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Cape Argus
Unemployment, poverty are falling, says Ramaphosa
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted declining unemployment and poverty levels as signs that South Africa's economy is on a recovery path, while urging urgent action to turn these gains into long-term improvements in people's lives.
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January 27, 2026
Cape Argus
Fisherhaven Academy development under scrutiny
RESIDENTS in Fisherhaven have called for full disclosure of the rapid construction and development of the new Academy school, raising concerns over the environment and its impact on wildlife and have threatened legal action.
2 min |
January 27, 2026
Cape Argus
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ is an exercise in 21st-century colonialism
DONALD Trump's “Board of Peace”, unveiled at the World Economic Forum in Davos, is a notorious exercise in 21st-century colonialism.
1 min |
January 27, 2026
Cape Argus
Police shooting at school protest sparks legal action
A PROTEST at a school over deteriorating conditions escalated when police shot a learner, prompting a damages claim against the SAPS.
2 min |
January 27, 2026
Cape Argus
Boks, All Blacks clash to awaken US rugby giant
THE Springboks and the All Blacks will complete this year’s “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry” tour in the American city of Baltimore, a world away from South Africa and New Zealand.
1 min |
January 26, 2026
Cape Argus
A monumental quest: Stonehenge's creation
SET in 2500BC, Circle of Days is a fictional account of the building of Stonehenge.
1 min |
January 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Aisha Hassan's powerful novel on bonded labour
AISHA Hassan's debut novel is inspired by a true story, and that origin shapes both its power and its limits.
2 min |
January 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Championship dawns on Sunrisers after final thriller
SUNRISERS Eastern Cape pulled off an incredible heist to secure a third Betway SA20 championship in a thrilling final at Newlands yesterday.
2 min |
January 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Is it lights out for Cardoso ?
MIGUEL Cardoso was supposed to be alight during a dark time for Mamelodi Sundowns, and judging by the progression of his tenure at the club, it seems his light has burned out and now needs to be replaced.
3 min |
January 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Familiar foes collide as second leg of SA derbies ignite
IT IS all about familiar foes this weekend in the United Rugby Championship (URC) as the Lions and Bulls lock horns at Ellis Park in the return Jukskei derby, while the Sharks and Stormers head to Durban following a Cape Town arm wrestle this past weekend.
2 min |
January 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Villa narrow gap in Top-4 battle
ASTON Villa closed to within four points of the Premier League summit with an impressive 2-0 win at Newcastle, while Chelsea climbed into the top four on Sunday.
2 min |
January 26, 2026
Cape Argus
US envoys Kushner, Witkoff in Israel for Gaza talks
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump's envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Israel on Saturday, where they were set to hold talks on Gaza's future, an American official said.
2 min |
January 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Mmodi fires Amakhosi to vital African win
KAIZER
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January 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Pietersen challenge sparks Sharks' Stormers shock
SHARKS coach JP Pietersen threw down the gauntlet to prop Phatu Ganyane and loose-forward Nick Hatton ahead of Saturday's crunch United Rugby Championship (URC) clash against the Stormers in Cape Town this past weekend - and he was proud of the way the young duo responded against their much-vaunted rivals.
1 min |
January 26, 2026
Cape Argus
City secures R285m grant for ECD services
THE City of Cape Town has secured an international grant of approximately R285 million to strengthen early childhood development (ECD) services in high-need communities, improve regulatory compliance, and support violence prevention interventions in vulnerable communities across the city.
2 min |
January 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Breetzke's SA20 final win silences the doubters
UNHERALDED Sunrisers Eastern Cape batter Matthew Breetzke described winning the Betway SA20 as “special” after the Gqeberha-based team beat the Pretoria Capitals by six wickets to claim their third title in four seasons.
1 min |
January 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Muizenberg beach huts heritage safeguarded
RESIDENTS can be reassured that Muizenberg’s iconic beachfront huts will retain their historic design, despite being relocated as part of the Muizenberg beachfront upgrade, the City said.
1 min |
January 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Gulf row threatens crisis
A SAUDI Arabian media campaign targeting the UAE has deepened the Gulf’s worst row in years, stoking fears of a damaging fallout in the financial heart of the Middle East.
3 min |
January 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Stormers target redemption against Sharks in return derby
STORMERS head coach John Dobson will demand a massive response from his troops on Saturday when they head to Kings Park for the return coastal derby in the United Rugby Championship (URC) against the Sharks.
2 min |
January 26, 2026
Cape Argus
City warns of Eskom tariff hikes due to Nersa error
THE City of Cape Town has warned that electricity consumers could be forced to shoulder steep tariff hikes to correct a regulatory error, despite Eskom being in a stronger financial position than originally forecast.
2 min |
January 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Steenhuisen calls for economic focus and job creation
AHEAD of the Cabinet Lekgotla scheduled for next week, DA leader John Steenhuisen has articulated his expectations regarding discussions that could shape the forthcoming State of the Nation Address and the 2026 budget.
2 min |
January 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Discover the Afrikaans shows you can’t miss
THERE are shows in almost all 12 official languages.
3 min |
January 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Mr Carney, the fiction was never pleasant
CANADIAN President Mark Carney spoke at Davos last week.
4 min |
January 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Malema: How weapons became part of celebrations
A SOCIAL worker, Jessie Thompson, in the case (“illegal firearm discharge”) of Julius Malema, the president of the EFF, explained that in the charge, there was no intent to cause harm ... it was a celebration.
3 min |
January 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Probe into death of boy (8) at Klapmuts Primary
PROVINCIAL MEC for Education, David Maynier, has cautioned the public against speculating that an electricity connection caused the death of an eight-year-old boy at Klapmuts Primary School but said its involvement would be investigated.
2 min |
January 26, 2026
Cape Argus
SPCA saves pony from dangerous load
ANIMAL CRUELTY
1 min |
January 26, 2026
Cape Argus
COMMUNITY POOLS TO REOPEN AFTER PUBLIC OUTCRY
City announces pilot opening schedule
2 min |
January 26, 2026
Cape Argus
SPAR Cape Town Ramadaan & Lifestyle Expo returns
The much-anticipated SPAR Cape Town Ramadaan & Lifestyle Expo, one of the Mother City’s largest cultural and community events, is set to return to Green Point A Track from Friday to Sunday.
1 min |
January 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Three young men dead in Samora shooting
GUNNED DOWN
1 min |
January 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Education Department to challenge Labour Court ruling on Neumann
THE Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is seeking to appeal a Labour Court ruling that overturned the dismissal of Wesley Neumann, the former principal of Heathfield High School, and instead issued him a final written warning.
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