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AFTER POLICE SEIZE THREE ASSAULT RIFLES IN PHILIPPI CCN Reporter – George April CAPE TOWN:- Two men are expected to appear in the Athlone Magistrate’s Court today (Friday, 26 June 2026) after members of the Western Cape National Intervention Unit (NIU) recovered three fully automatic assault rifles during a targeted operation in Philippi.The suspects, aged … Read More “TWO MEN APPEAR IN COURT” »
As Police Seize Illegal Mining Equipment CCN Reporting GAUTENG:- A major multi-agency operation targeting illegal mining across Gauteng has led to the arrest of 35 illegal immigrants suspected of being involved in illicit mining activities, while authorities also confiscated a large quantity of equipment used in illegal mining operations.The arrests were made during Operation Prosper/Operation … Read More “Gauteng Crackdown – 35 Illegal Immigrants Arrested” »
Op Die Internationale Verhoog – Namakwaland het weer rede om trots te wees Verslaggewer – Isaac Cloete OKIEP:- Uit die stowwerige strate van Okiep, ‘n klein myndorpie naby Springbok, het nóg ‘n merkwaardige suksesverhaal na vore gekom. Kolonel Falencia Harriet Joseph (née Faber) het internasionale geskiedenis gemaak nadat sy aangewys is as Suid-Afrika se nuwe … Read More “NOG ‘N NAMAKWALANDER SKRYF GESKIEDENIS” »
in Deal That Could Expose SAPS Corruption CCN Breaking Pretoria:- Alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has agreed to become a State witness in a plea agreement that could have far-reaching consequences for senior members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and ongoing investigations into alleged corruption within the organization.The agreement, presented before the … Read More “LEGAL SHOCKER: ‘Cat’ Matlala Turns State Witness” »
In Suspected Gang Attack in Wesbank CCN Reporter – George April Malmesbury:- Police are investigating a deadly shooting in the Wesbank area that claimed the lives of two people and injured three others, including a woman, on Wednesday morning.According to initial reports, a group of individuals was standing in a yard at the corner of … Read More “Malmesbury Shooting – Two Dead & Three Injured” »
Voormalige burgemeester sluit by ontwikkelaar aan CCN Verslaggewer – George April Hopefield:- Die voorgenome multimiljoen-rand sonkrag- en battery-stoorprojek naby Hopefield bly ‘n bron van groot verdeeldheid. Nuwe kommer het ontstaan oor die vinnige oorgang van voormalige Saldanha Bay Munisipaliteit (SBM) Executive Mayor, Alderman André Truter, na Phelan Green Energy / Cullisol Holdings. Truter het op … Read More “Vrae rondom moontlike belangebotsing by Hopefield Solar-projek:” »
Demand Accountability Over Social and Labour Plan CCN Reporter – George C April Lutzville:- Residents of Lutzville and Lutzville-Wes (Ward 1) say they have lost confidence in Tronox Mineral Sands’ community engagement and plan to take to the streets next week to demand greater transparency and delivery on development commitments.In a media statement issued this … Read More “Lutzville Residents Plan March Against Tronox” »
One Stop Shop Roadshow to Boost Investment in Western Cape CCN Reporter – George C April Saldanha Bay:- Collaboration continues to serve as a cornerstone for attracting investment, fostering business expansion, and advancing economic development across the Western Cape. Collaborative initiative highlights Western Cape’s value proposition for investors and SMMEs amid efforts to drive economic … Read More “Freeport Saldanha Hosts InvestSA” »
Dwelms ter Waarde van R900 000 en Onwettige Vuurwapens Gekonfiskeer CCN verslaggewer – George April Kaapstad:- Die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens (SAPD) het hierdie week ‘n reeks suksesvolle operasies in die Kaapse Vlakte uitgevoer, wat gelei het tot die beslaglegging van dwelms ter waarde van sowat R900 000, verskeie onwettige vuurwapens en die inhegtenisneming van vyf verdagtes.In … Read More “Wes-Kaapse Polisie Slaan Toe” »
From Angry Residents CCN Reporting EAST LONDON:- Tensions exploded in East London, Eastern Cape, when an ANC ward councillor and her supporters were reportedly forced to flee from angry community members during a heated confrontation.Videos and eyewitness accounts show residents chasing the group amid loud shouting and growing frustration, highlighting deep dissatisfaction within the community. … Read More “ANC Ward Councillor and Supporters Flee” »
