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Cape Argus
Rescue teams save hikers from perilous conditions
TWO hikers were rescued from separate Table Mountain routes on Saturday as soaring temperatures and gusting winds increased risks on exposed trails.
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February 17, 2026
Cape Argus
What to know as South Korea's Yoon faces insurrection verdict
SOUTH Korea's disgraced former president Yoon Suk Yeol could be banished to death row on Thursday when he fronts court over his disastrous bid to impose martial law.
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February 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Does SA have a future without power cuts?
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa, in his 2026 State of the Nation Address, announced that the country’s electricity transmission assets would move out of state-owned Eskom.
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February 17, 2026
Cape Argus
SU defends Hardekraaltjie Cemetery memorial plan
STELLENBOSCH University (SU) began a formal application to memorialise the Hardekraaltjie Cemetery, with the process involving public consultation since 2021.
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February 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Macclesfield, Mansfield keep the ‘Cup Magic’ alive
THE romance of the FA Cup has always added something special to the month of love, with the chance of an upset — not roses and candlelit dinners — getting the hearts of fans fluttering, and red cards the ones that truly matter.
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February 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Foreign workers face exploitation in Croatia
WHEN DD left his home in India for Croatia last year, he expected his food delivery work to be hard, with long hours and low pay.
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February 17, 2026
Cape Argus
5 questions every parent must ask before choosing an education savings plan
IF YOU are a parent, you have likely felt the rising pressure of school fees, stationery costs, and the growing list of school activities.
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February 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Sea Robbers find guiding inner light in title race
THERE was a time not too long ago when Orlando Pirates were spoken of as brave challengers, a side capable of pushing the champions but ultimately falling short when the race tightened.
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February 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Safeguarding against romance scams
FEBRUARY is traditionally a time when people seek companionship with the hope of finding true love.
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February 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Tutu Puoane set for grand homecoming performance at CTIJF
THE Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) has officially announced that celebrated vocalist Tutu Puoane will be a headline act the 23rd edition of the festival, scheduled for March 27 and 28, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
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February 17, 2026
Cape Argus
MJC OPPOSES E-DEATH CERTIFICATE BURIAL LAW
Faith leaders warn of delays
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February 17, 2026
Cape Argus
E-hailing driver nabbed with fake licence
A RIDE-hailing driver was arrested in Parow after Metro Police officers discovered what the City of Cape Town described as a fraudulent driver's licence and a device allegedly capable of producing similar documents.
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February 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Pregnant woman sees husband’s murder
THREE young girls and an unborn baby had their father snatched away from them when he was fatally assaulted on February 6 outside his home in Delft after receiving death threats.
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February 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Jacks smashes England into Super 8
ENGLAND survived a major scare to qualify for the Super 8 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup yesterday, as a swashbuckling Italian chase fell agonisingly short in Kolkata.
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February 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Athlone SAPS officer faces corruption charges
ANOTHER member of the SAPS stationed in Athlone is facing corruption charges after he allegedly helped a drug syndicate but remains on duty.
2 min |
February 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Higher education commitments must be fulfilled
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa’s renewed promise to build more universities and TVET colleges would carry greater weight if the country were not still waiting on similar undertakings made in previous State of the Nation Addresses.
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February 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Global AI talks begin in India
A GLOBAL artificial intelligence summit kicked off in New Delhi yesterday with big issues on the agenda, from job disruption to child safety, but some attendees warn the broad focus could diminish the chance of concrete commitments from world leaders.
2 min |
February 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Father's bid to use loan policy for school fees denied
A PERSONAL loan policy to secure debt on an overdraft cannot be used to pay everyday expenses, a judge said following an application by a father who wanted a financial services company to immediately release money to him so that he could pay his children’s school fees.
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February 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Atlantis man blames his neighbour for axe murder
THE Atlantis man alleged to have bludgeoned his mother-in-law to death with an axe is now shifting the blame to a neighbour.
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February 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Mom seeks answers after daughter's death
A HEARTBROKEN Grassy Park grandmother is demanding answers after her 14-year-old daughter died weeks after giving birth, allegedly from an infection that spread through her body following delivery.
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February 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Nigerian Muslims look to Ramadaan for peace and calm after US strikes
THE northern Nigerian state where the US staged Christmas Day air strikes targeting Islamist militants is preparing for the Muslim holy month of Ramadaan and trying to banish thoughts of the violence that has plagued the region.
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February 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Jabulile Majola set to make powerful CTIJF debut
\"BEING part of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival feels like stepping into a living archive of stories,’ said Jabulile Majola.
3 min |
February 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Majodina's 'joke' on water crisis falls flat
AFTER 1994, South Africa became a beacon of hope in the continent.
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February 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Herzlia sports grounds closure faces community resistance
RESIDENTS and dog owners in Van Riebeeck Park are raising concerns regarding the announced closure of the Herzlia sports grounds to the general public, effective March 1.
2 min |
February 17, 2026
Cape Argus
Loyiso’s back to his R&B roots with new single
SPEAKING to Independent Media Lifestyle, Loyiso Bala is clear about what this new chapter represents.
3 min |
February 16, 2026
Cape Argus
Tourist convicted for possession of protected reptiles
A 41-YEAR-OLD Spanish national has been convicted in the Vredendal Regional Court after authorities found protected reptiles in his hotel room without the required permits.
2 min |
February 16, 2026
Cape Argus
Sharks on brink of SA Shield glory in URC, but Lions stand in their way
THE Sharks have a golden opportunity to defend their South African Shield title on Saturday when they face the Lions at Ellis Park in a decisive United Rugby Championship (URC) derby.
2 min |
February 16, 2026
Cape Argus
Police probe video showing alleged beating of child
A SHOCKING video showing a child allegedly being beaten by a group of adults in Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape has triggered widespread outrage.
1 min |
February 16, 2026
Cape Argus
Ramaphosa’s university expansion plan sparks debate
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement for the establishment of more universities and TVET colleges has drawn mixed reaction from political parties.
2 min |
February 16, 2026
Cape Argus
The Chinese Embassy spokesperson’s remarks on Lai Ching-te’s separatist narrative
THE AFP’s interview with Taiwan's leader Lai Ching-te, reposted in The Star on Feburary 13th, was totally misleading and full of fallacies which only reveals Lai’s nature as a die-hard separatist for “Taiwan independence”, a saboteur of peace, a maker of crises and an instigator of war.
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