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capeargus. co. za > weekend-argus > entertainment > 2026-04-09-mamela-nyamzas-groundbreaking-productions-illuminate-cape-towns-baxter-theatre

Mamela Nyamza's groundbreaking productions illuminate Cape Town's Baxter Theatre

5+ hour, 58+ min ago  (567+ words) Cape Argus Mamela Nyamza's groundbreaking productions illuminate Cape Town's Baxter Theatre Discover the powerful dance narratives of Mamela Nyamza this April and May in Cape Town. Experience two world-renowned productions that challenge norms and invite audiences into a profound exploration…...

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capeargus. co. za > weekend-argus > news > 2026-04-09-western-capes-water-crisis-balancing-resilience-and-risk

Western Cape's water crisis: balancing resilience and risk

10+ hour, 32+ min ago  (589+ words) If good rains don't fall in the next few months, the water situation in Cape Town and the Western Cape will be precarious. Image: FILE/ Ayanda Ndamane /African News Agency (ANA) As the autumn sun sets over the Boland mountains,…...

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capeargus. co. za > news > 2026-04-09-24-officials-in-ramaphosas-cabinet-flagged-in-lifestyle-audits

24 Officials in Ramaphosa's Cabinet flagged in lifestyle audits

17+ hour, 40+ min ago  (536+ words) President Cyril Ramaphosa says the lifestyle audit process for members of this executive is still in progress. In an ongoing effort to ensure transparency, 24 officials in President Cyril Ramaphosa's Cabinet have been flagged for suspected undeclared income or concealed assets…...

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capeargus. co. za > sport > mma > 2026-04-09-pfl-pretoria-card-locked-in-as-athletes-step-onto-scale-ahead-of-sunbet-arena-showdown

PFL Pretoria Card Locked in as athletes step onto scale ahead of Sun Bet Arena Showdown

10+ hour, 40+ min ago  (391+ words) South Africa's heavyweight standout Justin Clarke weighed in at 245. 2 lbs " well under the heavyweight limit " for his highly anticipated clash against Senegal's towering Abdoulaye Kane, who registered 262. 7 lbs. | PFLAfrica The stage is officially set for another landmark night in African…...

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capeargus. co. za > news > 2026-04-09-western-cape-high-court-rules-against-black-axe-romance-scammers-in-extradition-case

Western Cape High Court rules against Black Axe 'romance scammers' in extradition case

16+ hour, 34+ min ago  (416+ words) The Western Cape High Court has dismissed the extradition appeal of Nigerian nationals linked to Black Axe criminal syndicate. The alleged members of the Neo Black Movement (NBM), known as the Black Axe criminal syndicate, involved in large-scale fraud, were…...

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capeargus. co. za > news > 2026-04-09-cape-town-muslim-undertakers-express-concerns-over-high-court-ruling-on-mortuary-facility

Cape Town Muslim undertakers express concerns over High Court ruling on mortuary facility

12+ hour, 40+ min ago  (458+ words) The planned storage facility at the Mowbray Cemetery has been halted by a high court order. Undertakers in Cape Town's Muslim community express their frustration following a High Court ruling that prevents the construction of a much-needed mortuary facility at…...

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capeargus. co. za > news > 2026-04-09-knoflokskraal-community-pushes-back-against-lawless-label-during-government-intervention

Knoflokskraal community pushes back against 'lawless' label during government intervention

13+ hour, 39+ min ago  (472+ words) The land in question is owned by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure and was earmarked by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment for forestry purposes. It was first illegally occupied in 2020 and has since grown to approximately…...

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capeargus. co. za > news > 2026-04-09-cape-towns-public-transport-fares-hold-steady-for-now-despite-rising-fuel-costs

Cape Town's public transport fares hold steady for now despite rising fuel costs

14+ hour, 40+ min ago  (433+ words) Bus operators are holding fares steady for now as rising fuel costs place growing pressure on transport services. Cape Town's public transport operators are holding fares steady for now despite rising fuel prices, but mounting cost pressures are raising concerns…...

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capeargus. co. za > news > 2026-04-08-gangs-too-clever-for-sandf-and-saps-as-seven-more-killed-in-mitchells-plain

Gangs 'too clever' for SANDF and SAPS as seven more killed in Mitchells Plain

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (528+ words) Gangs on the Cape Flats seem to be too clever for the army and police, according to the Mitchells Plain United Residents Association (MURA). This, as Town Centre was rocked by a mass shooting on Tuesday when seven people were…...

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capeargus. co. za > weekend-argus > opinion > 2026-04-07-whats-next-for-geordin-hill-lewis-and-john-steenhuisen-in-the-da

What's next for Geordin Hill-Lewis and John Steenhuisen in the DA?

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (161+ words) Jason Lloyd a political and economic commentator. The new leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA), in all likelihood Geordin Hill-Lewis, may soon be compelled to make a difficult decision: whether to replace John Steenhuisen as Minister of Agriculture. Should this…...