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Bodo/Glimt makes Champions League history
NORWAY’S Bodo/Glimt pulled off one of the most remarkable results in modern Champions League history on Tuesday, beating last season’s runners-up Inter Milan 2-1 at San Siro to reach the last 16 with a 5-2 aggregate triumph, while Newcastle United, Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen also went through.
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February 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Cost of army deployment to Cape Flats unknown
WHILE the cost of deploying the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to support the SAPS in tackling gang violence and illegal mining in the Western Cape, Gauteng and Eastern Cape is unknown, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana shared how their deployment will be afforded.
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February 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Women rally for funding increase to tackle gender issues
A GROUP of women converged outside Parliament while Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana delivered his 2026 Budget speech, wielding pots and pans as symbols of their urgent demands.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Rhino horn trafficking suspect nabbed at airport
A 52-YEAR-OLD man was arrested at Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday as he was about to board a flight to Singapore with his family, in connection with an alleged rhino horn trafficking case.
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February 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Speed, spirit, and sacrifice: How Mpeku became Lions' new hero
LIONS wing Kelly Mpeku is fast becoming a fan favourite at Ellis Park in the United Rugby Championship after a few stellar performances this season, which have not only showcased his blinding speed but also his commitment to fight for lost causes.
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February 26, 2026
Cape Argus
From taboo to talk: TT Mbha’s new book for young girls
CONVERSATIONS about growing up, puberty and menstruation are often hushed, leaving many young girls feeling uncertain and alone.
1 min |
February 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Livingstone High School celebrates its centenary
WHEN Livingstone High School marks its 100th anniversary today, it will not simply be celebrating a milestone.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Pathan warns India to prioritise points over net run-rate
Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan has cautioned India against chasing a big gain in net run-rate ahead of their crunch ICC Men's T20 World Cup Super 8 meeting against Zimbabwe today, saying that winning must remain the priority in their aim to enter the semifinals.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Alonso's Honda nightmare returns: Is Aston Martin's 2026 reset a 2015 repeat?
A DECADE on from his salty McLaren-Honda reunion, Fernando Alonso appears to be suffering a cruel case of déjà vu.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
Cape Argus
EU to unlock €40m aid for struggling winemakers hit by tax
THE EU will unlock €40 million (about R749m)to help French winemakers struggling with US tariffs and falling demand, the bloc’s farming chief said ahead of a major agricultural fair yesterday.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Cardoso hails Sundowns' resilience as title race intensifies
MAMELODI
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February 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Hunt praises 'magnificent' Stellenbosch response after stunner
STELLENBOSCH FC continued their steady climb up the Betway Premiership standings with a hard-earned victory over Kaizer Chiefs at the FNB Stadium on Tuesday night.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
Cape Argus
R1.07 trillion to meet infrastructure goals
THE National Treasury has announced that R1.07 trillion is expected to be spent over the next three years, actualising the country's big infrastructure goals.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Disruptions plague commuters
TRAIN SERVICE
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February 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Chiefs face mental and tactical test
WHILE Kaizer Chiefs players are expected to be self-motivated heading into the Soweto derby on Saturday (3.30pm), their medical and technical teams still have plenty of work to do in fine-tuning their readiness for the clash.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Merz in China for talks
GERMAN Chancellor Friedrich Merz touched down in China yesterday, beginning his inaugural visit to his country’s largest trade partner and a high-tech rival as Europe's biggest economy struggles.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Labour laws backfiring against SA workers
THINK of another problem that has reared its ugly head.
4 min |
February 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Premier Winde prioritises crime, land and water
DELIVERING the 2026 State of the Province Address (Sopa) in George last night, Premier Alan Winde placed land reform, violent crime, water security, municipal collapse, and job creation at the centre of the Western Cape's agenda.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Gunman opens fire in Athlone bakery
AN ALLEGED gang hit flopped inside a busy Athlone bakery on Tuesday afternoon, leaving patrons ducking and diving for cover.
1 min |
February 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Killer in screwdriver attack case jailed for 15 years
A MAN who murdered his intimate partner has been sentenced to an effective 15 years’ imprisonment, nearly four years after the killing.
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February 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Political leaders out of touch on immigration
AS THE debates following the State of the Nation Address (SONA) heated up last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa found himself under fire from opposition MPs, facing an onslaught that illuminates deeper issues within the ruling party.
1 min |
February 26, 2026
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Dramatic court escape bid thwarted in Philippi
A BANDIT’s attempt to dodge justice came to a halt at the Philippi Magistrate’s Court after he jumped over the dock only to be caught outside the courthouse moments later.
1 min |
February 26, 2026
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Proteas braced for a clash with familiar foes
SOUTH African cricket has long been entranced with players from the Caribbean islands.
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February 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Fishy odour leads to discovery of 3000 crayfish tails stashed in fridges
MORE than 3000 West Coast rock lobster tails were confiscated in Bishop Lavis on Monday as authorities conducted two separate enforcement operations in Cape Town.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Rescuers search for missing after deluge
THREE firemen pulled a man's body from the mud amidst the rubble of houses swept away in a landslide in southeastern Brazil, where 30 people died and 39 were still missing on Tuesday after torrential rains.
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February 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Dr Survé presents World's Children's Prize
IN THE year marking what would have been Archbishop Desmond Tutu's 95th birthday, the prestigious World's Children's Prize, often referred to as the \"Children's Nobel Prize\", has been formally handed over to the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation in honour of his lifelong fight for justice and children's rights.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Defending champion Naidoo to lead star-studded field at SA Open
SOME of the world's best golfers are set to tee it up in front of a sold-out crowd at the South African Open at Stellenbosch Golf Club from this morning, all chasing more than just a trophy.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Ungerer ready to step up for Stormers
THE Stormers' Stefan Ungerer will have some big boots to fill this Saturday at Ellis Park (2.30pm kickoff) against the Lions should he take up the vacant No 9 jersey in their second-last United Rugby Championship (URC) local derby.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
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R12.8bn set aside for ECD services
EARLY Childhood Development (ECD) will be receiving a healthy financial injection from the National Treasury, resulting in ECD services reaching an additional 300000 children.
1 min |
February 26, 2026
Cape Argus
Budget 2026 must repair shortcomings of 2025
THE annual Budget speech is awaited today by us South Africans and the perceptions of people have been relatively bleak based on the criticism that emerged from the 2025 Budget speech.
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