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Cape Argus
Is America Israel’s proxy? You be the judge
THE latest military strike by the US against Iran, coming on the heels of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’ visit to the White House, raises disturbing questions about who truly shapes American foreign policy.
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March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
Smit alleges inadequate medical care at Pollsmoor
ALLEGED mastermind behind the murder of her husband, Zurenah Smit, 60, is number six on the waiting list at Valkenberg Hospital for a 30-day mental observation and will reappear in the Western Cape High Court again later this month for an update regarding her admission status at the facility.
1 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
Rorisang Sechele to bring ‘The Seed’ to life at jazz festival
RORISANG
4 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
Rail agency liable for passenger's injuries
THE Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has been held liable by the Western Cape High Court for damages resulting from a tragic train incident in which a passenger sustained life-altering injuries.
2 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
Legality of Bulgarian national's arrest contested
PROMINENT Cape Town criminal defence attorney William Booth challenged the legality of his client, Bulgarian national, Stanislav Stamenov’s arrest as he made his first appearance at the Wynberg Magistrate's Court yesterday.
2 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
Eviction orders served on former MK Party MPs
POLITICAL parties have welcomed Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson’s authorisation for formal eviction proceedings against three former MK Party MPs for unlawfully occupying Parliament Village properties in Cape Town, asserting that state property should not be abused.
2 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
Bangladesh tackle gender barriers to reach Women's Asian Cup
BANGLADESH’S national football team face daunting odds at their first-ever Women’s Asian Cup, but have already scored a major victory by qualifying.
2 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
World Hearing Day highlights journey of hope
AS THE world observes World Hearing Day today, the Carel du Toit Centre marks not just an occasion of awareness but a celebration of possibility, perseverance, and the power of early intervention.
2 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
IPID’s full report into Phala Phala scandal unsealed
ACTING Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia, announced yesterday that the Independent Police Investigative Directorate’s (IPID) full report into the Phala Phala farm scandal has been declassified.
2 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
Iran war a test for our government
CONFLICT in the Middle East may unfold thousands of kilometres from South Africa's shores, yet its consequences arrive quickly and quietly through grounded aircraft, rising fuel costs, and renewed pressure on an already fragile economy, reminding South Africans that global instability is never truly distant.
1 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
Understanding the value of a tax-free savings account
IN HIS Budget Speech, the Minister of Finance announced an increase in the annual Tax-Free Savings Account contribution limit from R36,000 to R46,000 - the most significant boost to this allowance in years, and a timely reminder of just how powerful this vehicle can be.
3 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
US, Israeli aggression marks a turning point
ON THE morning of February 28, Israel and the US launched a military operation against Iran, an action Tehran views as unprovoked aggression - especially striking given that talks were still ongoing.
4 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
NAVIGATION APPS IMPACT N2 SAFETY
City credits Google, Waze and Apple Maps rerouting for drop in crime
3 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
Macron sets out how nuclear arms could protect Europe
FRANCE was yesteerday expected to unveil how it could use the EU’s only atomic arsenal to protect the continent in an unstable world, with Russia becoming increasingly aggressive and the US turning away.
1 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
Carrick brings calm as unbeaten run sparks top-four surge
THERE is something wonderfully circular about Manchester United in the post-Alex Ferguson era.
3 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
Experience shows R114m barrier won't deliver lasting safety
BENEDICTA van Minnen makes a compelling case in her article “Why preventative infrastructure is cheaper than another life lost” (Cape Argus, February 24).
1 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
Relebogile Mabotja reclaims soulful roots
IN 2025, media icon Relebogile Mabotja celebrated her 40th birthday by releasing her debut EP, Still Me. Now, she is stripping those songs down to their core with a raw, new live version.
1 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
'SANDF deployment is a superficial response to crime'
CHAIRPERSON of the Standing Committee on Appropriations, Dr Mmusi Maimane, has said that while calling for the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is a very popular thing to say, it is not a fundamental solution to the crime crisis in the country.
2 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
Court reviews sexual offence naming law
THE “no-name law” - which makes it a criminal offense to name sexual offence suspects before they have pleaded - which will come under the judicial spotlight this week during a constitutional challenge in the Western Cape High Court.
2 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
CGCSA welcomes budget as step towards economic recovery
THE Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) expressed its optimism regarding the recent national budget, perceiving it as a progressive strategy to stimulate economic growth and structural reform.
2 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
Hunt targets Top 8 as Winelands revival continues
STELLENBOSCH FC are steadily transforming their season, turning what once appeared to be a relegation battle into a genuine push for a Top 8 finish.
2 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
Binder optimistic after solid opener
RED Bull KTM rider Brad Binder has welcomed his start to the 2026 MotoGP season but acknowledges there’s room for growth as he looks to bounce back after a challenging 2025.
1 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
Proactive succession planning can secure the future of SMEs
AS SOUTH Africa's small and medium enterprises (SME) sector grapples with sustained economic pressure, an often-overlooked risk looms large: succession planning.
2 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
Rassie begins World Cup build-up as 49-man Bok camp kicks off
THE Springboks are currently focused on their first two matches of the season - against the Barbarians and England with planning for the remainder of the campaign still in its infancy.
2 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
Set-piece obsession is sucking the joy out of league, says Slot
LIVERPOOL boss Arne Slot said yesterday that the growing reliance on set pieces in the English Premier League has sucked some of the joy out of football but accepts it is the new reality.
2 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
The Sea Robbers eye the ‘double’
THE recent Soweto Derby has left South Africa’s two biggest clubs on opposite paths.
2 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
Court grants bail to man accused of rape after appeal
THE Western Cape High Court has reversed a previous decision denying bail to a 53-year-old man facing serious charges, including the rape of his stepdaughter, bringing both relief and concern within the community.
2 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
New claims of generational incest emerge in family
MONTHS after a courageous Cape Town woman revealed her nearly three-decade struggle against generational incest, disclosing that her teenage daughters and a grandchild were allegedly victimised by her 74-year-old stepfather, the man’s ten-year-old grandson has now come forward.
2 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
‘Water’ joins Spotify’s elite ranks of all-time pop greats
TYLA STANDS WITH THE GIANTS
1 min |
March 03, 2026
Cape Argus
Can the Proteas finally overcome New Zealand?
THE Proteas will meet New Zealand in the first ICC T20 World Cup semifinal at Eden Gardens in Kolkata tomorrow.
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