Real life news from all over the Western Cape
Dr Niklo Staggie se inspirerende reis. CCN Gemeenskap Nuus Dr Niklo Staggie, seun van voormalige bendelid Solomon Staggie en nefie van die oorlede Hard Livings-leiers Rashied en Rashaad Staggie.Dié jongman het ’n merkwaardige pad geloop, van ’n kinderjare vol geweld en armoede, tot ’n gerespekteerde mediese dokter. Vandag werk Niklo as mediese beampte in die … Read More “Van Gangster Familie tot Dokter” »
In Manenberg Murder Case Reporte – Felicity Jooste Athlone:- Ten members of the Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) accused of the murder of 22-year-old Wade Price and the assault of his friends in Manenberg, were denied bail by the Athlone Magistrate’s Court today.The officers, who were arrested following an Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) probe, … Read More “10 Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit Officers Denied Bail” »
8 Arrested, AK-47s and Explosives Seized CCN News Witbank:- In a major crackdown on organized crime, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Mpumalanga arrested eight suspects on Monday, following intelligence-led operations in Vosman near Witbank. The raid resulted in the confiscation of five AK-47 rifles, explosives, and three stolen vehicles, highlighting ongoing efforts to … Read More ” SA Police Bust Armed Gang in Mpumalanga” »
CCN Editor – George April HOPEFIELD: – Op Gesinsdag, 16 Desember 2025, het die 16-jarige graad 10-leerder “Meinhardt Esterhuizen” van Paul Roos Gimnasium in Stellenbosch geskiedenis gemaak. Hy het 33 km deur koue, haai-belaaide Valsbaai geswem: en toe, sonder om sy oorwinning vir homself te eis, gesê: “I swim far, so that they can go … Read More ” Nog ’n Meinhardt – Net op ’n ander deel van die planeet” »
In Suspected Robbery on Robert Sobukwe Road CCN Editor – George April Bishop Lavis:- A 29-year-old minibus taxi driver was fatally shot today in an apparent robbery incident on Robert Sobukwe Road near Bishop Lavis.According to initial reports, the driver had stopped to pick up a female passenger when he spotted a male suspect approaching … Read More “Tragig Shooting: 29 Year – Old Taxi-driver Killed” »
CNN Editor – George April Yesterday, a post in the “Gayton McKenzie, Herman Mashaba, Operation Dudula (Lux) & Motswaledi” group asked: “Be honest. Do you think the old apartheid police will do a better job in the Western Cape with gangsters and drugs?” Over 99% said yes. I disagreed, and shared facts. The old SAP … Read More “Our Police Deserve More Support” »
CCN News Cape Town:- 16-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Boy to Complete the 33 km False Bay Crossing.Meinhardt Esterhuizen, a 16-year-old Grade 10 pupil from Paul Roos Gimnasium in Stellenbosch, has made history by becoming the youngest boy ever to successfully complete the challenging False Bay crossing, a 33 km (some sources say 35 km) cold-water swim … Read More “16-Year-Old Swimmer Writing His Name in History Books” »
Across Western Cape Communities CCN Editor – George April WESTERN CAPE:- A series of violent and safety-related incidents were reported across different communities in the Western Cape on Saturday and Sunday, This incidents raising concerns about public safety as the festive season continues. In Elsies River, a driving licence was reportedly found in Lansdowne Road … Read More “Several Violent Incidents Reported” »
CCN News KwaZulu-Natal:- Two Men Arrested for Attempting to Bribe Police Officer with R12 600 to Release Relative in Possession of AK47Police in Upper Tugela have arrested two suspects on charges of bribery and corruption after they allegedly offered R12 600 to the station commander in exchange for the release of a relative who had … Read More “Men Arrested for Attempting to Bribe Police Officer” »
Na Jare se diens in dieselfde gebou CCN Redakteur Skok of verrassing, toe ‘n vriend Vrydag met twee kameras in sy hande by die biblioteek wil instap.Vir jare gebruik ek dieselfde twee digitale kameras in presies dieselfde biblioteek om foto’s te neem van kinders, personeel of geleenthede. Ek is nog nooit toegang geweier by Langebaan, … Read More “Kameras skielik verbied in Hopefield biblioteek” »
