Real life news from all over the Western Cape
Durban Teen’s Inspiring Journey CCN Reporter – George C April DURBAN:- While many young athletes enjoy access to school sports programmes, coaching and training facilities, 15-year-old racewalker Sanele Masango from Umlazi has had to overcome obstacle after obstacle simply to compete.Despite attending a school that focuses primarily on academics and offers no athletics programme, Sanele … Read More “National Medalist Forced To Fight For Opportunity” »
Saamstaan vir ‘n Beter Toekoms Skrywer -Bekommerde inwoner van Hopefield – CCN Online) Hopefield:- Die pragtige klein dorp in die Saldanha Bay Munisipaliteit, het sedert 1994 baie verander – maar ongelukkig nie altyd ten goede nie. Volgens die 2011- sensus het die dorp ongeveer 6 460 inwoners gehad. Met die sterk groei in die groter … Read More “Tyd vir Werklike Verandering in Hopefield en Klein Dorpies” »
Community Demands Justice CCN Reporter – George April Khayelitsha:- Western Cape police and residents are in shock after the brazen murder of Sergeant Mohlomla Tusani (47), an off-duty member of the Nyanga Visible Policing Unit, who was shot dead while visiting family in Town Two on Sunday afternoon.According to police reports, Sgt Tusani had just … Read More “Off-Duty Nyanga Police Sergeant Gunned Down” »
After Doctor Turned Her Away From Hospital CCN Reporting Adelaide, Eastern Cape:- An 11-year-old schoolgirl died after she was allegedly turned away from Adelaide Hospital by a doctor who reportedly dismissed her as faking her illness, despite pleas from teachers and her twin sister.Sivuyisiwe Sivu Soul fell ill while at school in the Adelaide area. … Read More “REST IN PEACE: Schoolgirl Dies” »
Heightened Safety, Proximity, and Water Concerns Amplify Community Divisions CCN Editor – George April HOPEFIELD:- Residents remain sharply divided over the proposed multimillion-rand solar PV facility (with associated battery energy storage) linked to the larger Phelan Green Energy / Cullisol Holdings Green Hydrogen and eSAF ambitions near the town. While job creation is a key … Read More “Hopefield Solar Project” »
Amid Tightened Immigration Enforcement CCN ONLINE NEWS JOHANNESBURG:- A total of 42 South African nationals have been deported from Ireland and arrived in Johannesburg on Friday following what Irish authorities describe as part of an ongoing immigration enforcement operation.According to Irish Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan, the group was removed from Ireland on Thursday after being … Read More “42 South Africans Deported From Ireland” »
As Delft and Khayelitsha Outages Continue Cape Town:- Residents in parts of Delft and Khayelitsha in Cape Town are facing ongoing electricity disruptions as repair teams work under increasingly difficult conditions caused by repeated attacks on electrical infrastructure. The power utility has confirmed that additional teams have been deployed in an effort to speed up … Read More ” Eskom battles Repeated Vandalism” »
Could Affect South African Households – R100,000 Fines For Employers? CCN Online News SOUTH AFRICA:- The proposed Employment Services Amendment Bill, 2026, has sparked widespread debate across South Africa, particularly among households that employ domestic workers, gardeners, caregivers, drivers and other household staff.Reports suggesting that employers could face fines of up to R100,000 have caused … Read More “How The Employment Service Amendment “ »
TIME FOR REAL CHANGE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT By CCN Reporter As South Africa prepares for the upcoming local government elections in November, many communities are once again discussing the future of their towns and municipalities.However, some residents believe the focus should not only be on political parties, but also on the individual candidates who will … Read More “POLITICAL DEBATE:” »
Woolworths se betaling aan twee mans vir 10 jaar Deur CCN Online JOHANNESBURG:- Dit klink amper te ongelooflik om waar te wees. Oor die afgelope dekade het Woolworths, een van Suid-Afrika se grootste kleinhandelaars, sy twee voormalige uitvoerende hoofde (CEOs) saam meer as R508,75 miljoen betaal. Dit werk uit op gemiddeld sowat R139 400 per … Read More “R140 000 per dag” »