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Cape Argus
Assaults on teachers threaten our future
THE days when teachers were the most respected figures in the community are gone.
1 min |
June 03, 2025
Cape Argus
Attack at pro-Israel protesters
A MAN yelling “free Palestine” used incendiary devices to torch protesters rallying in support of Israeli hostages, injuring at least eight people in the US state of Colorado on Sunday.
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June 03, 2025
Cape Argus
Hanekom stakes Bok claim as No 8 race heats up
THE weekend's United Rugby Championship quarter-finals left the impression that the consistent Bull, Cameron Hanekom, has stretched his legs towards the Springbok No 8 jersey temporarily vacated by the injured Jasper Wiese.
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June 03, 2025
Cape Argus
Organisation that took Ramaphosa to court over Phala Phala scandal faces huge legal costs
IN 2022, hot on the heels of the start of the Phala Phala scandal, an organisation that calls itself The Society for the Protection of our Constitution (applicant), launched court proceedings for President Cyril Ramaphosa to be held accountable.
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June 03, 2025
Cape Argus
Community rallies to find missing 16-year-old Chanelle Plaatjies
PAARL East community activists and the family of missing 16-year-old Chanelle Plaatjies combed dense bush behind Allandale Prison last night, hoping to find her or evidence of what may have happened to her.
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June 03, 2025
Cape Argus
Sharks draw confidence from Loftus wins
THE Sharks will have no fear when they travel to Loftus Versfeld for the United Rugby Championship (URC) semi-final on Saturday, thanks to their happy memories of winning their last two matches at the Bulls’ fortress.
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June 03, 2025
Cape Argus
SA Muay Thai athletes shine at Bangkok games
SA MUAY Thai Organisation coach and president, Kru Nic Radley, said he was proud to see South African athletes compete against the world's best in the home of Thai fighting, supported by his coaching team, which included treasurer and assistant coach Shaheen Price.
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June 03, 2025
Cape Argus
Broos urges caution as youngsters attract interest
AS Bafana Bafana gear up for their upcoming international friendlies against Tanzania and Mozambique, national team coach Hugo Broos has voiced his support for three rising stars from Orlando Pirates looking to make their mark abroad.
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June 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Elderly man wrongfully arrested for child rape to receive R1.5m
AN ELDERLY Mpumalanga man, who was falsely accused of raping a child and had to spend more than 16 months in jail under harrowing circumstances, before the charge was withdrawn against him, is set to receive R1.5 million in damages from the police.
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June 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Papayas' Piastri keeps reign going in Spain
OSCAR Piastri drove with exemplary calm and control in a torrid race on Sunday to beat teammate and rival Lando Norris, as McLaren claimed their first Spanish Grand Prix victory since 2005 with a resounding one-two finish.
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June 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Deaths, arrests mar revelry after Champions League win
TWO people died, hundreds were arrested and cars set ablaze in France overnight as football fans celebrated Paris Saint-Germain’s stunning Champions League final victory, the interior ministry said yesterday.
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June 02, 2025
Cape Argus
SA sprinters excel at Kip Keino Classic
WITH all the attention focused of Zakithi Nene's blistering world lead of 43.76 to take gold in the 400m at at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on Saturday, there were also podium finishes for Bayanda Walaza in the 100m and Shaun Maswanganyi in the men's 200m contest.
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June 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Lincoln's courageous legacy and service
LATE Major-General (retired) André Lincoln, a veteran crime fighter and former head of the Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) who died on Friday at the age of 63, led from the front as he worked in some of the province’s most volatile areas.
1 min |
June 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Persecuted gay man’s request for asylum must be reconsidered
LEGAL BID
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June 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Bridge blasts in Russia on eve of peace talks with Ukraine
AT LEAST seven people were killed and 69 injured when two bridges were blown up in separate Russian regions bordering Ukraine before planned peace talks aimed at ending the three-year-old war in Ukraine, Russian officials said yesterday.
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June 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Tafelsig learners lead the charge against tobacco and vaping
TAFELSIG learners were among 2 500 participants across the Mother City in a year-long campaign to learn about the dangers of tobacco use and vaping.
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June 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Accused in DA chief whip's murder to remain in custody
ONE of the suspects accused of murdering uMngeni Municipality chief whip, DA councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu, was heard complaining about the conditions in Westville Prison when he and two other accused appeared in court for the murder.
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June 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Senatla shines despite Stormers' defeat
THE Stormers may have struggled for positives after their 36-18 humbling against the Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship quarter-final on Friday, but winger Seabelo Senatla's performance was one of the silver linings to a dark cloud for head coach John Dobson.
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June 02, 2025
Cape Argus
How deal was struck to save National Lottery
IN TENSE, last minute discussions at the weekend, Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Parks Tau intervened to prevent a shutdown of the National Lottery.
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June 02, 2025
Cape Argus
'Severe' solar storm rated a level 4 out of 5
THE sun may have produced its best eruption of the year so far with a brilliant aurora expected as far south as Alabama, in the US, last night.
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June 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Producers hint at ‘Mamma Mia! 3' with pop star Sabrina Carpenter
WHEN a pop star starts climbing the charts and turning heads, it’s only a matter of time before Hollywood comes knocking.
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June 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Bosch reaches pinnacle of international career with WTC final
PROTEAS all-rounder Corbin Bosch had prayed that when his big break came in international cricket, he would be good enough, because he knew that once he had a taste of it, he wouldn't want it taken away.
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June 02, 2025
Cape Argus
SA needs to restore dignified diplomacy
THE tragedy of the last 30 years is that freedom has become bureaucratic, and the narrative of truth has become a slimy vortex of pay-for-play politics. I watched President Cyril Ramaphosa’s malignant performance at the White House several times and felt a severe disillusionment with our politicians. Nelson Mandela would not have laughed. He would not have acted surprised. He would not have tolerated lies. And most of all, he would not have tolerated the disrespect of others in the room. He would have got up and led his team out of the room.
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June 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Swiatek battles back to beat Rybakina
TRIPLE-DEFENDING Roland Garros champion Iga Swiatek battled into the quarter-finals of the French Open on Sunday, overcoming a bruising first-set loss to eventually defeat former Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina.
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June 02, 2025
Cape Argus
ASA boss Moloi outlines vision for federation
JAMES Moloi is ready to hit the ground running after retaining his position as president of Athletics South Africa (ASA) at the national federation's quadrennial general meeting in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, on Saturday.
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June 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Pyramids crowned kings in Champions League showdown
IT was a case of 'so close, yet so far' for Mamelodi Sundowns as they missed out on the CAF Champions League crown after losing 3-2 on aggregate to Pyramids in the final.
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June 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Worldbuilding vital to sci-fi and fantasy
SCIENCE fiction and fantasy have a unique way of reshaping reality, often in surprising and striking manners.
3 min |
June 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Ellis urges composure and growth ahead of final clash with Zambia
BANYANA Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says it will be important for the team to win their final Three Nations match against Zambia on Tuesday as they continue preparations for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
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June 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Urgent recalls for certain models of Chevrolet vehicles, Honda motorcycles
THE National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued an update following the recall of certain Chevrolet vehicles and Honda motorcycles due to potentially dangerous defects.
2 min |
June 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Controversial wink hints at unsporting behaviour
SOUTH Africa is guaranteed to have a team in the final of the United Rugby Championship after a weekend of quarter-final action saw the Bulls and the Sharks advance to the semi-finals.
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