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Cape Argus
'Tell my kids daddy is coming home'
MANDLA Mandela shared a heartwarming message to his wife and children, that he was coming home, following being abducted by Israelis while part of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF)that sought to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza and break the siege.
2 min |
October 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Road Accident Fund oversight inquiry: ‘We are here because there’s a crisis’
ISSUES facing the Road Accident Fund (RAF), and also its claims submission process, were under scrutiny at the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) oversight inquiry, yesterday.
2 min |
October 08, 2025
Cape Argus
US deportation scheme sees more migrants jailed in Eswatini
THE African kingdom of Eswatini said it received and jailed 10 more deportees from the US this week as part of a US scheme to expel undocumented migrants.
2 min |
October 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Intricacies of posting about retrenchment
LOSING your job is a life-changing experience. And with so much of our lives shared online, it's understandable that many would want to post about this on social media but there are a few things to consider first.
3 min |
October 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Boks’ evolution mirrors Tiger’s relentless pursuit of perfection
THERE'S something fascinating about watching greatness reinvent itself. Its one thing to reach the summit, but quite another to risk it all in pursuit of staying there.
3 min |
October 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Humanitarian work not a crime
THE safe return of Mandla Mandela and his fellow South African activists from Israeli detention has brought immense relief to their families and supporters.
1 min |
October 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Families living in fear after nearly 500 gang shootings
ALMOST 500 gang-related shootings were reported in the Western Cape last month, with communities living under siege.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
No leader for Unite for Change until 2027, says De Lille
THE newly launched political party, Unite for Change (UFC) Party, said it will operate without a designated leader and instead be governed by a collective council at least until they have an elective conference.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Man arrested after firing 50 bullets into busy street
A 60-YEAR-OLD man was in custody in Australia yesterday after police said he shot up to 50 bullets into a busy Sydney street, wounding more than a dozen people.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
US government shutdown may last weeks
THE bitter tribalism that drove the US into a government shutdown is putting compromise out of reach, analysts say - and threatening to turn a staring contest between the Democrats and Donald Trump’s Republicans into a protracted crisis.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Repackaging occupation, denying freedom
SINCE October 2023, Israel’s assault on Gaza has claimed the lives of at least 66 055 Palestinians, leaving entire neighbourhoods in rubble and families erased from the civil registry. Amid this ongoing humanitarian catastrophe, US President Donald Trump has unveiled a 21-point plan that he claims will end the bloodshed. Yet a closer look reveals that the plan envisions Gaza's future shaped not by Palestinians, but by foreign powers with long histories of enabling Israel's occupation and undermining Palestinian rights.
3 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Ouaddou not chasing records as his side set sights on another trophy
ORLANDO Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says he is not chasing records but rather focused on what lies ahead, after leading his side past the Carling Knockout round of 16.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
The English Premier League's Big Six monopoly is over
LAST season, the so-called Big Six in the English Premier League gave way to a Top Eight as Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur lost their place at the top table, while the emergence of the likes of Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa, Fulham, Brighton and Crystal Palace suggested a shakeup in the established order.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
History warns of the dangers of state control of religion
THE recent proposal by the CRL Rights Commission to require the registration of churches and licensing of pastors under state oversight threatens religious freedom in South Africa. Our Constitution guarantees freedom of speech, religion, belief, and association.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Stellies prepare for Gallants challenge
STELLENBOSCH FC emerged victorious against Kaizer Chiefs in a match marked by the controversial refusal of Rwandan goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari to leave the field when summoned by his coaches in the dying moments of extra-time.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Growing opposition to Netanyahu a sign of decline of Zionist project
BENJAMIN Netanyahu was recently in the United States to meet with American President Donald Trump, while facing a level of international isolation that has reached unprecedented levels.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Greta Thunberg among Gaza flotilla detainees to leave Israel
SWEDISH activist Greta Thunberg will be among more than 70 people of different nationalities to leave Israel yesterday after they were seized aboard an intercepted Gaza aid flotilla.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
From Cape Flats to College of Surgeons
FORMER Mitchells Plain resident, Dr. Craig Burns has been admitted to the College of Surgeons of South Africa (CMSA), a significant step as a specialist surgeon.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Why Zamajobe's return after a decade feels like a fresh start
ZAMAJOBE Sithole, known simply as Zamajobe, is one of South Africa's most distinctive voices.
3 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Proteas aim to extend WTC glory, starting in Lahore and Rawalpindi
THE defence of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) mace is set to officially get underway for South Africa as they begin the new cycle with a two-match Test series in Lahore and Rawalpindi this month.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Ramaphosa calls for stronger anti-corruption measures amid Tembisa Hospital SIU report
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has called for tougher action against corruption against corruption, saying that it has corroded competitiveness.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Teacher reinstated after unfair dismissal claims
'FABRICATED ALLEGATIONS'
2 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Khoza ready to seize chance after surprise Bafana call-up
MALIBONGWE Khoza didn't think it would happen so soon. But such is his determination to succeed in his career that he’s not taking any opportunity lightly — nor is he getting carried away.
3 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Maiduguri flood aftermath: Families still struggle to recover
A YEAR after the floodwaters crashed through the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, the place where Maryam Jidda’s house used to stand is still an empty patch of mud.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Indigenous wisdom offers pathways to healing rooted in community caregiving
“FIRST was the life, not a book. Only in life does the book become life” (Okure). These words remind us that theology and reflection begin with lived experience, not abstract ideas.
4 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
FISHING TOWNS SEEK A SAY IN HARBOUR OVERHAUL
Revamp gains momentum but residents express concerns
3 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Madlanga probe hit by government sabotage claims
THE government has been accused of sabotaging the Madlanga Commission following remarks made by former chief evidence leader, Advocate Terry Motau, regarding its inadequate budget.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
SA graduates in their 30s unleash R1 trillion spending power
SOUTH Africans aged 30 to 39 with tertiary qualifications now represent a staggering R1 trillion in spending power, according to new research from the UCT Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing.
3 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
Abducted SA activists set to return home from Israel today
THE South African government has confirmed that citizens who participated in the recent Global Flotilla Initiative in Israel are set to be released and repatriated, departing via Jordan this morning.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
Cape Argus
AU paralysis fuels catastrophe
‘ALL Eyes on Gaza’ has become a vociferous rallying call, as it should, for Gaza is a site of horrific inhumanity. At the same time, more eyes are needed on Sudan.
4 min |