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Senokwane among five SA A players to watch on Caribbean tour

THE South Africa A squad, led by Dolphins star Marques Ackerman, are currently in the West Indies for three List A fixtures and two Four-Day games.

2 min  |

May 22, 2025
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Cape Argus

We have failed club, says Dove as Chiefs chase top-eight place

IT’S a tale worn thin by time, yet here we are again an up-and-down season unfolding its final chapter, with Kaizer Chiefs’ fate hanging in the balance as the curtain falls on Saturday against Polokwane City at the FNB Stadium (3pm kick-off).

2 min  |

May 22, 2025

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Animal shelter faces crisis as rain floods facility

TEARS Animal Rescue has appealed for support after the torrential rain that fell across Cape Town on Tuesday left its facilities flooded.

1 min  |

May 22, 2025

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New hope for R60bn class action against banks

THE wheels of justice often grind slowly, especially when courts are facing a shortage of judges, with some cases taking years before they are heard, and the R60 billion class action against the big four banks is facing the same problems - massive and continual delays.

2 min  |

May 22, 2025
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Cape Argus

SAPS disputes claims of inadequate support for cop

THE SAPS has responded to claims made by a police officer left paralysed during a car chase. Constable Ahzerian (Aziz) Esterhuizen alleged he was relying on fundraising to cover his physiotherapy and biokineticist costs, despite being supported with over R2 million in medical coverage.

2 min  |

May 22, 2025

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Pirates still have so much to fight for, says Ncikazi

THE expectations that come with playing for Orlando Pirates are so high that players do not have room for complacency when they play for the team.

2 min  |

May 22, 2025
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Cape Argus

Budget 3.0 praised by GNU rejected by opposition

POLITICAL parties in the Government of National Unity (GNU) have welcomed Budget 3.0 by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, saying it is pro-poor, while the opposition rejected it as superficial and out of touch with the nation's economic realities.

2 min  |

May 22, 2025

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Misinformation and malinformation in SA

MISINFORMATION and malinformation have become a norm within our society today.

3 min  |

May 22, 2025
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Cape Argus

Japanese minister resigns over gaffe

JAPANESE farm minister Taku Eto resigned yesterday after remarks he made about rice triggered a firestorm of criticism from voters and lawmakers, posing a fresh challenge to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s embattled government.

2 min  |

May 22, 2025

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UAE has reached Israel aid deal

THE United Arab Emirates has reached an agreement with Israel to allow the delivery of “urgent humanitarian aid” to the besieged Gaza Strip, according to a statement.

1 min  |

May 22, 2025
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Cape Argus

Second attack on women in Sea Point prompts urgent response

A HOMELESS man was arrested in Sea Point on Monday morning after he allegedly struck a female parking marshal on the head with a glass bottle, leaving her bleeding heavily.

1 min  |

May 22, 2025

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Police swiftly recover abducted infants

POLICE have confirmed the safe recovery of two infants abducted from a hospital on Tuesday.

1 min  |

May 22, 2025

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Social relief grant to continue – for now

THE social relief of distress (SRD) grant, introduced at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, will remain in place until March 2026 as the government continues to explore long-term options to replace it.

2 min  |

May 22, 2025

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In Burundi, Congolese refugees fear starvation and violence

CLAUDE says he is afraid he will soon be dead - either from starvation or violence — as he waits at a food tent in a camp in Burundi.

2 min  |

May 22, 2025

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Municipalities must prioritise effective budgeting

MUNICIPALITIES are in the process of considering the Integrated Development Plan that incorporates the Budget. These are statutory requirements.

1 min  |

May 22, 2025

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How Budget 3.0 affects food prices for SA families

ACCORDING to the 2025 Household Affordability Index, it costs R5420.30 to fill up a basic food basket.

2 min  |

May 22, 2025
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Cape Argus

Shukri's 'warriors' will have a cricket-mad country behind them

IT is not often that the losing captain walks away with the biggest smile after a World Cup final defeat - especially when inflicted by their arch-rivals.

3 min  |

May 22, 2025

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SAPS gets funding boost ahead of G20 Summit and elections

FINANCE Minister Enoch Godongwana has allocated significant funding to the SAPS in preparation for the upcoming 2026 local government elections and South Africa's presidency of the G20 later this year.

2 min  |

May 22, 2025

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Why we should value insects

But not all insects are friendly towards us. Some insects eat our crops, while others suck our blood and that of our livestock. Some nibble away at our wooden structures and invade our homes.

1 min  |

May 22, 2025
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Cape Argus

Exploring depths of trauma: Beer Adriaanse on role in 'Niggies'

BEER Adriaanse, one of the Niggies lead stars, has been celebrating some major milestones recently.

3 min  |

May 22, 2025

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Predicting Bok side to face Barbarians is experimental

THE Springboks strike up their second alignment camp on Thursday, with Rassie Erasmus inviting 54 players to attend the Cape Town session as they build towards a 15-match schedule this year.

3 min  |

May 22, 2025

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FUEL TAX: MOTORISTS TO FOOT BILL

'This is not an austerity budget'

3 min  |

May 22, 2025

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Sanitation unit reports 1000 blockages, largely caused by wet wipes

THE City of Cape Town has raised the alarm over a surge in sewer blockages plaguing popular coastal suburbs, with wet wipes identified as the leading cause.

1 min  |

May 22, 2025

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Rooibos tea: SA's hidden health gem

ONE of the world’s top researchers into Rooibos tea, from Cape Peninsula University of Technology, has given insight into the international academic collaborations and 50 years of research into the indigenous brew.

1 min  |

May 22, 2025

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Nvidia chief says US AI chip export controls a 'failure'

NVIDIA chief executive Jensen Huang said yesterday that US export controls on artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China had failed, with companies using locally developed cutting-edge technology.

1 min  |

May 22, 2025
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Cape Argus

Probe into suspected drowning of Polish nationals

POLICE are investigating the deaths of two Polish nationals whose bodies were discovered at Table Bay Harbour yesterday. Authorities believe the couple, both in their seventies, may have drowned.

1 min  |

May 22, 2025

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Skai Jackson files restraining order filed against baby daddy amid abuse claims

PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL ABUSE

1 min  |

May 22, 2025

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Life sentences for cop killers

FOUR murderers will each serve two life terms behind bars after hearing their fate at the Western Cape High Court yesterday.

2 min  |

May 22, 2025

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Octogenarian ready to conquer Kilimanjaro again

HAVE you heard of Prakash Harripersadh, the mountain man?

1 min  |

May 22, 2025

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Vasseur calls for 'much better job' from Ferrari at Monaco GP

IT must feel like a punch in the gut for the Tifosi to accept Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur openly admitting that they are not as quick as McLaren, even at their very best.

3 min  |

May 22, 2025