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Cape Argus
The tragedy of the unfinished republic
LIKE our current Parliament buildings, we are stuck with the unfinished work of building a great country.
4 min |
December 22, 2025
Cape Argus
Shock exit of midfield kingpin rocks Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE'S preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have taken a significant hit with the unexpected withdrawal of key midfielder Andy Rinomhota just hours before their opening match against seven-time champions Egypt.
1 min |
December 22, 2025
Cape Argus
When pet ownership rows become legal battles
WHILE the sharp minds of the legal profession were mostly focused this year on paving the way for new laws and deciding on matters of national importance, legal wrangles concerning pets were yet again no stranger to the Bench.
2 min |
December 22, 2025
Cape Argus
Hlophe probe will be finalised by January, says MKP
THE Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) has confirmed that an internal inquiry into its suspended first deputy president and parliamentary leader, Dr John Hlophe, is underway and is expected to be finalised by the end of January 2026.
2 min |
December 22, 2025
Cape Argus
Botswana's Ramoreboli the only SA-born AFCON coach
THE 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off in Morocco on Sunday evening, will highlight the depth of talent emanating from African football clubs.
2 min |
December 22, 2025
Cape Argus
Mokoena, Appollis and Williams key as Bafana face Angola
BAFANA Bafana will launch their much-anticipated 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Monday evening when they take on a dangerous Angolan side at the Stade de Marrakech, with kickoff scheduled for 7pm.
2 min |
December 22, 2025
Cape Argus
Bafana Bafana vs Angola: A rich history in AFCON
BAFANA BAFANA against Angola in the group stages of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), is there a more familiar fixture?
3 min |
December 22, 2025
Cape Argus
Gill decision tough but deemed necessary in interest of India
IT’S already been more than 24 hours since BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia repeated India’s squad for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, where he again called Axar Patel as the side’s vice-captain.
2 min |
December 22, 2025
Cape Argus
Ngidi, De Kock shine as seniors struggle in India
FOLLOWING South Africa's penultimate bilateral T20I series before the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, the 1-3 series loss in India, several players have questions marks hanging over their head in terms of making the Proteas squad for the showpiece event.
2 min |
December 22, 2025
Cape Argus
Thailand bombs Poipet amid escalating border conflict
CAMBODIA said Thailand’s military bombed the casino town of Poipet yesterday, a major crossing between the two nations, as foreign powers pressured them to halt reignited border clashes.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Summer fun, music and creativity for the whole family
MATTHEW
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Nation's bridges still need building
THIS week, on Reconciliation Day, 40 000 Afrikaners gathered at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria to commemorate Geloftedag - the Day of the Vow.
3 min |
December 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Teacher assaults rise in W Cape
AS THE school year has come to an end, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has revealed that 96 incidents of learner assaults on teachers were reported to Safe Schools between January and November this year - with nearly nine educators being assaulted per month.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Pastor uses soccer to unite communities
SCHOOL teacher, author and pastor Nashville Blaauw is taking young people off from the streets and away from gangsterism and crime to be part of inter-church soccer tournaments.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Motshekga defends her response to navy chief's claims
DEFENCE Minister Angie Motshekga stated that her leadership and actions regarding South African Navy chief Vice-Admiral Monde Lobese's remarks about the underfunding of the country's defence capabilities were consistent with her oath of office.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Alnika's family finds solace in court ruling
THE family of Alnika Mitchell, 14, were relieved to hear that murder-accused Milosh Basson will remain in custody this festive season as the case against him was postponed to April 9 for further investigation.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Doctor Khumalo throws his support behind Mbule
FORMER Bafana Bafana midfielder Doctor Khumalo has voiced his support for Orlando Pirates midfielder Sipho Mbule, backing him to play a key role for South Africa at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Murder-accused AGU cops tell court they fear going to prison
'FED TO THE WOLVES'
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Protect workers against crooked contractors
WASTE management workers in Cape Town have once again been left in the lurch by contractors who pay low wages and steal from them by half-paying them, delaying paying them, or not paying them at all, enabled by the City of Cape Town's policy of outsourcing services, even in cases where such services are part of the City’s core functions.
3 min |
December 19, 2025
Cape Argus
QUICK READ
BRUCE IS BACK
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Cape Argus
City cracks down on public drinking
DOWN THE DRAIN
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Week of loss, mental health battles and an engagement
MZANSI has endured a difficult week, with the nation mourning the loss of some celebrities while others grieve the passing of their loved ones.
4 min |
December 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Concerns over low extortion conviction rates in WC cases
SERIOUS concerns have been raised about the State's ability to successfully prosecute extortion cases in the Western Cape, after figures revealed that hundreds of arrests have resulted in just a single conviction.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Verulam building collapse echoes George disaster
IN A DEVASTATING echo of the George building collapse, the recent structural failure in Verulam has left South Africa grappling with a troubling pattern of negligence and loss of life.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Cape Argus
'Africa's Grandest Gathering' returns in 2026
IT ALWAYS starts the same way: a date, a city, a familiar name, and then the realisation that something big is coming back.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Alpine may be Christian Horner’s F1 return route
CHRISTIAN
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Family fights against bail of murder accused
HERCAME YARD KILLERS
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Cape Argus
Christmas without Khy'ree: A mom's plea for justice
“CHRISTMAS will never be the same again because I will never see my child again.”
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Cape Argus
SISTERS RECLAIM ANCESTRAL LAND
Win clouded by unexpected rates shock
3 min |
December 19, 2025
Cape Argus
India have been the better team in T20Is: Steyn
THE ongoing India-South Africa series remains fiercely contested, with two possible outcomes before the final game: South Africa drawing level at 2-2 or India winning it 3-1, and former Proteas fast bowler Dale Steyn opined that India have ‘been the better team’ so far in the three games played.
2 min |