Real life news from all over the Western Cape
Workers Demand Full BCEA Compliance and Back Pay Editor/Reporter – George April HOPEFIELD:- The protected strike at the Kropz Elandsfontein phosphate mine near Hopefield, involving contractor Trollope Mining Services, is now entering its second week after starting last Monday.Union representative Franco Papier has confirmed that members at the site are participating in a lawful secondary … Read More “Kropz Elandsfontein Mine Strike Enters 2nd Week” »
Police search for two gunmen who opened fire in a yard on Disa Road CCN Reporter – Felicity Jooste CAPE TOWN:- A manhunt is underway after three men and a woman were shot and killed in the Marikana informal settlement in Philippi East on Saturday evening.The shooting happened at approximately 21:30 on Disa Road when … Read More “Manhunt Underway after Four Shot Dead” »
Staalkis vol vuurwapens en plofstowwe onder beton opgegrawe CCN Verslaggewing RAVENSMEAD:- Die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens (SAPD) se Anti-Bende-eenheid (ABU) het ’n belangrike slag toegedien teen onwettige wapens in die Wes-Kaap.‘N staalboks met verskillende kaliber vuurwapens, ammunisie en plofstowwe iis n ’n huis in Delphi Straat, Eureka-landgoed, opgegrawe het. Die operasie het Saterdag 28 Februarie 2026 om … Read More “Groot Wapenfonds in Ravensmead” »
Plus 102 Years for Cape Town Murder Spree CCN Reporting Cape Town:- The Wynberg Regional Court on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, handed down a crushing sentence to 42-year-old parolee Ayanda Dayi: “four terms of life imprisonment” plus an additional “102 years” direct imprisonment for the brutal murders of four men in Du Noon and Delft … Read More “Serial Killer Ayanda Dayi Sentenced to Four Life Terms” »
Verslaggewer – Isaac Cloete SPRINGBOK:- Die eerste SOPA (Provinsiale Staatsrede) ooit, in die Nama Khoi-gebied, het Donderdag in Bergsig, Springbok, plaasgevind. Foto: Lede van die Noordkaapse Wetgewer. Tydens Zamani Saul, premier van die Noord-Kaap se rede, was dit duidelik dat daar op vele terreine tog vordering gemaak is. Veral in die Nama Khoi-gebied was daar … Read More “Eerste Sopa in Springbok Bring Tog Hoop” »
Marius Koen Returns as Executive Mayor of Saldanha Bay Municipality Editor/Reporter – George April VREDENBURG:- In a dramatic and closely contested special council meeting on 26 February 2026, Alderman Marius Koen of the Democratic Alliance (DA) was elected Executive Mayor of Saldanha Bay Municipality (SBM) by the narrowest of margins. Just one vote -over Councillor … Read More “Controversial One-Vote Victory Amid Ballot Dispute” »
34-Jarige Man Gearresteer by Joint Roadblock op N14 CCN Verslaggewing Noord-Kaap:- Die waaksaamheid van polisielede by ‘n joint inter-provinsiale roadblock het vandag, gelei tot die inbeslagneming van mandrax, tik en dagga ter waarde van meer as R127 500, en die arrestasie van ‘n 34-jarige verdagte. Polisie van Kathu, Siyathemba en Olifantshoek SAPS, saam met … Read More ” Dwelms ter waarde van R127 500 van die strate af” »
Lobster Bust, Unexplained Death, and Fatal Gang Shooting Cape Coast News Reporting The Cape Flats continues to see a mix of serious criminal activity, from environmental crimes to violent incidents. Illegal Possession of Thousands of Rock Lobster Tails in Bishop Lavis On Tuesday, a 35-year-old man was arrested in Bishop Lavis for the illegal possession … Read More “Recent Crime Incidents Across the Cape Flats” »
Highlights Ride-Share Safety Concerns for Teens CCN Reporter – George April FISH HOEK:- A routine Uber XL ride for a group of local teenagers took a concerning turn on Friday evening when their vehicle was stopped at a South African Police Service (SAPS) roadblock near the Fish Hoek Police Station. According to a public notice … Read More ” Fish Hoek Uber Incident” »
Disrupts Flights, Sparks Passenger Frustration Reporter – George April Cape Town:- A fire broke out at Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) on Tuesday, temporarily halting international departures and causing widespread delays for both domestic and international travellers.Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) confirmed the incident occurred on the landside of the airport, suspected to be linked to … Read More “Late Afternoon Fire at Cape Town International Airport” »
