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Romero Hector's 800km journey to honour his late wife
ROMERO Hector, the widower of Lieutenant Commander Gillian Hector, who was among three people who died in the submarine tragedy in Kommetjie in 2023, has completed 800km on his bicycle from Cape Town to Graaff-Reinet in a bid to create awareness and have the SA Navy’s internal report made public in order to give him and other families closure.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
The key to financial freedom
FINANCIAL freedom is often portrayed as a destination reached through budgeting apps, savings goals, and perfect credit scores. But for many young South Africans navigating a tough economic landscape, the real journey begins with something less visible but far more powerful: mindset.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
YOUTH DAY MARRED BY BLOODSHED
'We are tired of burying our children'
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
CPUT lecturers join in disaster relief efforts to save lives
AS THE death toll from the recent devastating floods in the Eastern Cape has risen to 88, two CPUT lecturers have volunteered to assist emergcy relief efforts.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Troops land in Bloemfontein as SA ramps up withdrawal from DRC
THE SANDF announced the arrival at Bram Fischer International Airport yesterday of the third group of soldiers returning from the SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (SAMIDRC).
1 min |
June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Dialogue in Mozambique faces distrust
A national dialogue was announced and a “torch of unity” lit, but many Mozambicans are suspicious about the government's attempts to address bitter divisions exposed in the last violence-scarred election.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Youthful Bok Women’s team came to party
THE Springbok Women returned home on Monday relieved and proud that they executed their mandate in Madagascar at the 2025 Rugby Africa Women's Cup after wins over Uganda, Kenya and Madagascar.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Trump goes one step further
I MADE a mistake in my previous letter. I left out an important point about Trump. As I have said before, Jim Reeves endeared himself to the Afrikaner community. He toured South Africa twice, made a film here and sang in Afrikaans.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Proteas’ victory reminds us that unity is possible
IT TOOK nearly three decades. For 27 years, South Africans have watched the Proteas with hope in their hearts and disappointment on their lips.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Israel's attack on Iran: pot calling the kettle black?
ON June 13, Israel executed an unprecedented military strike deep inside Iranian territory, penetrating multiple layers of advanced air defences (including Russian-made S-300 systems and domestic missile shields).
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Teen rescued from Table Mountain
MOUNTAIN rescue teams had their hands busy over the weekend.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Youth disillusionment: a reflection on democracy
YOUTH Month (June) in South Africa prompts a critical examination of the political and economic realities faced by the youth today, highlighting disillusionment, unemployment, and the urgent need for reform.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Suspected killer of Minnesota lawmaker caught after manhunt
US LAW enforcement officials in Minnesota caught the suspected killer of a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband at the weekend, authorities said, ending a two-day manhunt.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
New podcast from tennis heroes
TENNIS legends Serena and Venus Williams are stepping into the world of podcasts, much to the delight of their millions of fans across the globe.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Trailblazing musicians to celebrate this Youth Month
AS WE celebrate Youth Month in South Africa, a period dedicated to recognising and uplifting the voices of young people, it’s only fitting to spotlight the trailblazing musicians who are shaping the future of our music scene.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Invest and empower the youth with meaningful skills
WE CELEBRATED Youth Day yesterday and as June is Youth Month, we really need to take a closer look at youth development and invest in meaningful skills development to empower young people for meaningful economic involvement.
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June 17, 2025
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I'm willing to give my blood for Proteas,' says KG
ON the sidelines of the bedlam that exploded at Lord's after the Proteas etched their names into the history books with a maiden World Test Championship title stood Andrew Breetzke.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Ramaphosa to seek trade solutions at Trump meeting
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa is gearing up for a crucial meeting with US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit in Canada, where he will seek answers on trade agreements, including the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) and US-SA tariffs.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Residents object to new cell tower in Sea Point
THE City of Cape Town is considering the lease of municipal-owned property to facilitate telecommunication infrastructure a move that has drawn significant objection from residents in the upscale suburbs of Sea Point and Fresnaye.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Surveillance represses dissent from Gaza to Cape Town
FROM the skies above Gaza to the streets of Cape Town, surveillance technologies are no longer confined to military zones. Tools once developed for war and occupation are now being deployed to monitor, profile, and suppress civilian populations particularly those engaging in solidarity with Palestine or challenging systems of injustice. This creeping form of digital occupation marks a dangerous evolution in how power is exercised and dissent controlled.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Macron slams Trump for threats to annex Greenland
FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron at the weekend criticised US President Donald Trump’s threats to annex Greenland, as he made a visit to the Danish autonomous territory.
3 min |
June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Sabrina Carpenter's album cover backlash
POP sensation Sabrina Carpenter has found herself at the centre of a heated controversy following the release of her provocative album cover for her upcoming project, Man's Best Friend.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
12 essential financial strategies for rebuilding after divorce
DIVORCE can be emotionally draining and financially destabilising, and the road to recovery starts with taking back control of your finances. Whether you're rebuilding from scratch or recalibrating your financial plan, these 12 practical strategies can help you move forward with confidence.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Cops left wtih R28 after 'unlawful' rental deductions
THE Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru) say they've been made aware of deductions imposed on members' wages for rent after the officers moved out of the barracks in the Western Cape, leaving them with only R28 in their bank accounts.
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June 17, 2025
Cape Argus
Bulls’ humiliation at the hands of Leinster was not by chance
HINDSIGHT is a scurrilous science because it is easy to be a genius when you have it, yet when we saw how a Leinster team containing 12 British and Irish Lions obliterated the Bulls, you wonder why many South Africans thought the South Africans had a realistic chance in the URC final in Dublin.
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June 17, 2025
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'High levels of food insecurity persist in SA'
DESPITE South Africa being food secure at a national level, household food security remains a challenge, with increasing food insecurity rates.
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June 17, 2025
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SAPS spent R131.5m on sick leave in 2023/24 financial year
POLICE Minister Senzo Mchunu has revealed that SAPS spent an estimated R131.5 million on paid sick leave in the 2023/24 financial year.
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June 17, 2025
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Children rescued from suspected traffickers in Matatiele
POLICE in the Eastern Cape have arrested two suspects in a human trafficking case involving 10 children, believed to have been smuggled illegally from Lesotho.
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June 17, 2025
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Bangladesh orders fugitive ex-leader to face trial
BANGLADESH’S war crimes court ordered fugitive ex-leader Sheikh Hasina yesterday to return to face trial on charges amounting to crimes against humanity.
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June 17, 2025
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Riveiro makes strong case for 'Coach of the Season' award
IT is that time of the year when domestic coaching achievements are under the microscope as Premier Soccer League's panel of judges look at who has made a strong case for the coveted Premier Soccer League (PSL) 'Coach of the Season' title.
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