Category: Community

Cape Town’s football fraternity is in mourning following the tragic passing of Naseem “Nino” Petersen, a gifted local player and beloved family man. The Kewtown resident and father of two died surrounded by loved ones after spending two weeks in hospital. He had been shot in a drive-by incident, reportedly a case of mistaken identity. … Read More “Cape Town Football Community Mourns Loss of Naseem “Nino” Petersen” »

Plaaslike Kinders Uitgesluit van Hoërskool Hopefield – Ten Spyte van Oorskot aan Aansoeke CCN Nuus Hopefield:-  In die historiese kusdorp Hopefield, waar Hoërskool Hopefield (HSH) sedert 1855 as ‘n trotsentrum vir die Weskus bekend staan, woed ‘n groeiende krisis rondom toelatings. Plaaslike leerders, wat letterlik binne loopafstand van die skool woon, word stelselmatig toelating geweier, … Read More ” Hopefield Ouers Eis Geregtigheid” »

Van Munisipale Werknemer. CCN Redakteur Vredendal:- ‘N video op die Facebook-blad “TIME to TALK”  ( ‘n plaaslike podcast-formaat uit Vredendal, Matzikama-gebied) maak tans groot opslae in plaaslike sosiale media groepe in die Vredendal Distrik. Die video en gepaardgaande pos beskryf hoe ‘n werknemer van die Matzikama Munisipaliteit na bewering binne 48 uur die munisipale huis in Strandfontein … Read More “Bewerings van moontlik Onwettige & Onbillike Uitsetting” »

 Vermeende rower doodgesteen en verbrand in Browns Farm Verslaggewer – George April Philippi:- ’N 25-jarige man is Maandagoggend in Browns Farm, Philippi, deur woedende inwoners doodgesteen, geslaan en verbrand, nadat hy glo betrokke was by ’n huisroof.Foto – Sosiale Media Die voorval onderstreep die groeiende frustrasie in gemeenskappe oor misdaad en die persepsie dat die regstelsel … Read More “Gemeenskappe keelvol vir misdaad” »

And False Bay to Vandalism CCN Editor – George April Cape Town:- Thousands of residents across Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs and False Bay coastline are facing a major water disruption starting today. This  following reported theft and vandalism of critical water infrastructure along the M5/Prince George Drive corridor. In an urgent alert issued by Sub-Council … Read More “Emergency Water Shut – Off hits Southern Suburbs” »

CCN News Cape Town:- In a tragic incident that has shocked Cape Town’s emergency services, a 33-year-old off-duty firefighter was fatally stabbed during a suspected robbery, near his home in Philippi East on Tuesday night. The attack occurred at the corner of Letsitele and David Vanda streets in the Better Life area, where the firefighter … Read More “Off – Duty Firefighter Fatally Stapped” »

Home, Hands and Feet Bound. CCN News Cape Town’s affluent Camps Bay suburb is in shock after an 84-year-old man was found murdered in his Francolin Road home on Tuesday afternoon.The victim’s daughter discovered his body around 12:50, with his hands and feet tied, according to Western Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg. “Camps Bay … Read More “Man 84′ found murdered in Camps Bay” »

Arrests Made in Sesual Assault, Child Stabbing, and Illegal Firearm Cases Cape Town. CCN Reporter Western Cape police have made several arrests in separate incidents across the Cape Flats over the past few days, addressing cases involving sexual assault, violence against a child, and illegal firearms.In Khayelitsha, a 41-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday following … Read More “Cape Flats Crime Roundup” »