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SALDANHA BAY:- In a political upset that has sent shockwaves through the West Coast and beyond, the MK Party (MKP) has unseated the ANC in the Saldanha Bay by-election, securing a historic victory in the squatter camp of Middelpos. Even more surprising, the party also clinched second place in Johannesburg’s by-elections, marking a significant milestone … Read More “MK Party Stuns in Saldanha Bay By-Election Victory” »
Swak staatsdiens: Bejaarde vrou ly, terwyl kliniek haar toestand afmaak as ‘ouderdom’ STEENBERG COVE:- ‘N 90-jarige bejaarde vrou is gister dringend per ambulans vanaf Steenberg Cove in St. Helenabaai na die Vredenburg-hospitaal gehaas, nadat haar gesondheid dramaties versleg het. Volgens haar dogter het sy haar gereeld na die plaaslike kliniek geneem, maar elke keer is … Read More “Bejaarde 90′ – Siekte afgemaak as Ouderdom” »
Geregtigheid vir Jenito Smith: Pa en seun verskyn in hof vir moordsaak Danksy die volgehoue hulp van gemeenskapsaktivis Deon Carelse van Kaapstad, verskyn ‘n pa en seun vandag, 20 Maart, in die Moorreesburg-landdroshof in verband met die moord op Jenito Smith. Jenito, wat volgende maand op 19 April sy 20ste verjaarsdag sou vier, is in … Read More “Geregtigheid vir Jenito Smith” »
UPINGTON:- The Upington Division of the High Court has sentenced Chidi Emmanuel Okafor (38) to life imprisonment, for the murder of a police officer in Keimoes. The crime took place in January 2020 when a police officer, attached to Upington Public Order Policing (POP), and his friend were attacked in their sleep by the accused. … Read More “Life Sentence for Police Officer’s Murderer” »
Steenberg SAPS Seeks Community Reservists – Join the Team! STERNBERG:- The Steenberg Police Station has launched a recruitment drive for police reservists, offering an opportunity for dedicated individuals to serve their community on a voluntary basis. Reservists play a crucial role in supporting the South African Police Service (SAPS), assisting in crime prevention, law enforcement, … Read More “Community Reservists – Join the Team” »
Cape Town Police Seize Major Drug Haul in Milnerton Bust MILNERTON:– In a well-coordinated intelligence-driven operation, police officers from the Mitchells Plain Sub-District Crime Combatting Unit struck a major blow against drug trafficking in Milnerton on Sunday, 16 March 2025. Acting on detailed intelligence, officers meticulously planned a high-stakes search and seizure operation. Upon arrival … Read More “Police Seize Major Drug Haul” »
Eskom Implements Stage 2 – Amid Generation Setbacks HOPEFIELD:- – South Africans once again find themselves in the dark as Eskom announced the return of Stage 2 loadshedding on Wednesday evening. The power utility cited the loss of five generation units before the peak period, forcing the implementation of loadshedding from 18:25 until 5:00 the next … Read More “Loadshedding Returns” »
PIKETBERG:- A tragic incident has left a Piketberg family in mourning, after an alleged altercation between two brothers turned fatal in the early hours of Sunday morning. Heinrich Adams stab his younger brother to death – while he was asleep The shocking event unfolded at around 4:40 AM in Starking Street, Bergrivier Municipality, when 32-year-old … Read More “Family in Mourning After Tragic Stabbing” »
Lourentia “Renz” Lombaard is cracking under pressure. Saldanha Bay: – The contradictions are piling up, her words are tangled, and the weight of the truth is shaking her to the core. You can see it, she’s slipping, struggling to keep her story straight. It’s a scene of mounting tension in the courtroom, and it’s becoming … Read More “Joshlin Smith Case – The Walls Are Closing in.” »
GEORGE:- The George community continues to seek answers following the tragic building collapse on 6 May 2024, which resulted in the loss of 34 lives. Recent developments have shed light on potential procedural lapses, intensifying calls for transparency and accountability. Preliminary Findings Highlight Procedural Breaches Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane recently revealed that a preliminary … Read More “George Building Collapse Investigation Findings Must Be Released” »
