Real life news from all over the Western Cape
Politiek en Hofdramas oorheers Vredendal Berig – George April VREDENDAL:- Die politieke toneel in die Matzikama-munisipaliteit bly in beroering, met die nuwe – raadslede wat Donderdag die Kaapse Hooggeregshof nader. Volgens betroubare inligting, weier die DA MM blykbaar om sy pos af te staan aan die opposisie. Die hofsaak volg ná weke van spanning sedert … Read More “Hooggeregshof Moet Besluit oor Matzikama Raad – MM” »
CCN Reporting WELLINGTON:- The recent eviction of a young woman from Leeurivier Farm outside Wellington, has once again exposed the painful.. The ongoing crisis of farm evictions across the Western Cape, and activists warn that the law is fast becoming a joke and a privilege reserved only for the wealthy. According to information received by … Read More “Farm Evictions Expose Ongoing Western Cape Crises” »
Reporter – George April Cape Town:- A former South African Revenue Service (SARS) employee will spend the next three years behind bars, after being sentenced by the Cape Town Regional Court for fraud, illegal tax services, and possessing of a cellphone while in custody. Faried van der Schyff, who worked for SARS between 1992 and … Read More “Former SARS Employee Jailed for Fraud and Possessing Cellphone in Prison” »
Is Social Media Misinformation Reporter – George C April False and misleading claims are circulating on social media suggesting that former U.S. President Donald Trump has stopped the war between Israel and Iran. These claims, mostly shared on platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and Telegram, are not supported by any credible sources or official statements. Tensions … Read More “Middle East Conflict Trump “PEACEMAKER” Claim is….” »
Berig – George April Yzerfontein:- Wat begin het as ‘n gewelddadige huisroof op Yzerfontein aan die Weskus, het Sondagaand uitgeloop op ‘n hoëspoed-jaagtog, skote en die inhegtenisneming van drie verdagtes in Okavango straat in Brackenfell, Kaapstad. Foto – Sosiale Media Volgens polisiewoordvoerder het drie gewapende mans kort na 21:00 by ‘n woonhuis in Yzerfontein ingebreek. … Read More “Ysterfontein Huisroof lei tot Arrestasies” »
Reporter:- George C April CAPE TOWN:- Western Cape police have intensified their crackdown on gang violence and illegal firearms, following targeted crime prevention operations in high-risk areas since Sunday, 15 June 2025. As a result of these operations, police have confiscated 24 illegal firearms, including an AK47 assault rifle and a shotgun, along with 371 … Read More “24 Firearms Seized, 67 Arrested – Western Cape Police Crackdown on Gang Violence” »
CCN Reporting Bellville: – A young man has been killed and four others wounded in a drive-by shooting in Bellville South on Saturday night, 21 June. According to police, the incident occurred around 9.15pm when occupants of a moving vehicle opened fire in the area. Emergency services transported the injured to hospital, but one of … Read More “Young man killed, four wounded in Bellville South shooting” »
What You Need to Know Before Launching a Fundraiser Reporter – George C April CAPE TOWN – Across the Western Cape, many schools rely on fundraising to cover essential needs, from infrastructure improvements to extracurricular programs. Picture – Google.com But before approaching the community for donations or planning fundraising events, schools must ensure full compliance … Read More “Western Cape Schools” »
For Brutal Funeral Policy Murder CCN Reporting Knysna:- – The High Court sitting in Knysna has sentenced four men to long prison terms for the cold-blooded murder of Nosipho Mafana (23), a severely mentally disabled woman, killed in a calculated plan to cash in on funeral policies. Mboneleli Msila, her adoptive father, and hitman Monde … Read More “Adoptive Father & Hitman Jailed” »
POLICE WARN ABOUT DANGEROUS SWEETS TARGETING CHILDREN Reporter – George C April CAPE TOWN:- More and more frequently, social media is filled with heartbreaking posts about missing children. While communities rally to help, the truth is that many of these disappearances could be prevented with better awareness and communication. One of the latest dangers comes … Read More “DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR CHILD IS?” »
