Real life news from all over the Western Cape
After Armed Hijack Attempts CCN Reporter KHAYELITSHA:- A terrifying hijacking attempt on a Cape of Good Hope SPCA mobile clinic vehicle has forced the organisation to withdraw its vital services from Khayelitsha with immediate effect. The SPCA operator, who was targeted in two hijacking attempts in the same area within just 48 hours, managed to … Read More “SPCA Withdraws Mobile Clinic from Khayelitsha” »
Oor Sinnelose Moorde op die Kaapse Vlakte – “Dis Tyd dat Ons Stiltes Breek” HANOVER PARK:- Die gemeenskap is in rou ná die wrede moord op Aunty Mary, ‘n geliefde ouma, ma, suster en buurvrou. Haar dood het die gemeenskap diep geraak en veroorsaak dat leiers en inwoners hul stemme verhef teen die aanhoudende vlaag … Read More “Gemeenskapsleiers Spreek Hul Woede” »
CCN Reporter PARKWOOD – In a continued effort to rid communities of drug-related crime, members of the Western Cape police executed a successful operation that led to the arrest of four suspects and the seizure of cocaine worth half a million rand. The coordinated effort, carried out on Wednesday evening, 23 July 2025, involved officers … Read More “Four Arrested in R500K Cocaine Bust in Parkwood “ »
Justice Served CCN Newsroom Cape Town:- The wheels of justice have turned in a heartbreaking case that shocked the Steenberg community and beyond. On Tuesday, 22 July 2025, Charles Williams (51) was sentenced to a total of 23 years behind bars after being found guilty of kidnapping, murder, and defeating the ends of justice in … Read More “Charles Williams – 23 Years for Gruesome Killing” »
Belhar:- This is an official update shared via the City of Cape Town’s local communication channels. It is Friday morning and unfortunately, the water supply has not yet been restored. We have been informed that the City’s contractor has left the site, and no estimated restoration time has been provided at this stage. We understand … Read More “Belhar Water Supply Update – City of Cape Town” »
For Belhar – Repairs Scheduled for Thursday. Reporter – George April Belhar:- The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has announced an emergency shutdown of the water supply to Belhar, due to a burst main pipeline located at the Bellville Landfill site. Repairs are scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM on Thursday, 24 … Read More “Emergency Water Disruption Notice” »
Reporter – George April: CapeTown:-Western. Cape. police launched decisive anti-crime operations across gang-affected communities today.Picture – They yielding key arrests and removing illicit items from the streets. In Wallacedene, Kraaifontein, officers were conducting routine stop-and-search patrols at approximately 07:00 when they noticed a woman acting suspiciously on Makhatho Street. Upon searching her, authorities discovered a … Read More “Police Strike Back at Gang Crime – Western Cape” »
Deur Isaac Cloete SPRINGBOK:- ’n Skellende en vloekende eienaar van ’n sekuriteitsmaatskappy het uiteindelik sy moses ontmoet nadat verskeie klagtes oor wanbetaling en bedrog aan die lig gekom het. Johan Bester, eienaar van Best Guarding Sekuriteit in Springbok, word daarvan beskuldig dat hy sekuriteitsbeamptes en kandidate vir opleiding tot ses maande lank nie betaal het … Read More “Blaffende Sekuriteitsbaas se Getjank Stilgemaak.” »
Reporter – George C. April Cape Flats: – Another harrowing incident shook the Malibu Village community this morning, as schoolchildren fell victim to a brazen hijacking. A concerned resident shared the following message on a local WhatsApp crime alert group: “Members, please be vigilant and inform the school transport drivers too.” “My granddaughter and other … Read More “Crime on the Cape Flats – How Long Must Communities Suffer?” »
Berig – Isaac Cloete Noord-Kaap:- Die Springbok Openbare Orde Polisiëringseenheid (POPS) het Maandag 21 Julie weer hul ywer teen dwelmmisdaad bewys toe hulle ‘n 35-jarige man in hegtenis geneem het op aanklag van handel in dagga. Polisiebeamptes het opgetree ná hulle inligting van ‘n informant ontvang het. Die verdagte is omstreeks 12:30 voor ‘n winkel … Read More “Verdagte in Springbok Arresteer vir Handel in Dagga” »
