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Cape Argus
Top-order troubles leave Proteas Women in peril
PERFORMANCES with the bat over the next two games in the Tri-Series between Sri Lanka and India will be crucial, if the Proteas Women are to progress in the short tournament.
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May 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Zelenskiy discussed defence, sanctions with Trump
UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he discussed air defence systems and sanctions on Russia with Donald Trump on the sidelines of Pope Francis' funeral at the Vatican, in what he called the best meeting the two had ever had.
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May 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Workers’ Day: A reminder of power of organised labour
THE economic system which dominates the world at present is called capitalism.
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May 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Ramaphosa’s Commission on TRC is misguided
PRESIDENT Ramaphosa’s mooted establishment of a commission to investigate the reasons why The Truth and Reconciliation Commissions’ (TRC’s) recommendation into persecution of those who were culpable for political crimes before 1994 will possibly fail.
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May 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Head-on collision claims 15 lives in Eastern Cape
FIFTEEN people died and five others were injured in a head-on collision involving a fully loaded minibus taxi and a bakkie on the R63 between Adelaide and Maqoma (formerly Fort Beaufort) around midnight on Saturday.
1 min |
May 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Joshlin Smith’s family’s anguish continues
AS THE Western Cape High Court convicted the people behind the kidnapping of Joshlin Smith, many are still questioning the whereabouts of the child.
2 min |
May 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Kagiso Rabada blunder: Six players caught in substance scandals
THE world of sport has seen its fair share of athletes fall foul of banned substances, and cricket is no exception.
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May 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Rescue operation uncovers animal cruelty at shelter
SHOCKING
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May 05, 2025
Cape Argus
A self-referential journey into familiar territory
ON Black Mirror, the future isn't a boot stamping onto a human face forever, as George Orwell said it would be. It’s a little white pad stuck to the side of someone’s noggin - a kind of AirPod for the temple, sending all who wear it into a digital trance, their bodies slack, their eyes milky white.
4 min |
May 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Western Cape Legislature hears testimony on George building collapse
THE Western Cape Legislature's Standing Committee on Infrastructure was given a sobering and detailed account of the George building collapse during a live briefing on Friday.
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May 05, 2025
Cape Argus
SA police struggle with heavy workload and mental health issues
SAPS officers are under pressure with one person having to cater to nearly half a million population, and the workload resulting in mental health issues, according to experts.
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May 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Cape Town City teeter on the brink of disaster
CAPE Town City FC are teetering on the brink of disaster, with the dreaded PSL promotion/relegation play-offs staring them squarely in the face after a 2-0 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday evening.
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May 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Half-time tweaks help fine-tune Sundowns' performance
COACH Miguel Cardoso's half-time adjustments to his \"Yellow Machine\" proved pivotal in securing a 2-0 Betway Premiership victory over Cape Town City on Saturday at the Cape Town Stadium.
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May 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Sharply funny and a little unhinged
IF YOU’VE ever spent time on a bookish Facebook group or even trawled on the one star reviews on Goodreads, this book will hit uncomfortably close to home and then make you laugh out loud.
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May 05, 2025
Cape Argus
A blend of humour, heartache and friendship
THIS Audible Original audiobook, performed by the talented Nicola Coughlan, immerses the audience in the tale of Abby and Hetty, two best friends navigating life’s unpredictability.
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May 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Plan outlined for SANDF troops withdrawal from DRC
THE phased withdrawal of SA National Defence Force (SANDF) troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been announced by Defence and Military Veterans Minister, Angie Motshekga.
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May 05, 2025
Cape Argus
I am not nervous, don't provoke me, says Nabi after Derby loss
KAIZER Chiefs' coach Nasreddine Nabi wore a menacing look during his Soweto derby post-match conference, deep in the bowels of FNB Stadium.
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May 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Food prices soar despite easing inflation
WHILE the latest inflation data for South Africa showed an easing, food prices in the country saw a sharp increase.
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May 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Missile hits Israel airport area in attack claimed by Yemen Huthis
A MISSILE landed inside the perimeter of Israel's main airport yesterday, wounding six people, halting flights and gouging a wide crater, in an attack claimed by Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels.
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May 05, 2025
Cape Argus
The music still lives in us long after it ended
IT’S been a full week since we stood shoulder to shoulder beneath red lights and ancestral drumbeats at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival. And still, it lingers. Not the hype. Not the Instagram stories.
4 min |
May 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Green Point Flea Market back after 15-year hiatus
AFTER a 15-year absence, the Green Point Flea Market is making a longawaited return to its original home, reviving a once-thriving trading space that had long been displaced by the development of the Cape Town Stadium precinct.
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May 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Nigeria reaffirms pledge to inclusive global order
NIGERIA'S Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar this week said the most popular African country will never fail in its commitment to a fairer and more inclusive global order, to which it is ready to contribute meaningfully, under the framework of the BRICS bloc.
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May 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Proteas fully aware ‘how dangerous Athapaththu can be’ in Sri Lanka clash
THE clear and present danger facing the Proteas’ Women’s team in Friday's Tri-Series ODI clash (6.30am start) against Sri Lanka is home team captain Chamari Athapaththu.
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May 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Tesla chair denies plan to replace Musk
TESLA chair Robyn Denholm yesterday denied a Wall Street Journal report that said board members had reached out to executive search firms to find a new replacement for CEO Elon Musk.
1 min |
May 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Survé family at heart of Africa's Grandest Gathering
THE rhythm may have faded and the lights dimmed on this past weekend's Cape Town International Jazz Festival, but the energy is still pulsing through the city.
2 min |
May 02, 2025
Cape Argus
D-DAY FOR JOSHLIN KIDNAPPING ACCUSED
All three have pleaded not guilty
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May 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Draft Budget statements are plagued with untruths
MAYOR Geordin Hill-Lewis’ marketing of his 2025/2026 Draft Budget paints a beautiful picture to disgruntled ratepayers, while in reality, the draft budget is plagued with numerous inconsistencies.
1 min |
May 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Single mom struggles after home auctioned for R5 000
A SINGLE mother of four is facing eviction after falling in arrears with her home loan, and after several legal battles spanning nearly four years, her house was sold earlier this month at auction for a measly R5 000.
2 min |
May 02, 2025
Cape Argus
We owe Joshlin Smith more than silence
JUDGMENT day may be coming for Kelly Smith and her two co-accused, but one painful truth remains: little Joshlin Smith is still missing.
1 min |
May 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Why Soweto Derby remains SA'S premier football event
DESPITE mixed form from both clubs and Mamelodi Sundowns' dominance, the Soweto Derby continues to hold its place as South Africa's most anticipated and culturally significant football event.
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