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Cape Argus
Ripples from Coetzé's heroics could soon be felt in LA
THE emereente of recently crowned 100m world backstroke champion Pieter Coetzé as one of the best swimmers in the world right now has given the country’s medal prospects in the pool at LA 2028 a major boost.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
AI search pushing an already weakened media ecosystem
GENERATIVE artificial intelligence assistants like ChatGPT are cutting into traditional online search traffic, depriving news sites of visitors and impacting the advertising revenue they desperately need, in a crushing blow to an industry already fighting for survival.
2 min |
August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Safety concerns grow as vehicle accidents surge
THE City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre recorded 60 motor vehicle accidents and 21 pedestrian accidents over 48 hours at the weekend, representing a near 100% increase compared to the previous weekend when 41 incidents were recorded.
1 min |
August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Smart tech health assessment claims under scrutiny
A RADIO advertisement regarding new smart technology which is said to be capable of doing a health assessment by measuring blood pressure came under the spotlight by the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) following a complaint by a member of the public.
2 min |
August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Being a coloured woman in South Africa in 2025
IT IS TO live in the in-between - a space where you are never fully seen.
3 min |
August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Torrential rain in Taiwan kills four over past week
STORMS dumped more than two metres of rain in parts of Taiwan over the past week, killing four people and triggering floods and landslides in central and southern areas, authorities said yesterday.
1 min |
August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Tyla’s ‘We Wanna Party’ tour is headed to Asia — and it’s giving global groove
THE partying continues as Tyla announces her We Wanna Party tour.
1 min |
August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Labour Court rules against 'just following orders' defence in SA
DISHONESTY, even when instructed, breaches the trust at the heart of the employment relationship and can justify a dismissal, according to Amandla Makhongwana, senior associate at Bowmans.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Lamola outlines plan to tackle US tariffs
MINISTER of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has outlined the government’ plan to tackle the looming 30% US tariff set to come into play this week.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
How Sekhukhune, Generation Schools plan to reshape youth football development
FOOTBALL academies are a dime a dozen around the country, most of them selling parents and kids dreams of developing aspiring players to play in some of the world’s great football leagues.
3 min |
August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Fairmont High learners mourned after fatal car crash
TWO high-school seniors were among the four people killed in a tragic car crash over the weekend in Brackenfell.
1 min |
August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Celebrating a new generation of female artists in music
LUTHO PASIYA
4 min |
August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Balancing budget and symbolism in dome debate
THE temporary dome in the parliamentary precinct was built as an emergency measure after the 2022 fire destroyed the National Assembly chamber.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Versatile Roos set to continue backline rotation for Bok Women
SPRINGBOK Women's performance coach Swys de Bruin will continue to use utility player Nadine Roos across the backline, splitting her playing time between scrumhalf, fullback and fly-half.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
THEOLOGY STUDENT'S DEATH SHOCKS MATIES
Second Cape university tragedy in 2 weeks
2 min |
August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Fuel prices set to drop as diesel costs rise
PETROL-powered vehicle owners can look forward to some relief at the pumps tomorrow, while diesel is looking set to increase by a significant margin.
1 min |
August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Three more charged with Pather’s murder
A SUSPECT and her boyfriend who are accused of murdering a man who disappeared last month in Melkbosstrand were joined by more accused in the dock yesterday.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Court hears case on Judge Yvonne Mokgoro’s will
THE children of well-known former Constitutional Court Judge Yvonne Mokgoro, who died in May last year, turned to court in a bid for the Master of the High Court to accept what they said is the last will and testament of their mother made in 2021.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Celebrate, support women every day
IT IS August, and time to celebrate Women’s Day. Politicians travel the length and breadth of our country on Women's Day, giving ladies and children hope for the future.
1 min |
August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Schools face Rım loss due to burglary, vandalism
THE Western Cape Education Department (WCED) will have to cough-up over R1 million after a spate of burglaries and vandalism at schools during the June/July holiday.
2 min |
August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
South Africans take bold action toward financial freedom, latest OMSIM report shows
DESPITE South Africa's tough economic backdrop, working citizens are showing a notable resurgence in financial confidence, both in sentiment and action, according to the 2025 Old Mutual Savings and Investment Monitor (OMSIM).
2 min |
August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Nigeria in trouble as humanitarian crisis looms
THE ‘Giant of Africa’ is in bad shape.
3 min |
August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Ex-security chiefs want Trump's help
HUNDREDS of retired Israeli security officials including former heads of intelligence agencies have urged US President Donald Trump to pressure their own government to end the war in Gaza.
1 min |
August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Community demands justice in toddler drug case
MOTHER IN DOCK
2 min |
August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Boycott American products – buy local
SOUTH Africa is a proud and sovereign nation, forged in the crucible of struggle and defined by its unyielding resilience.
1 min |
August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Tafelberg site redevelopment a new era for social housing in Sea Point
THE controversial Tafelberg site in Sea Point is expected to give birth to social housing, with a proposal of up to 252 units and public comment by 2026, while Social Development is keen for it to be utilised for older persons.
2 min |
August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
How recent rate cuts benefit homeowners in 2025
THE announcement by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) sees the repo and prime lending rates cut by 25 basis points for a second consecutive time.
2 min |
August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Minister Cachalia’s swearing-in highlights Constitutional missteps
ON 1 August, Mr Firoz Cachalia was officially sworn in as the Minister of Police, following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement days earlier that Cachalia would serve as Acting Minister while Minister Senzo Mchunu was placed on special leave.
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August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Isak saga drags on as Liverpool chase marquee striker's signature
WILL he? Won't he?
2 min |
August 05, 2025
Cape Argus
Coach Barker hails Stellies' tactical edge
STEVE Barker, the Stellenbosch FC coach, said his side's tactical savvy allowed them to emerge victorious in a pulsating five-goal thriller against AmaZulu in the MTN8 quarterfinal on Sunday in Cape Town.
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