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Cabinet targets organised crime, illicit economy to tackle unemployment
GOVERNMENT has placed the fight against organised crime and the multi-billion-rand illicit economy at the centre of its strategy to reduce unemployment and accelerate economic growth, arguing that criminal syndicates are undermining investment, destroying jobs and draining the fiscus.
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February 27, 2026
Cape Times
Ekurhuleni HR head cites security fears ahead of metro top cop's suspension
SUSPENDED Ekurhuleni Human Resources head, Linda Gxasheka, has detailed how her frustrations led to her storming out of a meeting over concerns linked to her safety.
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February 27, 2026
Cape Times
Department of Health shoots down big tobacco push for differentiated industry regulation
BIG tobacco industry's push for regulatory separation between cigarettes and non-combustion nicotine products was shot down yesterday by the National Department of Health (NDoH) which however agreed to consider new clauses on dealing with illicit trade.
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February 27, 2026
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UWC study highlights misleading marketing practices in baby food brands
A STUDY conducted by a UWC dietician and researcher suggests that some baby food companies may be flouting Regulations on the marketing, labelling, and sale of breastmilk substitutes, formula, and complementary foods for infants and young children.
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February 27, 2026
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Breaking the cycle: what if it was never your fault?
I HAD just finished watching three episodes of a Netflix documentary revisiting America’s Next Top Model.
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February 27, 2026
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Dercksen, Proteas target Black ODI sweep
THE inform Proteas Women’ all-rounder Annerie Dercksen has reiterated the team’s ambition to win the Black One Day International (ODI) match against Pakistan Women on Sunday, citing that the fixture carries significant weight.
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February 27, 2026
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A soldier's darkly humorous journey through war
DOGTAG Memories is an unvarnished memoir that takes readers through the chaotic landscape of South Africa's military, as seen through the eyes of Jon Goetzsche.
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February 27, 2026
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JJ Kotze set for 50th cap as Stormers chase URC Shield hopes
STORMERS hooker JJ Kotze gets goosebumps thinking of running out for the 50th time for the Cape side this weekend against the Lions at Ellis Park.
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February 27, 2026
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Paul O'Sullivan 'snubs' Parliament proceedings
PARLIAMENT is banking on legal advice on how to proceed after forensic fraud examiner Paul O'Sullivan abruptly walked out of the proceedings of the Ad Hoc Committee yesterday.
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February 27, 2026
Cape Times
Hunt-inspired Stellenbosch eye continued revival against AmaZulu
STELLENBOSCH FC will be aiming to extend their unbeaten run in the Betway Premiership under head coach Gavin Hunt when they host AmaZulu FC at Danie Craven Stadium tonight (7.30 kickoff).
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February 27, 2026
Cape Times
HERE'S TO A HIGH-STAKES SOWETO DERBY
MIDWEEK, one of Independent Newspapers’ esteemed football scribes, Matshelane Mamabolo, perfectly coined this weekend's Soweto Derby the ‘battle of the walking wounded’ - and rightfully so.
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February 27, 2026
Cape Times
WHY DEBATE ON CITY’S ‘GREAT WALL’ STANDS ON SHAKY GROUND
THE debate surrounding the proposed wall along the N2 and the R300 is being framed too narrowly.
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February 27, 2026
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HONG KONG SENTENCES FATHER OF WANTED ACTIVIST
AHONG Kong court sentenced the father of a wanted activist to eight months in prison yesterday under a national security law, after he attempted to terminate his daughter's insurance policy and withdraw funds
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February 27, 2026
Cape Times
Absa’s Merchant Spend Analytics: December shows mixed consumer spending trends
ABSA'S latest Merchant Spend Analytics data released on Wednesday indicated that there was an uptick in consumer activity in December, with card spending rising by 10% and transaction volumes up 7% compared to November.
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February 27, 2026
Cape Times
Correctional service staffer nabbed for bringing phones and dagga into Porterville prison
A PRISON social worker was arrested after being caught allegedly attempting to bring 17 cellphones and dagga into Voorberg Correctional Centre in Porterville.
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February 27, 2026
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SHOWCASING SA'S LEADING BUSINESS SCHOOLS
THREE decades after the dawn of democracy, South Africa continues to confront the structural inequalities inherited from apartheid.
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February 27, 2026
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Five SASSA employees dismissed over R260 million fraud scandal
THE South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has dismissed five officials implicated in a fraud and corruption case at its Johannesburg office, reinforcing what it describes as a zero-tolerance approach to misconduct and the protection of public funds.
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February 27, 2026
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After Tongaat Hulett: Where are the new jobs going to come from?
WHEN Tongaat Hulett announced restructuring that could cost as many as 40,000 jobs, it was not merely a corporate failure.
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February 27, 2026
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New 60-day dispute rule - a shift in South Africa's debit order rules
SOUTH Africa's payments industry is initiating a change that will align the various debit order services rules on dispute availability.
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February 27, 2026
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Indonesia jails two for drug smuggling
Two British men were given lengthy jail terms yesterday by an Indonesian court after being found guilty of smuggling cocaine into the popular holiday island of Bali.
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February 27, 2026
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KAP reports 32% increase in well diversified interim headline earnings
KAP, the diversified industrial group, increased headline earnings per share by a strong 32% to 22,7 cents for the six months to December 31, with good growth momentum for the future, CEO Frans Olivier said Thursday.
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February 27, 2026
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Thai runner-up party seeks criminal case against officials
A THAI political party that came second in this month's vote filed a criminal complaint yesterday against the nation’s election commissioners, accusing them of violating election laws, the party’s deputy said.
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February 27, 2026
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Power plays against West Indies keep Proteas on track
MUCH more of this and South Africans may start to believe that the Proteas can go on to win a first-ever ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
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February 27, 2026
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MORE WOES FOR LAWYER IN LAWSUIT AGAINST BANKS
Legal Practice Council investigates Douglas Shaw for appearing in court without Fidelity Fund Certificate
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February 27, 2026
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Godongwana defends four-pillar Budget strategy
Finance minister tells the media that the budget is not a panacea for solving all social and economic challenges in one stroke
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February 27, 2026
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Ballots can’t break the machine: How ANC hardwired itself into state
DUGAN BROWN
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February 27, 2026
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'Battle over Good Hope Centre far from over'
THE sale of the iconic Good Hope Centre fetched R135 million during an auction yesterday.
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February 27, 2026
Cape Times
South Africans recruited for Russia war have died
THE two South African men who died after being lured to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war were not linked to the 17 allegedly recruited via the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (МКР), but another group, says International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola.
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February 27, 2026
Cape Times
Filled with laughs, emotional depth, and a dash of mischief
Meet the notorious Crones: Delilah, the audacious mastermind with a flair for impulsivity; Orla, the sharp-witted retired teacher; Maz, the anxious caterer overtaken by self-doubt; and Beth, currently battling a deadly brain tumour named \"Barry\".
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February 27, 2026
Cape Times
Developing holistic, innovative and responsible leaders
THE University of the Free State (UFS) Business School is a vibrant school that blends rigorous academic theory with practical and real-world application, often highlighted by its “Be Worth More” philosophy.
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