Real life news from all over the Western Cape
Remanded in Custody as Hunt for More Gunmen Intensifies CCN Online – Crime Desk CAPE TOWN:- A 21-year-old man arrested in connection with the horrific mass shooting that claimed nine lives at a Marikana informal settlement shebeen last month, made his first court appearance yesterday.Nkcubeko Libala) Court appearance following dramatic arrest; case postponed amid ongoing … Read More “Second Suspect in Marikana Shebeen Massacre” »
Daily Gun Violence Leaves Communities Trapped CCN Reporting Cape Flats:- The violence gripping South Africa’s Cape Flats has reached a level of desperation that many outside these communities struggle to fully comprehend. Residents live under constant fear, unsure if they will return home alive after stepping out for work, school, or even basic errands. Gang-related … Read More “Fear Rules the Cape Flats” »
Cape Coast News Reporting HOPEFIELD:- The proposed solar farm project near Hopefield, in the Saldanha Bay Municipal area of the Western Cape, continues to stir strong emotions in the local community. The proposed solar energy facility (often referred to as the Hopefield Solar Energy Facility or similar) is being developed by Phelan Green Energy, through … Read More “Hopefield Divided – Upcoming Solar Farm” »
In Western Cape Crackdown on Cambodia Scam Centre Nightmare CCN Reporting Cape Town:- In a significant victory against transnational human trafficking, the Western Cape Economic Protected Resources team of the Hawks has arrested two suspected recruiters linked to a harrowing case where four South African victims were lured abroad with fake job promises, only to … Read More “Hawks Nab Two Alleged Human Traffickers” »
Verslaggewer – Isaac Cloete Namakwaland:- Kan die Nama Khoi LFA skeur weens n “omstrede” verkiesing van die nuwe bestuur.Verskeie sokkerklubs, spelers en hul klublede, sê nou openlik dat die verkiesing onkonstitusioneel en bedrieglik was. Volgens Ronnie “Haas” Claasen, van Benfica sokkerklub in Matjieskloof, het die verkiesing in November, 2025, plaasgevind. “Ons was teenwoordig en het gesien … Read More “NAMA KHOI-SOKKER BY N KRUISPAD” »
Infant Among Three Killed in Late-Night Shooting. Reporter – George C April Athlone:- The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a full-scale manhunt for three unidentified suspects following a brutal shooting in Athlone. The shooting claimed the lives of three people, including a nine-month-old baby girl. The incident unfolded on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, … Read More “Triple Murder Shocks Athlone” »
Nababeep police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating #missing 14-year-old David Augustin Waterboer.David was last seen on 07 February 2025 in Concordia, near Nababeep in the Namakwa District, Northern Cape. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a black T-shirt, black and red pants, and navy blue flip-flops. The SAPS is offering … Read More “Nababeep Teen Missing – R75 000 Reward” »
Werker van Checkers Sterf in Diens Verslaggewer — Isaac Cloete SPRINGBOK:- Personeel van Checkers in Springbok is steeds geskok na die vreemde dood van ‘n werker hier oor die naweek. Foto verskaf – Chriselda Bezuidenhoudt van Vaalhoek, Okiep. Volgens betroubare inligting het die ongeluk Saterdag gebeur voor die winkel sou toemaak. n Bron het gesê … Read More “Eienaardige Ongeluk Lei tot Tragedie” »
From Western Cape Streets CCN Reporting Western Cape:- In the early hours of Thursday morning, members searched two premises in Wallacedene, Kraaifontein, and arrested two males, aged 25 and 31, for the illegal possession of a firearm and possession of imitation firearms. A 9mm pistol, two imitation firearms, and 20 rounds of ammunition were confiscated. … Read More “Police Busts Remove Firearms and Mandrax” »
Verslaggewer – Isaac Cloete Springbok:- Die afgelope naweek was ‘n swart een vir die inwoners van die Nama Khoi-area, met drie tragiese ongelukke op die N7-pad wat vyf lewens geëis het en ten minste vyf mense ernstig beseer het.Vrydagnamiddag het een persoon op slag gesterf toe hulle voertuig van die pad af is. Die ander … Read More “DRIE ONGELUKKE, – VYF OORLEDENES OP N7” »