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BEFORE JUSTICE IS SERVED? By Cape Coast News (CCN) Hopefield:- For years, the community of Hopefield has pleaded for justice, accountability, and basic service from their police station. If ordinary families cannot rely on SAPS, IPID, the NPA, or the HRC – then where does justice still exist? For years, those pleas have fallen on … Read More “HOPEFIELD – How Many More Cases Must Be Ignored?” »
CCN News Cape Town: – John Steenhuisen, leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA), is facing a default judgment in court for an unpaid credit card debt of nearly R150,000, despite reportedly earning over R2.66 million per year. According to public reporting, the party-issued credit card was revoked after spending could not be properly reconciled, prompting … Read More “Breaking News – Follow-Up” »
Verslaggewer – Felicity Jooste Weskaap:- Die naweek het landswyd sy eie deel van skok en hartseer gebring, van bendegeweld in die Wes-Kaap tot ’n tragedie tydens ’n sportbyeenkoms aan die Tuinroete. Op Saterdag, 15 November 2025, is lede van die #AntiGangUnit na die Hill View-omgewing in die Muizenberg-polisie presink ontplooi te midde van die voortdurende … Read More “‘N Geweldadige Naweek – Twee Uiteenlopende Tragedies” »
CCN Nuus ELSIESRIVIER:- Cheslin Christians, 39, is op 5 November in die hospitaal oorlede, net een dag ná ’n beweerde aanval deur Anti-Gang Unit-lede. Die Cape Crime Crisis Coalition (C4) meen die voorval kan moontlik ’n rol in sy dood gespeel het. Volgens ’n familievriend het Christians en haar seun buite gesit toe die polisie … Read More “Kankerlydende Elsiesrivier-man Sterf ná beweerde polisie – aanval” »
The Remarkable Journey of George C. April Reporter – Felicity Jooste In a world where opportunities are often shaped by privilege, few stories stand out as strongly as that of George C. April, a man who has built more than just structures. He has built hope, inspired youth, and left a legacy across the West … Read More “From Builder to Journalist to Youth Champion” »
Reporter – Felicity Jooste Cape Flats:- The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Western Cape has strongly condemned the senseless violence linked to gangsterism, following a deadly shooting in Manenberg late last night.According to SAPS reports, the incident occurred on Thursday, 13 November 2025, at around 11:35, when four men were attacked in a … Read More “SAPS Condemns Senseless Violence after Manenberg Shooting” »
CCN Redakteur HOPEFIELD:- Wanneer mense die gevoel kry dat geregtigheid nie meer bestaan nie, begin hulle self optree.Steeds meer en meer Suid-Afrikaners, van Khayelitsha tot Hopefield, voel die wet beskerm hulle nie meer nie, omdat die polisie bloot toekyk. Wat begin as frustrasie, draai vinnig in woede en lei dikwels tot dade wat die grens … Read More “Wanneer Geregtigheid Stilstaan – Neem Burgers Die Wet Terug” »
Reporter – George C April Western Cape:- Continued high-impact police operations across the Western Cape, led to several arrests this weekend, with suspects appearing in court today for separate crimes. It involving illegal firearms, and the possession of abalone worth millions of rands. In Primrose Park, an intelligence-driven operation conducted by members of Operation Lockdown … Read More “Police Visibility Operations lead to Multiple Arrests in Western Cape” »
“Timing, truth and respect: When a story crosses the line between fact and fairness.” CCN Editor – George April HOPEFIELD:- The controversy surrounding a story about the late Councillor Bjorn Witbooi has taken a new turn, as questions arise over the timing and ethical implications of a story published by Saldanhabaai Nuus. The report, … Read More “Confusion and Ethical Questions Surround Report on Late Councillor Bjorn Witbooi” »
Community reacts to conflicting reports on late councillor -= George C. April, Editor CAPE COAST NEWS (CCN) HOPEFIELD: – Residents across the West Coast are reacting with concern following conflicting reports regarding the late Saldanha Bay Municipality councillor Bjorn Witbooi.After CCN published a story on CCN claims about an alleged March 2025 council incident involving … Read More “Police Confirm – No Case Ever Registered Against late Councillor Björn Witbooi.” »
