Real life news from all over the Western Cape
R3,3 Million Seized Rawsonville:- An intelligence-driven operation between the Breederiver K9 Unit and Sea Fisheries, resulted in the seizure of a massive haul of abalone on Monday, 22 September 2025.Acting on information received, members intercepted a truck en route to Cape Town at the weighbridge on the N1 near Rawsonville. A thorough search uncovered 13 … Read More “Abalone Bust in Rawsonville” »
‼️Tourist Scam Alert – Cape Town‼️ Cape Town:- Another tourist has fallen prey to a street scam in De Waterkant, where fraudsters pose as “officials” demanding payment for a so-called walking permit. According to witnesses, the suspects trick unsuspecting visitors into swiping their cards on what looks like an ATM device, but is in fact … Read More “Tourist Scam Alert – Cape Town. ..” »
Reporter – Felicity Jooste Khayelitsha:- After months of investigation, Provincial Serious and Violent Crime detectives have made a breakthrough in a deadly February shooting in Khayelitsha. On Saturday, 8 February 2025, gunmen opened fire in Solomon Tshuku Street, C Block, leaving three people dead and three others critically injured. Detectives pursued every lead, collecting evidence … Read More “Khayelitsha Murder Suspect Finally Arrested” »
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has issued a stern warning to community members about a vishing scam in which fraudsters misuse the SAPS name, logo, and even the names of real senior officers to trick victims, into paying money or revealing personal information. According to SAPS, fake letters, often circulated on WhatsApp, carry the … Read More “SAPS Warns Public – Scamsters Using Fake Police Letters & Calls” »
Verslaggewer – Isaac Cloete Springbok:- In die vroeë oggendure van Maandag, 22 September 2025, het polisielede op nagskof patrollie langs die R382-pad op ’n wit Toyota Hilux bakkie met ’n kap afgekom. Twee mans is opgemerk waar hulle die voertuig se bande omruil het. By nadere ondersoek is die bakkie deursoek en ’n groot hoeveelheid … Read More “Twee Buitelanders in Hegtenis Geneem vir Bedreigte Spesies.” »
In the Western Cape. Reporter – Felicity Jooste WESTERN CAPE:- A string of weekend operations across the province has led to several arrests for illegal firearms, ammunition, and drugs. On Friday, 19 September, Gugulethu police arrested a 22-year-old man in Siwa Street, KTC, after finding him with an AK47 rifle and seven rounds during stop-and-search … Read More “Police Clamp Down on Illegal Firearms & Drugs” »
BELLVILLE:- A major police breakthrough has been made in the fight against illegal firearms in the Western Cape. In the early hours of this Monday morning, September 22nd, members of the Provincial Operational Coordination Combat Team executed an intelligence-driven raid on a Bellville flat, uncovering a significant cache of weapons. According to police, the firearms … Read More “BREAKING NEWS – SAPS SEIZES ILLEGAL FIREARMS IN BELLVILLE RAID” »
CCN Verslaggewer – George April DELFt:- Die polisie in Delft bied ’n kontantbeloning van tot R30 000 aan vir enige inligting wat kan help om die verdagtes vas te trek ná ’n noodlottige skietvoorval op die R300-hoofweg. Die insident het op 26 Julie 2025 omstreeks 20:20 plaasgevind toe ’n volwasse vrou in haar voertuig doodgeskiet … Read More ” R30 000 beloning vir leidrade ná noodlottige R300-skietery” »
CCN Reporting Cape Town:- A brazen burglary in the early hours of Saturday, 13 September 2025, has left police concerned after thieves made off with a full SAPS uniform in Langa. According to information, the incident took place at around 3am at Zone 25 flats, where the officer was asleep upstairs. The suspects allegedly forced … Read More “Police Uniform Stolen During House Break – Inn in Langa” »
CCN Reporting Mossel Bay:- Fire crews from Mossel Bay Fire, Rescue and Disaster Contained were called out to vegetation fires, in the Dana Bay area during the early hours of Tuesday 16 September 2025. The blaze affected areas close to Louis Fourie Road and the vicinity of South Cape College. Thanks to swift response and coordinated action, … Read More “Dana Bay Vegetation Bay Fires Contained” »
