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Cape Argus
Budget constraints force ride service to limit eligibility
THE City of Cape Town said its Dial-a-Ride service is oversubscribed as they experience capacity challenges, with the R28.2 million annual budget being insufficient for the current R40m operating costs. This has been met with concern by users.
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August 11, 2025
Cape Argus
Momentum sagging at plastic talks
TALKS on forging a landmark treaty to combat the scourge of plastic pollution were stumbling at the weekend, with progress slow and countries wildly at odds on how far the proposed agreement should go.
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August 11, 2025
Cape Argus
Ouaddou calls for quick recovery after defeat
ORLANDO Pirates' coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has stressed that it will be crucial for the team to bounce back from their defeat in the first game of the Betway Premiership season.
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August 11, 2025
Cape Argus
Four astronauts home from space station after splashdown
AN INTERNATIONAL crew of four astronauts is back home on Earth at the weekend after nearly five months aboard the International Space Station, returning safely in a SpaceX capsule.
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August 11, 2025
Cape Argus
Pietersen praises resilience of young Sharks
SHARKS XV coach JP Pietersen praised the resilience shown by his young Currie Cup team in fronting up to the Free State Cheetahs, despite suffering a third loss on the bounce in the competition on Saturday evening at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Clermont, west of Durban.
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August 11, 2025
Cape Argus
Bafana braced for Guinea face-off
CHAN TOURNAMEMT
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August 11, 2025
Cape Argus
Shein and Temu linked to over 8 000 lost jobs in SA, report finds
AS SOUTH Africa continues to battle the scourge of unemployment, a new report by the Localisation Support Fund (LSF) has found that fast-growing Chinese online retailers Shein and Temu may have cost the country more than 8 000 potential jobs over the past five years.
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August 11, 2025
Cape Argus
Women’s Day prayer service
A CANDLELIGHT service was held in Athlone and saw six policing sub-districts gather to honour fallen heroes and celebrate women’s strengths.
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August 11, 2025
Cape Argus
Trump sending Vance to discuss Ukraine in Europe
US VICE President J D Vance will meet UK Foreign Minister David Lammy and other European and Ukrainian officials in Britain as part of a renewed push for peace negotiations on the Ukraine conflict, Reuters reported at the weekend, citing a spokesperson for Downing Street.
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August 11, 2025
Cape Argus
'He will destroy you if left one-on-one'
ARSENAL head coach Mikel Arteta issued a warning to defenders after their amnangiee summer signing Viktor Gyokeres hit the ground running with his first goal for the club against Athletic Club on Saturday.
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August 11, 2025
Cape Argus
Sailors don't have passports: Monyela
SHIP FIASCO
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August 11, 2025
Cape Argus
No excuses for Bulls as they fall to experienced Pumas at Loftus
THE Bulls were their worst enemies in that opening 10 minutes when they had the Pumas under massive pressure during their Currie Cup defeat at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday afternoon.
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August 11, 2025
Cape Argus
Booi to lead experienced Bok Women at World Cup
SOUTH Africa head coach Swys de Bruin believes an experienced squad, led by the Springbok Women's most capped player Nolusindiso Booi, can “push them towards the playoffs” of the Rugby World Cup.
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August 11, 2025
Cape Argus
Wife's gambling addiction at centre of divorce dispute
A DIVORCING husband turned to the Western Cape High Court to order that his wife forfeit her share of their assets upon divorce, as he claimed she squandered millions of rand accumulated in assets over the years on gambling.
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August 11, 2025
Cape Argus
ATM pushes for probe into McKenzie's alleged racist remarks
THE African Transformation Movement (ATM) has formally lodged a complaint against Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie, alleging racist remarks aimed at black South Africans and calling for an urgent investigation and his removal.
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August 11, 2025
Cape Argus
CPF head arrested for alleged sexual crimes against minor
A 56-YEAR-OLD man, who serves as the chairperson of the Strand Community Policing Forum (CPF), has been arrested on several charges of sexual offences against a minor.
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August 11, 2025
Cape Argus
Lolitha Kowa murder accused face additional charges
AN ADDITIONAL charge of kidnapping has been added to the case against the couple accused of raping and murdering 7-year-old Lolitha Kowa.
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August 11, 2025
Cape Argus
Cavaliers roar louder: Boland overpower Lions
THE Boland Cavaliers showed their Currie Cup mettle on Sunday as they subdued the Lions with excellent defence and a powerful scrummaging and lineout performance to claim a vital 29-10 bonus-point victory in Wellington.
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August 11, 2025
Cape Argus
Proteas lament missed chances in Darwin
THE Proteas were left to rue a crucial dropped catch in their 17-run loss in the opening T20I against Australia at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin on Sunday, wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton admitted afterwards.
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August 11, 2025
Cape Argus
Literature and love meet in romantic tearjerker
THE transformative power of romantic relationships has for generations formed the premise of classic movies, the arcs of beloved television series and the inspiration behind hit songs.
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August 11, 2025
Cape Argus
From racist remarks to celeb kidnappings and legal battles
IT’S BEEN another whirlwind week in the world of fame, with chart-topping releases, courtroom drama, rising stars being recognised, and a few heartwarming moments thrown in.
4 min |
August 08, 2025
Cape Argus
The impact of PCOS on self-image, self-esteem
AN ESTIMATED 12% of women worldwide live with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) - a hormonal disorder affecting women in their reproductive years — yet it remains an under-researched condition that is not discussed openly. In celebration of Women’s Day on August 9, we want to shine a light on this important issue.
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August 08, 2025
Cape Argus
SA's struggle with US trade relations
POLITICAL analysts say the South African government is wasting its time in engaging with US President Donald Trump on beneficial trade and investment relations between the two countries.
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August 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Pressure mounts for banking sector regulation in SA
THE #RacistBanksMustFall movement in South Africa has called for immediate legislative intervention in the wake of a US executive order designed to prevent banks from closing accounts based on political or religious beliefs.
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August 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Mexican authorities accuse Adidas of cultural appropriation
OFFICIALS in the southern Mexico state of Oaxaca accused sportswear giant Adidas of cultural appropriation after the fashion brand debuted sandals similar to a traditional design from the region.
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August 08, 2025
Cape Argus
New Act Regulations affirm right to education
NEWLY published regulations of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act have affirmed that undocumented children in the country have a right to education.
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August 08, 2025
Cape Argus
The arts are a lifeline, not a luxury
THIS past week, I walked through the carefully curated spaces of Decorex Africa’s Johannesburg showcase, taking in a multitude of vibrant displays of South African designs. Decorex, an annual exhibition highlighting the ingenuity and craftsmanship of South ‘Afiican creatives, reminded me that design is never just surface level - behind each design and installation lies a deeper narrative about heritage, innovation, and who we uniquely are as a nation.
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August 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Israel orders army to execute govt decisions on Gaza
ISRAELS military will have to execute any government decisions on Gaza, the defence minister said on Wednesday after reported disagreements over the prospect of a full occupation of the Palestinian territory.
3 min |
August 08, 2025
Cape Argus
MultiChoice distances itself from Open Chats Podcast
RACIST COMMENTS
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August 08, 2025
Cape Argus
New Horizon residents protest over housing
DISGRUNTLED residents from New Horizon in Pelican Park handed over a memorandum of demands to City officials yesterday, calling for poor housing conditions to be addressed, and an end to the demolition of informal structures and carports.
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