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Weekend Argus on Saturday
Miley announces 'Something Beautiful': a concept album with star-studded collaborations
MILEY Cyrus has given fans a sneak peek into her upcoming album, Something Beautiful, which is set to drop on May 30. The 13-track album promises to be a soul-stirring ride, featuring collaborations with notable artists like Brittany Howard and Naomi Campbell.
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May 24, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Transforming education with African languages
WHY are African languages still so rarely used as languages of instruction in our schools anduniversities? Why do we not see more academic research being published in these languages?
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May 24, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
A stylish SUV with hybrid performance
I'VE always maintained that Range Rover makes some of the most desirable and stylish SUVs in the world, and despite having been around for a while now, the Velar is still very much a head-turner.
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May 24, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
E-hailing platform introduces flight tracking feature for smoother air travel in SA
IN A MOVE aimed at enhancing the airport travel experience in South Africa, Bolt has launched a new feature known as Flight Tracking for scheduled rides.
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May 24, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Sweet deception: how South Africans can outsmart hidden sugars
WITH health experts ringing alarm bells over the dangers of excessive sugar intake, South Africans are unwittingly at risk, consuming significantly more than the World Health Organisation's recommended limits.
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May 24, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Trump revokes Harvard's right to enrol foreign students
HARVARD University sued US President Donald Trump's administration yesterday over its move to block the prestigious university from enrolling and hosting foreign students in a broadening dispute, a court filing showed.
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May 24, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Godongwana faces backlash over virtual Budget briefing
THE meeting in Parliament where Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana was to brief MPs about the 2025/26 Budget got off to a bumpy start with calls for its postponement.
3 min |
May 24, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Venice, city where tourists float and locals sink
VENICE, the city of canals, gondolas and timeless romance, attracts an estimated 30 million tourists each year — a staggering number compared to the dwindling local population, now under 50000.
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May 24, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Carol Thorns' tribute to loss
'AMAZING GRACE'
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May 24, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Cape Town residents protest budget hikes
AS THE City of Cape Town prepares to table its 2025/26 municipal budget, the Cape Town Central Ratepayers’ Association (CTCRA) has accused it of sidelining residential stakeholders and pressing ahead with what they call steep and disproportionate rates hikes — despite a petition signed by over 10000 residents opposing the move.
3 min |
May 24, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Rise of 'My Child Is Your Child' movement
ACROSS South Africa, a powerful call to action is resonating through neighbourhoods once more: “My child is your child.” This long-held ethos of collective protection is not only returning - it is being revived with new urgency and passion, as communities take a stand against the rising tide of violence and child disappearances.
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May 24, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Cardoso: Sundowns braced for Pyramids scheme
ON the eve of the CAF Champions League final first-leg tie at Loftus Versfeld, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso displayed a strong sense of positivity and self-belief, asserting his team are thoroughly prepared to face Egyptian side Pyramids FC.
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May 24, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Verstappen: Never comfortable at Monaco as you're always on the limit
MAX Verstappen warned that tomorrow's Monaco Grand Prix could produce a “completely crazy” race as teams decide how to tackle a new rule making two pit stops mandatory.
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May 24, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Renovated Eye Clinic officially opens its doors
THE Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has officially launched the newly renovated Eye Clinic at Eerste River Hospital, marking a major step forward in community eye care services.
2 min |
May 24, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Understanding myopia in children: key causes, symptoms, and prevention
MYOPIA, or short-sightedness, is rising rapidly across the globe.
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May 24, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Giuliana Saladino is a seven-year-old karting marvel
GIULIANA Saladino, a karting marvel, is making waves in the motorsport world and a male-dominated sport.
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May 24, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
‘Electric vibe’ among Boks as Rassie delighted with camp
SPRINGBOK coach Rassie Erasmus is in the starting blocks for the looming international season after a second alignment camp concluded in Cape Town yesterday afternoon.
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May 24, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Experience Verdi's Il Trovatore: A Night of Opera at City Hall
OPERA lovers, rejoice! This June, the illustrious Cape Town City Hall will reverberate with the powerful melodies of Giuseppe Verdi’s Il Trovatore, performed by Opera UCT alongside the renowned Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) and the enthralling CPO AfriArts Choir.
2 min |
May 24, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Child Protection Week highlights urgent need to safeguard children's rights
SOUTH Africa is gearing up to observe National Child Protection Week from May 29 to June 5.
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May 24, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Joshlin Smith: Arson suspect linked to Kekana's murder
AS THe heartbreaking search for missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith continues, the tragedy has reverberated far beyond her immediate family - leaving deep emotional scars across the broader community and seemingly opening up old wounds for others.
3 min |
May 24, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Is a family trust the best choice for your wealth protection?
WHEN it comes to estate planning, few decisions are more complex—or more personal—than whether to establish a family trust.
3 min |
May 24, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
How the Western Cape is uniting to combat hunger
WHEN looking at the wealth in our cities and the beauty of our landscapes, it can be easy to forget that in many corners of the Western Cape, hunger remains a daily reality of life.
3 min |
May 24, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
What led to the withdrawal of R1bn fraud charges against Booi?
THE Cape Town Magistrate’s Court provisionally withdrew charges related to a staggering R1 billion housing tender fraud case against former City of Cape Town human settlements Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC), Malusi Booi, and nine co-accused.
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May 24, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Embracing helicopter mom mode:
Navigating parenting challenges with love and empathy
3 min |
May 24, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Next week marks the sentencing of those convicted in the Joshlin case
THE trio convicted of kidnapping and trafficking Joshlin Smith appeared in the Western Cape High Court on Friday.
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May 24, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Twin boys Sylis and Leo return home after a challenging start
IN AN inspiring tale of resilience and hope, twin boys Sylis and Leo are now safely back home in George, just weeks after being born nine weeks premature.
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May 24, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Ancient rattles reveal the history of toys
TOYMAKERS have been around far longer than many people realise, a Danish researcher told AFP Friday after the discovery of 19 ancient rattles some dating back at least 4500 years.
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May 24, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Somerset West man faces court over robbery
AN alleged cash-in-transit robber appeared in the Somerset West Magistrate’s Court this week in connection with a heist outside a supermarket in January this year.
1 min |
May 17, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
A digital journey through SA's apartheid history
PRESERVING South Africa’s liberation history is a gift to future generations.
1 min |
May 17, 2025
Weekend Argus on Saturday
Bulls must dish up some sparkling tries to honour the late Cornal
THE Bulls have done a great job of honouring Cornal Hendricks this week after his sudden death on Wednesday night.
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