Real life news from all over the Western Cape
“Grossly Violated” Mitchells Plain:- In a dramatic turn of events, Abubaker “Bakka” Adams, the alleged leader of the feared Fancy Boys gang, walked out of the Mitchells Plain Magistrates Court a free man on Thursday, after murder charges against him and three co-accused were struck off the roll. The charges stemmed from a major police … Read More ” “Bakka” Adams Freed as Court Slams State – Rights “Grossly Violated”” »
Police Suspect Gang Link Reporter – George April Athlone: – The Athlone community is reeling after two men were murdered in separate but closely timed shootings in the Vygieskraal area on Thursday morning. Both suspected to be linked to ongoing gang turf wars in the area. According to Western Cape police spokesperson Colonel André Traut, … Read More ” Two Men Gunned Down in Athlone Hours Apart” »
CCN Reporting Cape Town:- Ongoing efforts by police to combat gang-related violence in the Mitchell’s Plain policing precinct led to a successful arrest on Sunday, 18 May 2025, when officers apprehended a suspect in possession of an illegal firearm. According to police reports, members of Mitchell’s Plain SAPS were conducting stop-and-search operations in the Tafelsig … Read More “Police Clamp Down – Gang Violence in Mitchell’s Plain and Malmesbury” »
Reporter – George April 46-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot in Eastridge Mitchells Plain:- A 46-year-old man was shot dead on Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Stag and Klipspringer Roads in Eastridge, Mitchells Plain, police confirmed. According to Western Cape Police spokesperson Captain F.C. van Wyk, the victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the head … Read More “46-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot in Eastridge” »
By CCN Reporter Strand – The Strand Community Policing Forum (CPF) has issued an urgent safety warning following a recent spike in criminal activity near Broadlands Road, especially around 11th Street, Broadlands Village, and Helderberg Park. These areas have been flagged as crime hotspots, particularly during the early morning hours when many residents are commuting … Read More “Strand CPF Issues Urgent Crime Alert – Broadlands Road Area” »
Chaos at Cemetery Reporter – George April Cape Town: – A solemn funeral service at Maitland Cemetery descended into chaos this week, when multiple gunshots were fired during the procession. This incident prompting a swift police response, and the arrest of three foreign nationals. The incident occurred on Wednesday, 15 May, when officers from the … Read More “Seven Illegal Firearms Seized After Funeral Gunfire” »
Tien Jaar van Wag – Wanneer Sal Verandering Kom? Berig – George April Elandsbaai:- ‘n Klein vissersdorpie aan die Weskus is die tuiste van ‘n langdurige simbool van hoop en ekonomiese bemagtiging, die Elandsbaaibaai-vismark. Willem Nero deel sy ongelukkigheid in “Time to Talk” Podcast” Maar vandag lê daardie simbool in puin. Wat eens as ‘n … Read More ““Gemeenskap in Krisis – Die Elandsbaaibaai-Vismark storie”” »
HOPEFIELD:- Ons by CCN wil vandag ’n ernstige saak aanraak wat diep by ons lê. Dit handel oor ’n 20-jarige jongman van Hopefield wat tans in Groote Schuur-hospitaal lê met ernstige rug- en nekbeserings wat hy opgedoen het tydens ’n rugbywedstryd. Volgens sy ouers het hy reeds voor dié wedstryd met ’n skouerbesering gesukkel en … Read More “‘N Boodskap – Alle Sportlui, Ouers & Afrigters” »
But For How Long? Reporter – George April Cape Town:- Last night around 21:45, another violent robbery unfolded on the slopes of Lion’s Head, a chilling reminder of the escalating crime wave gripping the Western Cape. This time, the suspects didn’t get far, thanks to swift action and technology. A stolen cellphone’s live tracking led … Read More “Robbery Suspects Caught” »
Maar die leiers sê dis “onder beheer” Berig – George April KAAPSE VLAKTE: ’n Skokkende video wat die naweek op sosiale media versprei is, het ’n storm van reaksie ontlok en laat inwoners ernstige vrae vra oor veiligheid in die provinsie. In verskeie tonele word gesien hoe bendelede mekaar openlik op straat skiet en uitmoor, … Read More ““Ons Bloed Kloof Die Strate”” »
