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Killings: Nigeria president deploys army
NIGERIA'S President Bola Ahmed Tinubu deployed an army batallion to a troubled state after gunmen killed as many as 162 people in one of the country’s deadliest attacks in recent months.
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February 06, 2026
Cape Argus
Baby narrowly escapes abduction during hijacking
A DRAMATIC hijacking unfolded in Cape Town on Tuesday night, when the suspects nearly drove off with a baby in the vehicle.
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February 06, 2026
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Crisis: Massive power outage plunges eastern Cuba into darkness
A POWER grid failure in eastern Cuba plunged three entire provinces into darkness this week, utility officials said, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without electricity.
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February 06, 2026
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Anfield showdown could shape EPL run-in
LIVERPOOL welcome Manchester City to Anfield on Sunday and, while the fixture may not be the decisive title showdown of recent seasons, it still promises to be a defining moment in this season's title race — as well as the battle for Champions League football next term.
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February 06, 2026
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Bok Captain Kolisi ready to fight for his place
HE may be the Springbok captain, but Siya Kolisi knows there will be no resting on laurels as the world champions brace for a demanding 2026 season in their buildup to next year’s Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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February 06, 2026
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NSFAS funds 660 000, 190 000 underqualified
THE National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it has approved funding for more than 660000 students for the 2026 academic year, despite ongoing challenges with documentation.
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February 06, 2026
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Criminal histories revealed in cemetery murder case
THE National Prosecuting Authority has revealed that the two men accused of murdering 77-year-old Johannes de Kokker at a cemetery in Stellenbosch last month are no strangers to the law.
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February 06, 2026
Cape Argus
How a pair of glasses changed girl's life
FOR nine-year-old Mitchells Plain tween Xiniah Lewin, the world was once a frustrating blur.
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February 06, 2026
Cape Argus
Strand seawall project: New traffic plan for Beach Road
MOTORISTS and residents in Strand should brace themselves for changes along Beach Road starting on Monday, as the City of Cape Town implements a new traffic management plan to accommodate the second phase of the Strand Seawall project.
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February 06, 2026
Cape Argus
From reality to drama — what to watch this month
IT’S A new month, meaning that viewers also get to be spoiled with new show options, leaving them with the difficult task of choosing what to watch.
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February 06, 2026
Cape Argus
Khayelitsha Caterers, Halaal Trust reach agreement
A RESOLUTION has been reached between the Khayelitsha Caterers Forum (KCF), Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness and the MJC’s Halaal Trust, in which the trust will aid the KCF with the knowledge needed for certification at the Khayelitsha Hospital.
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February 06, 2026
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Has Nedbank Cup exit derailed the Kaizer Chiefs revival
JUST days ago, Kaizer Chiefs appeared to have turned a decisive corner.
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February 06, 2026
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Sparking imagination through storytelling
MORE than 200 enthusiastic learners from Gugulethu, Lentegeur, Mfuleni, and Goodwood were treated to a magical adventure at the Iziko Museum on Wednesday, as the City of Cape Town Library and Information Services (LIS) partnered with Nal'ibali to celebrate World Read Aloud Day (Wrad) 2026.
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February 06, 2026
Cape Argus
Telling the stories families don't say out loud
SOCIETY often shies away from the messy realities of family life.
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February 05, 2026
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The race to 14 ... Who claims Boks' most competitive jersey?
THE Springboks have a plethora of wing options, with the United Rugby Championship teams stocked and many others playing abroad trying to get Rassie Erasmus' attention.
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February 05, 2026
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Meet the five athletes representing Team SA at Winter Olympics
WHILE South Africa is traditionally celebrated as a summer sporting powerhouse, the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, northern Italy, will see a small, but determined, contingent of athletes taking part at the Games from this weekend.
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February 05, 2026
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Western Cape intensifies foot-and-mouth controls
THE Western Cape Government has intensified controls to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), with the Cabinet endorsing stricter surveillance, livestock movement checks and continued quarantines after receiving an update on the provincial response.
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February 05, 2026
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Perth Sevens: Blitzboks aim for redemption
The Springbok Sevens are back in action this weekend at the Perth Sevens, determined to put a disappointing performance in last weekend's Singapore leg of the World Series behind them.
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February 05, 2026
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Wynberg courthouse murder headed to High Court
THE five accused linked to the shocking execution of Dingalomoya Chinsto inside the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court are preparing for a possible High Court trial, with several still scrambling for legal representation.
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February 05, 2026
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Investigation into ‘use of expired materials in sanitary pads’
ANGER is mounting in Senegal over the alleged use of expired materials in sanitary pads and diapers by a leading Chinese firm, which denies any wrongdoing or bribery.
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February 05, 2026
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Ouaddou challenges Bucs to chase domestic clean sweep
ORLANDO Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has welcomed the challenge of competing on multiple fronts this season as his side turns their attention to the Nedbank Cup last 32 clash against Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday (kickoff 3pm).
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February 05, 2026
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WHO’s new findings on preventable cancers
UP TO 40 percent of cancer cases worldwide are preventable, the World Health Organization (WHO) said this week.
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February 05, 2026
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CPUT students face uncertainty amid residence placement issues
AS STUDENTS at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) continue to queue outside the District Six campus waiting for residence placements, neighbouring universities say they are experiencing a smooth and largely disruption-free start to the 2026 academic year.
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February 05, 2026
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Cape Town to pilot electric buses in MyCiTi network
IN A SIGNIFICANT step towards sustainable public transport, the City of Cape Town will, in the coming months, begin testing electric buses as part of its MyCiTi network in a pilot project aimed at preparing the metro for a wider electric bus roll-out.
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February 05, 2026
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T20 World Cup tough nut to crack, but Proteas ready, says Conrad
PROTEAS coach Shukri Conrad has called on his team “to make sure we win all the clutch moments” at the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
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February 05, 2026
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Action Society demands justice for Cytheria
SYSTEMIC DYSFUNCTION
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February 05, 2026
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Mofokeng’s resurgence fuels Pirates’ title charge
RELEBOHILE
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February 05, 2026
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Mixed fortunes for Proteas in warm-up match
FOLLOWING South Africa's 30-run loss to India in their T20 World Cup warm-up fixture on Wednesday, cricket writer Ongama Gcwabe highlights four key observations and one critical recommendation for the team as they head into the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
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February 05, 2026
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SA yacht crew rescued after dismasting at sea
A DRAMATIC maritime incident unfolded approximately 900 nautical miles southeast of Rio de Janeiro when the sailing vessel Angel Wings encountered catastrophic failure on its return journey to Cape Town.
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February 05, 2026
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World leader Jepchirchir set for SA debut at Gqeberha 10K
THE Absa RUN YOUR CITY series continues its legacy of bringing world-class athletes to South Africa to give local runners a taste of international competition.
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