Real life news from all over the Western Cape
AS HAWKS ARREST SUSPECT CAPE TOWN:- In a significant victory against human trafficking, a multi-disciplinary intelligence operation has led to the arrest of a 34-year-old suspect linked to a sex trafficking ring operating in Cape Town. The operation, carried out on 12 March 2025, involved the Hawks’ Bellville and George divisions, the National Intervention Unit, … Read More “Breakthrough in Human Trafficking Case” »
ON EXTORTION RACKET CAPE TOWN:- Gugulethu Law Enforcement Squad were on duty patrolling in Mjodo street, when, they were then stopped by members of the public, who informed them about the suspects that were demanding protection fee the previous day in a house opposite them that has flats. They then followed up the tip off … Read More “Gugulethu Law Enforcement Squad Crack Down” »
Vehicle Theft Syndicates and Drug Smuggling Targeted Cape Town authorities have intensified efforts against crime, making significant breakthroughs in tackling vehicle theft syndicates and drug trafficking. In a joint operation, the Western Cape SAPS pounced on premises in Khayelitsha and Makhaza, uncovering stolen vehicles and dismantled car parts. On Saturday, 15 March 2025, Makhaza SAPS … Read More “Western Cape Crime Crackdown” »
HOPEFIELD:- Ek was verlede jaar deur ’n sakeman gedagvaar om in die Hopefield-landdroshof te verskyn, bloot omdat ek sy naam nie in die media mag noem nie, ongeag sy dade. Saam met Billie Classen van Piketberg is ek aangekla en het ons, ons eerste hofverskyning gemaak, waarna ons ’n nuwe datum gekry het om weer in … Read More “Korrupte Regstelsel – ‘N Stryd vir Geregtigheid” »
SALDANHA:- In today’s proceedings at the Saldanha High Court, a former co-accused turned state witness, Lourentia Lombaard, delivered compelling testimony against Kelly Smith. Lombaard testified that Smith confessed to selling her daughter, Joshlin, to a sangoma (traditional healer) for R20,000. She recounted observing Smith meeting with a woman dressed as a sangoma the day before … Read More “Compelling Testimony” »
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” »
