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Goss backs Bafana to bounce-back
THERE is a strong belief within the Bafana Bafana camp that the team will return to winning ways during their next Group A clash against the Czech Republic tomorrow (6pm), following a disappointing start to the Fifa World Cup 2026 in North America.
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June 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Residents march in Sea Point to demand action on illegal immigration
DOZENS of March and March demonstrators walked through Sea Point yesterday, calling for stronger action against illegal immigration.
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June 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Iranians gather to support national team
SOLEMN silence during the national anthem and howls of joy after the goals: in Tehran, Iranians followed their team’s first steps on American soil in the World Cup with curiosity through the night.
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June 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Schotsche Kloof residents protest over water supply
SCHOTSCHE Kloof flats residents barred tourists from entering the historic area on Saturday, as they demanded the City of Cape Town restore water services.
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June 17, 2026
Cape Argus
The books that fired up SA's youth consciousness
LONG before hashtags, viral videos and trending topics, books were helping South African young people understand the world around them and imagine ways to change it.
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June 17, 2026
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A celebration of youth talent and bold storytelling
THE Tygerberg Children’s Choir is one of South Africa's most established youth choirs, with a long history of developing young voices and shaping them into confident, skilled performers.
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June 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Bok coach explains Horn flyhalf masterstroke
MANY an eyebrow was raised when Rassie Erasmus named Lions fullback Quan Horn at flyhalf for the Springboks’ encounter with the Barbarians on Saturday, but the coach has explained that he needs to protect his front-line flyhalves.
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June 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Ramaphosa’s claims on immigration challenged
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has been accused of failing to provide proof to back his claims during the Presidency’s Budget Vote in Parliament, where he said illegal immigration puts pressure on public services, announcing a stricter crackdown on undocumented migrants, labour violations and corruption in the immigration system.
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June 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Police patrol dog shot dead
POLICE in the Eastern Cape announced the tragic death of beloved patrol dog Floppy, who was shot dead in the line of duty at the weekend.
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June 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Sekunjalo signals new era for media investments
SEKUNJALO Group has announced a significant strategic shift in its media investments, unveiling plans for major expansion in digital publishing while signalling the end of its long-standing financial support for loss-making operations within Independent Media.
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June 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Mthiyane’s 1600km walk highlights housing crisis
WANDILE Mthiyane has completed an extraordinary 1600km walk from Durban to Cape Town to raise awareness about South Africa's housing crisis, which continues to affect thousands of citizens more than three decades into democracy.
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June 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Does Ronaldo need a World Cup to seal his legacy?
AS the 2026 Fifa World Cup takes over the global sporting world over the next month, football fans are asking a familiar question: Does Cristiano Ronaldo need to win the trophy on July 19 to be called a true GOAT?
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June 17, 2026
Cape Argus
How ‘Very Hungry Caterpillar’ became high fashion’s newest muse
The Very Hungry Caterpillar has spent decades munching its way through apples, pears and chocolate cake.
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June 17, 2026
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Abdullah Ibrahim enriched SA’s musical heritage
ON THE eve of June 16, the day we reflect on the brutality of apartheid-inspired Bantu education, the world lost the legendary Abdullah Ibrahim.
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June 17, 2026
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Rassie unveils next generation to face Barbarians
THE youthful tinge to the Springboks team to play the Barbarians, and especially the SA ‘A’ side to host Zimbabwe, will give viewers a preview of what the Boks could look like post the 2027 World Cup.
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June 17, 2026
Cape Argus
SHOCK AS 'EYE IN THE SKY' PROJECT IS CANNED
Residents demand answers
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June 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Chinese retail sales fall in struggle to kickstart consumer activity
CHINAS retail sales fell last month for the first time in more than three years, data showed yesterday, as leaders of the world’s second-largest economy struggle to kickstart domestic consumer activity.
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June 17, 2026
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Five areas the Proteas Women must fix ahead of do-or-die Pakistan clash
THE Proteas Women have a crucial Group 1 clash against Pakistan at Edgbaston today (7.30pm start), following a sobering 65-run defeat to Australia in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
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June 17, 2026
Cape Argus
UN chief visits Haiti to assess gang crisis
UN CHIEF Antonio Guterres visited gang-ravaged Haiti yesterday to show solidarity with victims of violence in the impoverished Caribbean nation long plagued by political, economic and security woes.
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June 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Junior Bok celebrates selection with a homecoming visit
YAQEEN Ahmed, the Junior Springbok flyhalf and resident of Ottery, celebrated his selection to South Africa’s squad for the 2026 World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Georgia by returning to familiar surroundings at the Vygieskraal sports ground on Saturday.
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June 17, 2026
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Protecting democracy in digital age
AS SOUTH Africa marks 50 years since the 1976 Youth Uprising, a new generation faces a different struggle: protecting truth, trust and democracy in the digital age.
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June 17, 2026
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Messenger service blocked after exam leak scandal
INDIA blocked access to Telegram messenger yesterday ahead of a retest of a nationwide medical college entrance examination, after a scandal last month over a question paper leak.
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June 17, 2026
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Two Oceans Aquarium documentaries shine at film festival
TWO productions by the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation have been recognised at the 2026 International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFFA), with Wild Waterfront taking gold and Raggies: A Shark Release receiving silver awards in the Documentary TV and Web category.
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June 17, 2026
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Woman distraught after seeing bus hit her husband
A MONTANA woman's world was shattered on Monday as she saw her husband be killed by a bus.
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June 17, 2026
Cape Argus
SAPS officers charged for taxi industry connections
MORE than 20 SAPS officers in the Western Cape who are criminally charged for allegedly having financial interests in the taxi industry have been suspended.
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June 17, 2026
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England and Croatia set to duel for dominance
GROUP L is not much of a tricky affair with both England and Croatia highly favoured to advance from the group.
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June 17, 2026
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Children collect bottle tops to fund cleft-lip surgery
THREE young boys from the southern suburbs are collecting plastic bottle tops to help fund life-changing surgery for children born with cleft lip and palate conditions.
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June 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Local government was meant to serve as an engine of change
SOUTH Africa's public discourse on municipal collapse routinely fixes upon a familiar set of anxieties, namely whether the roads are maintained, the lights are on and the bins are collected.
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June 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Tributes pour in as SA jazz maestro takes his final bow
LEGACY
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June 17, 2026
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Steyn plots next Comrades chapter
GERDA Steyn may have approached Sunday's Comrades Marathon as though it was her last Up Run, but the South African superstar insists her remarkable journey with the race is far from over.
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