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Cape Argus
ANC divided on Cachalia as acting police minister
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to place Minister Senzo Mchunu on leave of absence has been defended by some in the ANC, who also expressed full confidence in the appointment of Professor Firoz Cachalia as acting Minister of Police.
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July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Paradox of the Nobel Peace Prize: A legacy of violence?
THE inventor of that deadly explosive, nitroglycerine, known as dynamite, established the Nobel Peace Prize for any individual who could bring about a ceasefire, encourage the avoidance of war, or even put an end to any brutal battle.
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July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
SAPS OFFICERS CLAIM EXTORTION OVER SALARY DEDUCTIONS
'We've had no help from SAPS or the union'
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July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Tesla launches first showroom in India
TESLA unveiled its first showroom in India yesterday, marking its entry into the world’s most populous country, as Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company seeks new customers amid sagging sales in the US and Europe.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Why recognition matters for deskless workers
ONLY 49% of deskless workers feel recognised. This is according to research conducted by local HR and fintech company, Jem HR. Its Deskless Worker Pulse study found that nearly half of the 2 000 employees surveyed felt unappreciated by their employers. And a quarter of them reported that they rarely receive recognition.
3 min |
July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
EU diplomat hopes bloc agrees with Russia sanctions
EU FOREIGN affairs chief Kaja Kallas said yesterday she hoped for agreement soon on a new round of sanctions by the bloc on Russia, including lowering a price cap on Moscow’s oil exports.
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July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Conrad's backing gives Linde freedom to push for Proteas T20 World Cup spot
IN HIS first engagement with the media since being appointed Proteas all-format coach, Shukri Conrad made it clear that George Linde was one of three frontline spinners as the team builds for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next year.
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July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Pirates' Mofokeng has broken the age-old mentality of SA football
WOULDN'T IT BE grand were Relebohile Mofokeng to win all the five awards he has been nominated for at the 2024/25 PSL Awards to be held next Tuesday? Imagine, a 20-year-old dominating the country's football awards.
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July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Unlocking Africa's economic potential through transport corridors
TRANSPORT corridors are among the most powerful engines for economic transformation. In Europe, every euro invested in the continent's Trans-European Transport Network has been estimated to return four euros in GDP. The same - or even greater - potential exists in Africa if investments are focused and coordinated.
3 min |
July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Sassa under fire over grant review process
DELAYED PAYMENTS
2 min |
July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
SA's 400m star prepares for London Diamond League showdown
SA’s 400m star Zakithi Nene returns to the track at Saturday’s London Diamond League meeting ready to build on his status as the fastest one-lap runner in the world this year against tough opposition.
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July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
No load shedding expected despite Koeberg Unit 1 delay
THE delayed return of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station’s Unit 1 is not anticipated to increase the risk of load shedding, Eskom said.
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July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Siberia's farmers feeling the heat
FACING drought and record heat, raspberry farmers in western Serbia are warning of the worst season in decades for one of the world's largest exporters of the fruit.
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July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Pagad distances itself from 'fugitive' Faizel Felix
PEOPLE Against Gangsterism and Drugs (Pagad) has distanced themselves from Faizel Felix, who was arrested by the Hawks for an eight year old illegal gun case, citing that he was expelled as a member and is part of G-Force.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
How food insecurity impacts academic success
CONTRARY to the stereotype of universities as bastions of privilege, studies show a different and often grim reality for many South African students.
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July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Cape Town Silent Book Club raises R100K for 100th library
THE Bookery team will be able to build their 100th library a little earlier after Capetonians and book lovers rallied together to help the Cape Town Silent Book Club reach its goal of raising R100000.
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July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Chelsea's triumph 'a big statement, but what might be the cost?
FOR Chelsea, victory in Sunday's Club World Cup decider completed a fine first season under Enzo Maresca, and also finally brought the curtain down on a marathon campaign that they must hope does not catch up with them down the line.
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July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Friends of the Rivers of Hout Bay conservation efforts get a boost
THE Friends of the Rivers of Hout Bay has almost doubled its conservation work and increased the amount of litter it collects, thanks to the grant funding it received from the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate in May.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
The future of AI is local
A PROUDLY South African innovation is set to change the way people across the country and beyond access and engage with artificial intelligence.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Ramaphosa must go, protesters demand
MKHWANAZI ALLEGATIONS
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July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Vanessa Hudgens latest star to announce pregnancy
THIS year’s list of celebrity pregnancies has just become longer as Disney star Vanessa Hudgens excitedly shared that she is expecting baby number two.
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July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Jaguars fight back to beat Flames and boost semi-final hopes
LAST year’s losing finalists, the Gauteng Jaguars, secured a crucial 63-51 victory over the North West Flames in Power Week 3 of the Telkom Netball League at the Durban ICC yesterday afternoon, as the battle for the semifinal places heated up.
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July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Two men in dock for Bishop Lavis murders
TWO men accused of carrying out a mass shooting that left four people dead, including an 80-year-old woman, made their first appearance in the Bishop Lavis Magistrate's Court yesterday.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
President, you did what you had to do
FACED with deepening public distrust, political decay, and mounting pressure from both civil society and the global community, you made a long overdue move.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
‘Door not shut on Roos’ despite Boks opting for Wiese at No 8
COBUS Wiese has replaced his suspended brother Jasper in the No 8 jersey for the final midyear Test against Georgia on Saturday.
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July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Court orders Meta to shut down child porn accounts on Instagram and WhatsApp
WHILE the Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg, on Monday evening ordered Meta to shut down several anonymous Instagram accounts and WhatsApp channels, which are distributing explicit child pornography depicting South African school children, this was not yet done by yesterday afternoon.
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July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Animal welfare groups demand justice for Chacma baboon slaughter
A R5 000 reward has been offered for information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in the killing of an adult Chacma baboon, which was allegedly butchered for human consumption in Ocean View.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Four-day work week a win for productivity
FOR a while, the concept of a four-day work week seemed aspirational and even utopian. However, it is now more realistic than ever.
3 min |
July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Pages of legacy: books that honour life, lessons of Mandela
EVERY July, South Africa comes alive with heartfelt tributes to one of its greatest heroes, Nelson Mandela.
3 min |
July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Goodwood drugs bust nets R54.3m worth of tik and heroin
TWO foreign nationals are expected to appear in the Goodwood Magistrate's Court today after police seized drugs with an estimated street value of R54.3 million.
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