Weekend Argus

The City of Cape Town has allocated R44.5 million to combat theft and vandalism targeting the city’s power grid. #CableTheft #power #vandalism #theft capeargus.co.za/weekend-argus/…

We often use the word dignity as though its meaning is obvious. It is not. Dignity is one of the most philosophically contested yet viscerally understood concepts in human life. #HumanRights #HumanRightsDay #dignity #SouthAfrica capeargus.co.za/weekend-argus/…

After more than three years of court proceedings, delays and emotional testimony, a chapter has finally closed for the family of Nadia Lotz. #NadiaLotz #murder #crime #sentencing capeargus.co.za/weekend-argus/…

In one of the incidents in Grassy Park, a police constable was arrested after allegedly attempting to rape a young female colleague while they were on duty. #rape #crime #saps #sexualassault capeargus.co.za/weekend-argus/…

One in five South African children and teenagers suffer from a mental health condition, yet only 10% of them can access the necessary care. #mentalhealth #MentalHealthA #children #teenagers capeargus.co.za/weekend-argus/…

For Lordkez, an artist stepping confidently into the spotlight, being part of the CTIJF lineup is more than just another performance; it's the realisation of a long-held dream. #lordkez #CTIJF #capetownjazzfestival #jazz #musiclovers capeargus.co.za/weekend-argus/…

Women in Southern Africa shoulder the primary responsibility for water collection, often spending over 30 minutes per trip, but sometimes as much as 8 hours collectively, as they are responsible for 87% of the labour to secure water. #water #waterscarcity capeargus.co.za/weekend-argus/…

Starbucks South Africa is shaking up its seasonal menu with the launch of the Ube Vanilla beverage range, bringing the subtle, sweet flavour of the purple yam to coffee and matcha lovers. #Starbucks #coffee #matcha #coffeealternative capeargus.co.za/weekend-argus/…

The brutal murder of 87-year-old Ellen Malan, a pensioner remembered as the “grandmother of the community,” is fast becoming a haunting symbol of a justice system under strain. #justice #crime #murder #court #JusticeSystem capeargus.co.za/weekend-argus/…

Many Millennials and Gen Z professionals are rejecting the version of leadership that often appears to be a trade‑off between career advancement and personal well-being. #millennials #GenZ #worklifebalance #personalwellbeing capeargus.co.za/weekend-argus/…

South Africa launches first-of-its-kind Liver Centre in Cape Town and Gqeberha, entering a new era of specialised healthcare. #liver #livercentre #specialisedhealthcare #firstofitskind capeargus.co.za/weekend-argus/…

The Western Cape Government has committed R67 million to the rebuilding and strengthening of Paarl Hospital following a recent fire in January. #Paarlfire #fire #revamp #Paarlhospital capeargus.co.za/weekend-argus/…

The stage lights at Artscape Theatre Centre dimmed as artists, friends, family and admirers gathered to honour the life and legacy of South African arts legend Soli Philander. #SoliPhilander #honoured #legacy #artscape capeargus.co.za/weekend-argus/…

New research has shattered the image of the bull shark as a mindless, solitary predator, revealing instead a creature with a complex social calendar and a preference for specific "friends." #bullshark #sharks #predator #researchers capeargus.co.za/weekend-argus/…

In a heartwarming glimpse into the lives of orphaned and rescued animals, caregivers around the globe have shared touching stories of how these creatures form deep attachments to their toys. #animals #stuffedtoy #rescuedanimal #Heartwarming capeargus.co.za/weekend-argus/…

Families in Cape Town can look forward to a magical day on 21 March 2026, as CapeGate Shopping Centre warmly welcomes two of children’s television’s most cherished characters, Bluey and Bingo. #bluey #blueyfans #blueyandbingo💙🧡 #childrensactivity capeargus.co.za/weekend-argus/…

“When hearing difficulties are identified early, we can intervene before they affect communication, learning, or confidence. Early action truly changes outcomes.” #HearingLossAwareness #hearing #EarlyDetection #children capeargus.co.za/weekend-argus/…

Discover how patients at a children's hospital bring joy to Gentoo penguins at Edinburgh Zoo by painting over 1,000 colourful pebbles for their breeding season, #penguin #edinburghzoo #gentoopenguins🐧 capeargus.co.za/weekend-argus/…

The iconic former corporate headquarters of VBS Mutual Bank has been sold at auction for R42 million. #VBSMutualBank #auction #banking capeargus.co.za/weekend-argus/…

“I’m going to tell the truth... where is Joshlin? I believe Joshlin is still alive,” Gayton McKenzie said, adding that state witness, Lourentia “Renz” Lombaard had allegedly told him she knows what happened." #JoshlinSmith #missing capeargus.co.za/weekend-argus/…