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Weekend Argus on Saturday
'Ramaphosa agreed to disband Political Killings Task Team'
SUSPENDED police minister Senzo Mchunu testified that he briefed President Cyril Ramaphosa about his decision to disband the Political Killing Task Team (PKTT) and added that the commander-in-chief was in agreement with it.
3 min |
October 18, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Is Sea Point losing its soul to commercialisation?
RESIDENTS CONCERNED
3 min |
October 18, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Integrity of judiciary under scrutiny
KWAZULU-NATAL'S police commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has ignited a firestorm of controversy this week as he made several high-profile requests to Parliament.
3 min |
October 11, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Justice for Palestine, say SA activists
CEASEFIRE NOT ENOUGH
2 min |
October 11, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
A cap, a coat, a remote control: Mthethwa's belongings given to widow
A CAP, a coat, and a remote control: these were the belongings handed to the widow of South Africa’s Ambassador to France, Nkosinathi “Nathi” Emmanuel Mthethwa, after his tragic death at an upmarket Paris hotel this week.
1 min |
October 04, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Sale of CTICC still under review
THE future of the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) remains under review as the City of Cape Town explores the possible sale of its 72.7% shareholding in the landmark facility.
2 min |
October 04, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Activists demand release of flotilla volunteers
PICKETS against the ongoing crisis in Palestine are a familiar sight, but yesterday, gatherings across South Africa focused on the detention of humanitarian volunteers captured by Israeli forces while en route to aid Gaza.
4 min |
October 04, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
End of Political Killings Task Team in focus
KZN National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head, Elaine Harrison said her office was never formally informed of the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), saying she would have objected to the decision because of the team’s good work.
1 min |
September 27, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Dire impact of rogue parents on teachers
PARENTAL aggression has pushed already-stretched teachers past their limits, forcing many to leave the profession, and in some cases, the country.
3 min |
September 27, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Alleged abuse of racehorses in spotlight
HORSERACING is a multi-million rand business in South Africa, but behind the glitz and glamour of racing events and the betting that goes with it, are the horses, whom the National Council of SPCA's (NSPCA) say are subject to abuse, illegal harnessing, including the racing of horses that are too young to race.
3 min |
September 20, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
End gang violence, say irate residents
OUTRAGE is growing over persistent crime in communities across Cape Town, with various marches held since Sunday and initiatives put forward to end the reign of terror gangs have unleashed.
2 min |
September 20, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
City launches new tourism initiatives
SUMMER SEASON
3 min |
September 13, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Middle class feel the squeeze despite GDP rise
SOUTH Africa's middle class is under attack with rising food prices, rates and taxes and ever increasing municipal levies that are forcing middle income households to the brink.
3 min |
September 13, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Parents blast 'pro-Zionist' comedian
NO LAUGHING MATTER
4 min |
September 06, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Western Cape government faces criticism over NHI court case
HEALTH CRISIS
2 min |
September 06, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
'SA descending into a state of lawlessness'
EXPERTS warn that South Africa might have lost its grip on law and order and may even have entered a state of lawlessness, with violent crime levels reaching alarming heights. Many cases brought before courts are withdrawn or dismissed, further undermining public confidence in the justice system.
3 min |
August 30, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
SA prepares for tourism boon as season sets in
SOUTH Africa is gearing up for a bumper shoulder tourism season starting on September 1, with tourism bodies across the country preparing for a surge in both domestic and international visitors.
3 min |
August 23, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
No 'funeral vibes' from Boks this time?
RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
2 min |
August 23, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
President slams convention boycotters
NATIONAL DIALOGUE
3 min |
August 16, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Work ahead is demanding, says minister
ACTING Police Minister, Professor Firoz Cachalia, National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, together with Deputy Ministers Dr Polly Boshielo and Cassel Mathale, welcomed more than 1,900 newly trained constables to the ranks of the South African Police Service (SAPS) at their passing out parade.
2 min |
August 16, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
New AGU head's grand plan to tackle gangs
THE Western Cape remains one of South Africa's most dangerous provinces, alongside Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, when it comes to national murder statistics.
3 min |
August 09, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
SA's wealthy executives increasingly the target of kidnappers
SOUTH Africa's captains of industry are under siege. Experts say an increasing number of CEOs and high-net-worth individuals are being kidnapped by sophisticated criminal enterprises who see them as lucrative targets.
3 min |
August 09, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
A rose for every 115 women raped daily in SA
TODAY, on National Women's Day, 115 red roses will appear across Cape Town, not as symbols of romance, but as silent protests against the violence that women endure.
2 min |
August 09, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Experts, analysts cautiously optimistic as new police minister assumes office
WITH all eyes on newly appointed Acting Minister of Police, Professor Firoz Cachalia, crime experts and analysts are cautiously optimistic about what his appointment could mean for policing reform and national security in South Africa.
1 min |
August 02, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
World watches as Gaza starves to death
AS GAZA slips deeper into famine amid relentless conflict, mass displacement, and blocked humanitarian aid, horror stories are emerging from mothers desperately seeking food and water for their children.
3 min |
August 02, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Proposed Road Accident Benefit Scheme Bill roundly condemned
THE Department of Transport’s move to revive the long-rejected Road Accident Benefit Scheme (RABS) Bill has sparked concerns, following Minister Barbara Creecy’s announcement that she has dissolved the Road Accident Fund (RAF) Board due to ongoing governance and operational failures.
2 min |
July 26, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
US tariffs: SA moves swiftly to cushion impact
SOUTH Africa is quickly expanding its global trade partners as a solution to the US' 30% tariff on its exports, said Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen.
3 min |
July 26, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Survé Philanthropies make Mandela Day count in deserving communities
WORTHY CAUSE
2 min |
July 19, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Job loss fears over MultiChoice, Canal+ merger
LOCAL content producers and actors are concerned that the French Television Giant Canal+'s acquisition of Multichoice may lead to fewer local productions and could lead to an increase in unemployment for those working in the entertainment industry, especially those dependent on commissions from Multichoice.
3 min |
July 19, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Hermann's journey down the N4 has prepared him for Proteas T20I call-up
THE South African domestic system endures plenty of criticism for its perceived lack of quality. That it doesn’t provide enough opportunities to prepare players for international competition.
3 min |