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Cape Argus
Matrics prepare for finals amid record pass rates
A TOTAL of over 67000 matric candidates are expected to write their finals in a matter of days.
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October 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Trump hails 'tremendous day for Middle East'
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump hailed a “tremendous day for the Middle East” as he and regional leaders signed a declaration meant to cement a ceasefire in Gaza, hours after Israel and Hamas exchanged hostages and prisoners.
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October 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Nobel laureate warns of Al's job-destroying potential
A WINNER of this year’s Nobel prize in economics warned this week that artificial intelligence offers “amazing possibilities” but should be regulated because of its job-destroying potential.
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October 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Concerns over finding a successor to Shamila Batohi
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS
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October 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Under the current system ANC economic recovery plan a pipe dream
THE ANC held its special National Executive Committee meeting recently, with the main focus being on the economic recovery plan, by means of the intervention of reviving the economy that has been on the decline and struggling to take off since the Covid-19 pandemic.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Ramaphosa mourns loss of 42 foreign nationals
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the nations of Zimbabwe and Malawi after a horrific bus crash near Makhado (formerly Louis Trichardt), Limpopo, claimed 42 lives.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Committee highlights need for urgent repairs at fresh produce market
THERE is much work that still needs to be done to address the infrastructural woes plaguing the Tshwane Fresh Produce Market despite the 2022 court order compelling the municipality to repair and maintain the facility.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
Cape Argus
SA must confront teacher misconduct
SOUTH Africa's classrooms are becoming unsafe places.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
Cape Argus
SIU must be given ammunition to fight corruption
THE alleged corruption and manipulation in the ranks of SAPS is disconcerting and of grave concern.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Madagascar army crowns new chief
A MADAGASCAR army unit siding with anti-government protesters installed a new military chief at the weekend as President Andry Rajoelina denounced an \"attempt to seize power illegally\".
2 min |
October 14, 2025
Cape Argus
7 estate planning benefits you can't afford to overlook
ESTATE planning is often misunderstood as something that only comes into play at death. In reality, it is an ongoing process of structuring and managing your assets and liabilities during your lifetime so that your financial goals can be met both while you are alive and after you are gone.
3 min |
October 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Recognising and avoiding digital banking scams
GIVEN the speed at which criminals are shifting to digital platforms to lure victims out of their hard-earned money, ordinary South Africans must learn how to protect themselves against scams.
3 min |
October 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Bafana must secure victory over Rwanda to keep World Cup hopes alive
HOURS before Bafana Bafana’s make-or-break Fifa World Cup 2026 qualifier against Rwanda, defender Thapelo Morena has called for a composed approach at Mbombela Stadium tonight.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Scientists probe Tajik glacier for clues to climate resistance
GREENLAND is melting, the Alps are melting and the Himalayas are melting — yet in one vast mountain region, huge glaciers have remained stable, or even gained mass, in recent decades. Can it last?
2 min |
October 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Turning AI from threat into opportunity
ACROSS universities worldwide, a quiet revolution is underway. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, DeepSeek and Gemini are being used to produce essays, summarise readings, and even conduct complex assignments.
3 min |
October 14, 2025
Cape Argus
France unveils new government
FRANCE’S President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a new government at the weekend, after marathon talks to cobble together a cabinet and prevent the country from slipping deeper into a political crisis.
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October 14, 2025
Cape Argus
As power faces scrutiny, Mkhwanazi proves integrity is still possible
THE chickens are coming home to roost. It started with (Hangwani) Maumela. Then Deputy National Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya. One wonders... who's next? The Asset Forfeiture Unit is on a determined stride, and the nation watches with a mixture of suspense, amusement, and disbelief. Every day in the hearing room feels like a live broadcast of a national drama where the stakes are reputations, integrity, and sometimes, careers.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Addressing violence as a mental health crisis
CALL TO ACTION
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October 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Pandor urges women to lead the fight for peace
FORMER Minister of International relations, Dr Naledi Pandor, has called on women to join the fight against the ongoing humanitarian crisis plaguing the people of Palestine and other conflict-regions of the world.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
Cape Argus
The new hybrid sound shaking up SA music
KWAITO legends have long echoed the phrase, “Kwaito will never die”.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Global Sumud Flotilla is not a lifeline for Gaza, it’s a publicity stunt
VANESSA Govender employs flowery, emotion-laden language that may stir readers’ sympathies but ultimately obscures facts and spreads disinformation (A flotilla of defiance in Gaza’s endless night, Cape Argus, September 30).
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October 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Over 500 household product poisoning cases in WC
MORE than 500 people in the Western Cape were poisoned by common cleaning and household products in just six months, prompting renewed warnings from health authorities about the dangers lurking in everyday items.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
Cape Argus
US think tank vs. solidarity with Palestine
A WASHINGTON-BASED think tank is calling for the United States to pressure South Africa into punishing organisations and individuals who advocate for Palestinian rights.
4 min |
October 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Syrian Kurdish leader ‘reached deal on merging forces’
SYRIAN Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi has announced that he had reached a “preliminary agreement” with Damascus on the integration of his troops into Syria's military and security forces.
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October 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Kylie shatters ‘talentless’ stereotype with acting debut in ‘The Moment’
FOR years, the Kardashians have had critics rolling their eyes and calling them “talentless”.
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October 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Mckenzie brothers shine at SA Wrestling Championships
TWO brothers, who are also the children of Bonteheuwel ward councillor, Angus Mckenzie, are flying the SA flag high for wrestling after bringing home gold and silver from their latest competition.
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October 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Four arrested for LEAP officer’s murder
THE City of Cape Town has welcomed the swift arrest of four suspects linked to the hijacking and murder of Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officer, Yonke Pakade, who was attacked at the weekend.
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October 14, 2025
Cape Argus
Concerns over Sibiya’s testimony on Matlala, Mogotsi
MEMBERS of Parliament, part of the Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, have raised concerns about the connection between suspended deputy police commissioner, Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, and alleged criminals.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
Cape Argus
South Africans stick it to the rest of Africa at Nations Cup
SOUTH Africas women's hockey team began their Africa Cup of Nations title defence with a commanding 10-0 victory over hosts Egypt in Ismailia, while the men finally got their campaign under way with a 3-1 win over Kenya.
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October 14, 2025
Cape Argus
SAFPS launches campaign to help spot and stop scam calls
IN A bid to help consumers recognise scams and take appropriate action to protect themselves, the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) has launched an awareness campaign.
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