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Cape Argus
OUTCRY OVER 2026 SCHOOL PLACEMENTS
Thousands of children yet to be placed
3 min |
January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
Everything is gone: Dunoon residents struggle to recover
EMIHLE Kanityi was at work when the fire raged through her home in Dunoon, destroying everything in its path including her children's uniform and stationery which she had prepared for the new school year.
2 min |
January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
Matric results safe despite DBE breach
THE breach of 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination papers originated from within the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) secure national examinations environment, but the integrity of the overall matric results remains intact, according to interim findings released on Friday.
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January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
Police raids net R350m in counterfeit goods
THE SAPS has seized counterfeit and illicit goods valued at more than R350 million and arrested 33 suspects during nationwide operations conducted at the height of the festive shopping season.
1 min |
January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
Steenhuisen faces cadre deployment allegations
FORMER DA Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), Dr Dion George, has accused the party's leader, John Steenhuisen, of actions \"tantamount to cadre deployment\" after he removed him from his position and appointed in Willie Aucamp his place.
2 min |
January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
SCA denies plea for matrimonial home
A WOMAN'S effort to remain in her matrimonial home, from which she had been evicted, came to an end as she sought legal recourse during ongoing divorce proceedings.
2 min |
January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
When the family ghosts don't stay in the closet
PLAY Nice by Rachel Harrison is sold as a Haunted House novel, but it is not the kind that relies on elaborate scares.
2 min |
January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
Life coach’s reign of terror laid bare in ‘Evil Influencer’
DOCUMENTARIES like this aren't made for comfort.
3 min |
January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
Sons of alleged gang leaders hit in drive-by shooting
TWO sons of alleged American gang leaders in Kensington have been shot and wounded, along with two others, during a mass shooting.
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January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
Chinese villagers struggle for heat as gas subsidies fade
ALMOST a decade after China began curbing coal burning to stop thick winter smog, villagers in northern Hebei province are struggling to afford their heating bills with most gas subsidies now phased out.
2 min |
January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
Sahpra urges parents to check safety of supplements
HEALTH ALERT
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January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
The tragic fading of a liberation movement
THE ANC president, Cyril Ramaphosa, delivered the organisation's January 8 Statement on Saturday in 30-degree summer heat at Moruleng Stadium in the North West province.
4 min |
January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
Salah closer to glory as Egypt dethrone Ivory Coast
MOHAMED Salah scored as Egypt won 3-2 to dump defending champions Ivory Coast out of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in a thrilling quarterfinal on Saturday.
2 min |
January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
Rosenior salutes stellar start to Chelsea reign
LIAM Rosenior hailed “outstanding” Chelsea's “strong start” to his reign as the new Blues boss savoured a 5-1 rout of Charlton in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.
2 min |
January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
AFCON 2025 set to crown familiar kings
THE AFCON 2025 champions are set to be crowned on Sunday, and such has been the quality of the tournament that the new kings of African football will be reclaiming the crown for yet another term.
2 min |
January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
SA women's team tighten grip on series with 2-0 win in third Test
The SA women's hockey team claimed a 2-0 victory over Canada in the third Test at HS Menlopark in Pretoria yesterday, reasserting control of the five-match series after a comfortable 5-0 opening win and goalless draw in the second match.
1 min |
January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
India eyes new markets with US
INDIA is aggressively seeking trade deals to open markets for exporters and soften the blow of steep US tariffs, as efforts to secure an agreement with Washington remain elusive.
2 min |
January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
Parliament slams withholding of learners’ report cards
\"A LEARNER'S academic progress and access to report cards can and must never be used as leverage to compel parents to contribute financially or participate in fundraising activities,\" said chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, Joy Maimela, during a recent discussion.
2 min |
January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
Stormers outclassed as Harlequins hand them first loss of the season
THE Stormers’ defensive frailties were brutally exposed yesterday as they delivered their poorest performance of the season, conceding nine tries in a humbling 61-10 loss to Harlequins in London.
2 min |
January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
New ruling gives fathers a fair start in family life
SOUTH Africa has taken a major step towards workplace equality.
3 min |
January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
Get ready for the romance and drama – 'Love Is Blind' is coming to South Africa
GLOBAL reality TV hit dating show Love Is Blind is coming to South Africa.
1 min |
January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
Mitchells Plain man fights off hijackers
A LICENSED gun owner escaped with his life after being shot in the neck during a brazen attack by apparent hijackers and drove himself to hospital.
1 min |
January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
Egyptian geese get VIP escort to the beach
HAPPY ENDING
1 min |
January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
Frank claims to have Spurs backing after Cup exit
THOMAS Frank insisted he retains the support of Tottenham's hierarchy after Saturday's FA Cup exit against Aston Villa piled pressure on the beleaguered boss.
2 min |
January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
Fifth annual Cape Flats Book Festival returns
AUTHORS, poets, moderators, and performers are set to take part in the fifth annual Cape Flats Book Festival, which will be held from Saturday, January 31 to Sunday February 1 at West End Primary School in Lentegeur, Mitchell's Plain.
2 min |
January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
Super Giants hold their nerve to edge out Sunrisers
DURBAN Super Giants breathed fresh life into their Betway SA20 campaign with a thrilling two-wicket victory over Sunrisers Eastern Cape at St George's Park yesterday.
2 min |
January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
Sabalenka fires warning with Brisbane domination
WORLD number one Aryna Sabalenka warmed up for a tilt at a third Australian open title in four years in ominous fashion by winning her second successive Brisbane International crown yesterday.
2 min |
January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
Hakimi: the pride of his mother’s home town
ACHRAF Hakimi is an idol across Africa Cup of Nations host country Morocco, but there is a particularly strong feeling of pride in Ksar El Kebir, his mother’s home town.
2 min |
January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
Myanmar votes in second phase of polls
MYANMAR’ junta held the second phase of elections yesterday that democracy watchdogs warn will let the military prolong its rule, opening polling in the constituency of deposed democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
2 min |
January 12, 2026
Cape Argus
Class of 2025 aims to break record
EDUCATION MEC David Maynier said the Matric class of 2025 has big shoes to fill as the previous year’s candidates made the province proud by making history with a pass rate of 86.6%, a 5.1% increase.
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