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Cape Argus
Tragedy as grade 1 learner killed by train while playing
A MANENBERG mother has been left shattered after her 7-year-old son was killed by a train on Tuesday morning while playing with friends on the railway track.
1 min |
May 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Pirates up for Chiefs fight in Soweto derby, says Bandile Shandu
ORLANDO Pirates right back Bandile Shandu stood on business when he previewed Saturday's Soweto derby clash against arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs (3pm kick-off).
2 min |
May 02, 2025

Cape Argus
US and Ukraine sign minerals deal tying Trump to Kyiv
THE US and Ukraine this week signed a minerals deal after a two-month delay, in what President Donald Trump's administration called a new form of US commitment to Kyiv after the end of military aid.
2 min |
May 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Rising costs of CT's municipal bill
FOLLOWING public criticism over sharp increases in monthly bills, particularly among residents in the R4 million to R7m property range, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced the City is considering new measures to cushion the blow of rising municipal bills in its R39.7 billion 2025/26 draft dudget.
2 min |
May 02, 2025

Cape Argus
Always pressure in playing for Amakhosi, says Matlou
THE importance of Kaizer Chiefs getting a positive result in Saturday's Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates cannot be overestimated.
3 min |
May 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Wardens suspended after inmate death
THE National Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) confirmed that four wardens allegedly involved in the death of inmate Quinton “Questions” Fortuin at Goodwood Correctional Centre have been suspended.
1 min |
May 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Ivory Coast renames streets: less French more African
STREET names in Ivory Coast’s economic capital have taken on a decidedly more local flavour over the past few weeks, as African names have replaced French ones in France’s former colony.
2 min |
May 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Kevin Kiewitz elected president as WPRFU embark on new era
KEVIN Kiewitz, who was elected president of the beleaguered Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) on Wednesday evening, has been tasked with leading their “new dawn” over the next couple of years.
1 min |
May 02, 2025

Cape Argus
Hiker raises funds for rescuers who saved her life
RONDEBOSCH resident, Tania Morkel, 65, is scaling Table Mountain multiple times to raise money for the Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) that saved her life after she fell while hiking Table Mountain 18 months ago.
1 min |
May 02, 2025

Cape Argus
Reimagining higher education in the age of AI
THE emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, most notably, tools like ChatGPT, has captured the world's imagination, bringing with it both excitement and apprehension.
3 min |
May 02, 2025
Cape Argus
More fuel price relief on the cards for May, despite shaky rand
SOUTH Africans can look forward to more fuel price relief from next Wednesday, May 7, but a volatile exchange rate has eaten into the potential savings.
1 min |
May 02, 2025

Cape Argus
Class warfare in the age of technology
IF it was a living thing, your computer would be a worker and you would not only be its owner, but also its oppressor.
2 min |
May 02, 2025

Cape Argus
Read to Rise unveils mural celebrating Athol Williams
LITERACY
1 min |
May 02, 2025
Cape Argus
QUICK READ
INVITED TO STAY
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May 02, 2025

Cape Argus
Trump's America is 'self-serving, aims to leave everyone to fend for themselves'
FORMER US vice president Kamala Harris hit out at Donald Trump and his backers this week, in her first major speech since losing November's election.
1 min |
May 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Judicial Commission to probe unresolved apartheid-era crimes
TO ADDRESS past injustices, President Cyril Ramaphosa is in the process of establishing a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate whether attempts were made to obstruct the investigation or prosecution of apartheid-era crimes.
2 min |
May 02, 2025
Cape Argus
Barker's message to fatigued players: 'We have to fight for what we want'
A tell-tale sign of a championship-calibre team is their ability to perform well even when not playing their best football.
2 min |
May 02, 2025

Cape Argus
Queen Bey steals hearts and Minnie reclaims her power
IT HAS been another exciting week in the world of entertainment, with celebrities gracing the stages, screens and headlines.
4 min |
May 02, 2025

Cape Argus
Next-level leadership tips that help drive delivery
GREAT leaders don't just react - they influence, adapt and deliver. That's exactly what I taught a group of Microsoft's top leaders in a two-hour workshop.
3 min |
April 30, 2025
Cape Argus
EC artist challenges government over flag design ownership
EASTERN Cape artist, Thembani Hastings Mqhayi, has expressed his disappointment against the government's failure to resolve his ongoing dispute over the national flag.
2 min |
April 30, 2025

Cape Argus
COULD CARDINAL ROBERT SARAH SIGNAL A NEW ERA FOR THE VATICAN?
THROUGHOUT its two-millennia-long history, the Vatican has stood as both a spiritual beacon and a political titan.
2 min |
April 30, 2025

Cape Argus
Unforgettable musical moments at the CTIJF
THE annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) transformed the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) into a vibrant hub of rhythm and harmony on Friday and Saturday.
3 min |
April 30, 2025
Cape Argus
New threats to business from technology realm
IN MID-APRIL, at a typical South African braai (barbeque), I found myself in a heated conversation with someone highly educated, yet passionately defending a piece of Russian propaganda that had already been widely debunked`
3 min |
April 30, 2025

Cape Argus
South Africa deserves a Soweto Derby thriller, 90s style
GIVE us a thriller please!
3 min |
April 30, 2025
Cape Argus
Court's protective services brought closer to people
SURVIVOURS of domestic violence can now apply online for protection orders against their perpetrators at the Mitchell’s Plain Advice Office in Eastridge, thanks to its partnership with the Mitchell's Plain Magistrate's Court.
1 min |
April 30, 2025

Cape Argus
Magic of love: raising a child with autism
APRIL is Autism Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about autism, promoting understanding, and advocating for the inclusion of individuals on the spectrum.
4 min |
April 30, 2025
Cape Argus
Camps Bay beefs up safety with camera roll-out
THE first phase of a camera roll-out in Camps Bay will see the deployment of 150 cameras - thermal and Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) - installed in the area over the next few months.
1 min |
April 30, 2025
Cape Argus
State's evidence under scrutiny
AS THE court case concerning the disappearance of 6-year-old Joshlin Smith nears the end, tensions peaked in the Western Cape High Court yesterday as Judge Nathan Erasmus pressed the State on key contradictions in its case.
2 min |
April 30, 2025

Cape Argus
Canada Liberals gain from backlash
CANADIAN Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals staged a major political comeback to retain power in parliamentary elections, fuelled by a backlash against US President Donald Trump's tariffs and comments on making Canada the 51st US state.
2 min |
April 30, 2025

Cape Argus
Going long-term with big-picture thinking
IF YOU feel like you're accomplishing a lot but not anything of longer-term significance, it may be a good idea to reset and make time to tackle bigger goals.
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