Real life news from all over the Western Cape
Reporter – George April Western Cape:- A targeted crackdown on gang violence and drug trafficking has led to multiple arrests and significant seizures in the Western Cape. As part of Operation Shanela II, police teams moved into known crime hotspots, conducting searches in Hanover Park and Steenberg on Tuesday, 12 August 2025. In Vygie Street, … Read More “Operation Shanela Strikes in Hanover Park & Steenberg” »
Reporter – George April Cape Town:– The three convicted human traffickers and kidnappers in the Joshlin Smith case, Racquel “Kelly” Smith, Jacquen “Boeta” Appollis, and Steveno van Rhyn, are back in the Western Cape High Court today for the hearing of their application for leave to appeal, against the life sentences imposed on them.Yesterday, CCN … Read More “Joshlin Smith Case – Convicted Humin Traffickers Back in Court for Appeal” »
Ignite Public Fury as State Witness Walks Free Reporter – George April Cape Town:– The verdict in the disappearance and trafficking of six-year-old Joshlin Smith has divided the nation. Racquel “Kelly” Smith, along with her boyfriend Jacquen “Boeta” Appollis and friend Steveno van Rhyn, were each handed life imprisonment plus 10 years following shocking testimony … Read More “Life Sentences in Joshlin Smith Case” »
A Passionate Lady Started “a Beacon of Hope” For Her Community Some Time Ago. Reporter – Isaac Cloete Northern Cape:- Today, Janna Smit, educator from Concordia, Northern Cape, looks back on this educational journey of about four years.She is the owner of a day care centre and says: “I’ve had the privilege of shaping young … Read More “Teacher’s Passion for Kids Has No Boundaries” »
Berig – George April MUIZENBERG:- Die polisie in die Wes-Kaap het ‘n ondersoek geloods na die raaiselagtige en gewelddadige dood van vier mans in Overcome Heights, Muizenberg, vroeër vanoggend. Volgens die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens is speurders van die Anti-Bende-eenheid tans besig om vas te stel wat presies tot die voorval gelei het. Rondom 05:30 is die liggame … Read More “Vier Mans Doodgeskiet in Muizenberg” »
CCN Reporting Cape Flats:- Several communities across the Cape Flats were gripped by violence on Thursday evening, as a wave of shootings left multiple people wounded and residents living in fear.In Wesbank, a man was shot and wounded near the Silversands Road footbridge just before 6pm. He was rushed to hospital by private vehicle. In … Read More “Gunfire Erupts Across Cape Flats in Night of Violence” »
CCN Reporting Cape Town:- The “Open Chats Podcast” recently caused a public storm after making controversial remarks about the coloured community. The comments quickly drew widespread criticism from political parties and community leaders alike. In the aftermath, Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, falsely accused the SABC of being involved with the podcast. … Read More “Latest On The “Podcast Trio” & the Gayton McKenzie Sage” »
Gewone Inwoners Bly Weerloos Mitchells Plain:- Die jongste voorval van gewapende bendegeweld het inwoners van Eastridge, Mitchells Plain, weer laat besef hoe kwesbaar hulle is. In ’n gemeenskap waar koeëls enige oomblik kan fluit, ongeag wat die polisie aan die publiek meedeel. Volgens die SAPD-woordvoerder, sersant Wesley Twigg, het ’n lewensgevaarlike skietery omstreeks 10:20 die … Read More “Misdaad Buite Beheer op Kaapse Vlakte –” »
Following Gun Violence Incidents CCN Reporting Cape Flats:- Steenberg High School announced today that it will be closing early at 2:00 PM due to recent incidents of gun violence near the school premises. The decision aims to safeguard the well-being and safety of both learners and staff. In an official letter signed by Deputy Principal … Read More “Steenberg High School to Dismiss Learners Early” »
After Anti-Gang Unit Raid Leaves Young Men Injured CCN Reporting Wesbank:- On Wednesday evening, residents of Wesbank were left shocked and angry after members of the Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit reportedly stormed into the community in a forceful operation that ended with alleged assaults on two young men, without any formal charges or warrants. The … Read More “Residents of Wesbank Outraged” »
