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Cape Argus
Betway Premiership title race intensifies
WHILE the Africa Cup of Nations gathers momentum with Africa’s finest going head-to-head for continental supremacy, the start of the new year has also brought the Betway Premiership tantalisingly close to resumption, especially with Bafana Bafana getting knocked out in the Last 16 on Sunday.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
Malaysia moves to limit prime minister’s term to 10 years
MALAYSIAN prime minister Anwar Ibrahim said yesterday that he would introduce legislation this year to limit the prime minister’s term to a maximum of 10 years, fulfilling one of his campaign promises.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
A glimmer of hope for students
THE news from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) that it has processed all funding applications for the 2026 academic year is a huge relief for many students and their families across South Africa.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
BLAZE FORCES FAMILIES TO SLEEP IN CARS
Hundreds of people homeless
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January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
Chinese resist birth rate boost
TWENTY-five-year-old Grace and her husband are set on staying child-free, resisting pressure from their parents and society to produce offspring, even as China strives to boost its flagging birth rate.
3 min |
January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
Lawyers body backs lifestyle audits for prosecutors
THE Black Lawyers Association (BLA) has backed the call from the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCD), Mmamoloko Kubayi, who has suggested mandatory lifestyle audits for all prosecutors to safeguard the integrity of the country's justice system.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
Legality of Venezuela raid questioned
THE seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in a daring raid by US forces throws open questions about the operation's legality, according to experts and top Democrats who say laws were broken in the process.
2 min |
January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
Girl, 14, gang-raped at neighbour's house
TWO suspects, aged 17 and 21, have been arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl in Pfananani village, Limpopo.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
The punishment should match the crime
THE murder of AFASA chairperson Mr Mbongeni Skhakhane,(KZN) and the death of a motorist on the N17 (Gauteng)as a result of a brick incident, depicts in 3D life in a crime-ridden country.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
Pirates cannot afford to let Mabasa slip away
LETTING experienced striker Tshegofatso Mabasa leave would be a costly self-inflicted setback for Orlando Pirates, potentially derailing their pursuit of silverware in the seasons ahead.
2 min |
January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
Venezuela's 2007 oil nationalisation a justifiable move
THE 2007 decision by former Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez to nationalise oil refineries has often been portrayed as reckless or ideological.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
ANC to discuss Venezuela situation
THE ANC has revealed that part of its ANC NEC meeting, which took place yesterday, has been tasked with deliberating on the recent developments in Venezuela.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
Trump reiterates his claim that US should take over Greenland
PRESIDENT Donald Trump doubled down at the weekend on his claim that Greenland should become part of the United States, despite calls by Denmark's prime minister to stop “threatening” the territory.
2 min |
January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
Stormers confident depth will hold firm in Champions Cup battle at Harlequins
THE Stormers will head to the cold of Twickenham expecting a tough battle in the scrums and at lineout time when they take on Harlequins in the Champions Cup on Sunday.
2 min |
January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
Broos: When you miss, you pay the bill
HUGO Broos was left searching for words after Bafana Bafana’s Africa Cup of Nations journey ended abruptly at the hands of Cameroon, undone by missed opportunities and moments of defensive lapse in a high-stakes round-of-16 encounter.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
How Ruben Amorim's reign turned sour
RUBEN Amorim arrived at Manchester United as one of Europe's brightest young coaching talents, but just 14 months on he leaves the club as the latest man unable to revive the fortunes of the fallen English giants.
2 min |
January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
Outrage over bail granted to child rape accused
GBV organisations and political parties, including local councillors, are questioning why the 62-year-old man accused of raping his five-year-old great-granddaughter was granted bail of R2 000 a week ago.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
Pirates move early as Sundowns plot big and City reinforce
THE January transfer window has begun to shape the narrative of the second half of the South African season, with Orlando Pirates striking early, Mamelodi Sundowns plotting a major move and Cape Town City reinforcing their bid to return to the top flight.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
Children helping children: an alternative approach to dealing with bullies
BULLYING has existed for centuries, evolving from the term “bully”, which originally meant “sweetheart”, into something profoundly different today.
3 min |
January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
Has Pead done enough to earn more game time?
JUNIOR Springbok scrumhalf star Haashim Pead’s match-winning cameo for the Lions in Saturday’s United Rugby Championship derby against the Sharks in Durban will only serve to fuel calls for more playing minutes for the World Junior Player of the Year.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
LOYISO calls out excessive artist riders, warns of long-term career damage
LOYISO Bala has cautioned musicians about the impact of excessive hospitality riders, warning that short-term demands can quietly damage careers over time.
3 min |
January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
Truth behind US intervention in Venezuela
THE US invasion of Venezuela underscores what happens when voters elect a lunatic into office based on lies and deception.
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
Polokwane is becoming unliveable
ELECTRICITY, once a basic service, has become a luxury.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
Sunrisers thrash Capitals to storm to top
SUNRISERS Eastern Cape delivered an emphatic statement with a first-ever Betway SA20 victory over Pretoria Capitals at Centurion yesterday.
2 min |
January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
Clock ticking to save Capri Common from development
TIME is running out for residents and interested parties to object to a proposed 32-unit residential development on Erf 15300 in Fish Hoek, commonly known as the Capri Common.
2 min |
January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
Marikana massacre hovers over ANC’s celebration
THE African National Congress convenes its 114th anniversary on January 8 in the Bojanala District of the North West Province, a terrain upon which the deepest contradictions of South Africa's democratic order have been etched with unforgiving clarity.
4 min |
January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
Fuel prices set to drop as rand strengthens and oil prices fall
MOTORISTS can look forward to lower fuel prices this week, as a stronger rand and lower international oil prices have led to a significant over-recovery for petrol and diesel.
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
Smith ready to take his chance with both hands
JASON
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January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
SAI HLE bottle joy, sisterhood in new single ‘UBUMNND’
“UBUMNND is a piece of our heart;” said Amahle and Siphosethu Koom, the sisters behind SAI HLE.
4 min |
January 06, 2026
Cape Argus
Emergency response statistics reveal 28.5% decrease in incidents
THE Public Emergency Communication Centre dispatched assistance for 1322 incidents this past weekend, a drop of 28.5% (500 incidents) in just a week.
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