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Tourism deal puts one of Egypt's last shores at risk
IN EGYPT’S Wadi al-Gemal, where swimmers share a glistening bay with sea turtles, a shadowy tourism deal is threatening one of the Red Sea’s last wild shores.
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August 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Bye-bye Cyril Ramaphosa, the time has come for the old to be replaced by the new
THE end is near for President Cyril Ramaphosa and the ANC, with the People’s Government moving in the direction of realising the Freedom Charter’s ideal that the Will of the People is paramount.
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August 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Investing wisely: focus on what you can control
INVESTING is rarely simple, and knowing where to focus one's energy can be a challenge.
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August 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Mass rally in Tel Aviv calls for end to Gaza war, hostage deal
TENS of thousands of demonstrators gathered at the weekend in Tel Aviv to call for an end to the war in Gaza and the release of hostages, one of the largest demonstrations in Israel since the start of the fighting in October 2023.
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August 19, 2025
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Consumer complaint prompts review of Ster-Kinekor 'Morvies Club' advert
THE Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) took a closer look at a complaint by a movie lover regarding Ster-Kinekor’s Morvies Club advertisement, which he said promised “bottomless movie tickets per month”, but this is not entirely true.
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August 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Baby Nikita's parents abandon bail bid
THE parents of 4-year-old 'Baby Nikita' told the Protea Magistrate's Court yesterday that they were abandoning their application for bail as they face charges of child abuse and murder.
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August 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Big guns win in contrasting League openers
TITLE challengers Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal all made winning starts but in contrasting fashion on the first weekend of the Premier League season.
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August 19, 2025
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Blues held by Palace as United fail to fire
CHELSEA suffered a Fifa Club World Cup hangover as they were fortunate to escape with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace in their Premier League opener on Sunday.
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August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Europe to mull over peace plan in Ukraine
LEADERS of France, Germany and Britain was to host a video call yesterday for their so-called “coalition of the willing” to discuss steps towards ending the war in Ukraine, after Donald Trump dropped his push for a ceasefire after his Alaska summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
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August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
All Blacks showed statement of intent despite lapses – Barrett
THE All Blacks returned to the top of the world rankings for the first time since 2021 after a 41-24 Rugby Championship victory over Argentina on Saturday, but captain Scott Barrett insisted there was plenty to work on despite the scoreline.
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August 18, 2025
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Young Stunna says Shekhinah duet is a dream come true
SOUTH African musician Young Stunna, born Sandile Msimango, is overjoyed after hitting a career milestone he’s long envisioned.
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August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
McKenzie under scrutiny for social media posts
MINISTER of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, who recently dismissed claims of being a racist, has been given until Wednesday to respond to the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), which is investigating his “racially-divisive” social media posts from over a decade ago.
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August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
The adventure of crime-solving and self-discovery
WELCOME to a world where the hallways of higher learning blend with thrilling mysteries and the occasionally chaotic life of an eager criminology student. Ken Cuperus’s Middlebridge Mysteries has hit the airwaves, showcasing a brilliant ensemble cast, including the talented Anna Cathcart as witty Violet Wilner.
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August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Retaliation suspected motive in Kensington taxi shooting
A 28-YEAR-OLD suspect is set to appear in the Cape Town Magistrate's Court after a Kensington taxi driver was gunned down in his own vehicle, leaving three passengers injured.
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August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Justice eludes Marikana victims 13 years after the tragedy
THIRTEEN years after the Marikana massacre, in which 34 miners in the mining village of Marikana, North West, died, the victims and their widows are said to be still searching for justice for the slain miners.
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August 18, 2025
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Cardoso refuses to get carried away
MIGUEL CARDOSO was understandably not viewing Mamelodi Sundowns' 1-1 MTN8 semifinal first-leg draw at Orlando Pirates as an advantage in the way many coaches might have.
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August 18, 2025
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Murray & Roberts heads towards liquidation
AFTER 120 years, Murray & Roberts Limited (MRL), a South African engineering and construction stalwart founded in 1902, faces liquidation.
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August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Stepfather gets life sentence for two decades of abuse
A STEPFATHER has been sentenced to life imprisonment including 40 years for the rape of his stepdaughter whom he sexually violated for nearly 20 years and claimed they were in a consensual relationship - even convincing his family of it.
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August 18, 2025
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'I'm sorry South Africa' says Dricus after losing title
CHECHEN-BORN MMA superstar Khamzat Chimaev broke South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis’ nine-fight UFC winning streak to become the new Middleweight champion of the world today.
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August 18, 2025
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Weekend sports defeats provide a time for reflection
IT WAS a sobering weekend for South African sports fans after the Springboks, Proteas and fighter Dricus du Plessis tasted defeat.
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August 18, 2025
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Chinese Consul General in Cape Town attends 80th Anniversary Commemoration
THE Chinese Consulate General in Cape Town marked the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War with a reception and photo exhibition at the Castle of Good Hope.
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August 18, 2025
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Marquez extends championship lead
MARC Marquez was \"super happy\" to claim his first ever win at the Red Bull Ring as he raced to victory in the Austrian MotoGP on Sunday.
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August 18, 2025
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Maitland ratepayers call for police leadership change
PROVINCIAL Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile has 14 days to respond to a memorandum submitted by the Maitland Ratepayers and Residents Association (MRRA) and ward councillor Cheslyn Steenberg.
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August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Bolivian right eyes return in polls
BOLIVIANS headed to the polls yesterday for elections marked by a deep economic crisis that has seen the left implode and the right eyeing its first shot at power in 20 years.
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August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Violence and creativity
ON MY BOOKSHELF
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August 18, 2025
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Bolsonaro leaves house arrest for medical exams
BRAZIUS ex-president Jair Bolsonaro left his home where he is under house arrest to undergo medical exams at the weekend, weeks before the Supreme Court rules whether he is guilty of plotting a coup.
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August 18, 2025
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Al-Sharaa: No need for blood
SYRIAN President Ahmed al-Sharaa has said the battle to unify his country after years of civil war “should not be with blood”, rejecting any partition and accusing Israel of meddling in the south.
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August 18, 2025
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Shukri: Aiden is a couple of games away from unlocking genius state
PROTEAS coach Shukri Conrad has backed Aiden Markram to rediscover his form in the upcoming ODI series against Australia.
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August 18, 2025
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Western Cape schools shut early amid rising gang violence
THE Western Cape Education Department (WCED) said recent gang violence has led to schools being closed early in the past week and it cautioned the public to be wary of fake news.
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August 18, 2025
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Downgraded Hurricane Erin lashes Caribbean with rain
OFFSHORE Hurricane Erin was downgraded to a Category 3 storm yesterday, as rain lashed Caribbean islands and weather officials warned of possible flash floods and landslides.
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