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Addressing the gender pay gap in SA
MORE than three decades into democracy, South African women are still earning 35% less than men for the same work, with voluntary government interventions falling short in compelling companies to close gender pay gaps.
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August 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Dispute over household figures in ex-mayor’s fraud case
THE State and the defence yesterday disagreed on how a previous State witness established the number of households that needed to be serviced in a R320 million Durban Solid Waste tender deal as these were contained in a closed 2017 tender advertisement.
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August 19, 2025
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August 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Numsa calls for aggressive strategy to boost local industry growth
THE National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) urged the government to implement an aggressive industrial blueprint to reposition the country’s manufacturing base.
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August 19, 2025
Cape Argus
China slams Germany for ‘hyping’ tensions
CHINA lashed out at Germany yesterday, warning Berlin against “inciting confrontation and hyping up tensions” after its foreign minister said Beijing was “increasingly aggressive” in the Asia-Pacific region.
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August 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Foundational learning takes centre stage at G20 Indaba
EARLY Childhood Development (ECD) took centre stage at the Western Cape G20 Provincial Education Indaba, where Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube and Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier engaged with stakeholders.
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August 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Gugs councillor fears for his life after community leader's murder
A GUGULETHU councillor says he fears for his life after a ward committee member and ANC community leader was shot and killed outside his home on Friday night.
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August 19, 2025
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Alonso refuses to use shortened pre-season as excuse
REAL Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said the team’s shortened preseason will not be used as an excuse as they prepare to kick off their La Liga campaign at home to Osasuna today.
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August 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Ramaphosa must face Marikana widows
THIRTEEN years have passed since the horror of Marikana. Thirty-four mineworkers were shot down in full view of the world. To this day, their widows and children are still waiting. Waiting for justice, compensation and waiting, most of all, for President Cyril Ramaphosa to come and face them.
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August 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Free maths workshops aim to empower Cape Flats learners
A SERIES of mathematics workshops hosted by a community organisation has kicked off to a positive start as 700 matrics attended the first session in Mitchells Plain on Saturday.
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August 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Fight to save last forests unites farmers
STRIPS of bare land scar the lush and green mountainsides towering above Mutsamudu, the capital of the Indian Ocean island of Anjouan.
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August 19, 2025
Cape Argus
DJ Lag reimagines Gqom with his latest hit 'Woza'
WHEN DJ Lag releases a track, the world listens.
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August 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Springboks vow to rectify Aussie disaster
THE Springboks are aware of their mistakes and determined to rectify them as quick as possible in the second Test against the Wallabies on Saturday in Cape Town.
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August 19, 2025
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Ouaddou shows tactical steel after Pirates hold Sundowns
AFTER back-to-back Premiership defeats in the opening rounds, Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou sparked hope with a spirited performance against Mamelodi Sundowns in Saturday’s MTN8 semifinal at Orlando Stadium.
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August 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Teacher turned pastor arrested on sex abuse, child porn charges
PREVIOUS CONVICTION
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August 19, 2025
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Fearless Wallabies ready for Bok blowback
AUSTRALIA won't fear any retaliation from the Springboks as they head into the second Test of the Rugby Championship in Cape Town on Saturday afternoon.
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August 19, 2025
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Skye Wanda on mission to heal, inspire, stay timeless
SOUTH African women have long been the heartbeat of the nation’s music scene - pushing boundaries, breaking stereotypes and inspiring generations.
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August 19, 2025
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Stellies hold breath over Barns' fitness ahead of key clash
STELLENBOSCH FC are sweating on the fitness of influential midfielder Sanele Barns ahead of their crunch Betway Premiership clash against Orlando Pirates on Wednesday.
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August 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Meet the canine hero behind Cape Town's drug arrests
GOOD, BOY!
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August 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Matric exams: the window to the world?
THOSE pupils who have been resilient enough - some in difficult educational environments - and have meandered through the previous 11 years of schooling, the matric examination is a just reward. This milestone in the pupil's academic journey creates anxious learners, teachers, and parents.
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August 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Tourism deal puts one of Egypt's last shores at risk
IN EGYPT’S Wadi al-Gemal, where swimmers share a glistening bay with sea turtles, a shadowy tourism deal is threatening one of the Red Sea’s last wild shores.
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August 19, 2025
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Bye-bye Cyril Ramaphosa, the time has come for the old to be replaced by the new
THE end is near for President Cyril Ramaphosa and the ANC, with the People’s Government moving in the direction of realising the Freedom Charter’s ideal that the Will of the People is paramount.
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August 19, 2025
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Investing wisely: focus on what you can control
INVESTING is rarely simple, and knowing where to focus one's energy can be a challenge.
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August 19, 2025
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Mass rally in Tel Aviv calls for end to Gaza war, hostage deal
TENS of thousands of demonstrators gathered at the weekend in Tel Aviv to call for an end to the war in Gaza and the release of hostages, one of the largest demonstrations in Israel since the start of the fighting in October 2023.
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August 19, 2025
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Consumer complaint prompts review of Ster-Kinekor 'Morvies Club' advert
THE Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) took a closer look at a complaint by a movie lover regarding Ster-Kinekor’s Morvies Club advertisement, which he said promised “bottomless movie tickets per month”, but this is not entirely true.
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August 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Baby Nikita's parents abandon bail bid
THE parents of 4-year-old 'Baby Nikita' told the Protea Magistrate's Court yesterday that they were abandoning their application for bail as they face charges of child abuse and murder.
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August 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Big guns win in contrasting League openers
TITLE challengers Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal all made winning starts but in contrasting fashion on the first weekend of the Premier League season.
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August 19, 2025
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Blues held by Palace as United fail to fire
CHELSEA suffered a Fifa Club World Cup hangover as they were fortunate to escape with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace in their Premier League opener on Sunday.
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August 18, 2025
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Europe to mull over peace plan in Ukraine
LEADERS of France, Germany and Britain was to host a video call yesterday for their so-called “coalition of the willing” to discuss steps towards ending the war in Ukraine, after Donald Trump dropped his push for a ceasefire after his Alaska summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
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August 18, 2025
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All Blacks showed statement of intent despite lapses – Barrett
THE All Blacks returned to the top of the world rankings for the first time since 2021 after a 41-24 Rugby Championship victory over Argentina on Saturday, but captain Scott Barrett insisted there was plenty to work on despite the scoreline.
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