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Pirates move early as Sundowns plot big and City reinforce
THE January transfer window has begun to shape the narrative of the second half of the South African season, with Orlando Pirates striking early, Mamelodi Sundowns plotting a major move and Cape Town City reinforcing their bid to return to the top flight.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
Dismal electoral support, SACP tensions expected to dominate Cyril's ANC Jan 8 address
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to use his January 8 Statement this weekend to outline how the party intends to recover from a bruising electoral decline, the decision by the SACP to contest the upcoming elections independently and the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
NFP hauls 'defiant' MEC before disciplinary hearing in latest bid to collapse KZN GPU
THE NFP is forging ahead with plans to remove its sole member of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, Mbali Shinga with her disciplinary hearing expected to get under way from tomorrow.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
How to tackle back-to-school blues: tips for re-establishing kids’ routines
SLEEP SHIFT
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
With World Cup looming, Bafana’s logistics woes raise concerns
THE South African Football Association’s (SAFA) dedication to adequately support its national team, Bafana Bafana, has come under intense scrutiny.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
Police yet to make arrest in Bitou deputy mayor 'toy gun' case
POLICE have confirmed that no arrests have been made in the investigation involving Bitou Deputy Executive Mayor Nokuzola Kolwapi, following the viral video that appeared to show her discharging a firearm just before Christmas.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
What's next for Venezuela?
THE ousting of Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela's president puts to the test his “Chavista” factions that have governed the oil-rich nation for 27 years.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
Timing of George Municipality fire officials’ suspensions raises alarm
THERE have been no clear answers from local or provincial authorities, following the suspension of a George municipality fire chief and fire station commander at the height of fire season.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
Venezuela’s political future cannot be decided by the US
Declaring the right to 'run' another country is the language of occupation
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
How India and South Africa are leveraging the circular economy to tackle e-waste
E-WASTE, the fastest-growing waste stream worldwide, is a global sustainability challenge emanating from the proliferation of technology in a consumer-driven society, which discards millions of tons of electronic devices each year.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
'When you miss, you pay the bill' - Broos says after AFCON exit
HUGO Broos was left searching for words after Bafana Bafana’s Africa Cup of Nations journey ended abruptly at the hands of Cameroon, undone by missed opportunities and moments of defensive lapse in a high-stakes round-of-16 encounter.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
How Amorim’s Manchester United reign turned sour
RUBEN Amorim arrived at Manchester United as one of Europe’s brightest young coaching talents, but just 14 months on he leaves the club as the latest man unable to revive the fortunes of the fallen English giants.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
The battle intensifies in Betway Premiership title race
WHILE the Africa Cup of Nations gathers momentum with Africa's finest going head-to-head for continental supremacy, the start of the new year has also brought the Betway Premiership tantalisingly close to resumption, especially with Bafana Bafana getting knocked out in the Last 16 on Sunday.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
SA, Botswana consider relocating Groblersbrug border post as Beitbridge traffic shifts fuel congestion
THE Department of Transport in South Africa and its Botswana counterparts are in ongoing discussions to relocate the Groblersbrug border post following sustained bottlenecks as cargo volumes previously routed through the Beitbridge border with Zimbabwe now use the exit point to avoid extra charges on the Zimbabwean side.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
The big obstacles to Trump’s plan for a Venezuelan oil windfall
THERE'S a familiar ring to President Donald Trump’ plan to send US energy giants to Venezuela to use the wealth generated from rekindling long-stalled oil production to stabilise that country and cement American energy dominance: Similar ambitions accompanied the US invasion of Iraq in 2003.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
Western Cape varsities shut doors for walk-ins, late applications
AS UNIVERSITIES prepare to open their doors for the 2026 academic year, prospective students will find them firmly closed to late entries, with several institutions confirming that no walk-in applications will be accepted.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
Economists cautiously optimistic as SA enters 2026 on firmer growth footing
ECONOMISTS remain cautiously optimistic about South Africa's economic prospects in 2026, pointing to improving fundamentals, easing inflation and interest rates, and a gradual recovery in confidence following stronger-than-expected growth in 2025.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
Two killed in series of Russian attacks
RUSSIA bombarded Ukraine yesterday, killing two people in the Kyiv region, authorities said on the eve of a diplomatic summit in France.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
TRUMP: IRAN WILL GET HIT HARD IF PROTESTERS KILLED
PRESIDENT Donald Trump warned Iran at the weekend that it would get “hit very hard” by the US if more protesters die during demonstrations that have entered a second week.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
Sunrisers thrash Capitals to storm to top
SUNRISERS Eastern Cape delivered an emphatic statement with a first-ever Betway SA20 victory over Pretoria Capitals at Centurion yesterday.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
Give basic ingredients a budget-friendly glow-up
WE ALL know the feeling.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
The political economy of oil in Venezuela: Power, policy, and persistent decline
VENEZUELA'S oil industry is one of the most striking illustrations of how politics can both create and destroy economic prosperity.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
South Africa’s last-16 loss to Cameroon sparks reflection
WHAT was meant to be a defining year for South African football has instead begun with doubt, as Bafana Bafana’ last-16 exit at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) raised uncomfortable questions about their readiness for the challenges still to come.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN ONLINE: TOP PARENTAL CONTROL TOOLS
IN A WORLD where even our toddlers can navigate a tablet better than we can, the digital landscape in South Africa has changed fast.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
Food prices ease over festive season, but hunger persists
Millions of low-income households remain under severe financial strain, warns civil society groups
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
Stormers confident depth will hold firm in Champions Cup battle at Harlequins
THE Stormers will head to the cold of Twickenham expecting a tough battle in the scrums and at lineout time when they take on Harlequins in the Champions Cup on Sunday.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
Mantashe’s lazy logic is an insult to a struggling nation
THE recent remarks by ANC national chairperson Gwede Mantashe are not merely politically tone-deaf - they are a breathtaking display of arrogance and a profound detachment from the reality facing millions of South Africans.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
LABOUR COURT ORDERS WCED TO REINSTATE HEATHFIELD HIGH PRINCIPAL
Western Cape Education Department must also back pay Wesley Neumann following protracted legal battle
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
377 Khayelitsha residents left without homes as fire strikes before school year
IN what has been described as the biggest fire of this season, more than 300 people were displaced when a fire destroyed about 177 shacks in Khayelitsha.
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January 06, 2026
Cape Times
LA wildfire survivors struggle to rebuild
PALM BEACH
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