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Cape Argus
Urgent need to discuss population control amid world's problems
I AM watching a programme on world drought. Apparently India uses more water than Russia and China combined.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Walus parole decision 'not mine to make'
CORRECTIONAL Services Minister Pieter Groenewald said his hands are tied in revoking the parole of Janusz Walus, who killed former SACP general secretary and Umkhonto weSizwe chief of staff, Chris Hani.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Home builders council staff face lifestyle audits
MORE than 150 employees at the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) have been referred for lifestyle audits, Human Settlements Department Director-General Alec Moemi said yesterday.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Grobbelaar: Bulls won't hold back for fear of injuries
THERE will be no complacency from the Bulls as they head into the final round-robin match of the United Rugby Championship (URC) against the Dragons on Saturday in Pretoria.
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May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Camel-back cavalry: a unique strategy against jihadism
A POSSE of turban-clad soldiers perched on “ships of the desert” may conjure images of the past but Mauritania’s camelback cavalry plays a vital role in the fight against jihadism today.
3 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Balancing act in finding the right school at the right price
AMID the growing costs of necessities in South Africa, there is the stagnant economy, and the job market and private business sectors remain very volatile.
4 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
'Fresh' Bedingham can't wait to get fit for Lord's final
A LITTLE over a month ago, Proteas batter David Bedingham suffered a broken toe in his first fixture of the season back with Durham in the County Championship, keeping him out of action.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
EV sales continue growing despite trade uncertainty
UNCERTAINTY about trade and industrial policy triggered by US tariffs won't derail growth in sales of electric vehicles, which should account for one in four cars sold this year, the IEA said yesterday.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
China, US slash sweeping tariffs in war
THE US and China slashed sweeping tariffs on each others’ goods for 90 days yesterday, after a temporary ceasefire in a brutal trade war that roiled global markets and international supply chains.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Amajita hope to fly against Nigeria in Afcon U20 semi-final
THE South African Under-20 men’s national team have covered the hard yards in the ongoing Africa Youth Championship after reaching the semi-finals to qualify for the World Cup.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Tryon praises Proteas Women ‘resilience' on tough Sri Lanka trip
PROTEAS Women all-rounder Chloe Tryon said the recent Tri-Series tournament in Sri Lanka, which they were knocked out of, was one of her hardest tours to date.
3 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Bus driver falls ill, dies after hitting tree
A GOLDEN Arrow bus driver died yesterday morning after he fell ill behind the wheel and crashed into a tree.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
'Juliet & Romeo': a musical adaptation that misses mark
PANNING a movie like Juliet & Romeo is a little like kicking a puppy.
3 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Eastern Cape doctor fined R500K for defrauding SARS
TAX EVASION
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Budget cuts put court security at risk justice minister warns
JUSTICE and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has warned that budget cuts have severely limited the ability of her department to bolster security measures at courts.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Forensic pathologist critiques post-mortem findings
DESPITE being an internationally acclaimed statesman, Inkosi Albert Luthuli was treated like a commoner in his death, with his post-mortem being conducted hurriedly by a doctor who was inexperienced in conducting a forensic examination and who produced a substandard death report.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Nkwe on KG suspension: It was vital to respect process
THE Kagiso Rabada drug ban is now a thing of the past.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Life of a pro golfer is no laughing matter, ask Robin Williams
THE late Robin Williams delivered an excellent set on the comedic absurdities of golf in his Grammy award-winning one-man show back in 2002.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Nabi eyes MTN8 spot as Chiefs chase strong finish amid exit talk
AMID suggestions and speculation that he will be sacked at the end of the season, Nasreddine Nabi will strive to ensure that Kaizer Chiefs finish the season on a high by qualifying for next season’s MTN8 competition.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Unions must address the impact of technology on jobs
NUMEROUS economic and employment challenges persist in a year characterised by volatility and uncertainty in global and local economies, accompanied by emerging technologies. However, along with these challenges, there are several opportunities to be taken advantage of.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Hot topic for Trump, Ramaphosa
THIS week’s news that around 50 Afrikaners have upped and left South Africa for the greener pastures of the US and were afforded refugee status by the Americans. For some, that has gone down like a piece of barely-cooked wors from a braaivleis.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Parliament, legislatures and municipal councils are crime scenes
“THERE are certain clues at a crime scene which, by their very nature, do not lend themselves to being collected or examined. How does one collect love, rage, hatred, fear...? These are things that we're trained to look for.” - James Reese Gideon
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Starbucks bans use of political names
STARBUCKS in South Korea has banned customers from using the names of the country’s presidential candidates - or the disgraced ex-president - for their orders, the coffee giant said yesterday.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Venter aims to end Sharks tenure with a bang in URC
HAVING made the top four of the United Rugby Championships the Sharks are confident ahead of their quarter final match against Scarlets at home on Saturday (7.30pm kick-off), said flanker James Venter.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Minnie to take legal action against MacG for remarks
PRESENTER, TV producer and actress Minnie Dlamini has broken her silence, addressing the misogynistic remarks about her made by controversial podcaster, Macgyver “MacG” Mukwevho.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Call for action as jobs crisis escalates
GNU CRITICISED
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Manenberg doctor tells learners to strive for their dreams
DR RANDALL Ortel, a family medicine specialist who has his roots in Manenberg, visited his community to inspire young people from the area who are interested in studying in the medical field.
1 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
OUTRAGE AS MISSING GIRL FOUND IN PAROLEE'S HOME
Man to appear in court on rape charge
3 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
‘Extraordinary measures’ to fight Cape gang violence
POLICE Minister Senzo Mchunu says “extraordinary measures” are planned to fight gang violence on the Cape Flats.
2 min |
May 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Rapist grandfather loses appeal
A MAN will continue serving his life sentence for the rape of his then 7-year-old step-granddaughter after he appealed against his conviction and sentence in the Western Cape High Court.
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