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Cape Argus
Federal court: copyrighted books are fair use for Al training
A FEDERAL judge this week ruled that artificial intelligence company Anthropic did not break the law when it used copyrighted books to train its chatbot, Claude, without the consent of the texts' authors or publishers - but he ordered the company to go to trial for allegedly using pirated versions of the books.
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June 30, 2025
Cape Argus
Call for justice for shot baboons
DESPITE two baboons being shot in Simon's Town in April, with one necropsy confirming a high-powered air rifle as the cause of death, the second necropsy report is still missing after nearly 10 weeks.
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June 30, 2025
Cape Argus
China hosts Russian, Iranian ministers
CHINA hosted defence ministers from Iran and Russia for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao yesterday against the backdrop of war in the Middle East and a summit of Nato countries in Europe that agreed to boost military spending.
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June 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Tunisia's U-turn on phosphate sparks anger in blighted city
THE bedroom of 74-year-old Cherifa Attia smells like burnt rubber. The vast phosphate processing plant beside her home has been belching out toxic fumes into the atmosphere, blighting this Tunisian city.
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June 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Bongi and I played 20 questions, says Marnus
HE'S been praying about that Springbok debut for a while, and now Marnus van der Merwe will finally realise a boyhood dream tomorrow when he runs out for the world champions against the Barbarians in Cape Town.
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June 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Steenhuisen's address raises questions about the DA's stance on Division of Revenue Bill
DISCONTENT between the Government of National Unity (GNU) partners played out in Parliament yesterday when DA leader John Steenhuisen let many guessing how his party was to vote on the Division of Revenue Bill following the axing of their member from Cabinet.
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June 27, 2025
Cape Argus
UN experts apply pressure on Guinea
A GROUP of UN experts have written to Guinea's ruling junta to raise concerns about the alleged enforced disappearance of three human rights defenders, two of whom remain missing.
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June 27, 2025
Cape Argus
The nation's story of unity wins out
THE idea is not new, but it is original in each situation it finds expression - the idea that it is by prominent narratives that are repeated everywhere and by many that a society develops a sense of self.
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June 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Cardoso: Sundowns played beautifully
DESPITE their early exit from the Fifa Club World Cup, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso said it was “absolutely marvellous” to witness his players perform at the highest level against Brazilian giants Fluminense.
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June 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Squad imbalance, poor management decisions led to City relegation
CAPE Town City FC’s stint in the top-flight Premiership came to a catastrophic end following a 1-0 defeat against Orbit College in a PSL promotion/relegation playoff clash on Wednesday.
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June 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Levy aims ‘to do justice to the blue-and-white hoops of WP’
THE experienced Labeeb Levy will coach Western Province in the upcoming Currie Cup as they look to re-establish themselves amongst the top teams of South Africa’s oldest domestic rugby competition.
1 min |
June 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Ramaphosa gives DA's Andrew Whitfield the boot
THE Presidency has confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa has shown DA deputy minister of Trade, Andrew Whitfield, the door with immediate effect from his bloated Cabinet.
1 min |
June 27, 2025
Cape Argus
International hotel group buys Sea Point's Ritz Hotel
AFTER much speculation, the deal has been closed and the Ritz Hotel Cape Town has been sold to an international hotel group.
1 min |
June 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Men's mental health: the silent struggle
SUICIDE rates are often used to show how serious mental health challenges are in a country.
3 min |
June 27, 2025
Cape Argus
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June 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Excitement mounts for Boks v Barbarians showdown
MORE than 40000 supporters are expected to fill the Cape Town Stadium for the Springboks’ thrilling first match of 2025 against the Barbarians tomorrow afternoon.
1 min |
June 27, 2025
Cape Argus
When golf days become defence strategy
YOU know a department is in deep trouble when the minister has to explain golf days to Parliament while everything else is falling apart.
1 min |
June 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Deans urges Barbarians to 'have a crack' at Boks
COACH Robbie Deans wants his Barbarians to play with flair while giving the Springboks as tough an outing as they can before their Test season starts in July.
2 min |
June 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Palestinians say teen, three others killed in West Bank
THE Palestinian health ministry said four people were killed in two separate incidents in the occupied West Bank this week, including a 15-year-old boy who it said was shot by Israeli troops.
2 min |
June 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Heavy rain, strong winds prompt humanitarian efforts
DISASTER management teams are continuing with relief efforts across the province following two days of heavy rains and strong winds.
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June 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Maphaka ‘main dog’ for Proteas in Zim
THE excitement around Kwena Maphaka is comprehensible.
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June 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Trans campaigners descend on UK parliament
HUNDREDS of transgender people and their supporters flocked to the UK parliament this week to urge lawmakers to oppose new guidelines that would deny them access to certain single-sex spaces.
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June 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Court upholds jail term for man who killed girlfriend in a fit of wrath
A MAN who beat and kicked his partner to death in an alcohol-induced rage will continue to serve his 20-year term of imprisonment after his appeal against his sentence failed in the Western Cape High Court.
2 min |
June 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Rising MMA stars make their mark
TWO Cape Town youngsters are making waves across the country and internationally as they compete in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts).
2 min |
June 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Cult of Asen rises, but Lions fans already knew about it
WHEN Asenathi Ntlabakanye smeared Sergeal Petersen into the Ellis Park turf during a United Rugby Championship clash, many rugby fans caught on to a truth that Lions supporters already knew: the burly prop would be a cult figure if given a chance.
2 min |
June 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Businessman fined R82000 for neglecting tax returns
THE Bellville Magistrate's Court has fined yet another businessman after he failed to submit income tax returns, Pay as You Earn returns, and VAT returns.
1 min |
June 27, 2025
Cape Argus
City urged to resolve water leak near former orphanage
NEIGHBOURS living near the former AL-Noor Child and Youth Care Centre for orphans in Woodstock, where operations were shut more than five years ago after the Department of Social Development removed 17 children from its care, said their pleas to the City to fix a burst pipe have fallen on deaf ears.
2 min |
June 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Teacher arrest delays learner reports
LEARNERS of Harvester Primary School's accused “sex pest” teacher will only get their report cards next term.
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June 27, 2025
Cape Argus
HERO MOM SAVES BOY FROM DROWNING
'I will never forget the look in his eyes'
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June 27, 2025
Cape Argus
Mom sentenced for son's murder after drug-fuelled rage
THE Oudtshoorn Regional Court has sentenced 39-year-old Drezene Jonkerman to an effective 20 years behind bars following her conviction for the murder of her son, as she claimed to have “seen the boy’s father’s face on him as she washed him”.
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