Real life news from all over the Western Cape
Vyf dood in nuwe golf van bendegeweld Verslaggewer – Felicity Jooste Kaapstad:- Die Kaapse Vlakte is weer oorval deur ’n vlaag van dodelike bendegeweld wat nie meer as “normaal” afgemaak kan word nie. Sedert Saterdag is vyf mense dood en verskeie gewond in Steenberg en Retreat, en plaaslike bronne waarsku dat die geweld vinnig na … Read More “Kaapse Vlakte in Krises” »
Verslaggewer – George April WOLSELEY:- Die oë van die Wolseley-gemeenskap is vandag op die plaaslike landdroshof gevestig waar Donevin de Goede (20) weer verskyn in verband met die wrede aanranding van die 4-jarige Jade Mars. Die hof gaan beslis oor De Goede se borgtogaansoek, en inwoners sê hulle sal nie toelaat dat ’n beskuldigde in … Read More “Wolseley Staan Saam teen Kindermishandeling” »
Twee Mans in Steenberg Doodgeskiet CCN Verslaggewing Kaapstad:– Die gemeenskap van Steenberg is weer in rou na nóg ‘n naweek van geweld, met verskeie skietvoorvalle wat regoor die metropool aangemeld was. Twee van die voorvalle in Steenberg alleen. Die Steenberg-polisie het Saterdag, 6 September 2025, omstreeks 21:20 op ‘n skietvoorval in Horstley Court gereageer. By … Read More “Nog ‘n Bloedige Naweek in Kaapstad” »
In Overcome Heights Reporter:- George April Cape Town:- A suspected gang-related shooting has left two men dead in the Overcome Heights informal settlement on Sunday evening. According to police spokesperson Joseph Swartbooi, Muizenberg SAPS officers responded to reports of gunfire shortly before 7 p.m. on 7 September. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered the … Read More “Two Killed in Suspected Gang – Related Shooting” »
Reporter – George April Western Cape:- In just one month, gangs have slaughtered at least 130 people across the Cape Flats, Malmesbury, and Stellenbosch.👉🏼 In Mitchells Plain alone, nine people were gunned down in gang-related murders on a single Sunday. This wave of violence is tearing communities apart, yet South Africa’s justice system continues to … Read More “Communities Bleeding While Justice System Fails” »
Cape Town:- For the second year in a row, our U/19 rugby team has been invited to compete in the JBC Foundation & Starter Academy Rugby 7’s tournament. Sadly, we are forced to decline again, not because of a lack of talent or determination, but because of one simple reason: we cannot afford the basic … Read More “🏉 Help Our U/19 Rugby Team Cross the Line” »
CCN Reporting Mitchell’s Plain:- A stolen vehicle was successfully recovered in Tafelsig early this morning, following a swift response by law enforcement. At approximately 09:00, our teams were alerted via Fleet-Shield control about the stolen vehicle. Acting quickly, officers traced the vehicle to its last known location on Waterval Street. Upon arrival, they found a … Read More “Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Suspect Arrested in Mitchell’s Plain” »
For Jobs and Service Delivery Reporter – George April Piketberg:- The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the Bergrivier Constituency has announced that they will lead a march in Piketberg this coming Friday, 5 September 2025, to demand jobs and improved service delivery. According to a statement issued by the EFF, the march will also call … Read More “EFF and Piketberg Community to March –” »
NO ARRESTS YET Hanover Park residents are once again reeling after yet another senseless act of gang-related violence left four people injured last night. Police confirmed that a 10-year-old child, a 14-year-old and a 16-year-old teenager were among the victims when six suspects entered Agulhas Court on foot and opened fire. A 38-year-old man was … Read More “Child & Teen Shot in Hanover Park” »
Appeals for Stationery Support Reporter – George April Steenberg High School has called on the kindness of parents, guardians, and the wider community for help. It’s to ensure the success of their Grade 12 learners, as they begin their September 2025 trial examinations. Due to financial challenges, the school is unable to provide extra stationery … Read More “Community Spirit Shines on Steenberg High” »
