Real life news from all over the Western Cape
Oher Young Athletes Achieve Their Dreams! West Coast Sports Solutions (WCSS) is committed to supporting talented but underprivileged young athletes, including Leander Pholman, who has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete in Ohio, USA, in June 2025. Unfortunately, his mother only received confirmation of his selection on February 5, leaving very little time to raise the … Read More “Help this SA Athlete Champion And…” »
Kla oor onbillike praktyke by kreeffabrieke Paternoster se vissergemeenskap verkeer tans in groot nood weens uitdagings wat hulle tydens die kreefseisoen ondervind. Volgens vissermanne in die gemeenskap, word hulle gekonfronteer met onbillike en onvoorspelbare werksomstandighede wat hul inkomste en lewensbestaan ernstig raak. Die twee kreeffabrieke in die dorp, Co-op en Jordaan Vissery, word daarvan beskuldig … Read More “Paternoster Vissermanne” »
 Help Leander Reach His Dream! 🌍 Join us Monday morning at 11 am for a special live radio interview on Bush Radio 89.5 FM, where we’ll be talking about Leander Pholman’s journey and his dream of competing in Ohio, USA, this June! 🏅 I’ll be joined by David Voster, owner of Vredenburg Forex Investment, who’s … Read More “🎙 Live Interview on Bush Radio” »
As of 13:00 today, February 20, 2025, firefighting efforts continue in Wellington, with crews from the Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM), NCC, and CapeNature actively engaged. The fire line above the Foxenberg and Rooshoek farms, previously contained, experienced a flare-up, prompting teams to return to the area. In the Oaklands farm region, the fire is … Read More “Cape Winelands Fire Update.” »
Murders and Firearm Seizures Spark Tension Cape Town’s gang warfare continues to claim lives and spread fear in communities, with multiple violent incidents shaking the city in recent days. On Wednesday morning, a 34-year-old alleged gang leader was gunned down outside his home in Heideveld. Eyewitnesses described how two men exited a vehicle and unleashed … Read More “Cape Town Gang Violence Escalates” »
Honoring Joshlin Smith Through Music and Community 🌟 Today marks exactly one year https://we.tl/t-Bp5cDgYX22 since Joshlin Smith from Saldanha was reported missing—a heartbreaking moment that deeply affected her family, friends, and community. To honor her memory, a special tribute has been created, connecting her legacy to music and the arts. Music producer and artist Brilynn … Read More “Honouring Joshlin Smith” »
Leander Pholman, an incredibly talented young athlete, is working hard to make his dreams a reality. He has been invited to compete in Ohio, USA this June, but to do so, he needs to raise R50,000 by May 1st. Your support can help him reach that goal. Leander’s journey is about more than just competing; … Read More ““Help Leander Achieve His Dream – Every Contribution Counts!”” »
Cape Town – 12 February 2025 Metrorail Western Cape has issued an update on its morning train services, confirming that most routes are operating as scheduled. However, commuters traveling along the Cape Town-Fish Hoek route should prepare for delays due to a power issue affecting the line between Plumstead and Diep River. Operational Train Services … Read More “Metrorail Western Cape: Morning Service Update & Disruption Notice” »
On Monday, February 10, two men appeared in the Lutsville court in connection with the death of 33-year-old Grant Cloete of the same town. The case has been postponed until February 24 for a formal bail application. The accused are facing charges of premeditated murder after allegedly stabbing Cloete with a sharp object on Friday … Read More “A Story of Redemption, Kindness, and Tragedy” »
New Song Release to Honours Missing Teen – Joshlin Smith Cape Town, South Africa – In honour of Joshlin Smith, who went missing on February 19, 2024, a powerful new song has been released to mark the one-year anniversary of her disappearance. The track, a heartfelt tribute to hope amidst sadness, features renowned South African … Read More “1 Year Anniversary of Disappearance” »
