Real life news from all over the Western Cape
Three Employees Arrested JOHANNESBURG:- Jubilation and cheers erupted outside the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court as three SASSA (South African Social Security Agency) employees, accused of defrauding vulnerable citizens of over R260 million, were led away in handcuffs. Videos shared online show an elated crowd cheering while the suspects, two women and one man, were escorted by … Read More “Sassa Scandal – R260 Million Fraud” »
Meer as Net Eskom se Skuld R95 Miljard se Skuld _ Hoe Munisipaliteite Eskom Bankrot Maak JOHANNESBURG:- Eskom se grootste probleem is nie net swak bestuur nie, maar wanbetaling. Teen Januarie 2025 skuld munisipaliteite Eskom meer as R95 miljard, ’n verstommende 28%-verhoging teenoor 2024. Munisipaliteite koop elektrisiteit van Eskom en moet dit weer verkoop aan … Read More “Beurtkrag – Die Ware Oorsake” »
CAPE TOWN:- Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe made history by becoming the first backline player in over adecade, to win the SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year award last night, at a prestigious ceremony in Cape Town. The electrifying winger played a crucial role in the Springboks’ successful 2024 season, which included 11 victories in 13 … Read More “Kolbe & Roos Shine at SA Rugby Awards” »
Lyndon Van Wyk: A Detective’s Unstoppable Journey from Tragedy to Triumph Worcester:- When life took an unexpected turn for Worcester detective Lyndon Van Wyk in 2018, he refused to let adversity define him. A devastating motorcycle accident left him wheelchair-bound, but his spirit remained unbroken. Today, he is not only a dedicated police officer and father … Read More “Detective – Tragedy to Triumph” »
Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspects Cape Town – Table Bay police are calling on the public to assist in identifying three women wearing headscarves and a man linked to a high-value jewellery theft at the V&A Waterfront. The heist, which took place on February 22, 2025, saw the group enter a jewellery store … Read More “1.3 Million Waterfront Jewellery Heist” »
Questions Surround Gayton McKenzie’s Joshlin Smith Foundation Pledge In July 2024, Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture Gayton McKenzie made headlines with his pledge to donate his entire annual ministerial salary of R2.68 million to the establishment of the Joshlin Smith Foundation for missing children. The foundation, suppose to named after six-year-old Joshlin Smith, who … Read More “Minister McKenzie – Unfulfilled Promises?” »
Evangelist and TikToker Reveal Shocking Claims SALDANHA BAY:- On Day 9 of the trial concerning the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith from Saldanha Bay, key testimonies were presented at the Western Cape High Court, currently in session at the White City Multipurpose Centre in Diazville. Evangelist’s Testimony Evangelist Nico Steven Coetzee, the twelfth witness, testified … Read More “Explosive Testimonies in Joshlin Smith Case” »
Opposisie is altyd vinnig met kritiek, maar waar is die dade? KAAPSTAD:- Met die Minister van Finansies se begrotingsrede vandag, was die opposisie vinnig om te reageer. Soos te verwagte, het verskeie partye hul misnoeë uitgespreek en skerp kritiek gelewer op hoe die land se geld bestuur word. “Hierdie begroting doen niks om armoede te … Read More “Begroting – Reaksies van Opposisie” »
But More Support for Workers and Social Grants CAPE TOWN:- Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the 2025 budget speech, bringing both good and bad news for South Africans. The Good News More money for social grants – The government is increasing payments: Old-age and disability grants go up by R130 Child support grants rise by … Read More “South Africans Face VAT Hike” »
As Cruise Liners Dock – A Boost for Local Businesses Cape Town, 12 March 2025 – Cape Town’s waterfront is buzzing with excitement as two major cruise liners, MSC Musica and Norwegian Dawn, docked in the city early this morning. Over 5,000 tourists and 2,000 crew members stepped onto South African soil, eager to explore … Read More “Cape Town Welcomes Over 5,000 Tourists” »
