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Cape Argus
Swiss vote on climate tax for super-rich
SWITZERLAND voted yesterday on whether to replace the current men-only military conscription with a compulsory civic duty for men and women alike and on taxing the super-rich to fund the climate fight.
2 min |
December 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Democracy as a service to multilateralism
DEMOCRACY is a precious system. It has provided us with incredible opportunities and wealth, but also with war and human suffering on unprecedented levels. In a world exhausted by democracy's failures, is there a Democracy 2.0 somewhere out there?
3 min |
December 01, 2025
Cape Argus
CITY IMPOSES TRADING RESTRICTIONS
Grand Parade hawkers lose out on most lucrative weekend
3 min |
December 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Pope wraps up Turkiye trip before Lebanon visit
POPE Leo XIV wrapped up a four-day trip to Turkiye yesterday after a warm welcome by its tiny Christian community, before heading to Lebanon with a message of peace for the crisis-mired nation.
2 min |
December 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Bafana ready for AFCON, Broos to reveal final roster
BAFANA Bafana coach Hugo Broos is set to make an important squad announcement on Monday at noon when he names the final squad for the upcoming AFCON in Morocco next month.
3 min |
December 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Stormers’ belief grows after big URC triumph
THE Stormers are starting to believe they can win anywhere. Their dramatic comeback victory over Munster at Thomond Park — their first ever there in the United Rugby Championship (URC) — has only strengthened that belief.
2 min |
December 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Strengthening HIV treatment access
AS World AIDS Day is being recognised, there are currently more than 90 000 people receiving ART at City Health facilities - nearly 50,000 through the ART Club system.
2 min |
December 01, 2025
Cape Argus
A psychological thriller that will make you question reality
IN What Have You Done?, Nicole Trope expertly navigates the dark waters of trauma, manipulation, and the fragility of memory. This psychological thriller, masterfully narrated by Taryn Ryan, takes listeners on an unsettling journey through disturbing emotions and psychological complexities. Released last month by Hachette UK - Bookouture, the nearly nine-hour audiobook immersed me in a tense and gripping world where nothing was quite as it seemed.
2 min |
December 01, 2025
Cape Argus
'Not a good look' - Eben red mars perfect tour
A record-breaking 73-0 win should have been the perfect finale to the Springboks’ November tour, yet the mood soured in Cardiff when Eben Etzebeth was shown a red card — a moment head coach Rassie Erasmus admitted “didn’t look good” for the world champions.
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December 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Flood damage forces resort to shut down for festive
THE City of Cape Town has confirmed the popular resort and pool in Kogel Bay will be shut down this festive season, following its two-year closure due to extensive flood damage which cost over R1.5 million.
2 min |
December 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Max seeks F1 Qatar Grand Prix hat-trick but Norris still title favourite
MAX Verstappen is seeking a hat-trick of wins at the Qatar Grand Prix this weekend as this year’s Formula One world championship reaches boiling point in the Arabian Gulf.
2 min |
November 28, 2025
Cape Argus
Prime Circle and Jesse Clegg to rock the Mother City
Two Mzansi musical powerhouses will be bringing the festive vibes to the Mother City this weekend during this festival.
1 min |
November 28, 2025
Cape Argus
Brackenfell family praises firefighter's lifesaving actions
A BRACKENFELL family has sung the praises of firefighter, Arlin Thielman, who helped save their baby, Daniel.
1 min |
November 28, 2025
Cape Argus
Van Rooyen worked on Lions’ ‘identity’ ahead of derby
THE Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen believes his team is in prime condition following a structured three-week preparation period ahead of their United Rugby Championship encounter against the Bulls tomorrow, with kickoff set for 2pm.
2 min |
November 28, 2025
Cape Argus
Trump’s G20 exclusion of SA has economic implications
PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s announcement that South Africa would not be invited to attend the G20 summit in 2026, as well as stopping payments and subsidies, is set to prove that the US has power and dominates the economy.
2 min |
November 28, 2025
Cape Argus
Louw's comeback adds power to depleted Bulls
DESPITE missing key players due to Springboks duty, the Bulls will field a strong side for their United Rugby Championship (URC) Juksei derby with the Lions.
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November 28, 2025
Cape Argus
Shooting suspect served alongside US army in Afghanistan
A MAN suspected of shooting two National Guard soldiers near the White House was an Afghan national who had served alongside American troops in Afghanistan, US media reported this week, as Washington labelled the incident an “act of terror”.
3 min |
November 28, 2025
Cape Argus
Shortages force Boks into 7-1 bench split
THE Springboks have been pushed into selecting a 7-1 bench split for tomorrow's Test against Wales in Cardiff, a move driven primarily by player unavailability and the match falling outside the international window.
3 min |
November 28, 2025
Cape Argus
Slot feels ‘safe’ despite Reds’ latest humiliation
ARNE Slot insisted he is confident of avoiding the sack despite troubled Liverpool's dismal 4-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday.
2 min |
November 28, 2025
Cape Argus
How outdated criminal justice system fuels crime
THE Western Cape Province is ravaged by escalating drug and gang wars, worsened by severe failures by national government, especially within the SAPS.
4 min |
November 28, 2025
Cape Argus
Child pornography accused switches to not guilty plea
A MITCHELLS Plain father accused of child grooming and the distribution of child pornography, who was found in possession of a collection of 115000 images and 20000 videos, has changed his tune and is now pleading not guilty.
2 min |
November 28, 2025
Cape Argus
Tensions rise over motion of no confidence against Winde
POLITICAL tensions flared in the Western Cape Legislature yesterday when the DA used its majority to block a substantive motion brought by the ANC against Premier Alan Winde.
2 min |
November 28, 2025
Cape Argus
Beer giant not engaging with hackers after attack
JAPANESE beer giant Asahi said yesterday it had not received any specific demand from the hackers behind a “sophisticated and cunning” cyberattack that may have leaked the data of around two million people.
2 min |
November 28, 2025
Cape Argus
Investigation launched after taxi driver killing
THE shooting of a taxi driver at a Delft rank has authorities probing whether it is part of the wider taxi violence crisis.
1 min |
November 28, 2025
Cape Argus
Petersen urges Chiefs to seize home advantage
KAIZER Chiefs captain Brandon Petersen has stressed the importance of securing all three points this weekend when they host Zamalek in their CAF Confederation Cup group-stage encounter at the New Peter Mok-aba Stadium, with kickoff at 3pm tomorrow.
2 min |
November 28, 2025
Cape Argus
PROBE INTO ABUSE AFTER BOY FORCED TO DRINK BEER
Children taken into state care
2 min |
November 28, 2025
Cape Argus
Stakes are higher than ever in US/SA relationship
THE recent announcement by US President Donald Trump that his administration plans to bar South Africa from the 2026 G20 summit is no mere diplomatic misstep; it represents an escalation that could hinder international relations.
1 min |
November 28, 2025
Cape Argus
Accused in Pather murder abandon bail
SIX of the accused believed to be behind the kidnapping and murder of Cape Town father, Malcolm Pather, whose body was found burnt beyond recognition earlier this year, have abandoned their bail application.
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November 28, 2025
Cape Argus
Fish hails Bafana’s resurgence while reliving his own golden era
MARK Fish was one in a million. Not only did he carve out an illustrious career for himself from the ’90s, he also partied as hard as he worked on the pitch.
3 min |
November 28, 2025
Cape Argus
Cape Town ‘a dumping ground for bodies’
THE Cape Flats has become a dumping ground for murder victims. Experts in forensic pathology have weighed in on why killers mutilate and dumped bodies in order to disfigure them when identification takes place.
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