Real life news from all over the Western Cape
Eggenoot beweer afpersing het moord voorafgegaan CCN verslaggewer – Felicity Jooste KAAPSTAD:- ‘N gesin van Woodstock is in rou gedompel nadat ‘n 37-jarige vrou Saterdagoggend koelbloedig doodgeskiet is. Volgens polisiewoordvoerder konstabel Ndakhe Gwala het die voorval omstreeks 07:03 op Saterdag, 27 Junie 2026, in Aberdeenstraat plaasgevind. “Volgens berigte het die oorledene voor ‘n openbare toilet … Read More “Woodstock Vrou Doodgeskiet” »
At ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 CCN Editor – George April London:- The South African Proteas Women have produced a resilient campaign at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, bouncing back strongly from an opening defeat to secure a spot in the semi-finals with four wins from five group matches. Under the steady … Read More “Proteas Women Surge into Semi-Finals” »
Leaves Communities Reeling Across Western Cape CCN Reporter – George April Western Cape:- Police continued their crackdown on illegal firearms over the weekend, arresting two suspects in separate operations while several violent incidents unfolded across the province overnight.Members of the Anti – Gang Unit arrested a 42-year-old man in Hanover Park after acting on information … Read More “Firearms Seized as Violent Night” »
Between Tronox and Lutzville Community Ahead of Planned Protest CCN Reporter – George April Vredendal:- In a bid to ease tensions and prevent a planned protest, Matzikama Municipality has invited Tronox Executive Management to an urgent engagement meeting with Lutzville community representatives on Monday.The municipality is stepping in following the community’s submission of a Section … Read More “Matzikana Municipality Calls Urgent Meeting” »
PIKETBERG:- PSDF Sport Bank nooi u organisasie vriendelik uit na ons spesiale “Sport Bank-dag” op Vrydag, 3 Julie 2026 by die L.B. Wernich Community Hall, Piketberg (in vennootskap met die L.B. Wernich Community Library). Doel van die dag: – Om ou sporttoerusting te skenk wat weer aan die jeug in die Bergrivier-streek beskikbaar gestel sal … Read More “PSDF Sport Bank Nooi U” »
Or a Risk Too Far? CCN Editor & Reporter – George April West Coast:- The Democratic Alliance (DA) has long positioned itself as the party of progress, good governance, and economic pragmatism in the Western Cape. Promoted as a R47 billion private investment that could create thousands of jobs, drive green exports to Europe, and … Read More “The DA’s Bold Green Vision for the West Coast “ »
AFTER POLICE SEIZE THREE ASSAULT RIFLES IN PHILIPPI CCN Reporter – George April CAPE TOWN:- Two men are expected to appear in the Athlone Magistrate’s Court today (Friday, 26 June 2026) after members of the Western Cape National Intervention Unit (NIU) recovered three fully automatic assault rifles during a targeted operation in Philippi.The suspects, aged … Read More “TWO MEN APPEAR IN COURT” »
As Police Seize Illegal Mining Equipment CCN Reporting GAUTENG:- A major multi-agency operation targeting illegal mining across Gauteng has led to the arrest of 35 illegal immigrants suspected of being involved in illicit mining activities, while authorities also confiscated a large quantity of equipment used in illegal mining operations.The arrests were made during Operation Prosper/Operation … Read More “Gauteng Crackdown – 35 Illegal Immigrants Arrested” »
Op Die Internationale Verhoog – Namakwaland het weer rede om trots te wees Verslaggewer – Isaac Cloete OKIEP:- Uit die stowwerige strate van Okiep, ‘n klein myndorpie naby Springbok, het nóg ‘n merkwaardige suksesverhaal na vore gekom. Kolonel Falencia Harriet Joseph (née Faber) het internasionale geskiedenis gemaak nadat sy aangewys is as Suid-Afrika se nuwe … Read More “NOG ‘N NAMAKWALANDER SKRYF GESKIEDENIS” »
in Deal That Could Expose SAPS Corruption CCN Breaking Pretoria:- Alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has agreed to become a State witness in a plea agreement that could have far-reaching consequences for senior members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and ongoing investigations into alleged corruption within the organization.The agreement, presented before the … Read More “LEGAL SHOCKER: ‘Cat’ Matlala Turns State Witness” »
