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This incredible technology laboratory helps you get closer to the world of mechanics and engineering as you build a powe...
25/11/2025

This incredible technology laboratory helps you get closer to the world of mechanics and engineering as you build a powerful monster truck.

Unleash your child's creativity and engineering skills with the Clementoni Mechanics Laboratory Monster Truck kit. This exciting set includes over 200 components for building dynamic models, complete with an illustrated manual to guide young builders through the fundamentals of mechanics.

Despite facing significant historical challenges, South Africa has achieved truly remarkable progress in the fight again...
25/11/2025

Despite facing significant historical challenges, South Africa has achieved truly remarkable progress in the fight against AIDS, particularly in preventing mother-to-child transmission.

SASOG's powerful call to action on International AIDS Day emphasises the urgent need for comprehensive care for women living with HIV, highlighting significant progress in preventing mother-to-child transmission and the ongoing challenges that remain.

The arduous journey of the 2025 matric cohort in the Western Cape officially drew to a close today, as the final 1,470 c...
25/11/2025

The arduous journey of the 2025 matric cohort in the Western Cape officially drew to a close today, as the final 1,470 candidates sat their last papers in Agricultural Management Practices, Marine Sciences, or Music Comprehension.

The 2025 matric cohort in the Western Cape has officially completed their final exams, marking a pivotal moment in their academic journey. With gratitude expressed towards dedicated educators, the focus now shifts to the crucial marking phase, leading up to the eagerly awaited results on 12 January....

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25/11/2025

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Cape Town is once again alive with the thrilling convergence of racing, culture, and fashion as the Summer Festival of R...
24/11/2025

Cape Town is once again alive with the thrilling convergence of racing, culture, and fashion as the Summer Festival of Racing kicks off.

Join the vibrant celebrations at Cape Town’s Summer Festival of Racing, where racing, culture, and fashion converge for an unforgettable experience from November 2025 to February 2026.

The Western Cape has recorded the lowest unemployment rate in South Africa, dropping to 19.7% in the third quarter of 20...
24/11/2025

The Western Cape has recorded the lowest unemployment rate in South Africa, dropping to 19.7% in the third quarter of 2025.


The Western Cape's unemployment rate has fallen to 19.7%, the lowest in South Africa, following the addition of 65,000 jobs year-on-year and 70,000 jobs quarter-on-quarter.

South Africa’s first female judge, Judge Leonora van den Heever, died at the age of 99 at her Cape Town home.
24/11/2025

South Africa’s first female judge, Judge Leonora van den Heever, died at the age of 99 at her Cape Town home.

Judge Leonora van den Heever, South Africa's first female judge, passed away at 99, leaving behind a transformative legacy in the judiciary and literary world.

Sponsored | 🏁 The Heineken World Tour brings Formula 1 energy to Cape Town this November! 🚦 Get ready for speed, sound, ...
22/11/2025

Sponsored | 🏁 The Heineken World Tour brings Formula 1 energy to Cape Town this November! 🚦 Get ready for speed, sound, and celebration.

The Heineken® World Tour promises a day filled with speed, style, music and memories - proving that Formula 1® in South Africa is more than a race, it’s a lap around the world.

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday warned that conflicts, climate chaos, economic uncertai...
21/11/2025

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday warned that conflicts, climate chaos, economic uncertainty, mounting debt, inequality and a collapse in global aid were inflicting massive suffering around the world.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges G20 leaders to take decisive action in addressing global inequalities and to support developing nations facing economic and climate challenges.

Leading this edition of the Weekend Argus: 🗞G20: Urgent support for developing nations🗞Thousands unite against gender-ba...
21/11/2025

Leading this edition of the Weekend Argus:
🗞G20: Urgent support for developing nations
🗞Thousands unite against gender-based violence and femicide
🗞Personal Finance: Review your insurance before going on holiday
🗞Magistrates demand safety reforms

As a nation of women stand together in solidarity against GBV, a brave Cape Town woman has placed an end to generational...
21/11/2025

As a nation of women stand together in solidarity against GBV, a brave Cape Town woman has placed an end to generational in**st, coming forward after more than three decades as her teenage daughters and a niece have also allegedly become the latest victims of her 74-year-old stepfather in Atlantis.
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A courageous 42-year-old Cape Town woman has broken decades of silence about her childhood abuse after discovering her stepfather allegedly victimized her daughters and niece. As President Ramaphosa declares gender-based violence a national disaster, this heart-wrenching story reveals how family pre...

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