Weekend Argus

News, features and burning issues. Cape Town's favourite weekend paper since 1911. We publish Saturday, Sunday and online. Chat with us on Facebook too.

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⚽ SAFA confirms Hugo Broos’ exit high‑profile candidates including Pitso Mosimane officially apply to lead Bafana Bafana.
https://t.co/vo9PVRrZaP
#BafanaBafana #SAFA #PitsoMosimane #HugoBroos #southafricafootball

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Women’s boxing takes centre stage in Cape Town a SA’s top fighters gear up to make history at the Fight Like a Woman tournament.
https://t.co/YRlYzx3sxw
#FightLikeAWoman #WomensBoxing #CapeTownEvents #SouthAfricaSport #BreakingBarriers

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Authorities urge vigilance after runner stabbed in attempted robbery on Table Mountain.
https://t.co/e1ev7lrv7v
#TableMountain #CapeTownCrime #OutdoorSafety #SouthAfricaNews

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⚖️ Mdantsane court finds prima facie evidence for criminal prosecution in deaths of 21 youths at Enyobeni tavern tragedy.
https://t.co/TYC8tprxAn
#EnyobeniTavern #MdantsaneCourt #SouthAfricaNews #JusticeFor21 #crimeupdate

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The family of Mitchells Plain taxi driver Arthur Williams extends condolences to Emile Koopman’s loved ones saying the tragic collision was caused by a medical emergency, not reckless driving.
https://t.co/syArL5YA1T
#taxi #MitchellsPlain #RoadSafety #SouthAfricaNews

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Somerset West man, 32, in court after vehicle linked to house robberies and rape case across Western Cape.
https://t.co/aBz5ACMC13
#SomersetWestCourt #WesternCapeCrime #HouseRobberies #CrimeUpdate

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🌤️ South Africa braces for a dry but chilly weekend with rain confined to southern & eastern coastline as weak coastal system lingers. ❄️🌊

#SAWeather #WeekendForecast #ColdFront #SouthAfricaNews

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🚨 Grabouw man, 60, to face court Monday after R2.1m drug bust
https://t.co/CdTB0DTNp9
#GrabouwCourt #DrugBust #WesternCapeNews #CrimeUpdate

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🏉 Springboks vs Scotland — squads revealed for their Nations Championship showdown at Loftus Versfeld this Saturday.
https://t.co/eMTJNpZViT
#Springboks #ScotlandRugby #LoftusVersfeld #NationsChampionship #rugbyshowdown

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💰 NSFAS head Prof Hlengani Mathebula denies R10m adviser claims saying he’s yet to receive remuneration since taking office.

https://t.co/ieThmMMoXB

#NSFAS #HigherEducation #Mathebula #Accountability #southafricanews

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🚶‍♀️ Artscape Theatre marks 20 years of the Women’s Humanity Walk spotlighting gender‑based violence and transforming remembrance into responsibility.
https://t.co/o3yDyGGG3A
#WomensHumanityWalk #ArtscapeTheatre #GenderBasedViolence #TransformingRemembrance #CapeTownEvents

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France captain Kylian Mbappé keeps cool after 2‑0 semi‑final win over Morocco — insists Les Bleus won’t get carried away about FIFA World Cup glory. 🏆

https://t.co/0jN9KAVbVm

#KylianMbappe #FranceFootball #FIFAWC2026 #LesBleus #WorldCupSemiFinal

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🏏Kagiso Rabada honoured by family & friends not for wickets, but for his global status as a recognised athlete.
https://t.co/XULFQhR3OI
#KagisoRabada #Proteas #CricketSA #GlobalAthlete #SouthAfricanCricket #SportsCelebration

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🌍 From Manenberg to the world stage — dancer Darion Adams turns struggle into strength, carrying his queerness proudly through every step.
https://t.co/GMdlYXLqYn
💃✨ #DarionAdams #Manenberg #DanceForIdentity #CapeTownStories #GlobalStage

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The Last Word on Rugby dissects Springboks’ emphatic Ellis Park win over England — Leighton Koopman, Mike Greenaway & John Goliath unpack key moments behind world champions’ dominant display. #Springboks #EnglandTest #RugbyAnalysis #TheLastWordOnRugby https://t.co/0y7btnItGr

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🚨 First‑ever Missing Persons Reaction Unit launched in Mitchells Plain to strengthen response to missing person cases.
https://t.co/vCDn5rKcT4
#MitchellsPlain #MissingPersons #SAPS #SouthAfricaNews #CommunitySafety

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⚖️ Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi & Ekurhuleni legal head Adv Kemi Behari granted bail of R50,000 each.
https://t.co/PMwz0ztEmm
#SouthAfricaNews #CourtUpdates #EMPD #Ekurhuleni

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Cape Town honours Creashy Maart by fulfilling her dream of hosting a prom for young cancer fighters.
https://t.co/DmwxP8Xh3G
#CreashyMaart #CapeTownTribute #CancerAwareness #LegacyOfHope #SouthAfricaNews #YouthInspiration

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Comment: 🏉 Springboks eye long‑term glory — a defeat or two won’t derail title defence if it uncovers next‑gen Test stars and builds vital combinations for when it matters most. #Springboks #Rugby2026 #TitleDefence #FutureStars #SARugby https://t.co/lsSTMxRF77

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🚨 A staggering 292 girls aged 10–14 gave birth in Western Cape raising urgent questions beyond healthcare about child protection.
https://t.co/U6HO5Ci731
#WesternCape #ChildProtection #ActionSociety #SouthAfricaNews #JusticeForChildren