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Cape Argus
Access to clean water vital for SA's children
AS WORLD Hand Hygiene Day sheds light on the desperate need for clean water in South African early childhood development (ECD) centres, advocates emphasise the importance of addressing this pressing public health crisis, which has severe implications for the nation' children.
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May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
WC Taxi Conflict: A tale of violence, crime and corruption
CAPE Town has long been marred by waves of violence in the minibus taxi industry. Despite repeated interventions over the years, the sector remains engulfed in instability, with bloodshed often spilling into the lives of innocent commuters and communities.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Joburg Mayor unveils plan for turnaround of the City
DRASTIC MEASURES
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May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Dr Ntini-Makununika's journey from domestic work to PhD
MEET Dr Thobeka Ntini-Makununika, a third-generation domestic worker who defied the odds to break the cycle of generational domestic work.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
New evidence emerges in Albert Luthuli's death
HAD Inkosi Albert Luthuli been hit by a train, he would have died on impact as his head would have been crushed beyond recognition, and his right arm would have been amputated from the shoulder.
3 min |
May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Tributes pour in for Siam Lee's mom
CONDOLENCES
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May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Chiefs' 'time to deliver' as Pirates seek Nedbank Cup record
KAIZER Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze says it’s time for Amakhosi to deliver, as they prepare to face Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday at 3:30 pm.
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May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Rookie Doohan shunted by Alpine
THE Renault-owned Alpine Formula One team confirmed on Wednesday that Argentine Franco Colapinto would replace Jack Doohan for the next five races, starting at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Colombia joins China's Belt and Road
COLOMBIA'S president this week said he intends to sign an accord to join Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative during an upcoming China trip, a move sure to damage already frayed relations with Washington.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
NSFAS's R5 billion overspend on student accommodation
THE National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) went nearly R5 billion over its budget for student accommodation in 2024/25, it said, while giving an update to the portfolio committee on higher education and training yesterday.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Romania's election front-runner rules out tax hikes
ROMANIA'S hard-right presidential front-runner George Simion “categorically” ruled out tax hikes if he wins election, but offered no alternative to cutting the EU’s largest budget deficit and avoiding a ratings downgrade.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Miss SA addresses online conversation about her experience with music
MISS South Africa 2024 Mia Le Roux attended the Metro FM Music Awards, where she made a red-carpet appearance.
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May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Court orders Ramaphosa to explain NHI law signing
THE North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has delivered a landmark ruling regarding President Cyril Ramaphosa’s signing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law, finding that it is subject to judicial review.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Doping saga: lonely at the top
ONLY a blessed few are able to use their innate talents to climb the highest podiums and lap up all the glory, accolades and the pots of cash that are available to sportsmen and women who excel at sport.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Mabuza-Suttle meets Keri Hilson and spills tea on her SA visit
NINETIES talk show host Felicia Mabuza-Suttle bumped into Grammy Award-nominated R&B and pop singer, songwriter, record producer and actress Keri Hilson.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
CPF calls for inquiry after deadly Tafelsig shooting
THE Mitchell's Plain Community Policing Forum (CPF) has issued an urgent call for a commission of inquiry into gang-related violence, following a deadly shooting in Tafelsig that claimed the lives of two teenagers and left another critically wounded.
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May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Otter sculpture to be unveiled at Lower Silvermine Wetland
A SCULPTURE of a Cape clawless otter, made from invasive alien plant material, will be unveiled at the Lower Silvermine Wetland tomorrow at 3pm.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Syrian leader heads to France in first European trip
SYRIAN President Ahmed al-Sharaa was to visit Paris yesterday, his first trip to Europe since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in December, as he seeks international support for his efforts to bring greater stability to his war-shattered country.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Self-sabotaging our character
IN TODAY’S era of misinformation, a more insidious threat to our well-being has emengert self-sabotage. We often unwittingly destroy our own character, credibility, and identity by letting others define us.
3 min |
May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Historic submarine museum opens its doors in Simon's Town
THE historic SAS Assegaai Submarine has officially opened to the public as a museum in Simon's Town, following a special ceremony last week.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Educare principal retires after 51 years
AS A YOUNG mother, Florence Reynolds, 79, asked her toddler's créche for leniency with the fees after tragedy struck their household and 51 years later, she retired as principal of that same créche ~ Silvertown Educare Centre.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
QUICK READ
DEADLY MEAL
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May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Nyhontso defends race disclosure in land transfers
LAND Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso has defended the regulation that requires disclosure of race and gender in the transfer of land and property.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Man United seek to bury Bilbao for Europa glory
MANCHESTER United are preparing for the second leg of their Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao knowing only a calamity will prevent a likely showdown with Tottenham later this month.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
18 LIVES LOST IN 'RECKLESS DRIVING' SPREE
Due to reckless and negligent driving
2 min |
May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Hill-Lewis condemns bomb threat at mosque
CAPE Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has condemned the bomb threat directed at the Al-Azhar Mosque in District Six, describing it as a sinister act that strikes at the heart of the city’s values of peace, tolerance, and religious freedom.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
We probably didn't bowl our best, says Tryon
LOSING three consecutive matches is never a good look for any team; however, perhaps in this case, the Proteas women's team could accept it as a learning curve.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Potential successors to Francis
WITH no official campaign nor list of candidates and an election process shrouded in secrecy, speculation about who will succeed Pope Francis after the conclave beginning yesterday is just that - speculation.
3 min |
May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
I'm no nearly man, says Simbine
IN-FORM South African sprinter Akani Simbine insists he is no \"nearly man\", despite missing out on a podium finish in the men’s 100m at the last three Olympics by a combined total of just eight-hundredths of a second.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
Cape Argus
Infrastructure is the lifeline of the GNU
AS SOUTH Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) charts its course despite challenges, the spotlight remains on delivery, and few areas are as urgent or promising as infrastructure.
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