Cape Argus - March 28, 2025

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March 28, 2025

Teen arrested for racial bullying at school

THE Western Cape Education Department has confirmed growing concerns about bullying in schools, with 23 reported incidents since January.

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WC TAPS INTO R3.2BN RESERVE

Increasing VAT not the solution

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Drug dealer sentenced to 48 years, will serve only eight

A DRUG dealer found with 3000 Man-drax tablets inside an apartment in Century City has been sentenced to 48 years in prison but will effectively serve eight years.

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Parents demand action against school bullying

“They closed the case without an investigation and this is how it was opened again after I wrote to the Ministers of Police and Justice.”

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Detective: Key events leading to arrests

THE detective investigating the disappearance of Joshlin Smith had to pause his evidence as the rest will be part of the trial in the matter.

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Family, employees charged in R88 million SAPS fraud

A FAMILY and several employees are facing serious charges in connection with an alleged R88 million tender fraud scheme linked to the South African Police Service (SAPS).

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Cabinet welcomes withdrawal of cannabis regulations

CABINET has welcomed the withdrawal of the Department of Health’s controversial regulation prohibiting the sale of hemp and cannabis food products.

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McLaren defends circus practices amid protests

\"MY whole objective of speaking to the media is not to silence the animal activists, they have a purpose in society, all we are trying to show is our side of the story to the public.\"

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Deadline for Sassa gold card migration extended

Sassa beneficiaries who were unable to swap their gold card for the new Postbank black card can now breathe a sigh of relief after Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has confirmed that the deadline has been extended once again.

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Defending SA’s young citizens

FIERCE as always when it comes to the rights of children, the Centre for Child Law (CCL) at the University of Pretoria once again has big plans to protect the rights of the young ones, which include steering the way for laws ensuring the right to access education for children with disabilities.

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Minister Ntshavheni explains SA’s role in US ambassador appointments

MINISTER in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, clarified South Africa’s position on the ambassadorial appointment process, addressing the matter concerning the United States (US) Ambassador to South Africa.

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Political shake-up as Majingo leaves ANC for DA

THE leader of the African National Con gress (ANC) in the City of Cape Town, councillor Bandile Majingo resigned as leader of the opposition yesterday and joined the Democratic Alliance (DA).

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South Sudan opposition says vice president's arrest ends peace deal

SOUTH Sudan's opposition said yesterday the arrest overnight of First Vice President Riek Machar, long-time rival to President Salva Kiir, had invalidated their 2018 peace deal and risked plunging the country back into war.

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Russian drones spark fires in Ukraine's Kharkiv region

RUSSIAN forces launched a massive drone attack overnight on Ukraine's Kharkiv region, injuring 21 people and damaging residential buildings and storage facilities, emergency services and officials said yesterday.

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Breakthrough in Indigenous women serial killer case

CANADIAN police on Wednesday identified the fourth victim of a serial killer who preyed on Indigenous women, a breakthrough authorities hoped could offer comfort to her family after a three-year investigation.

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Agri-tech innovations

WITH a few taps on his phone, Dandam Nangor knows exactly what temperature his greenhouse is at, when to water his crops and even the pH of the soil.

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Lesotho fears Trump shake-up could tear threadbare economy

IN A sweltering factory in Lesotho, rows of workers hunch over thrumming sewing machines, churning out piles of jeans for the global market from a country that US President Donald Trump has mocked as unknown.

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Shelter closures add to GBV misery

GENDER-based violence (GBV) is deeply rooted and widespread in South Africa, significantly impacting nearly every aspect of life. Women and adolescent girls are particularly vulnerable, often experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) which is a form of GBV.

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UCT defends autonomy amid global pressure

THE horror of US politics has reverberated across the globe, unleashing a tide of racism, colonial ambitions, and the subjugation and marginalisation of anyone who is not white, able bodied or straight.

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Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ trailer released following tragic on-set incident

THE first trailer for Alec Baldwin’s Rust – the Western film made infamous by the fatal on-set shooting of its cinematographer – has been released.

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Music, culinary delights

THIS weekend, the Mother City has you covered when it comes to festivities. From fun family time featuring spicy food to coffee, wine and live music, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

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Blitzboks face Uruguay, Australia in quest for elusive trophy

THE Blitzboks are bracing themselves for Uruguay’s never-say-die attitude and Australia’s cunning attacking tactics on the opening day of the Hong Kong SVNS on Friday.

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Wolvaardt: We have the fighting spirit for World Cup success

PROTEAS Women captain Laura Wolvaardt has returned home from the Women’s Premier League in India, and has her sights on the upcoming Tri-Series against hosts Sri Lanka and India next month.

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The Boks: Rugby’s hottest brand on and off the field

WITH Lenny Kravitz playing a fictionalised version of himself, the rock star stands on stage announcing the Male Model of the Year award.

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De Zorzi’s superb 141 sets up WP’s batting bonanza

PROTEAS Test opener Tony de Zorzi is warming up nicely for the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's later this year.

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Stellenbosch FC brace themselves for tough Magesi showdown

STELLENBOSCH FC will make the long trip up the N1 to Polokwane to take on a Magesi FC side that has found new belief after a tough start to life in the PSL at the Seshego Stadium on Saturday (5.45pm kick-off).

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