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June 28, 2025

Springboks set to bring the heat in titanic clash against Barbarians

CAPE Town is one of the best places for the Springboks to play in and they want to give the locals a good showing in their first match of the 2025 international rugby season.

2 mins

Mothers probed for selling birth certificates to foreigners

THE Department of Home Affairs is probing allegations that mothers are selling their children's original birth certificates to foreigners after several instances came to lights where 18-year olds tried to apply for ID documents and couldn't produce their original birth certificates.

2 mins

Public reactions to major news stories

EXPLORE the vibrant discussions on social media as we highlight public reactions to the week's most talked-about stories, including the Ritz Hotel's future and political shifts.

1 mins

Freedom Charter lies in ruins in democratic South Africa

IN his address at the 1993 ANC national conference, Pallo Jordan said: “The ANC is not the master of the people. It is the servant of the people.”

4 mins

Rising concern over female-perpetrated sexual crimes

IN a society that has long associated sexual crimes predominantly with men, a troubling shift is unfolding - female-perpetrated sexual abuse is gaining heightened attention.

1 mins

Rhodes University enhances cultural engagement

THIS year, Rhodes University is reaffirming its commitment to cultural engagement by significantly enhancing its long-standing relationship with the National Arts Festival (NAF).

2 mins

Cape Town's new anthem: Isaacs' love letter to the Mother City

CUE the goema drums and turn the speakers up - Cape Town has a brand new soundtrack, and it's echoing with love, rhythm, and local pride.

2 mins

Artscape Youth Jazz Series: honouring the legacy of 1976

YOUTH Month is rooted in honouring the bravery and sacrifice of young South Africans who helped dismantle apartheid - a legacy that continues to inspire. That same spirit pulsed through Artscape, where the spotlight shone not only on remembrance, but also on rhythm, mentorship, and the boundless promise of tomorrow.

3 mins

I lost my mom, I lost my funding, but not faith: student

FOR 24-year-old Shaiyene Fritz, the road to graduation has been anything but smooth but she is refusing to give up.

1 mins

Dr Survé says importance of Global South solidarity needs to start at home

AT the screening of the Legacy of Hope documentary premiere, Executive Chairman of the Sekunjalo Group, and guest of honour, Dr Iqbal Survé, highlighted the importance of solidarity among the Global South, and building solidarity amongst South Africans at home.

1 mins

New by-law aims to free up affordable rental housing

THE City of Cape Town yesterday passed a major amendment to its Municipal Planning By-law, aimed at unlocking affordable rental housing in informal and lower-income neighbourhoods a move Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis described as “a watershed moment”.

1 mins

Outrage as Jakes Gerwel roadworks grind to a halt

WHAT began as a long-awaited upgrade to one of Cape Town’s busiest roads has now left residents and road users seething.

3 mins

Critical moment for native bee research in the US

FUNDING WITHDRAWAL

2 mins

Sienna: the dog who prevented a seizure

DOCTOR WHO?

2 mins

Stellenbosch University leads Al-powered TB ulrasound tech

IN A significant leap forward in the battle against tuberculosis (TB), Stellenbosch University (SU) researchers are spearheading a pivotal global trial aimed at revolutionising TB diagnosis through the innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI).

2 mins

Tree-planting marks World Environment Day activities

IN celebration of World Environment Day, the Miss Earth South Africa programme made significant strides in community engagement with a hands-on tree planting and vegetable garden project at Zodiac Primary School in Lenasia.

1 mins

US plans to rescind roadless protections for national forests

THE Trump administration has announced plans to rescind a decades-old rule that protects nearly 59 million acres of pristine national forest land, including 9 million acres in Alaska's Tongass National Forest.

2 mins

A grandmother's desperate plea for help

IT looked like a bobbing rubbish bag, dragged along the raging flood water in the street, with the torrential rain pelting down Cape Town streets.

3 mins

SA woman saved from human trafficking in Asia

A 22-YEAR-OLD woman from Bonteheuwel, Cape Town, has been safely returned home after becoming the victim of suspected human trafficking in Southeast Asia - a harrowing ordeal that left her mother traumatised and desperate for help.

2 mins

Female sexual predators: the under-reportered crimes

THE case involving a Grade R teacher at Harvester Primary, accused of sending explicit videos to a Grade 7 learner, has brought renewed attention to the often-overlooked issue of female-perpetrated sexual abuse.

2 mins

A refined retirement lifestyle opportunity

IN THE leafy heart of Newlands, where the mountain meets the mist and time seems to stand still, something extraordinary is taking shape.

2 mins

Warmth and community during your golden years

“RETIREMENT at its Best” is not just an adage here at PlumRus, it is a lifestyle enjoyed daily by our 216 residents.

1 mins

A trip through time as Ritz Hotel changes hands

IT WAS the '80s, just before Nelson Mandela was released from prison, close to the time of PW Botha's Rubicon speech, and about a decade before South Africa held its first democratic elections.

6 mins

Canal Walk's Aladdin: a magical winter production for families

THIS June, Canal Walk will once again transform its Centre Court into a dazzling theatrical wonderland, debuting a spectacular new adaptation of the beloved winter classic, Aladdin.

1 mins

City Libraries announce Fine-Free Week for young readers

BOOKS by the beloved children's author Jeff Kinney, author of the Wimpy Kid series, are the books that public library patrons tend to forget to hand in on time.

2 mins

Explore the latest Lottie Brooks diary and fun games for kids

Description: David Walliams Annual 2025

1 mins

Empowering my child: facing peer pressure together

IN THIS segment of Raising Tracy, I must admit — this one stretched me. Bent me emotionally. I got the call. The kind no parent wants to get. My son’s teacher, calm and kind as always, rang to inform me about an incident he’d been involved in at school.

2 mins

Tech-fuelled misinformation distorts Iran-Israel fighting

AI DEEPFAKES, video game footage passed off as real combat, and chatbot-generated falsehoods — such tech-enabled misinformation — is distorting the Israel-Iran conflict, fuelling a war of narratives across social media.

2 mins

There is no one-and-done on Iran

DONALD Trump's decision to bomb Iran's hard-to-reach nuclear site at Fordow couldn't have worked out better.

4 mins

I hate Khamenei’s regime, but I love Iran even more

I'VE LOATHED the dictatorship of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for as long as I can remember.

4 mins

'Shocking' COP30 lodging costs heap pressure on Brazil

“BELEM is ready,” Brazilian officials have insisted ahead of the COP30 gathering in November - but eye-watering lodging costs in the northern city have panicked many would-be attendees.

2 mins

Americans held for trying to ‘smuggle’ Bibles

SOUTH Korean police yesterday arrested six US nationals attempting to send plastic bottles packed with rice and Bibles to North Korea, the head of the investigation team said.

1 mins

China confirms trade deal with US is within reach

CHINA confirmed yesterday details on the framework of a trade deal with the US, saying Washington would lift “restrictive measures” while Beijing would “review and approve” items under export controls.

2 mins

Santam's 2025 Insurance Barometer exposes rising risks

SOUTH Africa's short-term insurer, Santam, has released its 2025 Insurance Barometer, which paints a sobering picture of the risks confronting local households and businesses. Economic strain, infrastructure decay, crime, and increasingly erratic weather patterns tied to climate change have emerged as key concerns.

3 mins

The value of life cover may diminish over time

ECONOMIST Azar Jammine did a little bit of investigative work recently, reviewing a life insurance policy. What he found was rather astonishing: it would pay more for the policy owner to die now because, in about a decade, the premiums paid would amount to more than the value of the policyholder's life in terms of the policy — the sum insured.

3 mins

FINANCIAL PLANNING STRATEGIES FOR BLENDED FAMILIES

With the traditional nuclear family no longer the norm, financial planning has had to evolve to cater to blended families and their unique dynamics.

1 mins

Report reveals shocking admin failures by banks and credit firms

THE National Financial Ombud Ombud Scheme (NFO) has been operating for just over a year, and last week it released its first annual report, for 2024.

4 mins

The hidden costs of withdrawing from your Savings Pot

DURING a recent speech, Edward Kieswetter, the Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (Sars), stated that the total amount of tax collected from retirement fund members who made Savings Pot withdrawals amounted to around R15 billion.

2 mins

Oh baby, Anel Alexander and Nico Panagio bring the laughs in 'Semi-Soeter'

IF YOU are looking for a delightful movie to enjoy this weekend, look no further than Semi-Soeter.

2 mins

FROM ‘ROAR’ TO ADIEU? Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom spark split talk

CELEBRITY couple Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have reportedly split after being together for nearly a decade.

1 mins

‘Poop Cruise’ descends into horror show

FLUSH WITH DISASTER

3 mins

Is your pet's evolution a paw-sitive' surprise?

Find out what you've been missing

3 mins

How to master budget-friendly meals for one amid rising food prices

FRUGAL FEASTING

2 mins

The hidden costs of emotional labour in dating

THE expectation in a relationship is that you are equals, but instead of being an equal partner, you've become a one-person support system.

2 mins

Luxury travellers snub the copy-paste hotel look

THE Luxury Travel Report 2025 has unveiled a notable shift in traveller preferences, revealing that holidaymakers are increasingly rejecting what is termed “beigeification” - the unnerving sameness that has pervaded hotels globally.

1 mins

New dinosaur centre in Free State

AS PART of efforts to diversify tourism offerings and promote rural tourism development, Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille is set to launch a dinosaur interpretation centre in the Free State.

1 mins

American couple seeks advice on where to live in Mzansi

AFTER a year filled with exploration and adventure, American expat couple Kourtney and Kenzo, known as “4K Family TV” on YouTube and Tik-Tok, find themselves grappling with a dilemma.

1 mins

Top cities for wealthy travellers

IN A WORLD increasingly defined by wealth and capital mobility, understanding the epicentres of affluence is crucial.

3 mins

Khayelitsha's guided jogging tour: cultural exploration or poverty tourism?

THE advent of a unique guided jogging tour through Khayelitsha, Cape Town's largest township, has sparked a debate among netizens about the ethics and value of such an experience.

2 mins

Why this popular mid-size SUV stands out in the market

RECENTLY I was on the N1 driving to Johannesburg when I passed three trucks carrying proudly made in South Africa vehicles.

4 mins

Reviving the spirit of adventure

THE Camel Trophy is back!

2 mins

This supercab bakkie excels on roads less travelled

WHILE reviewing the Ford Wildtrak Supercab, the question most people asked me is: “Can you sit in the back?”

5 mins

Clear out the chaos

ALL of us will experience periods of work stress at some point in our careers. While the degree may vary depending on the demands of your job at any given time, stress is an almost inevitable fact of the modern workplace.

2 mins

'Proactive accountability' key to growth and innovation

MARCUS leads a team of eight direct reports and Jennifer is his star employee. While the other seven team members struggle to complete tasks on time or in the way Marcus asks for them, Jennifer seems to ace any task she’s given. She asks questions when she’s unclear and owns up to her mistakes. Any time the other employees mess up, Marcus wishes he could clone Jennifer seven times and save himself the hassle.

2 mins

Banyana prepares for Wafcon defence

AS the clock ticks down to the opening match of the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in Morocco next month, Banyana Banyana finds itself grappling with a series of hurdles that threaten its quest to retain the title.

1 mins

New-look Wimbledon prepares for life without line judges

WIMBLEDON is guaranteed to be picture-perfect when it gets under way next week but the courts will never look the same again after the demise of line judges.

2 mins

Snaith chases sixth Durban July winner after Eight On Eighteen drawn promising stall 11

AS South Africa's champion trainer, Justin Snaith, chases his sixth July win, one of his entries Eight On Eighteen, has secured a promising stall eleven draw, something that could significantly influence the horse's chances of claiming victory in this prestigious event.

2 mins

Captain Kesh leads Proteas as they begin world champion status-defence

TO be the best, you have to beat the best. That logic has now put a target on the backs of the Proteas following their victory in the World Test Championship final.

2 mins

Alcaraz hogs limelight at Wimbledon

TO SEE the hitherto erratic, if not underrated, World No 30, Alexander Bublik showcase his brilliance, in carving through both World No 1, Jannik Sinner and former No 1, Daniil Medvedev, to lift the Halle trophy for the second time, was tantamount to watching a dark horse, pip a favourite at Ascot.

2 mins

Kekana: Sundowns proved they can compete

MAMELODI Sundowns defender Grant Kekana believes their second appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup was a vital learning experience - and clear proof that African clubs can match global footballing standards.

2 mins

Will Pirates' new signings challenge Sundowns' dominance?

ORLANDO Pirates have rolled out an aggressive recruitment drive ahead of the 2025/26 season, unveiling eight new signings that signal intent.

2 mins

Henry joins the chorus of Sundowns praise singers

SOUTH Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns may have exited the FIFA Club World Cup at the end of the group stage with heads held high after showcasing an exhilarating style of play that resonated with fans and football pundits alike.

2 mins

Italy prepare for Springboks by hammering Namibia

FULL-BACK Jacopo Trullo scored three tries as Italy warmed up for a two-Test series in South Africa by crushing Namibia 73-6 in Windhoek yesterday.

1 mins

Kicking game, defence the big tests awaiting Boks, says Stick

FOR all intents and purposes, any game against the Barbarians is a bit of a hit-and-giggle affair.

2 mins

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Weekend Argus on Saturday Description:

Forlegger: Independent-Media-Newspapers

Kategori: Newspaper

Språk: English

Hyppighet: Weekly

Weekend Argus for readers in the Western Cape, encompassing all the issues of the week that was and the week to come. Best coverage of news, finance, entertainment and sport, with a strong emphasis on lifestyle issues – designed to be a feast of lighter,easily accessible reading on Saturday, and more in-depth and thought provoking reading on Sunday. Target Market: Cape Town’s LSM 7 – 10 readers looking for a range of news from latest developments to lifestyle issues.