Real life news from all over the Western Cape
Tragedy in Delft Reporter:- George April Delft: young man tragically lost his life after falling from a moving cooldrink delivery truck at the intersection of Voorbrug and Delft Main Roads. an area notorious for theft attempts targeting delivery vehicles. According to initial reports, the victim was allegedly among a group of individuals attempting to steal … Read More “Young Man Dies After Falling from Moving Delivery Truck” »
Major General (Ret) Andre Lincoln By CCN Reporters CAPE TOWN:- The Western Cape has lost a giant in the fight against crime. Major General (Ret) Andre Lincoln, a decorated and highly respected veteran of the South African Police Service (SAPS), passed away on the morning of Friday, 30 May 2025. Known for his unwavering dedication … Read More “Tributes Pour In for Legendary SAPS Veteran” »
“GunsOffTheStreets” Reporter:- George April Vredenburg:- A coordinated multidisciplinary police operation led by SAPS in Vredenburg on Tuesday, 27 May 2025, has resulted in the arrest of a 69-year-old suspect for the illegal possession of firearms, ammunition, and explosives. The suspect was taken into custody, following an intelligence-driven search, with authorities confirming the seizure of multiple … Read More “Illegal Firearms and Explosives Seized in West Coast Raids” »
For Slain SAPS Sergeant CCN Reporting team CAPE TOWN:- In the quiet stillness of dawn, just before he was due to report for duty, a 48-year-old police Sergeant was gunned down outside his home in Thys Witbooi Street, Vrygrond. He was in full uniform, ready to serve, unaware that death waited just steps from his … Read More “Police Killings – Western Cape Police Commissioner Vows Justice” »
As a Controversial Shooting Range Sparks New Uproar Reporter – George April HOPEFIELD – A small group of residents in Hopefield, along with the town’s current councillor, stand accused of holding the broader community hostage, socially, economically, and politically. At the heart of the rising frustration is a controversial shooting range outside the town, set … Read More “Hopefield Community Speaks Out – “Enough Is Enough”” »
NVG Verwelkom Swaar Vonnisse Teen Kelly Smith, Joshlin Appolis en Stefano van Rhyn Berig – George April KAAPSTAD:-Die Nasionale Vervolgingsgesag (NVG) het die hof se uitspraak verwelkom waarin KellySmith, Joshlin Appolis en Stefano van Rhyn skuldig bevind is, en swaar vonnisse opgelê is. Dis vir hul betrokkenheid by mensehandel en ontvoering, ’n misdaad wat diepe … Read More “Joshlin Ontvoerders sit Lewenslank” »
CCN Nuusspan Vredenburg:- West Coast College, die Institusie van Uitnemendheid, het ‘n nuwe befondsingsgeleentheid beskikbaar vir studente wat tans hul internskappe voltooi. As jy tans studeer in een van die volgende programme, kan jy dalk kwalifiseer: Toerismebestuur Finansiële Bestuur Publieke Bestuur Bestuursassistent Menslike Hulpbronbestuur Gasvryheid en Katering Besigheidsbestuur Kwalifiseringskriteria; Jy moet ‘n student wees by … Read More “Weskus Kollege Nuus – Belangrike Aankondiging vir Studente” »
While NCC Continues Demanding Accountability Reporter – George April Vredenburg:- Public outrage is mounting after the Saldanha Bay Municipality’s 2025/26 budget was passed during yesterday’s council meeting, a session streamed live on YouTube and widely criticized for a lack of transparency and unanswered questions. Despite the Democratic Alliance (DA) not holding an outright majority, the … Read More “DA Pushes Through Controversial Budget with VF+ Support” »
City Responds Swiftly to Protect Housing Project CCN Online Reporter Hout Bay:- An illegal land invasion in Hangberg, Hout Bay, has sparked tension in the community, after a site earmarked for formal housing development was unlawfully occupied and construction commenced without permission. According to Ward Councillor Roberto Miguel Quintas, a member of the Hangberg community … Read More “Illegal Land Invasion Sparks Tension in Hangberg” »
Responds to Water Concerns Amid Community Questions CCN Report HOPEFIELD: – Following CCN’s earlier coverage on public concerns around large-scale solar energy developments near towns like Hopefield, the developers behind the proposed Solar Energy Facility in Hartebeesfontein have issued a detailed and reassuring response. Their statement directly addresses key questions around water use—an especially sensitive … Read More “Solar Project in Hopefield” »
