Real life news from all over the Western Cape
Marius Koen Keer Terug as Burgemeester van Saldanhabaai-Munisipaliteit Redakteur / Verslaggewer – George April VREDENBURG:– In ‘n hoogs gespanne spesiale raadsvergadering het Marius Koen van die Demokratiese Alliansie (DA) vandag as nuwe uitvoerende burgemeester van die Saldanhabaai-munisipaliteit (SBM) verkies geword, met slegs één stem meer as sy naaste mededinger, Tyrone Williams van die GOOD-party.Marius Koen … Read More “Omstrede Een-Stem-Oorwinning” »
Lobster Bust, Unexplained Death, and Fatal Gang Shooting Cape Coast News Reporting The Cape Flats continues to see a mix of serious criminal activity, from environmental crimes to violent incidents. Illegal Possession of Thousands of Rock Lobster Tails in Bishop Lavis On Tuesday, a 35-year-old man was arrested in Bishop Lavis for the illegal possession … Read More “Recent Crime Incidents Across the Cape Flats” »
Highlights Ride-Share Safety Concerns for Teens CCN Reporter – George April FISH HOEK:- A routine Uber XL ride for a group of local teenagers took a concerning turn on Friday evening when their vehicle was stopped at a South African Police Service (SAPS) roadblock near the Fish Hoek Police Station. According to a public notice … Read More ” Fish Hoek Uber Incident” »
Maar Nie Almal is Opgewonde Nie Verslaggewer – Isaac Cloete Namakwaland:- Na byna ag jaar se wag, ’n verwoestende brand in November 2018, en tydelike diens in ’n ou VGK-pastorie, het die Steinkopf-kliniek Dinsdag 24 Februarie 2026 amptelik heropen!Die lint was geknip deur Premier Dr Zamani Saul en LUR vir Gesondheid, Nontobeko Vilakazi. Die gebou … Read More “Steinkopf se Kliniek: Van Asse tot Hoop” »
CCN Reporting CAPE TOWN:- The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Director has temporarily shut off water supply to several areas in the northern suburbs to address a leaking watermain. This announcement affecting residents and facilities around Melkbosstrand. The disruption, announced on Tuesday, 24 February 2026 at 16:30, impacts Koeberg Power Station, Atlantic Beach … Read More “Temporarily Water Supply Shut -Off” »
Reporter – George April ATLANTIS:- The deadly shooting at the Witsands Taxi Rank in Atlantis has left the local community in shock and mourning, following an incident not fully confirmed by police.According to community reports circulating online, two individuals were shot late last night at the taxi rank in Witsands, Atlantis. One victim, a man … Read More “Fatal Witsand Taxi Rank Shooting” »
Disrupts Flights, Sparks Passenger Frustration Reporter – George April Cape Town:- A fire broke out at Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) on Tuesday, temporarily halting international departures and causing widespread delays for both domestic and international travellers.Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) confirmed the incident occurred on the landside of the airport, suspected to be linked to … Read More “Late Afternoon Fire at Cape Town International Airport” »
A Symbol of Hope – Wanderers Krieketklub Player from Hopefield CCN Editor and Reporter – George April HOPEFIELD:- Last year, in 2025, Wanderers Krieketklub in the small West Coast town of Hopefield, quietly marked it’s 50th anniversary. No big celebrations, no trophies paraded, no speeches or events organised by the current committee. Many founding members, … Read More “A Castle – Lager Jersey from Newlands 1997” »
Remanded in Custody as Hunt for More Gunmen Intensifies CCN Online – Crime Desk CAPE TOWN:- A 21-year-old man arrested in connection with the horrific mass shooting that claimed nine lives at a Marikana informal settlement shebeen last month, made his first court appearance yesterday.Nkcubeko Libala) Court appearance following dramatic arrest; case postponed amid ongoing … Read More “Second Suspect in Marikana Shebeen Massacre” »
Daily Gun Violence Leaves Communities Trapped CCN Reporting Cape Flats:- The violence gripping South Africa’s Cape Flats has reached a level of desperation that many outside these communities struggle to fully comprehend. Residents live under constant fear, unsure if they will return home alive after stepping out for work, school, or even basic errands. Gang-related … Read More “Fear Rules the Cape Flats” »
