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Verslaggewer – Felicity Jooste Kaapse Vlakte:- Vandag is Kalksteenfontein weer getref, nie net deur ’n mes nie, maar deur rou, deur skok, deur die doodse stilte wat volg ná ’n geskree. – Op Valhalla-rylaan is ’n volwasse man in die bors gesteek. Nie in ’n oorlog nie. Nie tydens ’n rooftog nie. Net nog ’n gewone … Read More “Sy Laaste Asem op Valhalla-rylaan Uitgeblaas” »
Louis Lategan faced the Makhanda High Court yesterday, accused of luring young women to his Eastern Cape farm, under false pretences and sexually assaulting them. CCN News Makhanda, Eastern Cape:- Farmer Louis Lategan appeared in the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court yesterday, as prosecutors outlined shocking allegations against him. He is accused … Read More “Farmer Appears in Court Amid Allegations of Drugging and Sexual Assault” »
Two Sides of South Africa’s Ongoing Integrity Debate CCN News Cape Town:- Former Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba is expected to hand himself over to police to face charges related to the Transnet corruption case, a development that marks another chapter in South Africa’s long struggle with accountability in public institutions. The case stems from … Read More “Accountability and Representation” »
– Amid Operation Dudula Backlash CCN News JOHANNESBURG:- The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has welcomed the Gauteng High Court’s judgment against Operation Dudula, describing the ruling as a victory for constitutional rights and the protection of human dignity. The High Court interdicted Operation Dudula, its leader Zandile Dabula, and office bearers from preventing … Read More “Court Ruling Protects Access to Health and Education” »
Deur CCN Nuusredaksie HOPEFIELD:- Die gemeenskap van Hopefield is in skok ná die beweerde wrede aanranding van ’n 18-jarige gestremde seun deur lede van die Hopefield Polisie gisteraand. Volgens verskeie ooggetuies is die seun aangerand nadat hy bloot in die straat geloop het, sonder enige rede of provokasie. ’n Video en talle boodskappe oor die … Read More “Gemeenskap Woedend ná beweerde Aanranding van Gestremde seun deur Hopefield-Polisie” »
“Timing, truth and respect: When a story crosses the line between fact and fairness.” CCN Editor – George April HOPEFIELD:- The controversy surrounding a story about the late Councillor Bjorn Witbooi has taken a new turn, as questions arise over the timing and ethical implications of a story published by Saldanhabaai Nuus. The report, … Read More “Confusion and Ethical Questions Surround Report on Late Councillor Bjorn Witbooi” »
Launch Intensive Investigation Reporter – Felicity Jooste Cape Town:- The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Western Cape has denounced the brutal killing of three men in Philippi East on Tuesday night, 4 November 2025, and has initiated an intensive investigation to track down those responsible. According to police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa, officers … Read More “Police Condemn Triple Murder in Philippi East” »
Community reacts to conflicting reports on late councillor -= George C. April, Editor CAPE COAST NEWS (CCN) HOPEFIELD: – Residents across the West Coast are reacting with concern following conflicting reports regarding the late Saldanha Bay Municipality councillor Bjorn Witbooi.After CCN published a story on CCN claims about an alleged March 2025 council incident involving … Read More “Police Confirm – No Case Ever Registered Against late Councillor Björn Witbooi.” »
Reporter – George C April Cape Town:- Quick action by vigilant police officers led to two successful operations that took illegal firearms off the streets and resulted in multiple arrests this week. On Monday night, members of the Maitland Flying Squad acted on information about a suspicious Volkswagen Polo seen driving around the Belgravia area … Read More “Police Seize Illegal Firearms in Separate Operations” »
CCN NUUS Piketberg:- Bergrivier Munisipaliteit het weereens bewys dat dit een van die land se voorste plaaslike owerhede is. Foto verskaf: Die Munisipaliteit se merkwaardige sukses is ook gevier tydens die Raadsvergadering wat op 28 Oktober 2025 gehou is, waar Raadslede en amptenare geweldige trots en dankbaarheid uitgespreek het vir die kollektiewe poging wat die … Read More “Bergrivier Munisipaliteit Skitter by Nationale Goeie Bestuur – Toekennings” »
