Real life news from all over the Western Cape
In Kosovo-Nedersetting Verslaggewer – Felicity Jooste Kaapstad:- In die vroeë oggendure van Maandag, het ’n verwoestende brand die Kosovo-nedersetting in Philippi getref. Die vuur, wat omstreeks 3-uur die oggend uitgebreek het, het binne minute versprei en minstens ses informele strukture vernietig. Veertien inwoners het hul huise verloor, en drie mense het tragies in die vlamme … Read More “Tragiese Brand Eis Drie Lewens” »
CCN Reporting MITCHELLS PLAIN:- Tragedy struck the Tafelsig community when 12-year-old Moegamat Faizel Challis was killed by a stray bullet during a gang shooting on Thursday night. The young boy was on his way to collect party packets for his younger siblings at the corner of Moira and Wendy Streets when shots rang out. A … Read More “Tafelsig Boy (12) Killed in Gang Crossfire” »
Reporter – Felicity Jooste Cape Town:- The continued efforts of SAPS units across the Western Cape to stabilize crime-ridden communities are paying off, as several suspects were arrested and illegal firearms confiscated during recent operations. On Thursday evening, 2 October 2025, members attached to Lingelethu-West SAPS were observing a memorial service of a known extortionist … Read More “Police Operations Yield Positive Results Across the Cape” »
Reporter – George April. CAPE TOWN:- Two separate shootings in Cape Town over the weekend, have left communities in shock, as police investigations continue into both incidents. A tavern owner was shot and killed in In the most recent case, an unknown man was shot and killed shortly after 5am this Monday morning in Citrus … Read More “Two Fatal Shootings Rock Cape Flats Communities” »
CCN Founder – George C April Hopefield:- Today our cameras focused not just on faces, but on hearts – the hearts of those who teach, guide, and nurture our children every day. In every photo taken, there’s a story: a teacher smiling with pride, a learner offering a handmade card, a parent pausing to say … Read More “Capturing Capturing – Teacher’s Day Moments” »
HEATHFIELD/ELFINDALE AREA ‼️ The Steenberg SAPS is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a hijacked vehicle. Date of Incident: 4 October 2025 Location: Elfindale, Heathfield area – the vehicle was last seen traveling over Roscommon Road towards the Main Road. Vehicle Details: Make/Model: Golf 4 TDI Color: Gold Registration Number: CAA188379 CAS Reference: Steenberg SAPS … Read More “HIJACKED VEHICLE ALERT” »
From a Sosial Media Post This morning, on her way to town, Martinique was thinking about making R300 last for today and tomorrow. She stopped at Usave to buy a few things, then decided to pick up a pumpkin at Wengs. As she walked, a thought came to her: there are many people who have … Read More “A Lesson in Gratitude from a Child’s Joy” »
Verslaggewer – George April Kaapstad:- Die gemeenskappe van die Kaapse Vlakte word daagliks getref deur reeks skietvoorvalle wat inwoners ontstel en bekommer. In Ravensmead is skote gerapporteer in die omgewing van die hoek van Pinedene Road en Douglas Crescent, sowel as by die hoek van De La Rey Road en Douglas Crescent. Owerhede waarsku inwoners … Read More “Geweld Bly Groot Kopseer op Kaapse Vlakte” »
Reporter – Felicity Jooste Cape Peninsula:- Residents in parts of Fish Hoek, Masiphumelele, Sun Valley and Sunnydale are urged to prepare for a temporary water supply disruption from Thursday, 2 October 2025, at 15:00. According to the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate, the interruption is necessary to allow for urgent repairs on … Read More “Water Supply Disruption – Parts of Fish Hoek, Masiphumelele, Sun Valley & Sunnydale” »
Cape Town:- Members of the Delft Crime Combatting Unit carried out disruptive operations in Voorbrug, Delft, on Saturday evening in an effort to curb ongoing gang violence in the area. During the operation, officers arrested a suspect after finding him in possession of 50 rounds of ammunition, a plastic bag containing crystal meth, three small … Read More “Delft Police Operations Yield Arrests and Drug Seizures” »
