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Discriminating policies fuel SA's joblessness among youth
NYANISO Qwesha's depressing narrative of a young, recently-qualified jobseeker evoked a strong feeling of hopelessness (Cape Times, 29 December).
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January 05, 2026
Cape Times
Bondi Beach responders honoured
England and Australia’s cricket teams honoured at the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney yesterday emergency service personnel and members of the public who responded during a mass shooting at Bondi Beach.
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January 05, 2026
Cape Times
Sewage discharge to blame for mass fish mortality in Mossel Bay, says DFFE
THE Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) says the mass mortality of fish in the Hartenbos Estuary in Mossel Bay is not due to a red-tide, but is the result of sewerage discharge and resultant eutrophication and ammonia toxicity.
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January 05, 2026
Cape Times
Second aggressive seal euthanised following New Year's day attack
ANOTHER seal has been euthanised after it attacked and injured two people during New Year's Day celebrations at Central Beach in Plettenberg Bay.
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January 05, 2026
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Sharks turn focus to Sale after Lions setback in Champions Cup build-up
IT’S shark week in the Investec Champions Cup, and JP Pietersen’s charges won't have long to nurse the deep wound inflicted on them by the Lions in the United Rugby Championship this weekend, with a mouthwatering clash against the Sale Sharks looming next Saturday.
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January 05, 2026
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Spin bowling is incredibly important to Test cricket, insists Vettori
AUSTRALIAS spin bowling coach, Daniel Vettori, has defended the side’s decision to field an all-seam attack in the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) but insisted that spin bowling remains very important in
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January 05, 2026
Cape Times
BLEAK FUTURE AWAITS AID AGENCIES AMID ISRAEL BAN
BANNED from the Gaza Strip with 36 aid bodies, medical charity Doctors Without Borders said it will have to end its operations there in March if Israel does not reverse its decision.
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January 05, 2026
Cape Times
LaConco’s two-year celibacy challenge: discover if is it the secret to clear skin
SOUTH African media personality and reality TV star, LaConco (born Nonkanyiso Conco), recently shared advice on Instagram that has sparked conversation.
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January 05, 2026
Cape Times
Clashes between DRC forces, M23 group
VIOLENT fighting broke at the weekend between the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group and pro-Kinshasa forces in several towns around the strategic eastern DR Congo city of Uvira, local sources said.
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January 05, 2026
Cape Times
Show me the Mali as ‘magic man’ tips the scale against Tunisia
IN the aftermath of their shock victory against Tunisia in Morocco on Saturday night, Mali reportedly splashed out 3 million francs on their ‘magic man’ to ensure that fortune swings in their favour in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
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January 05, 2026
Cape Times
Historic decline in festive season road fatalities in KZN
LOCAL authorities in KwaZulu-Natal say the 2025/2026 festive season has seen a “historic decrease” in road fatalities and accidents, while the South Coast tourism sector reported strong performance despite a shorter holiday period.
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January 05, 2026
Cape Times
PARENTS CITE SOCIAL MEDIA AND SCREEN TIME AS TOP HEALTH CONCERNS FOR KIDS
PARENTING in 2025 sometimes felt like standing in quicksand.
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January 05, 2026
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PET ABANDONMENT Uncovering the dark side of the holiday season
IN SOUTH Africa, the festive season often hides a heartbreaking reality for thousands of domestic animals.
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January 05, 2026
Cape Times
All set for Tweede Nuwe Jaar despite route change controversy
THOUSANDS of people are expected to line parts of the city centre for the official Tweede Nuwe Jaar street parade despite preparations for this year’s event being marred by controversy over the route change.
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January 05, 2026
Cape Times
Oil, power fuel Trump attacks on Venezuela, says former ambassador Bheki Gila
FORMER South African ambassador to Venezuela, Bheki Gila has weighed in on the capture of that country’s leader by the US, saying the Donald Trump-sanctioned attack was fueled by his ambitions to control Venezuela’s largest proven oil reserves.
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January 05, 2026
Cape Times
Mantashe blames passive society that depends on the State
THE relationship between government and society in South Africa is flawed and has led to the creation of a passive society where the public “sits in the sun” and waits for the government to deliver services.
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January 05, 2026
Cape Times
Raza drives Royals to SA20 derby double over helpless MI Cape Town
IT took four seasons for a Zimbabwean to make an appearance in Betway SA20, but Sikandar Raza is fast making up for lost time.
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January 05, 2026
Cape Times
Van Rooyen praises Lions’ composure after seeing red in dramatic win
LIONS coach Ivan van Rooyen commended his team for the way they dealt with the adversity of losing forward Ruan Venter to a yellow card that was later upgraded to red in the gripping
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January 05, 2026
Cape Times
US will ‘run’ Venezuela following capture of Maduro
US President Donald Trump said at the weekend the US will “run” Venezuela after the US military raided the country and captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, who are being transported to New York.
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January 05, 2026
Cape Times
Fury comes out of retirement again
FORMER world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury announced yesterday he will return to boxing in 2026.
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January 05, 2026
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Cunha rescues Man Utd in draw with rivals Leeds
MATHEUS Cunha saved Manchester United from a rare defeat against fierce rivals Leeds as the Brazilian’s equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw at Elland Road yesterday.
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January 05, 2026
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The clean-girl era is dead and maximalism is taking over in 2026, according to Pinterest
IF YOU have been living in slick buns, barely-there makeup and neutral everything, consider this your official heads-up.
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January 05, 2026
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Dobson says he was never worried by Bulls pressing
STORMERS director of rugby John Dobson never doubted that his team would pull off a win against the Bulls on Saturday in Cape Town as they racked up victory number eight in the competition to remain unbeaten and atop the United Rugby Championship (URC) log.
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January 05, 2026
Cape Times
Fatal lightning strike at North West festival claims lives and injures scores
A DEVASTATING lightning strike at the Mphebatho Troop Festival in Dertig village, North West, that killed two people and injured 150 more has left the community shaken.
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January 05, 2026
Cape Times
Call for matches to be moved outside India
BANGLADESH will request their matches at next month’s T20 World Cup be played in Sri Lanka, after India forced a Bangladeshi player to quit the Indian Premier League.
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January 05, 2026
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Attack on Venezuela underscores urgency to remove President Donald Trump's administration
EVENTS in Venezuela during the last 48 hours are beyond belief.
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January 05, 2026
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Ackermann rues fine margins after Bulls fall short
BULLS coach Johan Ackermann admitted the pain was still raw after his side's narrow 13-8 loss to the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday, a match that once again slipped away despite a brave effort.
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January 05, 2026
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January 05, 2026
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SA could pay dearly for Venezuela stance, warns analyst
SOUTH Africa should brace for a strong American response for its call on the United Nations Security Council to urgently address the US's military strike on Venezuela, says political analyst at the North West University, Professor Andre Duvenhage.
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January 05, 2026
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Pathan questions selectors' decision on Shami's ODI exclusion
FORMER India all-rounder Irfan Pathan threw his support behind the experienced fast bowler Mohammed Shami after his omission from ODI squad despite his stellar performance in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.
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