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Cape Argus
Cardoso refuses to get carried away
MIGUEL CARDOSO was understandably not viewing Mamelodi Sundowns' 1-1 MTN8 semifinal first-leg draw at Orlando Pirates as an advantage in the way many coaches might have.
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Murray & Roberts heads towards liquidation
AFTER 120 years, Murray & Roberts Limited (MRL), a South African engineering and construction stalwart founded in 1902, faces liquidation.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Stepfather gets life sentence for two decades of abuse
A STEPFATHER has been sentenced to life imprisonment including 40 years for the rape of his stepdaughter whom he sexually violated for nearly 20 years and claimed they were in a consensual relationship - even convincing his family of it.
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
'I'm sorry South Africa' says Dricus after losing title
CHECHEN-BORN MMA superstar Khamzat Chimaev broke South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis’ nine-fight UFC winning streak to become the new Middleweight champion of the world today.
4 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Weekend sports defeats provide a time for reflection
IT WAS a sobering weekend for South African sports fans after the Springboks, Proteas and fighter Dricus du Plessis tasted defeat.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Chinese Consul General in Cape Town attends 80th Anniversary Commemoration
THE Chinese Consulate General in Cape Town marked the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War with a reception and photo exhibition at the Castle of Good Hope.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Marquez extends championship lead
MARC Marquez was \"super happy\" to claim his first ever win at the Red Bull Ring as he raced to victory in the Austrian MotoGP on Sunday.
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Maitland ratepayers call for police leadership change
PROVINCIAL Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile has 14 days to respond to a memorandum submitted by the Maitland Ratepayers and Residents Association (MRRA) and ward councillor Cheslyn Steenberg.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Bolivian right eyes return in polls
BOLIVIANS headed to the polls yesterday for elections marked by a deep economic crisis that has seen the left implode and the right eyeing its first shot at power in 20 years.
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Violence and creativity
ON MY BOOKSHELF
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Bolsonaro leaves house arrest for medical exams
BRAZIUS ex-president Jair Bolsonaro left his home where he is under house arrest to undergo medical exams at the weekend, weeks before the Supreme Court rules whether he is guilty of plotting a coup.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Al-Sharaa: No need for blood
SYRIAN President Ahmed al-Sharaa has said the battle to unify his country after years of civil war “should not be with blood”, rejecting any partition and accusing Israel of meddling in the south.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Shukri: Aiden is a couple of games away from unlocking genius state
PROTEAS coach Shukri Conrad has backed Aiden Markram to rediscover his form in the upcoming ODI series against Australia.
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Western Cape schools shut early amid rising gang violence
THE Western Cape Education Department (WCED) said recent gang violence has led to schools being closed early in the past week and it cautioned the public to be wary of fake news.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Downgraded Hurricane Erin lashes Caribbean with rain
OFFSHORE Hurricane Erin was downgraded to a Category 3 storm yesterday, as rain lashed Caribbean islands and weather officials warned of possible flash floods and landslides.
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Real equal opportunity in economy evades women
AS WOMEN'S Month continues to be commemorated in South Africa with colourful banners and applause, it is worth noting that for many women and girls, the struggle for equal opportunity is a daily lived experience.
3 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
No Basadien, no problem, says Barker after Mdaka shines
AFTER a transfer season that saw another round of headline departures with Sihle Nduli and Fawaaz Basadien, the spine of Stellenbosch FC last season, departing for Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns respectively, the mood surrounding the Winelands club was a muted one heading into the new campaign.
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Frank savours 'dream start'
THOMAS Frank enjoyed a perfect introduction as Tottenham manager with a 3-0 win over Burnley in north London, and he was quick to underline the significance of the moment.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Nche calls for strong bounce-back
SPRINGBOK prop Ox Nche was visibly disappointed on Saturday night after the Boks had capitulated in the second half of their Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies to lose 28-22.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
PROBE INTO CAPE TOWN UNDERTAKER'S 'UNLAWFUL' BURIALS
Public Protector investigating heartbroken families' claims
3 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Mbeki Foundation denies opposing National Dialogue
THE Thabo Mbeki Foundation has denied claims that it was planning to create a parallel structure to oppose the National Dialogue, a two-day event that concluded on Saturday at the University of South Africa (Unisa).
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Female educators celebrated at teaching awards
“THE mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.”
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Bonko Khoza and Lunathi Mpofu take the helm of gripping new crime series ‘Levels’
BONKO Khoza is the definition of TV gold.
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Durban rivalry ignites as Arrows host flying Durban City
THE Betway Premiership spotlight turns to Chatsworth this Tuesday as Golden Arrows host newly promoted Durban City in a clash that promises intensity, drama, and tactical intrigue.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Jackson’s tumultuous journey from bail to trial
DURING her first bail application nearly eight years ago, Corrine Jackson shocked the court when she revealed she owned a collection of swords, knives and loved anime including that she allegedly stabbed Nadine Esterhuizen in self-defence and that they were engaged.
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Rookie legal eagle's fight for justice
IRIS Mwanza’s bold debut novel is a tour de force that has one immersed from beginning to end.
3 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Convention sabotages National Dialogue
ANOTHER VOICE
3 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Mayor defends fixed municipal charges amid legal challenges
THE City of Cape Town has defended its amended Hope Budget for 2025/26, after the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) took legal action over the City's decision to link certain fixed charges to property values.
2 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Cape Town to host global mountain and trail running competition
THE World Mountain and Trail Running Championships will be held in Cape Town in 2027, marking the first time the event will be held in Africa.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
Cape Argus
Wallabies rout leaves Erasmus facing reality check
I'M not sure if Rassie Erasmus is familiar with the poetry of Robbie Burns, but he will grasp the drift of the famous line: “The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.”
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