Weekend Argus

03/06/2026

Massive waves crash on a pier at Kalk Bay harbour. The South African Weather Service issued a level 8 weather warning for parts of the Western Cape for the next few days.
📸 Bheki Radebe/Independent Newspapers
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03/06/2026

Pedestrians struggled to hold their footing as strong winds lashed the Cape Town CBD near the Civic Centre earlier today.
📸Henk Kruger / Independent Newspapers
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03/06/2026

Discover the rich history and vibrant future of Okayama City's tram system, affectionately known as 'Okaden.' From its post-war revival to the enchanting Chuggington-themed trams.

Discover the rich history and vibrant future of Okayama City's tram system, affectionately known as 'Okaden.' From its post-war revival to the enchanting Chuggington-themed trams, this article explores how the tram system has become a beloved landmark for locals and tourists alike.

03/06/2026

Conservation is not failing; it is working to prevent extinctions and restore habitats. However, we have been poor at measuring its success.

Are we overlooking the successes in biodiversity conservation? Discover how a groundbreaking study reveals that conservation efforts are yielding real results, challenging the prevailing narratives of despair.

03/06/2026

An indigenous plant long used in traditional African medicine has become the focus of pioneering research that could reshape future cancer treatment options in South Africa and across the globe.

Discover how Lessertia frutescens, a traditional African remedy, is being researched for its remarkable anti-cancer properties, potentially reshaping treatment options for drug-resistant cancers in South Africa and beyond.

03/06/2026

South Africa’s efforts to achieve equitable access to clubfoot treatment will be a central focus at the 2026 IV International Clubfoot Symposium in Iowa City.

On World Clubfoot Day, South Africa's Karen Moss will spotlight the urgent need for equitable clubfoot treatment at the IV International Clubfoot Symposium, addressing the stark reality that geography still determines access to care for thousands of children.

03/06/2026

A woman from the Real Housewives of Cape Town reality show and three others are expected to be sentenced after being found guilty of a sophisticated online dating scam that fleeced two foreign women of more than R3.2 million.

Sentencing proceedings for four fraudsters, including a star from the Real Housewives of Cape Town, will continue this week after their conviction in a sophisticated online dating scam that defrauded two foreign women of over R3.2 million.

03/06/2026

A teenage boy has entered into a plea agreement with the State, admitting to the r**e, murder, and robbery of a 79-year-old woman on her farm in Ladismith.
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A teenage boy's chilling confession reveals the brutal r**e, murder, and robbery of 79-year-old Valerie Enziar on her isolated farm in Ladismith, shedding light on the alarming epidemic of gender-based violence in South Africa.

03/06/2026

"He is the creator, the distributor and the ra**st. The triad. The worst of the worst."
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Leano Vergotine, a convicted ra**st and child po*******hy offender, faces life imprisonment as prosecutors describe him as a calculated predator whose actions have left lasting scars on his young victims.