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SPCA rescues fish from swimming pool
IN A TROUBLING case of animal neglect, a homeowner in Fish Hoek is facing scrutiny from animal welfare authorities after it was found that they were keeping live fish in dirty, stagnant water in their swimming pool.
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January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
Protests against US' push on Greenland
VAST protests against US actions and remarks suggesting control over Greenland were held at the weekend in multiple cities across Denmark and Greenland.
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January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
Nothing comes easy in football
THE wait is over.
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January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
Titus welcomes Hunt as Stellies eye Amakhosi clash
STELLENBOSCH FC utility-player Devin
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January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
EU, Mercosur bloc ink major trade deal reject 'tariffs'
SOUTH American and EU officials at the weekend signed a major trade deal, which they hailed as sending a powerful message at a time of tariff threats, global uncertainty and protectionism.
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January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
US accuses SA of threatening its national security
THE US Department of Justice has filed a civil forfeiture action to seize two pieces of military training equipment that were intercepted while being shipped from South Africa to China.
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January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
Call for probe into SANDF's 'failure to follow orders'
ACTIONSA has called for an urgent parliamentary investigation into what it describes as a grave breach of the constitutional chain of command by senior officials in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) during recent joint naval drills in Simon's Town.
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January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
Why Chiefs transfer restraint is a masterstroke
IN A transfer window defined by noise, Kaizer Chiefs have chosen silence.
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January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
A father's quest for truth leads him into the heart of darkness
THE content of The Inmate may be distressing to some listeners.
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January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
National Dialogue may be postponed until after elections
DESPITE the government's promise to conclude the National Dialogue in the first half of 2026, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has indicated that it may take place after the local government elections.
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January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
A nuanced look at power, control, and identity
I APPROACHED Cape Fever with a sense of uncertainty about what to expect.
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January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
Sunrisers edge MICT to dump defending champs out of SA20
SUNRISERS Eastern Cape roared to the top of the Betway SA20 table to eliminate MI Cape Town at a rousing St George's Park yesterday.
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January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
UCT researcher weighs in on impact of autistic Barbie
A UNIVERSITY of Cape Town (UCT) autism researcher has cautiously welcomed the launch of Mattel’s first-ever autistic Barbie, saying that while research on inclusive toys remains limited, the doll could play a valuable symbolic role in promoting awareness, empathy and conversation around neurodiversity.
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January 19, 2026
Cape Argus
Overstrand Municipality tackles arson as fires rage across WC
THE Overstrand Municipality has confirmed the arrest of three suspects following an arson incident near the Stanford graveyard, as authorities grapple with an unprecedented fire season that has caused widespread damage across the Western Cape.
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January 16, 2026
Cape Argus
CITY, MINSTRELS' BODY LOCKED IN STANDOFF OVER VENUES
CTMCA rejects midweek, Ramadaan dates
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January 16, 2026
Cape Argus
Uber driver recounts terrifying robbery
A 35-YEAR-OLD Uber driver and father has been left unable to work after being robbed at gunpoint by two teenagers while on duty in the Wetton-Ottery area last Saturday, highlighting the risks faced by ride-hailing drivers in quieter suburbs.
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January 16, 2026
Cape Argus
Taiwan's TSMC logs net profit jump on AI boom
TAIWANESE chipmaking titan TSMC announced yesterday a forecast-busting net profit for the fourth quarter in a sign of sustained global demand for AI technology.
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January 16, 2026
Cape Argus
Baloyi blasts PSL clubs for neglecting local goalkeeper talent
FORMER Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brian Baloyi has voiced serious concerns over the ongoing shortage of locally based goalkeeping talent in South Africa's top flight, warning that the lack of exposure for upcoming goalkeepers could pose a long-term problem for the national team.
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January 16, 2026
Cape Argus
Call for action over cemetery
KHAYELITSHA residents have raised concerns over the deteriorating state of the local cemetery, citing repeated vandalism, theft, and illegal dumping.
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January 16, 2026
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Frustrated Silversand homeowners seek justice
HOMEOWNERS in the Silversand housing development in Blue Downs, Cape Town, say they have been left financially and emotionally devastated after waiting nearly four years for homes that were meant to be completed in early 2024.
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January 16, 2026
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Morocco to face Mane's Senegal for glory
HOSTS Morocco will face Sadio Mane's Senegal in this weekend's Africa Cup of Nations final after both emerged victorious from tense semifinals on Wednesday, as Mohamed Salah's dreams of winning the title were again dashed.
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January 16, 2026
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Urgent call for a State of Disaster over gang violence
THE Cape Crime Crisis Coalition (C4) has renewed its call for a Provincial State of Disaster over gang violence on the Cape Flats, accusing the Western Cape government of acting swiftly on natural disasters while failing to apply the same urgency to what it describes as a deadly, human-made crisis.
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January 16, 2026
Cape Argus
Creecy proposes ban on drinking and driving
TRANSPORT Minister Barbara
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January 16, 2026
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New NDPP Mothibi faces tough job of fixing NPA
ASKED a direct question by the CNN award-winning journalist, Christiane Amanpour, on whether he has “any information that might implicate President Zuma in any acts of corruption’, the late Pravin Gordhan responded matter-of-factly.
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January 16, 2026
Cape Argus
District Six families told to vacate historic cottages
FIVE District Six families living in Victorian-era cottages in Searle Street, Woodstock, have been ordered by the Cape Town Magistrates' Court to vacate the properties by February 28, after the court ruled that their continued occupation is unlawful and that eviction is just and equitable.
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January 16, 2026
Cape Argus
DJ Maphorisa shifts style, Beckham feud intensifies
WE'RE only about two weeks into 2026 but the celebrity world is already full of action.
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January 16, 2026
Cape Argus
US immigration officer shoots Venezuelan man
A FEDERAL immigration agent shot a man this week in Minneapolis, city officials said, urging the public to “remain calm” a week after agents shot and killed an American woman in the same city.
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January 16, 2026
Cape Argus
Gqeberha friends turn joke into reality
TWO young visionaries from Gqeberha, who once joked about opening a burger joint during a night out, are now turning that lighthearted idea into a thriving reality.
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January 16, 2026
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Cape Town Jazz Festival teams up with Texx and the City to empower musicians
CAPE
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January 16, 2026
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Fleming calls on JSK youngsters to show ‘flair’, ‘no ‘fear’ in push for playoff spot
JOBURG Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming admits they may have to go off brand in their bid to secure a Betway SA20 playoff spot after losing captain Faf du Plessis to injury.
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