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Cape Argus
‘Door not shut on Roos’ despite Boks opting for Wiese at No 8
COBUS Wiese has replaced his suspended brother Jasper in the No 8 jersey for the final midyear Test against Georgia on Saturday.
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July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Court orders Meta to shut down child porn accounts on Instagram and WhatsApp
WHILE the Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg, on Monday evening ordered Meta to shut down several anonymous Instagram accounts and WhatsApp channels, which are distributing explicit child pornography depicting South African school children, this was not yet done by yesterday afternoon.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Animal welfare groups demand justice for Chacma baboon slaughter
A R5 000 reward has been offered for information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in the killing of an adult Chacma baboon, which was allegedly butchered for human consumption in Ocean View.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Four-day work week a win for productivity
FOR a while, the concept of a four-day work week seemed aspirational and even utopian. However, it is now more realistic than ever.
3 min |
July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Pages of legacy: books that honour life, lessons of Mandela
EVERY July, South Africa comes alive with heartfelt tributes to one of its greatest heroes, Nelson Mandela.
3 min |
July 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Goodwood drugs bust nets R54.3m worth of tik and heroin
TWO foreign nationals are expected to appear in the Goodwood Magistrate's Court today after police seized drugs with an estimated street value of R54.3 million.
1 min |
July 15, 2025
Cape Argus
SABC and Post Office get a R2.5bn lifeline
COMMUNICATIONS and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has announced that the SABC will receive over R700 million and the South African Post Office (SAPO) R1.8 billion over the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).
1 min |
July 15, 2025
Cape Argus
How to effectively protect your income
DISABILITY insurance is a complex and technical area of financial planning that requires more than a cursory glance at your policy wording.
3 min |
July 15, 2025
Cape Argus
UP study shows South Africans satisfied with life insurance services
SOUTH Africans remain notably satisfied with their life insurers, according to the newly published research from the University of Pretoria (UP).
2 min |
July 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Gaza defence: Israeli strikes kill 43 as truce talks deadlock
GAZA'S civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes at the weekend killed more than 40 Palestinians, including children at a water distribution point, as talks for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas stalled.
2 min |
July 15, 2025
Cape Argus
France's military pigeons race in memory of brave predecessors
THESE days, French military pigeon number 193-529 is no longer needed to carry tiny messages during wartime communication blackouts.
2 min |
July 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Rugby residents call for action over crime hotspot
'DRUG HAVEN'
2 min |
July 15, 2025
Cape Argus
SA needs prosecution, not more inquiries
“MANAGEMENT, corruption betrays South Africa's Freedom” (Cape Argus, July 9) refers.
1 min |
July 15, 2025
Cape Argus
European markets drop after tax threat
EUROPEAN markets mostly fell yesterday while Asia was mixed as investors digested Donald Trump’s latest trade war salvos that saw him threaten to hit the EU and Mexico with 30% tariffs.
2 min |
July 15, 2025
Cape Argus
PAGAD FUGITIVE CAUGHT AFTER 8 YEARS
Police crack down on illegal firearms
2 min |
July 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Cape Town lawyer convicted of slashing his neighbour's tyres
RACISM CLAIM
1 min |
July 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Chislett poised for emotional return to Durban
IT WILL be a surreal homecoming for Durban-born Ethan Chislett, Kaizer Chiefs’ new midfielder, when the club participates in the Toyota Cup in Durban later this month.
2 min |
July 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Smash-and-grab hotspots identified in Elsies River
CONCERNED residents have spoken out to warn Cape Town drivers about pervasive smash-and-grab incidents and hotspots that have been occurring within the Elsies River area.
2 min |
July 15, 2025
Cape Argus
German 'doctor death' goes on trial for 15 murders
A GERMAN doctor went on trial yesterday for killing 15 patients with lethal injections, in what investigators fear may just be the tip of a deadly iceberg.
1 min |
July 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Wynberg woman's journey from tragedy to triumph
“IS THERE someone inside? She is not breathing very well; we need to get her out.” These urgent words came from good Samaritans at the scene of a devastating accident that nearly took the life of 23-year-old Aqueela Khamissa from Wynberg, leaving two others injured, in Claremont in November.
2 min |
July 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Kolisi's potential return sparks No 8 debate
THE Springboks are weighing up the option of playing Siya Kolisi at eighth-man, should he be fit to face Georgia in the final midyear Test on Saturday in Nelspruit.
2 min |
July 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Healy makes Irish history with yellow jersey heroics
BEN Healy became the first Irishman since Stephen Roche in 1987 to take the overall lead at the Tour de France on Monday, delivering a relentless ride over eight gruelling climbs in the Massif Central.
2 min |
July 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Delft athlete shines at youth Special Olympics in Namibia
“YOU have to lose to win.
1 min |
July 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Acsa leadership shake-up follows R1.5m fine
WHILE the Airports Company of South Africa (Acsa) has remained mum over the alleged R1.5 million fine imposed by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (Sacaa), the authority has confirmed having recently imposed an undisclosed fine against Acsa for alleged security-related breaches.
1 min |
July 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Kesha’s back and bolder than ever with ‘Period’
KESHA burst onto the music scene with a distinctive brand of blunt, electrifying pop that seemed designed to take the dance floor by sheer force. Then came the genre-hopping.
2 min |
July 15, 2025
Cape Argus
City's sewage treatment isn't coping
URBAN water bodies - rivers, lakes and oceans are in trouble globally.
3 min |
July 15, 2025
Cape Argus
ANC/DA clash: a pivotal moment in SA politics
THE DA is starting to remind me of that school bully who demands protection money. Ánd, this time, they're not getting any, so battle lines are dawn. Their latest salvo is their criminal charges against Higher Education Minister, Nobuhle Nkabane, ostensibly for misleading Parliament over what was meant to be the appointment of an independent panel. The DA claims she lied and appointed ANC cadres instead.
3 min |
July 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Brevis show gets Conrad's T20 era underway
DEBUTANT Rubin Hermann top-scored with 45 and Dewald Brevis hit quickfire 41 to ensure Shukri Conrad’s tenure as the new Proteas white-ball coach started on a positive note with a five-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the first T20I at the Harare Sports Club on Monday.
2 min |
July 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Sassa reassures public on grants
SASSA CEO Themba Motlou says the country’s social security agency is undertaking an important review process of social grants to ensure that only eligible beneficiaries continue to receive support.
2 min |
July 15, 2025
Cape Argus
Demonstrate the will to act on SA's crises
PRESIDENT Ramaphosa kept the nation waiting. Last Thursday, he announced a long-anticipated address, which he finally delivered on Sunday night, 30 minutes late. And what we got, after days of speculation, was a 10-minute prime time airing announcing that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu will be placed on ‘special leave’ and the establishment of yet another commission of inquiry.
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