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JOHANNESBURG:- Five officials of the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) made their first court appearance in the Lenasia Magistrate’s Court on Monday, in connection with an alleged R260-million fraud scheme. The accused, namely Phumelele Myeza (37), Paul Bones (49), Keamogetswe Irene Ledwaba (49), Siphesihle Phumzile Dlamini (30) and Phiwe Mkhuzangwe (37), face more than … Read More “SASSA Officials – In Court for Bail” »
Die Wysigingswet op Basiese Onderwyswette, bekend as die BELA-wet, is onlangs deur President Cyril Ramaphosa onderteken en het verskeie reaksies ontlok, veral onder Afrikaanssprekendes. Hierdie wet bring veranderinge aan hoe skole bestuur word, insluitend hoe toelatings- en taalbeleide bepaal word. Hoofpunte van die BELA-wet- Toelatings- en taalbeleid: Skoolbeheerliggame het tradisioneel die mag gehad om hul … Read More “BELA-Wet – ’N Bedreiging vir Afrikaans en Ouerregte?” »
To Accommodate Major Golf Event in Hermanus. Hermanus:- In a rare move of flexibility, Eskom has rescheduled a planned power outage in the Overstrand region to accommodate the 60th Nomads Nationals Jubilee Event, the world’s largest amateur golf tournament on a single course. Originally set for 18 March, the outage affecting Hermanus, Stanford, Gansbaai, and surrounding … Read More “Eskom Postpones Power Outage” »
At Weston Senior Secondary School VREDENBURG – A wave of fear has spread among learners at Weston Senior Secondary School following two violent incidents where students were robbed of their mobile phones. According to reliable sources, these attacks were acts of revenge linked to a fatal stabbing incident that took place at the Langebaan Rugby Club … Read More “Revence Attacks at School Sparks Fear” »
Financial Scandals That Shook South Africa CAPE TOWN:- In the world of high-stakes finance and real estate, greed often leads to deception, betrayal, and ultimately, downfall. Across South Africa, several high-profile fraud cases have surfaced, leaving victims financially and emotionally devastated. This article explores three shocking scandals that highlight the consequences of unchecked financial ambition. … Read More “The Price of Greed” »
Waar is ons kinders in die nag? KAAPSTAD:- Nyanga se 14-jarige Anembolisa Nohesi is sedert 5 Maart 2025 vermis. Sy het haar huis in Boystown, Crossroads, verlaat en is nooit weer gesien nie. Hoeveel kinders moet nog verdwyn voordat ons ernstig begin raak oor hul veiligheid? ‘n Onlangse klopjag deur die Valke in Plumstead het … Read More “Menshandel is nie net ‘n stadsprobleem nie” »
Week 3 Saldanha Bay:- As the third week of the Joshlin Smith kidnapping and human trafficking trial unfolds, explosive testimony continues to surface. Today, Kelly Smith’s sister, #Mickeyla Davids, took the stand, shedding new light on Kelly’s alleged knowledge of Joshlin’s whereabouts in the days following her disappearance. ➡️ Davids testified that Smith told her, … Read More “Joshlin Smith Trial – Monday Update” »
SALDANHA BAY:- As the courtroom drama unfolds, more details are emerging, painting a complex picture of the case that has gripped the nation. With every testimony given, the narrative seems to shift, raising more questions than answers. From the evidence presented so far, one thing appears increasingly clear, Steveno may not be the central figure … Read More “The Plot Thickens – A Recap of the Case So Far” »
What Trump’s Influence and Land Politics Mean for the Poor By CCN Editorial Team For many South Africans, global politics feels like a game played by the rich, while the poor pay the price. Every move, every handshake, every controversial tweet sends ripples through our economy, affecting those who already struggle to survive. With Donald … Read More “The Game of Giants….!” »
ST HELENABAAI – Honderde inwoners van Laingville in St Helenabaai het Saterdagoggend (15 Maart 2025) ’n groot optog deur die dorp gehou, om hul eis vir ’n hoërskool in die gebied te ondersteun. Die gemeenskap sê hulle word al geruime tyd afgeskeep deurdat daar ’n groot tekort aan hoërskole op die Weskus is, wat daartoe … Read More “Laingville – inwoners eis Hoërskool tydens massiewe optog” »
