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Cape Argus
Trees replanted amid beetle infestation
SIX trees at a Newlands public square have been removed due to a polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB) infestation, as the invasive beetle continues to threaten Cape Town's urban forest and agricultural crops, potentially causing R275 billion in economic damage over the next decade if uncontrolled.
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May 27, 2025
Cape Argus
State to disclose evidence in Zandile Gumede fraud investigation
THe Durban High Court has ordered the State to make a report available that states that the forensic company that investigated the former mayor of eThekwini Zandile Gumede and 21 others, was appointed unlawfully by the eThekwini municipality's investigation unit to investigate tender irregularities surrounding the R320 million Durban Solid Waste (DSW) tender.
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May 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Chiefs face crucial review as Nabi's future remains unresolved
NOW that the dust has settled on a tumultuous season, Kaizer Chiefs will embark on a comprehensive review of Nasreddine Nabi’s tenure as head coach.
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May 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Iran, Israel conflict could lead to WWIII
ACCORDING to solid intelligence reports, Israel is preparing to attack Iran in an attempt to decapitate Tehran's nuclear assets.
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May 27, 2025
Cape Argus
The Great White Offload: scam of the century
DONALD Trump was promised Christian farmers fleeing “white genocide” in South Africa.
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May 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Swiatek stays grounded after first-round victory
IGA Swiatek said her defeat at last year’s Paris Olympics proved she is not unbeatable at Roland Garros, as she launched her bid for a fourth consecutive French Open title with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Slovakia’s Rebecca Sramkova on Monday.
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May 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Calum Scott ready to shower South Africa with love
AFTER a decade in the entertainment industry and several personal challenges, internationally acclaimed English singer and songwriter Calum Scott insists that he has never felt better.
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May 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Viola Davis slams ‘white genocide' narrative as unjustified
VIOLA Davis has slammed allegations of “a white genocide” in South Africa.
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May 27, 2025
Cape Argus
You, your RA, and the new rules of access
SOUTH Africa's two-pot retirement system, which became effective on September 1, 2024, introduced significant changes to how retirement savings are both managed and accessed.
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May 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Simbine bags hat-trick as Nene, Sekgodiso also shine
ACE South African sprinter Akani Simbine made it a hat-trick of wins this year in the 100m at the Diamond League meet in Rabat on a great week-end for South African speedsters.
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May 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Betrayal of workers with CCMA's collapse
WHEN Thandi, a domestic worker in Johannesburg, was unfairly dismissed without severance pay, she turned to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration (CCMA), a body designed to protect workers like her.
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May 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Bishop Zondo's quest for an acquittal
IT HAS BEEN months since the State closed its case against Rivers of Living Waters Church leader Bishop Bafana Stephen Zondo, but rather than proceeding with his defence against the 10 mostly rape charges against him, Zondo is using legal avenues open to him to avoid this.
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May 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Our pick of performers in EPL: Who made cut?
PICKING a list of the 'best' players in a certain league is highly subjective most of the time. At others it can seem impossible.
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May 27, 2025
Cape Argus
No genocide against white people in SA, G20 meeting told
DEPARTMENT of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Acting Director-General Nomthandazo Moyo has set the record straight on reports of genocide in South Africa.
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May 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Budget speech brings relief but hidden costs loom for South African households
AFTER two failed attempts and weeks of political wrangling, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana finally delivered the third iteration of the 2025 National Budget Speech on Wednesday, 21 May.
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May 27, 2025
Cape Argus
The legacy of Gertrude Shope: a patriot
WHEN my mother passed on in 1973, I learnt about the pain of losing a mother and hoped it was my last experience. Today I feel the same pain with the passing of Mme Gertrude Shope, Isithwalandwe.
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May 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Why even start to backpedal on Israel?
I COULD never ride a bicycle without falling off.
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May 27, 2025
Cape Argus
'Woolies we notice replacements'
I LOVE Woolies. The fresh produce, the service and the little indulgences that make a long week feel worth it.
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May 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Impact of Starlink on digital inclusion
THE anticipated potential entry of Elon Musk's Starlink into the South African telecommunications market has ignited a flurry of strategic considerations among industry players, regulators, and policymakers.
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May 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Sars imposes R30 million tax bill on businessman
A RECENT Tax Court ruling in favour of the South African Revenue Service (Sars), which treated large loan account balances as undeclared income, serves as a warning to directors and shareholders to properly manage these accounts, maintain accurate records, and be prepared to explain the origin of funds when Sars flags loans as unexplained.
3 min |
May 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Meet African Development Bank presidency candidates
FIVE candidates are running to become President of the African Development Bank in an election on Thursday during the lender’s annual meeting in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
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May 27, 2025
Cape Argus
It's a bit of a joke actually, says Peral about relegation saga
CAPE Town City's interim coach Diogo Peral has ridiculed the situation where his team will need to wait until the conclusion of the Golden Arrows and SuperSport United fixture after the conclusion of the regular season to have their Betway Premiership fate decided.
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May 26, 2025
Cape Argus
ATM slams Ramaphosa for 'begging' in US
AFRICAN Transformation Movement (ATM) president Vuyo Zungula sharply criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent visit to the United States of America, which aimed to ease diplomatic tensions and boost trade relations between the two countries.
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May 26, 2025
Cape Argus
JAFFER'S 57-YEAR WAIT FOR A HOME
97-year-old woman's struggle for housing in Cape Town
2 min |
May 26, 2025
Cape Argus
'The Four Seasons' gets the green light for season 2 after debut success
THE Four Seasons fans will get another chance to vacation with their besties when the series returns.
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May 26, 2025
Cape Argus
City under scrutiny after NPA withdraws charges against gang-linked officials
THE City of Cape Town is under pressure following the provisional withdrawal of commercial charges against several individuals, including a former staff member and ex-Mayco Member for Human Settlements, Malusi Booi, and alleged 28s gang boss Ralph Stanfield.
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May 26, 2025
Cape Argus
Syria to help locate missing Americans
SYRIA'S new authorities have agreed to help the US locate and return Americans who went missing in the war-ravaged country, a US envoy said yesterday, in another sign of thawing bilateral ties.
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May 26, 2025
Cape Argus
Champions League final finely poised as coaches eye showdown
THE CAF Champions League final is hanging on a knife-edge, and the coaches of the two protagonists are in agreement that nothing can be taken for granted just yet.
2 min |
May 26, 2025
Cape Argus
Ratepayers challenge City budget
CONCERNS are mounting among residents over the City of Cape Town's proposed 2025/26 budget and its impact on property rates.
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May 26, 2025
Cape Argus
Oval Office optics don't lessen fuel levy pain
WHILE President Cyril Ramaphosa stood shoulder to shoulder with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Wednesday, discussing trade and \"mutually beneficial partnerships\", millions of South African workers were bracing for a far less glamorous reality: another punishing fuel levy hike.
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