Real life news from all over the Western Cape
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” »
As Manhunt Follows KwaZulu-Natal Shootout CCN Editor/Reporter – George April SOUTH AFRICA: Police operations targeting illegal firearms, drugs and organised crime have resulted in arrests and major seizures in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, while a manhunt is under way for suspects who allegedly opened fire on police officers in Durban.The latest operations underline the … Read More “Police Crack Down on Guns and Drugs” »
CCN Sport Reporter – George April CAPE TOWN: The Springboks have made several changes for the second Test against the All Blacks in Cape Town.The bigger question is whether they also have a better game plan. Rassie Erasmus has not ripped up the team sheet. The changes are limited, but they land in important positions. … Read More ” Five Changes, but is Rassie Solving the Right Problem?” »
Recovers more than 700 Mandrax tablets and other drugs. CCN Reporting MUIZENBERG:- Members of Operation Prosper have arrested three men and seized more than 700 Mandrax tablets, tik and other medication during a crime-fighting operation in Muizenberg on Thursday, 20 August 2026. The operation was conducted in Mountain Road, Overcome Heights, where two men, aged … Read More “Operation Prosper” »
Die Bokke was nie ’n swak span nie, maar het die All Blacks hulle begin uitfigure? CCN Redakteur – George April Johannesburg:- Die 33–16-nederlaag teen die All Blacks op Ellis Park Saterdag behoort vir geen Springbok-ondersteuner lekker te wees nie. Maar voordat ons begin om die span, individuele spelers of selfs Rassie Erasmus se hele … Read More “Die Bokke se Nederlaag” »
Maar Wie daag Op? CCN Redakteur – Verslaggewer Hopefield:- ‘N gemeenskap met ’n lang geskiedenis van verdeeldheid. Maar die vraag wat inwoners hulself vandag moet vra, is dalk veel groter as bloot die vraag wie is vir of teen ’n bepaalde ontwikkeling? Die vraag is: Waar is die gemeenskap wanneer die geleentheid daar is om … Read More “Hopefield se Grootste Probleem” »
