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Digital shift locks out the poor
POST-apartheid SA has continually struggled to balance the contending forces of modern global economics dominated by big business and innovation with the necessity to redress historical social inequalities in education, healthcare and financial services.
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August 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Five stars ready to light up the MTN8 this weekend
THE much-anticipated 2025/26 campaign kicks off with the season's curtain-raiser - the MTN8 - where the top eight teams from last season will battle it out for early bragging rights and momentum in what promises to be another demanding campaign.
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August 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Municipalities struggle to pay salaries
TEN municipalities have been fingered for failing to pay salaries of municipal employees in at least five provinces since April this year.
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August 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Baby dies in protest chaos
FAMILY MOURNS
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August 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Stellies ready to 'carry Cape football'
Stellenbosch FC are ready to be the Western Cape flag-bearers in South Africa’s football top-tier this season, according to veteran goalkeeper Lee Langeveldt.
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August 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Time for change in leadership as Ellis struggles to run watertight ship
THE winds of change must blow within the senior national women's team setup. It is clear that the binder that is supposed to hold the structure together has lost its bearings.
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August 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Minister Tau under fire for controversial IDC board appointments
NEPOTISM CLAIMS
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August 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Accused in drug smoking toddler case in court
VIRAL VIDEO
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August 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Why Tyla’s new mixtape is essential listening
TYLAS We Wanna Party is a four-track mixtape that runs for 11 minutes, and it’s all about, well, partying.
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August 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Cycling community mourns death of 76-year-old rider in attack
THE cycling community is in shock following the death of 76-year-old cyclist, Dennis Hammar, who succumbed to his injuries after he was attacked and robbed along N1 near FW de Klerk Boulevard.
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August 01, 2025
Cape Argus
World Athletics brings in gene tests
TRACK and field athletes aiming to take part in the female category in elite com- petitions will have to take a gene test from September, World Athletics has announced.
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August 01, 2025

Cape Argus
Trump slaps South Korea with 15% tariff
PRESIDENT Donald Trump said this week the US will impose a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea, as he touted a “full and complete trade deal” between the two countries.
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August 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Burkina protest demands ‘justice’ of influencer’s death
THOUSANDS demonstrated in Burkina Faso this week demanding “truth and justice” over the death of a pro-junta influencer in Ivory Coast while in detention on spying accusations.
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August 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Cupido’s Downs journey: From holiday dreams to automatic starter
KEANU Cupido thought he'd be flying out to the United States for an all-expenses paid holiday when he made Mamelodi Sundowns’ final squad for the Fifa Club World Cup.
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August 01, 2025
Cape Argus
WHAT’S ON Music, stargazing and a bracing swim
The Cederberg Astronomical Observatory Enjoy a magical Saturday evening in the Cederberg.
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August 01, 2025

Cape Argus
World Supercross Championship coming to Cape Town
SET to make its debut on the World Supercross calendar, Cape Town will host the 2025 FIM World Supercross Championship finale at DHL Stadium on December 13.
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August 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Rate cut brings consumer relief
THE South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB’s) decision to cut the prime lending rate by 0.25 percentage points to 10.5% was widely expected but still brought relief to consumers as inflation continues its slow rise.
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August 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Lefties reign supreme at CSA Awards
Nonkululeko Mlaba was the Queen of the Night at a glittering Cricket SA Awards at the Emperors Palace on Thursday evening.
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August 01, 2025
Cape Argus
F1’s fear of the rain is costing the sport its soul
IT’S strange to look back at the 1990s and realise that, even here on the tip of Africa, everyone knew who Wayne Gretzky was.
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August 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Outrage is not enough
IT IS not often that a single video can unite a nation in shock, disgust and outrage.
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August 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Concourt overturns ‘Please Call Me’ ruling, orders rehearing
IN A HISTORIC judgment, outgoing Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Madlanga delivered his last ruling at the Constitutional Court of South Africa, involving the long-running dispute between Nkosana Makate and Vodacom over the Please Call Me invention.
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August 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Outcry over shooting of girl, 5
CALL FOR ACTION
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August 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Ratepayers’ body backs legal action over ‘unfair’ charges
THE Cape Town Collective Ratepayers’ Association (CTCRA) has welcomed a court case brought by the South African Property Owners Association (Sapoa) against the City of Cape Town over how it calculates certain charges on municipal bills.
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August 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Win R100K in business exposure
IN CELEBRATION of Women's Month, the Cape Argus is proudly shining the spotlight on women who are changing the game in business. One idea, one hustle, and one brave step at a time. As part of our ongoing commitment to uplift women in business, we are excited to launch a bold new campaign that will award one outstanding female entrepreneur with R100 000 worth of exposure across our Cape titles.
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August 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Bok Women welcome back experienced trio for crucial clash
EXPERIENCED campaigners Ayanda Malinga, Danelle Lochner, and Lindelwa Gwala are back in the Springbok Women matchday squad for Saturday's second match against the Black Ferns XV.
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August 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Strengthen fight against human trafficking
EACH year, World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, commemorated on July 30, reminds South Africa of the urgent need to confront human trafficking, a crime that flourishes in secrecy and preys on the country's more vulnerable.
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August 01, 2025
Cape Argus
SA BRACES FOR HEFTY 30% US TARIFF
'Up to 100 000 jobs at risk'
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August 01, 2025
Cape Argus
Rassie pleased with Springboks' 'mind-shift'
SPRINGBOKS coach Rassie Erasmus says the first week of the team’s conditioning camp in Johannesburg has laid a solid foundation for the forthcoming Rugby Championship, and momentum will be accelerated when the players reassemble on Sunday.
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August 01, 2025

Cape Argus
Exporters steel themselves as clock ticks
INDIAN exporters were bracing yesterday for higher US tariffs to kick in as prospects dim for an interim trade deal between New Delhi and Washington before the August 1 deadline.
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July 31, 2025
Cape Argus
Knysna family in race against time to save amputee
A KNYSNA family is desperately trying save 46-year-old Tanja Badenhorst's life.
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