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Cape Argus
US government shutdown may last weeks
THE bitter tribalism that drove the US into a government shutdown is putting compromise out of reach, analysts say - and threatening to turn a staring contest between the Democrats and Donald Trump’s Republicans into a protracted crisis.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Repackaging occupation, denying freedom
SINCE October 2023, Israel’s assault on Gaza has claimed the lives of at least 66 055 Palestinians, leaving entire neighbourhoods in rubble and families erased from the civil registry. Amid this ongoing humanitarian catastrophe, US President Donald Trump has unveiled a 21-point plan that he claims will end the bloodshed. Yet a closer look reveals that the plan envisions Gaza's future shaped not by Palestinians, but by foreign powers with long histories of enabling Israel's occupation and undermining Palestinian rights.
3 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Ouaddou not chasing records as his side set sights on another trophy
ORLANDO Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says he is not chasing records but rather focused on what lies ahead, after leading his side past the Carling Knockout round of 16.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
The English Premier League's Big Six monopoly is over
LAST season, the so-called Big Six in the English Premier League gave way to a Top Eight as Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur lost their place at the top table, while the emergence of the likes of Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa, Fulham, Brighton and Crystal Palace suggested a shakeup in the established order.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
History warns of the dangers of state control of religion
THE recent proposal by the CRL Rights Commission to require the registration of churches and licensing of pastors under state oversight threatens religious freedom in South Africa. Our Constitution guarantees freedom of speech, religion, belief, and association.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Stellies prepare for Gallants challenge
STELLENBOSCH FC emerged victorious against Kaizer Chiefs in a match marked by the controversial refusal of Rwandan goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari to leave the field when summoned by his coaches in the dying moments of extra-time.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Growing opposition to Netanyahu a sign of decline of Zionist project
BENJAMIN Netanyahu was recently in the United States to meet with American President Donald Trump, while facing a level of international isolation that has reached unprecedented levels.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Greta Thunberg among Gaza flotilla detainees to leave Israel
SWEDISH activist Greta Thunberg will be among more than 70 people of different nationalities to leave Israel yesterday after they were seized aboard an intercepted Gaza aid flotilla.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
From Cape Flats to College of Surgeons
FORMER Mitchells Plain resident, Dr. Craig Burns has been admitted to the College of Surgeons of South Africa (CMSA), a significant step as a specialist surgeon.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Why Zamajobe's return after a decade feels like a fresh start
ZAMAJOBE Sithole, known simply as Zamajobe, is one of South Africa's most distinctive voices.
3 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Proteas aim to extend WTC glory, starting in Lahore and Rawalpindi
THE defence of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) mace is set to officially get underway for South Africa as they begin the new cycle with a two-match Test series in Lahore and Rawalpindi this month.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Ramaphosa calls for stronger anti-corruption measures amid Tembisa Hospital SIU report
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has called for tougher action against corruption against corruption, saying that it has corroded competitiveness.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Teacher reinstated after unfair dismissal claims
'FABRICATED ALLEGATIONS'
2 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Khoza ready to seize chance after surprise Bafana call-up
MALIBONGWE Khoza didn't think it would happen so soon. But such is his determination to succeed in his career that he’s not taking any opportunity lightly — nor is he getting carried away.
3 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Maiduguri flood aftermath: Families still struggle to recover
A YEAR after the floodwaters crashed through the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, the place where Maryam Jidda’s house used to stand is still an empty patch of mud.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Indigenous wisdom offers pathways to healing rooted in community caregiving
“FIRST was the life, not a book. Only in life does the book become life” (Okure). These words remind us that theology and reflection begin with lived experience, not abstract ideas.
4 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
FISHING TOWNS SEEK A SAY IN HARBOUR OVERHAUL
Revamp gains momentum but residents express concerns
3 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Madlanga probe hit by government sabotage claims
THE government has been accused of sabotaging the Madlanga Commission following remarks made by former chief evidence leader, Advocate Terry Motau, regarding its inadequate budget.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
SA graduates in their 30s unleash R1 trillion spending power
SOUTH Africans aged 30 to 39 with tertiary qualifications now represent a staggering R1 trillion in spending power, according to new research from the UCT Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing.
3 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Abducted SA activists set to return home from Israel today
THE South African government has confirmed that citizens who participated in the recent Global Flotilla Initiative in Israel are set to be released and repatriated, departing via Jordan this morning.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
AU paralysis fuels catastrophe
‘ALL Eyes on Gaza’ has become a vociferous rallying call, as it should, for Gaza is a site of horrific inhumanity. At the same time, more eyes are needed on Sudan.
4 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Master your money: the 4 dimensions checklist for wealth building
MANY young professionals are earning well, but too much of that income goes into lifestyle upgrades and debt, not investments.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Alcohol confiscated at beaches during matric celebrations
THE City’s law enforcement officers have made 197 arrests in the past week, seeing an increase in drunk driving and confiscated hundreds of units of alcohol during valedictory celebrations.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Why we make money mistakes, and how to avoid them
THE trajectory of one's life is closely linked to the quality of one's financial decisions. More often than not, our circumstances mirror the decisions we've made, both good and bad. And yet, making sound financial choices is not always as simple as it seems. With this in mind, let's unpack some of the underlying factors that drive us towards poor financial decisions.
3 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Helen Zille’s wilful blindness on the Gaza genocide is irresponsible
ON SEPTEMBER 16, the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry released its most damning conclusion yet: Israeli actions in Gaza meet the legal threshold of genocide under the Genocide Convention (A/HRC/60/CRP.3).
1 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
How Taylor Swift's engagement inspired 'The Life of a Showgirl'
TAYLOR Swift feared her songwriting would \"dry up\" once she was \"truly happy\".
3 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Stormers assess Bok trio ahead of Scarlets clash
THE Stormers will have three Springbok superstars with them in Wales on Friday night, but whether they play against the Scarlets is another matter.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Brad Binder battles heat and grid to seal season-best finish
A much happier Brad Binder was pleased with his efforts at the Mandalika International Circuit in Indonesia, where he fought his way to a season-best fourth-place finish.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Syria selects members of first post-Assad parliament
LOCAL committees in Syria cast their ballots for members of a transitional parliament in a process criticised as undemocratic, with a third of the new lawmakers to be appointed directly by interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Celebrating 96 years of Table Mountain Cableway
TABLE Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) celebrates its 96th birthday this month, having hosted over 32 million visitors to the summit of Table Mountain, one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, since 1929.
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