosperity.
4 min |
January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Call from SANBS for blood donations
THE South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is urging people to donate blood as stocks sit below optimal levels.
2 min |
January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
MI Cape Town still hoping to sneak into SA20 playoffs, but death bowling must improve
MI Cape Town's Reeza Hendricks has not given up hope that the defending champions can still sneak into the playoffs.
2 min |
January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
SANRAL's levy hike over- turned: What it means for fuel retailers
THE Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) unlawfully hiked levies on service and rest area developers and ordered the entity to go back to the drawing board.
2 min |
January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Western Cape sees significant drop in road fatalities
THE province has recorded a noticeable reduction in road deaths, reporting a total of 12 fatalities in a week.
2 min |
January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Resilience: most critical career skill to develop this year
THE beginning of the year is the perfect time to take stock of where you are, what you're good at and what you want to develop.
3 min |
January 14, 2026
Cape Argus
Ex-gang member gives Kensington kids free hair cuts
A FORMER gang member who is now a barber and pastor is helping learners from his community in Factreton look fresh for their back-to-school with free haircuts.
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