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When alliance politics meets electoral reality
THE South African Communist Party's (SACP) announcement that it intends to contest future elections independently of the ANC is not a tactical adjustment.
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December 17, 2025
Cape Times
State to oppose bail for murder-accused Anti-Gang Unit cops
THE State intends to oppose bail for the 11 Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) officers who face charges of murder, assault, kidnapping and torture.
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December 17, 2025
Cape Times
RAF to pay damages for farm worker's eye injury
THE Road Accident Fund has been found liable for damages suffered by a farmworker struck by a thorn from a tree branch in her eye while being transported on the back of an open truck.
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December 17, 2025
Cape Times
Transnet posts higher rail volumes, narrowing losses in interim results
TRANSNET saw a steady operational improvement in the six months to 30 September as higher rail volumes and increased tonnage throughput breached the 80 million tons, helping to narrow losses.
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December 17, 2025
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Mbappe wins billion rand case against PSG
PARIS Saint-Germain were ordered to pay their former forward Kylian Mbappe up to €61 million (about R1.2 billion) in unpaid wages and bonuses by a French labour court yesterday.
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December 17, 2025
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Temple collapse victim dedicated his life to serving communities
KISHORE Hurribhujan was a commercial farmer from Verulam with a fine arts degree.
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December 17, 2025
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Joint police operation prevents possible armed attack outside Wynberg Court
THE seven suspects arrested outside the Wynberg Magistrate's Court were allegedly planning a gang-related shooting when police foiled the attempt.
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December 17, 2025
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Bulls sweat on Coetzee and Burger injuries ahead of derby
THE Bulls are sweating on the fitness of influential veteran Marcell Coetzee and scrumhalf Zak Burger ahead of their Durban derby against the Sharks on Saturday (kickoff 6pm).
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December 17, 2025
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Batting all-rounder discusses cricket, fatherhood and his off-field life
WITH the SA20 tournament kicking off this December, Sunrisers Eastern Cape batting all-rounder Patrick Kruger is easing into the season with a mindset that's equal parts hungry and grounded.
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December 17, 2025
Cape Times
RAIN MUST FALL IN KNYSNA
Tourist destination town braces for festive water crisis
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December 17, 2025
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Kayoora Bus: A landmark EV initiative for Africa's tech future
AS YEAR 2025 is drawing to an end, many in the technology sector are taking stock to examine if their efforts have been worthwhile and impactful.
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December 17, 2025
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Pam Andrews on open marriage: 'There’s more to life than a man's faithfulness'
FORMER Rhythm City actress Pam Andrews has opened up about her decision to remain in an open marriage.
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December 17, 2025
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Court nullifies marriage after widow fails to prove that husband was of sound mind when he said, "I do"
THE Western Cape High has overturned the marriage of a man who lacked the mental ability to comprehend nature and consequences of marriage, saying the widow failed to provide expert evidence that her husband was of sound mind when he said, \"I do\".
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December 17, 2025
Cape Times
Father, son behind Bondi Beach shooting linked to Islamic state
A FATHER and son appeared to be driven by \"Islamic State ideology\" when they opened fire on a Jewish festival at Sydney's Bondi Beach, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said yesterday.
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December 17, 2025
Cape Times
Great Dane returns with a smashing good time
PROTEAS
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December 17, 2025
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G20 urged to refocus as landmark review finds influence waning amid global tensions
THE Group of Twenty (G20) remains a critical pil of global economic cooperation but risks losing relevance unless it sharpens its focus and streamlines its agenda, according to a major review released under South Africa's 2025 G20 Presidency.
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December 17, 2025
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Govt confident lower tariff deal for ferrochrome smelters is within reach
Minister Ramokgopa confident of breakthrough in negotiations to rescue ferrochrome smelter industry
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December 17, 2025
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United's Amorim 'Cherries-picks' his words after thriller
MANCHESTER
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December 17, 2025
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Election of new ANC youth league leadership 'orchestrated'- political analyst
THE reelection of Collen Malatji as ANC Youth League (ANCYL) president is not a natural outcome.
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December 17, 2025
Cape Times
BATOHI'S CONDUCT CANNOT GO UNPUNISHED
OUTGOING National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Shamila Batohi's complete disregard and disrespect at the Nkabinde inquiry is indicative of the monumental failures of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) under her leadership.
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December 17, 2025
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Are you a wrinkler, sinker or sagger?
AGEING GRACEFULLY
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December 17, 2025
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EU unveils plan to tackle housing crisis
THE EU was yesterday expected to present a first-ever plan to address the continent's deepening housing crisis, aiming to boost construction and regulate short-term rentals.
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December 17, 2025
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NDR is not an old idea whose time has passed
It is the only idea that can save South Africa
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December 17, 2025
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Antarctic attracting more ships and people
THE nearest to Antarctica I have been is Gough Island, about 1 700 nautical miles west-south-west of Cape Town.
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December 17, 2025
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Civilians face violence, famine in Sudan
IN KADUGLI, a besieged city in Sudan's Kordofan region, escalating violence and worsening famine have left civilians trapped in a state of constant fear, according to testimonies.
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December 17, 2025
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Meat industry launches research drive to ease Foot-and-Mouth Disease slaughter restrictions
RED Meat Industry Services (RMIS) has partnered with the University of Pretoria and global animal health company Zoetis to investigate the economic and regulatory impact of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) virus persistence in slaughtered cattle, as the industry seeks science-based reforms to outdated slaughter regulations.
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December 17, 2025
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Broos calm ahead of AFCON despite scrappy win over Ghana
HUGO Broos is far too experienced a coach to be overly concerned by pre-tournament jitters.
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December 17, 2025
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Family of slain popular DJ Warras warns against speculation
THE Family of Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, has appealed for calm following his murder in Johannesburg's CBD yesterday.
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December 17, 2025
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Green's record deal sparks debate over best role
AUSTRALIA all-rounder Cameron Green made headlines yesterday after being roped in by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a record R46 million at the IPL 2026 auction, held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
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December 17, 2025
Cape Times
10-YEAR TRANSMISSION EXPANSION PROGRAMME Ramokgopa backs local participation as seven consortia prequalify for bids
ELECTRICITY and Energy Minister, Kgosientso Ramokgopa, has stressed that South African companies will be positioned to secure preferred bidder status in later phases of the country's 10-year transmission expansion programme, even as international firms dominate the first phase of the landmark Independent Transmission Project (ITP) initiative.
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