Real life news from all over the Western Cape
As Hopefield workers raise alarm over selective discipline and preferential treatment of outside labour CCN Editor – George April Hopefield:- Growing frustration is mounting among workers at the Elandsfontein phosphate mine and members of the local Hopefield community over what they describe as selective discipline and preferential treatment of non-local employees by Kropz and its … Read More “Kropz and Trollope Remain Silent” »
En Plaaslike Indiensneming by Elandsfontein-myn Hopefield:- Werkers by die Elandsfontein-fosfaatmyn en lede van die Hopefield-gemeenskap is toenemend gefrustreerd oor wat hulle as partydige en onkonsekwente behandeling van werknemers beskou, veral tussen senior personeel van Kropz en subkontrakteur Trollope en gewone werkers.Cape Coast News het vroeg in Augustus ’n formele media-navraag aan beide maatskappye gerig oor … Read More “Kropz en Trollope Swyg oor beweerde Selektiewe Dissipline” »
To Level Series in Cape Town Thriller CCN Sport Reporter – George April CAPE TOWN: The Springboks delivered a powerful response to last week’s heavy defeat, edging the All Blacks 33-26 at a sold-out DHL Stadium on Saturday night to level Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series at 1-1.South Africa, the world champions, scored three tries to … Read More “Springboks Hold Off All Blacks Fightback” »
For the Possession of Drugs CCN Reporting Cape Town: – Members of the Public Order Police followed up on information about suspected drug activity at a premises in Buffelshoek Street, Heideveld, this morning, August 31st, 2026.The officers proceeded to the address and conducted a thorough search of the house. Inside, they discovered an assortment of … Read More “Public Order Police Arrest Suspect” »
Weens Ongelisensieerde Vuurwapens CCN Verslaggewer – Felicity Jooste CITRUSDAL:- Twee mans verskyn vandag, Maandag 31 Augustus 2026, in aparte landdroshowe nadat die polisie oor die naweek ongelisensieerde vuurwapens en ammunisie in hul besit gevind het. Foto’s verskaf – In besit van Citrusdal man gevind. In die eerste voorval het lede van die Citrusdal-polisie Saterdag 29 … Read More “39-Jarige Citrusdal Man in Hof” »
Gang-linked man jailed over Bellville arsenal of guns, grenades and 50 000 Mandrax CCN Reporter Bellville:- Marwaan Alexander (49, described as gang-affiliated) was sentenced on 28 August 2026 by the Bellville Regional Court to 25 years’ direct imprisonment.Western Cape SAPS management welcomed the outcome. He was arrested on 23 March 2025 (reports from early March … Read More “25 Years Behind Bars” »
Tibet Border; Hundreds Dead, Over 1,000 Missing By CNN Staff A catastrophic glacier collapse in the Himalayas triggered devastating flash floods along the Nepal-China border on Wednesday, killing at least 390 people and leaving more than 1,400 missing, according to authorities in both countries. The disaster began early Wednesday morning when a large section of … Read More “Glacier Collapse Triggers Deadly Flash Floods on Nepal” »
DREIG OM REEDS DRUKKEND GESINSGELD SÓ NOG MEER TE KNYP CCN Redakteur – George April HOPEFIELD:- Suid-Afrikaanse motoriste kan volgende week weer die knyp voel wanneer nuwe brandstofpryse ingestel word, met die jongste data wat op ‘n verdere verhoging in petrol- en dieselpryse dui. Volgens die jongste brandstofprysdata van die Central Energy Fund (CEF) was … Read More “Nuwe Petrolprys – Verhoging” »
As Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect. CCN Editor/Report – George April CAPE TOWN:- Police operations in the Cape Town area have resulted in the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of drugs, cash, imitation firearms and suspected stolen property.In the first incident, members of Operation Shanela II arrested a 37-year-old foreign national male … Read More “Operation Shanela 11 Nets Drug Dealer” »
Reaksievermoë met Nuwe Gespesialiseerde Toerusting CCN Online PIKETBERG:- Bergrivier Munisipaliteit se Brand- en Reddingsdienste het sy vermoë om noodsituasies met gevaarlike materiale te hanteer, aansienlik versterk ná die amptelike oorhandiging van ’n nuwe HAZMAT-sleepwa en gespesialiseerde toerusting.Oorhandiging: Die Adjunkdirekteur vir Brand- en Reddingsdienste by die Departement van Plaaslike Regering, Etienne du Toit, het die oorhandiging … Read More “Bergrivier Versterk Hazmat” »
