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Cape Argus
Residents object to new cell tower in Sea Point
THE City of Cape Town is considering the lease of municipal-owned property to facilitate telecommunication infrastructure a move that has drawn significant objection from residents in the upscale suburbs of Sea Point and Fresnaye.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Surveillance represses dissent from Gaza to Cape Town
FROM the skies above Gaza to the streets of Cape Town, surveillance technologies are no longer confined to military zones. Tools once developed for war and occupation are now being deployed to monitor, profile, and suppress civilian populations particularly those engaging in solidarity with Palestine or challenging systems of injustice. This creeping form of digital occupation marks a dangerous evolution in how power is exercised and dissent controlled.
2 min |
June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Macron slams Trump for threats to annex Greenland
FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron at the weekend criticised US President Donald Trump’s threats to annex Greenland, as he made a visit to the Danish autonomous territory.
3 min |
June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Sabrina Carpenter's album cover backlash
POP sensation Sabrina Carpenter has found herself at the centre of a heated controversy following the release of her provocative album cover for her upcoming project, Man's Best Friend.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
12 essential financial strategies for rebuilding after divorce
DIVORCE can be emotionally draining and financially destabilising, and the road to recovery starts with taking back control of your finances. Whether you're rebuilding from scratch or recalibrating your financial plan, these 12 practical strategies can help you move forward with confidence.
3 min |
June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Cops left wtih R28 after 'unlawful' rental deductions
THE Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru) say they've been made aware of deductions imposed on members' wages for rent after the officers moved out of the barracks in the Western Cape, leaving them with only R28 in their bank accounts.
2 min |
June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Bulls’ humiliation at the hands of Leinster was not by chance
HINDSIGHT is a scurrilous science because it is easy to be a genius when you have it, yet when we saw how a Leinster team containing 12 British and Irish Lions obliterated the Bulls, you wonder why many South Africans thought the South Africans had a realistic chance in the URC final in Dublin.
2 min |
June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
'High levels of food insecurity persist in SA'
DESPITE South Africa being food secure at a national level, household food security remains a challenge, with increasing food insecurity rates.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
SAPS spent R131.5m on sick leave in 2023/24 financial year
POLICE Minister Senzo Mchunu has revealed that SAPS spent an estimated R131.5 million on paid sick leave in the 2023/24 financial year.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Children rescued from suspected traffickers in Matatiele
POLICE in the Eastern Cape have arrested two suspects in a human trafficking case involving 10 children, believed to have been smuggled illegally from Lesotho.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Bangladesh orders fugitive ex-leader to face trial
BANGLADESH’S war crimes court ordered fugitive ex-leader Sheikh Hasina yesterday to return to face trial on charges amounting to crimes against humanity.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Riveiro makes strong case for 'Coach of the Season' award
IT is that time of the year when domestic coaching achievements are under the microscope as Premier Soccer League's panel of judges look at who has made a strong case for the coveted Premier Soccer League (PSL) 'Coach of the Season' title.
2 min |
June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
SA’s Youth Day spotlight shines on Bafana’s emerging stars
As South Africa commemorates Youth Day on 16 June, a wave of youthful talent has emerged in the nation's football landscape.
2 min |
June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
'Marked': gripping teaser unveils a mother's heartbreaking dilemma
THE stage has been set for an emotionally-charged thrill ride with the release of the trailer for the explosive new local series, Marked.
2 min |
June 13, 2025
Cape Argus
Suspect denies intent to kill
AN AUSTRALIAN woman accused of murdering three lunch guests with a toxic mushroom-laced beef Wellington denied yesterday that she intended to kill them.
1 min |
June 13, 2025
Cape Argus
Youth Day: A light that burns differently, but still bright
TO SOME, Youth Day is simply a public holiday, a chance to sleep in, relax, and take a break. And there is nothing wrong with that. That is part of the freedom that was fought for.
1 min |
June 13, 2025
Cape Argus
Taxi task team seeks resolution amid violence
THE minibus taxi industry has committed to more talks over the coming week to find a resolution to end the deadly conflict between the Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (Codeta) and the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (Cata).
1 min |
June 13, 2025
Cape Argus
Bedingham: We're all very excited about opportunity to win mace
The Proteas’ date with destiny has arrived quicker than they might have envisioned.
2 min |
June 13, 2025
Cape Argus
Urgent need for stem cell donors in SA
WHILE young South Africans will be commemorating Youth Day, others diagnosed with blood cancer and blood disorders are facing a different kind of fight - one that needs the help from strangers to become blood stem cell donors.
1 min |
June 13, 2025
Cape Argus
Former Protea Kleinveldt returns to Cape Town as Province coach
THE Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) announced the appointment of Rory Kleinveldt on Thursday as the Western Province Men's head coach on a three-year contract.
2 min |
June 13, 2025
Cape Argus
Enjoy Father’s Day festivities and comedy in Cape Town this weekend
Renowned comedian Marc Lottering is bringing his latest solo show to the Mother City this weekend.
1 min |
June 13, 2025
Cape Argus
Cunha completes ‘dream’ move
MATHEUS Cunha said he had “dreamed of wearing the red shirt” of Manchester United after the club confirmed his signing from Wolves yesterday.
1 min |
June 13, 2025
Cape Argus
Japan concerned over Chinese jets' proximity to military plane
TOKYO said yesterday it had expressed serious concerns to Beijing after Chinese fighter jets flew “unusually close” to a Japanese military patrol plane in the Pacific last weekend.
1 min |
June 13, 2025
Cape Argus
Foundation reports deadly hits
A USand Israeli-backed charity operating in Gaza accused Palestinian militant group Hamas of attacking aid workers en route to a distribution centre this week, saying at least five people were killed.
2 min |
June 13, 2025
Cape Argus
Parks Tau faces scrutiny over lottery licence award
MINISTER of Trade, Industry, and Competition Parks Tau is facing mounting pressure after a losing bidder for the fourth lottery licence, Lekalinga (RF) Pty Ltd, applied to the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, seeking to review and set aside the decision to award the licence to Sizekhaya Holdings.
1 min |
June 13, 2025
Cape Argus
‘No personal issue with Evan’ as Rassie says Augustus out for Boks
SPRINGBOK coach Rassie Erasmus will be wearing blue on Saturday when the Bulls play Leinster in the United Rugby Championship final, but won't pick any of Jake White’s men for the season opener against the Barbarians on June 28 in Cape Town.
2 min |
June 13, 2025
Cape Argus
A call to action for today's youth
TO ME, Youth Day means more than a celebration or an opportunity to take a day off from fighting our academic battles - it serves as powerful reminder of the boldness and resilience of the young people of 1976.
2 min |
June 13, 2025
Cape Argus
Rescue teams deployed in E Cape, flood death toll rises
RESCUE teams raced yesterday to find possible survivors after heavy rain flooded parts of the Eastern Cape earlier in the week as the death toll rose to 57.
1 min |
June 13, 2025
Cape Argus
Expect challenge to education system
“IF WE must learn Afrikaans, Vorster must learn Zulu!”
3 min |
June 13, 2025
Cape Argus
Ngidi silenced his critics at Lord's to help SA fight-back
WHEN Lungi Ngidi burst onto the international scene, naturally, the whole country was filled with excitement.
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