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Tydens Radio Kaboesna-program Polisie Media Vrystelling CALVINIA:- Die Namakwa-distrik se Hoof van Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en Skakeling, kapt. Ivan Magerman, het saam met sers. Maria De Wee en konst. Gregory Shettley op 23 April 2026 aan die “Midday Magic Meet and Greet”-program op Radio Kaboesna deelgeneem. Tydens die program het beide speurders teruggekyk op hul loopbane … Read More “Namakwa SAPD versterk Gemeenskapsbande” »
Verslaggewer – Isaac Cloete SPRINGBOK: Leerders van Namakwa stik alweer hewig weens onbetaalde gelde vir hul opleiding. Hulle is deel van n groep van sowat 275 wat in Februarie met die internskappe begin het. Die meeste van hulle het nog nie n sent ontvang nie nadat klasse reeds begin het. Carly Cloete was baie vies … Read More “Groot Probleme met Internskappe” »
Claim unpaid stipends and broken promises Reporter – Isaac Cloete Springbok:- Serious concerns have emerged from participants involved in a learnership programme, with multiple individuals alleging delayed payments, poor communication, and possible mismanagement by facilitators.Screenshots circulating on social media, reportedly shared by a participant from Springbok, highlight growing frustration among learners who claim they have … Read More “LEARNERSHIP OUTCRY: Northern Cape Participants” »
Concerns grow over lack of transparency, rushed public process, and former mayor’s sudden move to developer CCN Editor/Reporter – George C April Hopefield: – Tensions are rising in the small rural town of Hopefield, as residents question the legitimacy and transparency of a proposed large-scale solar and green hydrogen project linked to Phelan Green Energy.This … Read More “Hopefield Erupts Over Energy Project as Residents Demand Answers” »
Mining expansion application raises fears of environmental loss, while company warns of job risks and possible closure Editor/Reporter – George April HOPEFIELD:- A new application by Kropz Elandsfontein Pty Ltd to exclude a portion of land from the West Coast National Park has triggered growing concern among Hopefield residents, who now fear the town could … Read More “Kropz Push to Remove Land from West Coast National Park Sparks Alarm” »
Community’s Demanded Safety, Justice, and Government Accountability CCN Reporter – George April CAPE FLATS:- The community of Ottery and surrounding areas has once again been shaken by violence, after a man who was shot earlier, has sadly succumbed to his injuries.Residents have expressed deep concern and frustration, describing the ongoing violence on the Cape Flats … Read More “Ottery Community in Mourning – Gun Violence Claims Another life” »
Residents question fairness as major projects boost municipal revenue, but local services lag far behind CCN Editor and Reporter – George April Hopefield residents are raising serious concerns about what they describe as a growing imbalance, between the revenue flowing into the Saldanha Bay Municipality (SBM) and the level of service delivery reaching their town.Despite … Read More “Hopefield “Left Behind” as Millions Flow into SBM Coffers” »
By woning van vermeende bendeleier Verslaggewer – George April BELLVILLE:- Die Bellville Suid woning van die vermeende bendeleier, Jerome Booysen, was vanoggend die teiken van ’n gewapende rooftog.Volgens die polisie is ’n huishulp tydens die voorval deur ’n groep gewapende mans oorval en as gyselaar aangehou. Polisiewoordvoerder, kaptein Frederick van Wyk, het bevestig dat die … Read More “Gewapende rooftog” »
Justice served. Violence punished. Worcester:- The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has secured another significant conviction in its ongoing fight against gender-based violence (GBV), following the sentencing of a Worcester man to life imprisonment. The Worcester Regional Court handed down the sentence to Gerald Joseph after he was found guilty on charges of rape, kidnapping, and … Read More “LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR GBV” »
Fannie Masemola Expected in Pretoria Court Over R360m Medicare24 Tender Scandal CCN Online Reporting Pretoria:- South Africa’s top cop, National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, is set to appear in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday morning in connection with the controversial awarding of a R360 million health services tender to Medicare24 Picture: National Police … Read More “National Police Commissioner in Court Today” »
