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Cape Argus
Cuban cigarillo firm overwhelmed by burning demand
CUBA'S sole producer of cigarillos cannot keep up with exploding demand abroad for the smaller, cheaper, machine-rolled version of the island nation's much more famous hand-crafted cigars.
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May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
'He was a giant of a human being'
FORMER Springbok captain Jean de Villiers has warmly summed up how his former teammate Cornal Hendriks should be remembered, by recalling the charismatic centre’s manner of celebrating a try.
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May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
MISSION TO HOUSE THE HOMELESS IN CAPE TOWN
Non-profit organisation Streetscape hopes to buy City properties
3 min |
May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Croatian town pays grandparents amid health-care shortages
A CROATIAN town has come up with a novel solution to solve the dilemma of working parents when there are no public child-care spaces available: pay grandparents to do it.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Imraan Sattar: from humble beginnings to humanitarian
INSPIRING STORY
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Investors eye Syria after deal
AN END to US sanctions on Syria is expected to mark a new era for an economy devastated by 13 years of war, opening the way for investment flows from the Syrian diaspora, Turkey, and Gulf states that back the new government.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
How will Proteas' batting order look in WTC Final?
SHUKRI Conrad has already named his opening pair for the Proteas' World Test Championship final against Australia — a bold move that has set the tone for what could be a fiercely contested clash at Lord's next month.
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May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
How values, unity powered Sundowns' title triumph
MIGUEL Cardoso’s presence may seem understated on the touchline, but his philosophy roars through every performance his side delivers.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Intercape urges Parliament to act now
LONG-distance bus operator, Intercape, has made a desperate appeal to Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Police, citing a breakdown in law enforcement response to violence and intimidation against its operations.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Ramaphosa close to decision on Chauke suspension
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa is at an advanced stage of deciding whether Johannesburg Director of Public Prosecution Andrew Chauke should be suspended or not.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Inquiry into SANDF DRC casualties to follow troop withdrawal
DEFENCE Deputy Minister Bantu Holomisa said the military board of inquiry into casualties sustained by SANDF in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be undertaken once the withdrawal of the soldiers from the operation there was completed.
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May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Dobson overhauls Stormers for Cardiff clash
THE Stormers took a calculated risk with their team to face Cardiff on Friday to ensure all their players in contention for the playoffs will have sufficient rugby minutes under their belt when the knockouts take place.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Ramaphosa to 'discuss ambassador appointment with Trump'
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa will not let South Africa be bullied during discussions in Washington regarding trade, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said while addressing a post-Cabinet briefing yesterday.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Japan moots third round of trade talks
JAPAN'S top trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, could travel to Washington as soon as next week for a third round of trade talks with the US, two sources with knowledge of the plans said.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
FA Cup not enough after 'horrific season' - Haaland
REACHING a third straight FA Cup final with Champions League qualification within reach is not enough for Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, who said the club had endured a \"horrific season\" after missing out on a fifth consecutive Premier League title.
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May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Chiefs turn their focus to Top 8 aspirations
KAIZER Chiefs defender Edmilson Dove says the team must suspend their Nedbank Cup celebrations to fully focus on securing a Top 8 finish.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Kim Kardashian stars in Ryan Murphy's new legal drama 'All's Fair'
IN JUNE 2024, Ryan Murphy, a top TV creator, proposed a show idea to reality star and business mogul Kim Kardashian on The Kardashians.
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May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Germany willing to follow Trump on Nato goal
GERMANY’S foreign minister said Thursday that Berlin was willing to “follow” US President Donald Trump's demand for Nato to ramp up its defence spending target to five percent of GDP.
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May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Butcher manager out on bail
THE butchery manager charged with attempted murder for allegedly poisoning a minor is out on bail of R1 000, but the court ordered that he must stay away from Woodlands, Mitchell's Plain.
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May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Cape clawless otter sculpture unveiled
THE new sculpture of a Cape clawless otter has been unveiled at the Lower Silvermine Wetlands.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Campaigns not enough to fight child abuse
IF CHILD Protection Month is to mean anything, it must be backed by urgency, not just slogans, staged events and posing for pictures.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Local comedians bring the funny to Cape Town this weekend
COMEDY legend Barry Hilton brings his feel-good humour to Café Roux.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Safety of South Africans in IPL non-negotiable, SACA insists
THE health and safety of South African players competing in the IPL is of paramount importance, according to Andrew Breetzke, CEO of the South African Cricketers’ Association (SACA).
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Outrage as child rape accused fails to appear in court
TENSIONS ran high outside the Wynberg Magistrate's Court yesterday as around 30 Hanover Park residents gathered to support the 9-year-old girl allegedly raped by a 51-year-old parolee, only to find the accused would not be appearing in court as expected.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Youth unemployment 'an economic time bomb'
APPROXIMATELY 10 million South Africans aged 15 to 24 face the highest barriers to entering the workforce, with unemployment figures significantly outpacing those of older youth, resulting in dire consequences for the country’s economic growth.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Bulls to honour Cornal Hendricks with power 23
THERE will undoubtedly be a sombre atmosphere at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday when the Bulls take on the Dragons in the final regular season match of the United Rugby Championship.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Age progression expert working on missing child case
AN AGE progression expert has worked behind the scenes, collaborating with police to create an image of how 26-year-old Asheeqah Noordien could look today, using the facial features of her mother, father and grandmother to present an outcome in the hopes that it can solve the 20-year-old missing person's case.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Soprano May Abrahamse dies at 94
LEGENDARY soprano, opera singer and soloist May Abrahamse, 94, from Belgravia, died a day before her 95th birthday.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Call to serve nation beyond partisan politics
GNU'S BUDGET 3.0
3 min |
May 16, 2025
Cape Argus
Fish Hoek lifesaving club crests the wave
FISH Hoek Surf Lifesaving Club has officially cemented its place as the top surf lifesaving club in South Africa, returning from the 2025 DHL Lifesaving South Africa National Championships in Gqeberha with three major national titles.
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