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To Every Community in South Africa – Stop Blaming….. CCN Editor – George C April Across South Africa, people are quick to blame parents when young people show disrespect, drift into gangsterism, or fall into destructive behaviour We hear it daily: “Parents don’t teach their children manners anymore.” But this view, while convenient, is painfully … Read More ““Communities Are Failing Their Children – And Only Communities Can Fix It “” »
A Different Beast From Last Week’s Italy Clash CCN Sport News The Springboks have unveiled a refreshed and recalibrated match-day squad for Saturday night’s blockbuster showdown against Ireland. Picture: Rassie Erasmus names his Springbok side to face Ireland The difference from last week’s encounter against Italy, is unmistakable. After a mixed performance in the Italy … Read More “Powerful Springbok Team to Face Ireland” »
And Leadership Is Failing Us CCN NEWS Cape Town residents deserve honesty, transparency, and leadership that puts public safety first. But the latest traffic report tells a different story, one of rising chaos on our roads and a City administration that refuses to take responsibility. Between July 2024 and June 2025, more than 2.7 million … Read More “Cape Towns Roads Are No Longer Safe” »
Media Statement Johannesburg:- Christian Artists Stand Together SA Welcomes President’s Declaration of GBV and Femicide as a National Disaster In a powerful show of unity, Christian Artists Stand Together SA has voiced strong support for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement declaring Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and femicide a national disaster in South Africa. The organisation, known for … Read More “GBV & Famicide a National Disaster” »
Reporter – George April Johannesburg:- ABSA Bank has announced a major financial commitment, more than R10 billion set aside to support black industrialists and small-to-medium enterprises.It will be a special focus on black women entrepreneurs and youth innovators in manufacturing, logistics, and green energy. The bank says the initiative is aligned with South Africa’s B-BBEE … Read More “Absa’s R10 Billion Pledge Sparks Nationals Debate” »
Hazmat-oefening by Mosselbaai Polisiekantoor CCN NUUS Mosselbaai:- Die Mosselbaai Munisipaliteit wil die publiek inlig dat ’n volledige gevaarlike stowwe (hazmat) oefening vanoggend, 20 November 2025, by die Mosselbaai Polisiekantoor plaasgevind het.Hierdie oefening is in samewerking met SAPS Mosselbaai en die SAPS Ontploffings-eenheid gedoen as deel van voortgesette noodvoorbereiding en opleiding. • Die reaksie en noodoperasies … Read More ““OPENBARE KENNISGEWING”” »
Reporter – Felicity Jooste Table View: – On the evening of Wednesday, 19 November 2025, Table View Police responded to a wellness check at a property in Sceptre Crescent, Flamingo Vlei. An armed response officer discovered the sliding door of the house ajar and entered after receiving no response. Inside, the body of a 75-year-old … Read More “Elder Murdered and Child Injured in Crossfire” »
BEFORE JUSTICE IS SERVED? By Cape Coast News (CCN) Hopefield:- For years, the community of Hopefield has pleaded for justice, accountability, and basic service from their police station. If ordinary families cannot rely on SAPS, IPID, the NPA, or the HRC – then where does justice still exist? For years, those pleas have fallen on … Read More “HOPEFIELD – How Many More Cases Must Be Ignored?” »
But Why was the Public Never Informed? PIKETBERG:- A former municipal employee was convicted of fraud in January 2025 after irregular electricity transactions dating back six years yet residents say the case was never publicly disclosed.A West Coast municipality has confirmed that a former employee was convicted and sentenced earlier this year for multiple counts … Read More “Bergrivier Municipality Confirms Fraud Since 2019” »
Delft, Manenberg & Philippi Reporter – George April Cape Coast News received three community alerts on Tuesday, highlighting both criminal activity and dedicated police service across Cape Town’s metro.In Delft, a tuckshop named Customer Care in Ntigui Street, Section 37 (N2 Gateway), was robbed by three armed suspects. Community members are urged to remain vigilant … Read More “CCN Crime Watch Update” »
