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Boy (14) faces charges of murder, attempted murder
A 14-year-old BOY has been denied bail after he was arrested and charged with the murder of a 31-year-old man and attempted murder of a four-year-old child in Atlantis .
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September 05, 2025
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Hamilton battles confidence crisis
LEWIS Hamilton is in the midst of a crisis of confidence and results that the Formula One icon has never known in his storied career, as Ferrari's fans hope for a sharp turnaround at the Italian Grand Prix.
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September 05, 2025
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Ngezana ready to lead Bafana defence in World Cup qualifiers
BAFANA Bafana central defender Siyabonga Ngezana has candidly acknowledged the mounting pressure on the South African national team as it gears up for crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Nigeria.
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September 05, 2025
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From award honours to Cardi B's court victory
LAWSUITS, reunions, tributes, new podcast shows and a major anniversary drove the entertainment conversation this week. Here's a fresh wrap of the biggest local and international stories over the past seven days.
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September 05, 2025
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Has the Eden Park hoodoo been exaggerated? Rassie has his say
THE biggest talking point in the buildup to tomorrow’s crunch clash between the All Blacks and the Springboks is the home team’s 31-year unbeaten record at Eden Park and South Africa's inability to win a match there since 1937.
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September 05, 2025
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Cape social housing ring-a-roses: still no homes
OVER the past 15 years, at least 20 sites in the Cape Town inner city have been identified, proposed, planned, announced, postponed, cancelled and re-announced, and re-announced, again for affordable and social housing.
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September 05, 2025
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Table Mountain attack sparks safety warning
WITH peak tourist season approaching, Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) has urged hikers to take extra safety precautions following the assault of a woman on a popular Pipe Track trail this week.
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September 05, 2025
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Justice Ministry supports court insights on sex work reform in SA
FOLLOWING this week's admission of 16 amici curiae (friends of the court) who will assist the Western Cape High Court with insights concerning the decriminalisation of sex work in South Africa, the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development welcomed the court’s decision.
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September 05, 2025
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UCT art student tells story of indentured Indians
UCT visual artist Zenaéca Singh, who graduates with her Master's in Fine Art next week, is using sugar properties to tell the rich story of indentured Indians who left their homeland to work in the sugar plantations in the British Colony of Natal from 1860 to 1911.
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September 05, 2025
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Bid to remove HR boss amid transformation target scandal
A MOTION to remove Alexander Kannemeyer, the Human Resource manager of Stellenbosch Municipality following a leaked video in which he implied they should stop appointing white males and “get rid” of those already employed, has been scheduled for today.
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September 05, 2025
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Proteas lose De Zorzi but in-form Breetzke back
THE Proteas have another triumph in their sights when they return to Lord’s today for the second ODI against England, but will have to do so without Tony de Zorzi after the top-order batter was ruled out of the remainder of the series due a hamstring strain.
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September 04, 2025
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Springbok Women step out of Boks’ shadow
SOUTH Africa's women's team are stepping out from the monumental shadow of the four-time world champion Springboks as they prepare for their first-ever quarterfinal appearance in a Rugby World Cup by taking on France in their last pool match this weekend.
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September 04, 2025
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Acting Thai government moves to dissolve parliament
THAILAND'S acting prime minister moved to dissolve parliament yesterday, his party said, after the largest opposition group backed a rival candidate to lead the country.
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September 04, 2025
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WC challenges flaws in NHI Act
THE Western Cape Government has filed papers with the Constitutional Court to challenge the validity of the recently signed National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, arguing the legislation is unconstitutional.
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September 04, 2025
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WP call on URC stars to avert winless campaign
WESTERN Province selected a full-on United Rugby Championship (URC) team for their final Currie Cup clash against the Boland Cavaliers on Saturday in Cape Town.
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September 04, 2025
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Words matter: the rules must apply to McKenzie
THE SA Human Rights Commission's decision to take Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie to the Equality Court forces the country to look again at the question of accountability.
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September 04, 2025
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The Rock’s shocking new look for gritty new role
DWAYNE “The Rock” Johnson stunned fans with his incredible weight loss as he walked the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival recently.
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September 04, 2025
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Unannounced parole checks target GBV offenders in Mitchells Plain
THE National Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) Makgothi Thobakgale and his team have a caseload of more than 40 parolees sentenced for gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide-related crimes who are under their radar for unannounced monitoring visits.
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September 04, 2025
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Final season of ‘Shaka iLembe’ coming to screens next year
AFTER an epic season two, Multichoice has confirmed that production is underway for the third and final season of Shaka iLembe.
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September 04, 2025
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Let’s welcome efforts to end US-SA impasse
SOUTH Africa is in a precarious situation; only a naive person can pretend not to recognise that this is a make-or-break situation that demands absolute caution regarding all sorts of speculation.
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September 04, 2025
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Teacher escapes kidnapping attempt during Uber ride
A PRIMARY school teacher is recovering from injuries after a nightmare ride home from school, during which she jumped out of a moving vehicle to escape an alleged attempted attack involving an Uber driver.
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September 04, 2025
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HR MANAGER IN HOT WATER OVER REMARKS
NEWLY appointed Executive Mayor of Stellenbosch Municipality, Jeremy Fasser said he was committed to providing the appropriate action against his senior Human Resources Manager, whose leaked video implied they should stop appointing white males and “get rid” of those already employed.
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September 04, 2025
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Families of RDM explosion victims demand answers
ON THE seven year anniversary of the 2018 Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) explosion, the families of the eight workers who died said they have yet to receive answers about what happened on the fatal day including full financial compensation.
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September 04, 2025
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Zandélle, Marelize unpack parallel realities of ‘My F*k, Marelize’
MY F*K, Marelize, a 19-second clip that went viral six years ago, has been adapted into a feature film, which premiered in cinemas across South Africa and Namibia on Friday.
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September 04, 2025
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PSL referees have been given carte blanche for too long
SHARP TURN
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September 04, 2025
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China parades military capability
UNDERWATER drones, massive missiles and laser weapons dazzled crowds yesterday at a major military parade in Beijing, a show of strength for China as frictions with Washington simmer.
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September 04, 2025
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Ukraine’s future should depend only on Ukraine
LAST Tuesday Cape Argus published a letter from one of the readers ~ Colin Bosman, under the title “Ukraine's future lies with the EU, not Trump.
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September 04, 2025
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Chaos ensues as naked gunman opens fire in Cape Town
PUBLIC PANIC
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September 04, 2025
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Education’s vital role in SA’s political landscape
TERTIARY educational qualifications, as well as the opportunity to learn new skills and develop knowledge expertise, are central to providing value to any individual and society. South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP) has also recognised education as a key avenue to eliminate poverty, minimise inequality, and foster a capable and prosperous society.
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September 04, 2025
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Ntsabeleng returns to Sundowns: A homecoming story
MAMELODI Sundowns' new attacker Katlego “Tsiki” Ntsabeleng is exactly where he's always wanted to be — which is why he believes he's made the perfect homecoming.
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