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Cape Argus
Troops to quell Mexico fury
MEXICO has deployed 10 000 troops to quell clashes sparked by the killing of the country's most-wanted drug lord that claimed dozens of lives, officials said this week.
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February 25, 2026
Cape Argus
Mourinho’s Bernabeu return clouded by touchline ban, racism row
JOSE Mourinho has not set foot in the Santiago Bernabeu since leaving Real Madrid in 2013, but his Uefa Champions League homecoming with Benfica today will be far more complicated than initially anticipated.
2 min |
February 25, 2026
Cape Argus
Dayi handed four life terms for Delft, Dunoon killings
IN A LANDMARK ruling the High Court of South Africa, Western Cape Division, has sentenced Ayanda Dayi to four life terms and an additional 102 years of direct imprisonment for a string of brutal murders in Delft and Dunoon that shocked Cape Town.
1 min |
February 25, 2026
Cape Argus
Neumann awaits appeal outcome
LEGAL BATTLE
2 min |
February 25, 2026
Cape Argus
'CIA claims against Mkhwanazi unfounded'
IN A DRAMATIC turn of events, North West businessman Oupa Brown Mogotsi yesterday acknowledged that his suspicions about KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi being a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) agent were unfounded, attributing the lack of tangible evidence to the unreliable nature of his sources.
2 min |
February 25, 2026
Cape Argus
Emergency services under fire after drowning
A MOTHER'S world was shattered in a matter of minutes when her son attempted to save his friend, only for both boys to vanish beneath the water in a tragedy that has left two families broken.
2 min |
February 25, 2026
Cape Argus
Our youth pay the price for empty promises
AS THE Western Cape prepares for its own State of the Province Address (SOPA), we are yet again waiting in agony for the polished speeches full of overpromises and plans that do not reflect the needs of the marginalised communities.
3 min |
February 25, 2026
Cape Argus
Theatre week brings magic, madness, modern life to stage
Cape Ballet Africa - The Nutcracker
1 min |
February 25, 2026
Cape Argus
Loosehead depth keeps Boks setting the tone
THE loosehead position is often occupied by the unsung hero in the Springboks’ pack of forwards.
2 min |
February 25, 2026
Cape Argus
Visas for sale: SIU uncovers immigration fraud scheme
SIU uncovers
2 min |
February 25, 2026
Cape Argus
CV mistakes with the potential to sabotage
IN today’s super competitive employment market, an initial review of a job application can be a fast and final evaluation of an applicant’s potential.
3 min |
February 25, 2026
Cape Argus
GBV costs South Africa up to R42.4bn a year
MPs yesterday heard that funding towards tackling gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) remains a concern despite its declaration as a national disaster by President Cyril Ramaphosa in December last year.
2 min |
February 25, 2026
Cape Argus
Lions scrumhalf Van den Berg leads the charge as Stormers visit Ellis Park
THE spirited debate regarding the No9 jumper at the Lions is set to add another layer to the discussion on Saturday when the Johannesburg-based outfit face the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship at Ellis Park (kickoff at 2.30pm).
2 min |
February 25, 2026
Cape Argus
Can Chaine, Petersen defend their club's honour?
WITH 13 English Premier League titles to his name during an illustrious tenure at Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson famously said that “defence wins titles, and strikers win matches”.
2 min |
February 25, 2026
Cape Argus
Godongwana prepares to unveil key tax adjustments
AS FINANCE Minister Enoch Godongwana readies to present the highly anticipated Budget today, the nation braces for significant revelations, particularly regarding potential tax adjustments and the prioritisation of government spending.
2 min |
February 25, 2026
Cape Argus
Cyclists' safety at risk ahead of race
AN INCIDENT described by the Pedal Power Association (PPA) as an alleged attempted hijacking on a popular Constantia training route has raised safety concerns among cyclists preparing for the upcoming Cape Town Cycle Tour.
2 min |
February 25, 2026
Cape Argus
Transparency is not optional in a democracy, it is an obligation
SOUTH Africans are entitled to expect transparency from those entrusted with the highest levels of public administration.
1 min |
February 25, 2026
Cape Argus
Sesko fires Red Devils out of limbo
United boss Michael Carrick praised the impact of super-sub Benjamin Sesko after the Slovenian’s cool finish earned a 1-0 win at Everton on Monday night.
1 min |
February 25, 2026
Cape Argus
Nadia Davids explores power and the unseen in ‘Cape Fever’
ARE you a fan of thrillers and fiction?
2 min |
February 25, 2026
Cape Argus
US accuses China of nuclear surge
THE US this week accused China of dramatically swelling its nuclear arsenal, and doubled down on claims that Beijing had conducted secret nuclear tests, demanding again it be part of any future arms control treaty.
2 min |
February 25, 2026
Cape Argus
Exiles to return after mass amnesty
INTERIM President Delcy Rodriguez promised this week that Venezuelans in exile would be welcomed back with open arms following a new amnesty law passed after the US ouster of Nicolas Maduro, as authorities continued to slowly release prisoners.
1 min |
February 25, 2026
Cape Argus
Historic bid to rename UWC in honour of Boesak
A PROPOSAL has been submitted to rename the University of the Western Cape (UWC) Allan A. Boesak University, in honour of liberation theologian, scholar, and activist Dr Allan Aubrey Boesak, coinciding with his 80th birthday.
1 min |
February 25, 2026
Cape Argus
Cop in the dock on fraud, corruption charges
A MOSSEL Bay police officer has been released on R3000 bail while she faces a mountain of charges related to fraud, corruption, and defeating the administration of justice.
1 min |
February 25, 2026
Cape Argus
Dawson's tweak to aid England last 4 charge
ENGLAND are yet to catch fire at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, but they won't mind one bit if another “ugly” win secures Harry Brook’s side a semifinal berth with a game to spare.
2 min |
February 24, 2026
Cape Argus
Downs target redemption against in-form AmaZulu
FOLLOWING a disappointing end to their Nedbank Cup journey, Mamelodi Sundowns are set to refocus their efforts on the Betway Premiership as they prepare for a challenging encounter against AmaZulu at the Moses Mabhida Stadium today (kickoff 7.30pm).
2 min |
February 24, 2026
Cape Argus
Trial begins for man accused of raping, murdering son’s friend
THE man accused of raping and murdering his son's 8-year-old friend during a sleepover at his house nearly three years ago is finally on trial at the Western Cape High Court.
1 min |
February 24, 2026
Cape Argus
Afghans mourn villagers killed in strikes
AFGHANS gathered around a mass grave at the weekend to bury villagers who died in overnight air strikes by Pakistan, which said its military operation killed dozens of militants.
1 min |
February 24, 2026
Cape Argus
Over 200 political prisoners in Venezuela launch hunger strike
MORE than 200 Venezuelan political prisoners were on hunger strike at the weekend to demand their release under a new amnesty law that excludes many of them.
2 min |
February 24, 2026
Cape Argus
Stocks rally after tax ruling
ASIAN stocks mostly rose while the dollar fell yesterday after the US Supreme Court struck down a large part of President Donald Trump’ tariffs policy that had sent shockwaves through the global economy last year.
2 min |
February 24, 2026
Cape Argus
Why release of ‘Abafana Base Goli’ marks huge turning point for Vilakazi
WITH the release of her latest single Abafana Base Goli, vocalist Nobantu Vilakazi is once again putting lived experiences at the centre of her music as she continues to define her identity on her own terms.
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