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SAPD Launches Murder Probe Reporter – George April WORCESTER:- South African Police Service (SAPD) has launched a full murder investigation following the violent death of a 35-year-old man from the Scherpenheuwel area in the early hours of Sunday, 22 February 2026.Stephen Benito Sarita from Alfalfa Farm pronounced dead at Worcester Hospital, early on 22 February … Read More “Man (35) Fatally Stabbed on Scherpenheuwel Farm” »
Cape Coast News Reporting HOPEFIELD:- The proposed solar farm project near Hopefield, in the Saldanha Bay Municipal area of the Western Cape, continues to stir strong emotions in the local community. The proposed solar energy facility (often referred to as the Hopefield Solar Energy Facility or similar) is being developed by Phelan Green Energy, through … Read More “Hopefield Divided – Upcoming Solar Farm” »
Ex-Taxi Associate and Two Women Shot Dead – Second Fatal Shooting Hits Milnerton Within 48 Hours Reporter – George April Cape Town:- Police in the Western Cape continue their investigation into a targeted triple murder in Joe Slovo informal settlement, Milnerton, where a 36-year-old man with past ties to the taxi industry and two women … Read More “Triple Murder in Joe Slovo” »
Charges: Culpable Homicide, Reckless Driving, and Driving Without a License – The State v. Mr. Diego Stevens Reporter – George April Atlantis:- The tragic road accident in Saxonsea, Atlantis, that claimed the life of five-year-old Lemicah Gelant continues to grip the local community as the case heads back to court.This marks the second court appearance … Read More “Today’s Upcoming Court Appearance” »
In Western Cape Crackdown on Cambodia Scam Centre Nightmare CCN Reporting Cape Town:- In a significant victory against transnational human trafficking, the Western Cape Economic Protected Resources team of the Hawks has arrested two suspected recruiters linked to a harrowing case where four South African victims were lured abroad with fake job promises, only to … Read More “Hawks Nab Two Alleged Human Traffickers” »
Verslaggewer – Isaac Cloete Namakwaland:- Kan die Nama Khoi LFA skeur weens n “omstrede” verkiesing van die nuwe bestuur.Verskeie sokkerklubs, spelers en hul klublede, sê nou openlik dat die verkiesing onkonstitusioneel en bedrieglik was. Volgens Ronnie “Haas” Claasen, van Benfica sokkerklub in Matjieskloof, het die verkiesing in November, 2025, plaasgevind. “Ons was teenwoordig en het gesien … Read More “NAMA KHOI-SOKKER BY N KRUISPAD” »
Verdagte Verskyn Vandag in Atlantis Hof oor Dood van 5-Jarige Meisie Atlantis:- ‘N hartseer gemeenskap in Atlantis wag met ingehoue asem op geregtigheid ná die tragiese motorvoertuigongeluk (MVO) wat gisteroggend die lewe van die 5-jarige Graad R-meisie, Lamecah Galant, geëis het.Die manlike verdagte sal vandag, Donderdag 19 Februarie 2026, sy eerste verskyning in die Atlantis … Read More “Tragiese Ongeluk in Saxon Sea” »
Moulana Mustaqeem Wanza Fatally Shot Outside Lentegeur Mosque Editor & Reporter – George April Western Cape:- The sacred first night of Ramadan turned heartbreaking in Lentegeur when Moulana Mustaqeem Wanza was fatally shot outside Salaamudien Masjid shortly after Taraweeh prayers.Worshippers gather for Taraweeh prayer in a Mosque, a nightly ritual during Ramadan that fosters Unity … Read More “Tragic Start to Ramadan” »
Infant Among Three Killed in Late-Night Shooting. Reporter – George C April Athlone:- The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a full-scale manhunt for three unidentified suspects following a brutal shooting in Athlone. The shooting claimed the lives of three people, including a nine-month-old baby girl. The incident unfolded on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, … Read More “Triple Murder Shocks Athlone” »
Why Sending in the Army Won’t Silence the Guns CCN Editor & Reporter – George C April Cape Flats:- In the predawn hours of a sweltering February morning, the Cape Flats awakens not to the call of roosters, but to the distant echo of gunfire. These images remind us why temporary military boots on the … Read More ” Shadows of the Cape Flats” »
