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Multiple Robberies in Northpine Reporter:- Casmino Jacobs Kraaifontein – The Northpine community is on high alert following a series of robberies targeting schoolchildren in the area. Reports surfaced on the “Ward 7 Northpine 1” WhatsApp group, which has approximately 1,000 members, detailing alarming incidents of violent attacks and muggings. At approximately 14:15, a community member … Read More “School Children Held at Gunpoint” »
Vanderbijlpark:- ‘N swanger ma van ‘n tweeling loop tans hof, nadat sy aangekla was dat sy haar kind verkoop het. In Februarie 2025 is ‘n 32-jarige ma van Vanderbijlpark, Keneilwe Shalaba, in hegtenis geneem op aanklagte dat sy haar tweejarige seun, Kutlwano, vir R75 000 verkoop het. Shalaba, wat swanger is met ‘n tweeling, het … Read More “Kommer oor kinderhandel in Suid Afrika” »
West Coast:- Eskom, South Africa’s once-mighty power utility, is facing an unprecedented crisis as electricity demand continues to decline. According to the latest report from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), households and businesses are reducing their dependence on Eskom by shifting to alternative energy sources or consuming less electricity overall. The Downward … Read More “Eskom’s Crisis – What It Means for South Africa’s Economy” »
Fuel Price Relief for Easter Road Trips HOPEFIELD:- With Easter just around the corner, South African road travellers are in for a pleasant surprise, as fuel prices are forecasted to drop significantly in April. According to the latest data, motorists will enjoy a substantial decrease at the pump, making road trips more affordable than ever. … Read More “Fuel Price Relief – Big Savings Expected for April” »
Reporter:- Ashley Rix SALDANHA BAY:- As the trial of Joshlin Smith progresses, Renz’s testimony continues to unravel a series of significant contradictions that are calling into question her credibility. Initially, Renz stated that she had not completed high school, leaving at Grade 7 (Standard 5). However, she later revised this claim, stating she had started … Read More ” #JoshlinSmithTrial – Testimony Raises Questions About Credibility” »
Mitchells Plain: In a significant operation combating illegal firearms in the Western Cape, Mitchells Plain police arrested a 38-year-old male in Lentegeur on Friday during routine patrols on Tritonia Street on charges of unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. According to police spokesperson Joseph Swartbooi, officers approached the suspect, who attempted to flee. After a brief … Read More “Police Uncover Illegal Firearm Network in Lentegeur” »
After Elsies River Infiltration Scandal Cape Town – The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for an urgent review of Community Policing Forum (CPF) election processes following revelations that 50% of the Elsies River CPF members have been declared ineligible to serve by the Western Cape Provincial Police. The controversy centers around Ms. Claudine Coleridge, a … Read More “DA Calls for Review of CPF Elections” »
Cape Peninsula: – Commuters traveling between Eerste River and Strand should prepare for temporary schedule disruptions as essential track maintenance gets underway. Metrorail has announced that from Monday, March 24, to Thursday, April 17, 2025, certain train services will be suspended due to scheduled maintenance work aimed at improving track conditions and ensuring passenger safety. Cancelled … Read More “Train Service Advisor -: Planned Track Maintenance in Cape Peninsula” »
VAN RHYNSDORP:- Nog ‘n ouer van Vanrhynsdorp het na vore gekom met ‘n ernstige klagte oor aanhoudende boeliegedrag teen haar dogter by ‘n plaaslike hoërskool. Volgens haar word die leerder gereeld verbaal en fisies geteiken, terwyl die skool blykbaar niks doen om dit te stop nie. Die ma beweer dat haar kind herhaaldelik blootgestel is aan … Read More “Boeliegedrag by Matzikama Skool…?” »
URGENT: MISSING CHILDREN ALERT – PARENTS, STAY VIGILANT! The disappearance of children is a growing crisis, and we need your help to bring them home. Latest Case- Calvin Mario Thomas (16) – Vredenburg, WC Calvin Mario Thomas was last seen in Vredenburg on March 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM. He is 1.9m tall, weighs 57kg, … Read More “More Children Missing” »
