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Ná vermoedelike bende-verwante voorval Verslaggewer – Felisity Jooste ABBOTSDALE:- ’n Huis in Eikeboom (nr. 58) in Abbotsdale is in die vroeë oggendure van Vrydag 27 Februarie 2026 tot op die grond afgebrand ná ’n vermoedelik bende-verwante insident.Volgens ooggetuies het die brand kort ná ’n opflikkering van spanning in die gebied uitgebreek. Plaaslike bronne beweer dat … Read More “Huis in Abbotsdale heeltemal afgebrand” »
Plus 102 Years for Cape Town Murder Spree CCN Reporting Cape Town:- The Wynberg Regional Court on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, handed down a crushing sentence to 42-year-old parolee Ayanda Dayi: “four terms of life imprisonment” plus an additional “102 years” direct imprisonment for the brutal murders of four men in Du Noon and Delft … Read More “Serial Killer Ayanda Dayi Sentenced to Four Life Terms” »
Verslaggewer – Isaac Cloete SPRINGBOK:- Die eerste SOPA (Provinsiale Staatsrede) ooit, in die Nama Khoi-gebied, het Donderdag in Bergsig, Springbok, plaasgevind. Foto: Lede van die Noordkaapse Wetgewer. Tydens Zamani Saul, premier van die Noord-Kaap se rede, was dit duidelik dat daar op vele terreine tog vordering gemaak is. Veral in die Nama Khoi-gebied was daar … Read More “Eerste Sopa in Springbok Bring Tog Hoop” »
Marius Koen Returns as Executive Mayor of Saldanha Bay Municipality Editor/Reporter – George April VREDENBURG:- In a dramatic and closely contested special council meeting on 26 February 2026, Alderman Marius Koen of the Democratic Alliance (DA) was elected Executive Mayor of Saldanha Bay Municipality (SBM) by the narrowest of margins. Just one vote -over Councillor … Read More “Controversial One-Vote Victory Amid Ballot Dispute” »
34-Jarige Man Gearresteer by Joint Roadblock op N14 CCN Verslaggewing Noord-Kaap:- Die waaksaamheid van polisielede by ‘n joint inter-provinsiale roadblock het vandag, gelei tot die inbeslagneming van mandrax, tik en dagga ter waarde van meer as R127 500, en die arrestasie van ‘n 34-jarige verdagte. Polisie van Kathu, Siyathemba en Olifantshoek SAPS, saam met … Read More ” Dwelms ter waarde van R127 500 van die strate af” »
In Shooting Outside Atlantis Secondary School CCN Reporting Atlantis:- A 42-year-old taxi driver and a 14-year-old Grade 8 girl were shot dead outside Atlantis Secondary School, on Wednesday afternoon in what police say is linked to ongoing tensions in the local taxi industry.According to Atlantis police, an unidentified gunman approached a minibus taxi waiting to … Read More “Taxi Driver and Grade 8 Learner Killed” »
With Appointment of Errol Witbooi as Manager: Civil Engineering Services CCN Reporting PIKETBERG:- In a strategic move underscoring its commitment to sustainable growth and superior service delivery, Bergrivier Municipality has appointed Errol Witbooi as the new Manager: Civil Engineering Services within its Technical Services Directorate.Picture – Errol Witbooi (35y) This key addition to the top … Read More “Bergrivier Municipality Bolsters Infrastructure Leadership” »
Marius Koen Keer Terug as Burgemeester van Saldanhabaai-Munisipaliteit Redakteur / Verslaggewer – George April VREDENBURG:– In ‘n hoogs gespanne spesiale raadsvergadering het Marius Koen van die Demokratiese Alliansie (DA) vandag as nuwe uitvoerende burgemeester van die Saldanhabaai-munisipaliteit (SBM) verkies geword, met slegs één stem meer as sy naaste mededinger, Tyrone Williams van die GOOD-party.Marius Koen … Read More “Omstrede Een-Stem-Oorwinning” »
Lobster Bust, Unexplained Death, and Fatal Gang Shooting Cape Coast News Reporting The Cape Flats continues to see a mix of serious criminal activity, from environmental crimes to violent incidents. Illegal Possession of Thousands of Rock Lobster Tails in Bishop Lavis On Tuesday, a 35-year-old man was arrested in Bishop Lavis for the illegal possession … Read More “Recent Crime Incidents Across the Cape Flats” »
Highlights Ride-Share Safety Concerns for Teens CCN Reporter – George April FISH HOEK:- A routine Uber XL ride for a group of local teenagers took a concerning turn on Friday evening when their vehicle was stopped at a South African Police Service (SAPS) roadblock near the Fish Hoek Police Station. According to a public notice … Read More ” Fish Hoek Uber Incident” »
