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Cape Argus
New political parties registered brings total to record high
THE Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) has registered 34 new political parties since the 2024 general elections - pushing the total number of officially registered parties to an unprecedented 472.
1 min |
August 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Justice Department blamed for Madlanga inquiry delay
THE Justice Department is expected to issue a formal explanation this week after a significant delay was announced to the highly anticipated Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into political interference in the police.
2 min |
August 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Cape Town's prime residential market thriving
DESPITE economic and geopolitical uncertainty, with rental values outpacing capital growth in the first half of 2025, prime residential markets across the globe have continued to demonstrate resilience.
2 min |
August 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Celebrating the unsung heroes in education
EVERY morning, while most of the country is still asleep, a quiet army of women is already at work.
3 min |
August 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Activists call for restoration of Dial-a-Ride services
ACTIVISTS with disabilities have rallied for the immediate restoration of the Dial-A-Ride service, highlighting the critical need for accessible transport in their daily lives.
2 min |
August 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Proteas Women gear up for World Cup in Durban
THE Proteas’ Women’s team preparations for the ICC World Cup are earnestly underway in Durban, according to coach Mandla Mashimbyi.
2 min |
August 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Hele: I'm a sweetheart but when I get that ball, I'm a monster
SPRINGBOK men's coach Rassie Erasmus must be looking across at his Women’s counterpart Swys de Bruin with envy at the moment.
2 min |
August 27, 2025
Cape Argus
War as instrument of foreign policy must be outlawed
BRINKMANSHIP is on display in many parts of the world as unbalanced leaders flash their military power across the globe.
1 min |
August 26, 2025
Cape Argus
Farmers behind perfumes face climate fight alone
FOR years, Egyptian jasmine picker Wael al-Sayed has collected blossoms by night in the Nile Delta, supplying top global perfume houses. But in recent summers, his basket has felt lighter and the once-rich fragrance is fading.
2 min |
August 26, 2025
Cape Argus
TAXI WARS ESCALATE DESPITE PEACE SUMMIT PROMISES
Calls for commuter safety to be prioritised
2 min |
August 26, 2025
Cape Argus
Decade of growth: Leisegang reimagines ‘Oyeblikk’
SOUTH African composer Caroline Leisegang has released her sixth studio album, Qyeblikk: Recomposed, marking 10 years since her debut, which first placed her on the international map.
4 min |
August 26, 2025
Cape Argus
How to build a capsule wardrobe for your finances
IN THE spirit of Women’s Month, let’s explore your financial planning through the lens of a capsule wardrobe, a timeless collection of essentials that can be adapted as your needs evolve.
3 min |
August 26, 2025
Cape Argus
Reading crisis: it’s not just the learners
SOUTH African learners consistently struggle with reading comprehension, performing poorly in both international and local assessments. A significant issue is that 81% of Grade 4 learners (aged 9 or 10) are unable to read for meaning: they can decode words, but do not necessarily understand them. While this problem has received considerable attention, no clear explanation has emerged.
4 min |
August 26, 2025
Cape Argus
Half a million driving licence cards still await printing
SOUTH Africa's driving licence woes are far from over, but there could be light at the end of the tunnel, the Department of Transport (DOT) says.
1 min |
August 26, 2025
Cape Argus
Mother loses second son in less than two years
A MITCHELL'S Plain mother is mourning the death of her second son after her 6-year-old was killed by a truck while playing outside on Friday.
1 min |
August 26, 2025
Cape Argus
City reviews marine outfalls amid fears over contaminants
THE City of Cape Town said it’s addressing chemicals of emerging concern (CECs) in its coastal environment.
2 min |
August 26, 2025
Cape Argus
Thabo Mbeki Foundation meeting with US Embassy raises concerns
THE recent meeting between Thabo Mbeki Foundation (TMF) and the US Embassy could be a signal of disregard for President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Cabinet, with experts saying this is not a good sign for diplomatic clarity.
1 min |
August 26, 2025
Cape Argus
Coal power surges as renewables hit high
CHINA saw a surge in new coal power in the first half of the year even as the country added record levels of clean energy capacity, according to a report published yesterday.
2 min |
August 26, 2025
Cape Argus
Are police equipped to catch doping drivers?
WHILE South Africans have developed a healthy fear of breathalysers at roadblocks, a common belief has emerged that the system can be circumvented by using cannabis and other drugs, which elude detection by standard alcohol testing devices.
2 min |
August 26, 2025
Cape Argus
Education MECS share insights from G20 Indaba
EDUCATION MECs and representatives from all nine provinces gathered in Cape Town for the National G20 Basic Education Indaba yesterday, where they shared lessons from provincial izindaba and outlined the actions they plan to take forward.
2 min |
August 26, 2025
Cape Argus
Rural development regression in SA
THREE decades into democracy, a sobering reality persists: many rural communities remain trapped in the same cycles of neglect and underdevelopment.
4 min |
August 26, 2025
Cape Argus
How to claim additional medical expenses this tax season
WITH the 2025 annual tax filing season underway, many South Africans who have incurred significant out-of-pocket medical expenses during the year of assessment continue to enquire about how they can possibly claim an additional medical tax credit to lower their tax liability.
2 min |
August 26, 2025
Cape Argus
Row as diplomat slams France
FRANCE’S foreign ministry said at the weekend it would summon the US ambassador after he criticised the government for what he said was its insufficient action against antisemitism in a letter to President Emmanuel Macron.
1 min |
August 26, 2025
Cape Argus
Siya, Pieter-Steph boost for Springboks
THE Springboks will be at full strength for their two-match trip to New Zealand, with Siya Kolisi, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Jan-Hendrik Wessels and Willie le Roux medically cleared.
2 min |
August 26, 2025
Cape Argus
Government must act against those denying foreigners access to healthcare
THE recent highhanded and self-authorised diabolical actions of Operation Dudula and March and March, with members manning access points to state hospitals and clinics, requiring persons to provide identification and denying access to foreigners for healthcare, refer.
1 min |
August 26, 2025
Cape Argus
Trump clashes with Democrats amid National Guard plans
DONALD Trump threatened to deploy National Guard troops at the weekend to yet another Democratic stronghold, the Maryland city of Baltimore, as the US president seeks to expand his crackdown on crime and immigration.
2 min |
August 26, 2025
Cape Argus
Fossil evidence shows stable environment in Cradle of Humankind
A NEW study on fossil antelope teeth from South Africa’s Cradle of Humankind challenges the long-held belief that the area transformed from woodland to grassland 1.7 million years ago, a shift thought to have influenced early human evolution.
2 min |
August 26, 2025
Cape Argus
Workers are struggling while bosses indulge
AS WORKERS struggle to make ends meet, a troubling contradiction has emerged.
1 min |
August 26, 2025
Cape Argus
Emotional Swys de Bruin praises ‘delightful’ performance by Springbok Women
SPRINGBOK Women’s coach Swys de Bruin could not have asked for a more impressive start to their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign than the record-breaking 66-6 victory over Brazil in Northampton on Sunday.
2 min |
August 26, 2025
Cape Argus
Man United risk repeating decade of transfer mistakes
RUBEN Amorim’s much-vaunted rebuild at Manchester United could bea false dawn for the former giants if he does not heed the lessons of the past.
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