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MAAR HUL LEIERS ’N sosiale boodskap wat die hart tref, verwerk vir CCN. Skrywer – George April Inspirasie deur Cedric Bruintjies Daar word dikwels gesê mense verlaat hul werk oor geld, of omdat hulle nie kon aanpas nie. Maar die harde waarheid is, mense verlaat dikwels hul leiers. Nie altyd nie – maar baie meer … Read More “Wanneer Mense Nie Hul Werk Verlaat Nie” »
Blood-Stained Uniforms Tell the Story Reporter – George April Delft:- A horrifying incident unfolded on Delft Main Road, near the mosque today, between seven and eleven. Picture – social media School children were reportedly robbed and injured while on their way to school. According to eyewitnesses, the children arrived at the hospital visibly shaken, in … Read More “Shocking Robbery of School Children in Delft” »
VAN TIENERDOGTER CCN Verslaggewing LANGA:- Die gemeenskap van Langa is diep geskok ná ’n grusame voorval waarin ’n 14-jarige meisie glo deur drie mans ontvoer en verkrag is. Die kind is later naby haar skool in Langa afgelaai. Die voorval het Dinsdagoggend plaasgevind en het onmiddellik gelei tot dringende oproepe aan ouers om hul kinders … Read More “Langa in Angs na Ontvoering.& Verkragting” »
In Samora Machel – Murder Investigation Underway Reporter – George April Cape Town:- A community is in mourning after a 15-year-old girl was tragically shot and killed on her way to school in Samora Machel on Wednesday morning , June 11’th According to police, the shooting occurred around 08:20 in Ashley Kriel Street, just a … Read More “Schoolgirl (15) Gunned Down” »
Facebook Alert to Langa Parents The following message was found on a WhatsApp Community Group 10/06/2025 We urgently urge all parents to accompany their children to and from school every day. This morning, a 12-year-old girl was abducted by an unknown vehicle, raped, and then dropped near her school. Our children’s safety is our top … Read More “Attention All Parents” »
My name is George C April and I am the founder of Hopefield Community Forum NPC, a registered non-profit organization working to fight unemployment, inequality, and injustice in our town. Last night, I posted the following message on Facebook: HOPEFIELD UNEMPLOYED No questions – just follow the instructions. We MUST have a list of ALL … Read More ““I’M NOT ASKING FOR MYSELF – I’M ASKING FOR MY COMMUNITY”” »
Community in Shock By CCN Reporter KAYAMANDI:- The Stellenbosch community has been rocked by a tragic shooting incident that claimed the life of respected former Councillor and Deputy Mayor, Mr Nyaniso Jindela, in Kayamandi on the evening of 9 June 2025. Mr Nyaniso Jindela – Picture: Social media The Stellenbosch Municipality released an official statement … Read More “Former Deputy Mayor Fatally Shot in Kayamandi” »
HOPEFIELD:- By die Hopefield Sopkombuis gebeur daar iets besonders, nie net word liggame gevoed nie, maar ook gees, vaardighede en selfvertroue. ’N groep vroue van Oudekraalfontein en ander gemeenskapslede is besig om die eeue-oue kuns van weefwerk aan te leer, onder leiding van kunstenaar en ontwerper Ronelle van Zyl, met die ondersteuning van gemeenskapsleier Winnie. … Read More “Hopefield se Wewefprojek – Weef Hoop & Samehorigheid” »
As Fire Displaces 145 Residents CCN Online Cape Town:- While Cape Town braces for a weekend of severe weather, tragedy has already struck for over 140 people in Silvertown, Khayelitsha An early morning fire on Saturday reduced 45 homes to ashes. Disaster Risk Management officials confirmed the fire ignited late Friday night and quickly swept … Read More “Tragedy Strikes Silvertown” »
17-Year-Old Student Fatally Shot on his Way Home CCN Reporting. CAPE TOWN:- A 17-year-old high school student was tragically gunned down today, in broad daylight in Ellen Road, The Leagues, Philippi. According to Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi, the teenager, a learner at Philippi High School, was walking home just after 2pm when he was fatally shot by … Read More “Tragedy in Philippi – Student Killed” »
