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Postecoglou: Champion Spurs can keep climbing
TOTTENHAM ended a run of 17 years without a trophy by winning the Europa League, and it could spark further success at the club, whether coach Ange Postecoglou stays in his job or not.
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May 23, 2025
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Amorim, Fernandes offer to leave United
RUBEN Amorim said if Manchester United no longer want him he will quit “without any conversation about compensation” after his team’s painful Europa League final defeat to Tottenham.
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May 23, 2025
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The struggles of military widows in Africa
AFRICAN militaries are increasingly engaged in diverse operations, both within their own borders and across the continent. For instance, Nigeria faces ongoing security challenges in its north-west and north-east regions. South Africa has participated in regional peacekeeping efforts in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), while Rwanda is also involved in the DRC conflict.
4 min |
May 23, 2025
Cape Argus
'Why did Trump overlook Ramaphosa's $580K scandal?'
UMKHONTO weSizwe Party (MK Party) spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela has criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa following his meeting with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, calling him a “fugitive from justice” in connection with the Phala Phala farm scandal.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
Cape Argus
Fraudster jailed for R300K house sale scam
A FRAUDSTER has been sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment after defrauding a complainant of R300 000.
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May 23, 2025
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QUICK READ
A professor who was jailed after making comments perceived as critical of women officers in the Indian army was ordered released on bail by the country's top court on Wednesday, his lawyer said.
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May 23, 2025
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WC Premier welcomes Budget compromises amid financial concerns
SERVICE DELIVERY
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May 23, 2025
Cape Argus
George building collapse report now with SAPS
THE George Municipality has confirmed that the final report involving the independent structural investigation of the site which was commissioned and undertaken by the Engineering Design Services (EDS) has been handed over to the South African Police.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
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Merz warns of Russia threat
GERMAN Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned yesterday that Russia threatened security in Europe as he visited Lithuania to mark the official formation of Germany's first permanent overseas military unit since World War II, aimed at bolstering Nato’ eastern flank.
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May 23, 2025
Cape Argus
Cassie’s mom and male escort drop bombshells in Diddy’s trial
THE trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, has taken another sensational turn as a series of incendiary claims have emerged during his sex-trafficking and racketeering proceedings at the US District Court in Manhattan.
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May 23, 2025
Cape Argus
Celebrate rock, jazz and legendary voices in Cape Town this weekend
Zoid Psalm is a new music production featuring Karen Zoid on electric guitar alongside a full church organ.
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May 23, 2025
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Treasury slammed for increasing fuel levy
SOUTH Africans might have escaped the dreaded 1% VAT hike proposed in the original Budget, but fuel taxes are now set to rise from the beginning of June.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
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EMPLOYMENT EQUITY: A DILEMMA FOR SA'S FUTURE
THERE is a very emotional and supercharged discussion taking place across South Africa.
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May 22, 2025
Cape Argus
Challenging the false refugee narrative
AS A PROUD African South African who has built businesses, uplifted communities, and contributed to the democratic transformation of this country, I am compelled to speak out against the gross mischaracterisation of white South Africans, particularly Afrikaners, as 'refugees' in need of international asylum.
1 min |
May 22, 2025
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Guardiola wants 'shorter City squad' next season
PEP Guardiola has said he could quit his position as Manchester City manager if he is given too large a squad next season, as he can no longer bear to leave out large numbers of fit players from his team.
3 min |
May 22, 2025
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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.
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May 22, 2025
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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.
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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.
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May 22, 2025
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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.
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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.
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May 22, 2025
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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.
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May 22, 2025
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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.
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May 22, 2025
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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.
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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.
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May 22, 2025
Cape Argus
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.
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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.
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