Real life news from all over the Western Cape
To Remain in Custody Until February 2026 CCN Reporter – George April Atlantis:- The Cape of Good Hope SPCA has confirmed that Ncubeko Hloni, the man accused of multiple counts of animal cruelty, assault, theft and linked to an outstanding warrant, will remain behind bars until 17 February 2026 after the Atlantis Magistrate’s Court denied … Read More “Accused Puppy Seller Denied Bail” »
After High-Speed Escape Leaves 12 Injured. CCN News Western Cape:- A Cape Town minibus taxi driver is still on the run after a dramatic attempt to evade law enforcement ended in a collision that left twelve people injured on Tuesday. According to City of Cape Town Traffic Services spokesperson Kevin Jacobs, an officer attempted to … Read More “Cape Town Taxi Driver on the Run” »
FAMILY ESCAPES VIOLENT TAXI ATTACK CCN News Kuilsriver:- A routine Thursday morning drive turned into a horrifying ordeal for a young family, when a minibus taxi driver allegedly attacked a motorist in full view of his wife and their six-month-old baby on Hindle Road, Kuilsriver, at around 07:30.According to the victim, he was travelling straight … Read More “Road Rage Horror on Hindle Road” »
Reporter – Felicity Jooste Oudtshoorn:- The Oudtshoorn Regional Court has sentenced a Nigerian national and a South African woman, to lengthy jail terms for their role in drug trafficking, Their sentences following a case that detailed how drug operations were coordinated through social media and executed across provinces. The accused, Vuyisekha Miranda Mzwakhe (30) and … Read More “Nigerian Man & SA Woman heavy sentencing for Drug Dealing” »
Three Illegal Firearms Seized, Multiple Suspects Arrested in 48 Hours CCN Editor – George April Cape Town: – In a clear demonstration of police determination to curb violent crime on the Cape Flats, Western Cape law enforcement officers confiscated three prohibited firearms and arrested several suspects over the weekend. The swift actions, driven by community … Read More “SAPS Crackdown on Cape Flats” »
Residents Call for Transparency, Emergency-risk Disclosures as Demonstration Planned for 6 December Reporter – George April Cape Town – Tensions are rising as Blaauwberg residents accuse the City of Cape Town of pushing ahead with the Big Bay Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) without revealing key evacuation and emergency-risk information for the Koeberg Nuclear Emergency … Read More ““Community Takes Stand Against City’s “Unlawful, Unsafe” Big Bay Development Framework”” »
But the Numbers and the Money Still Matter CCN News Cape Town: – Gayton McKenzie’s latest message about the by-elections shows how effectively he can shape political momentum. He presents the PA as a rising force and uses selective results to tell a bigger story, and his style is confident, direct, and emotionally charged. He … Read More “Gayton Outplays the DA at Their Own Game” »
CCN Nuus MOORREESBURG:- Die Weskus Distriksmunisipaliteit het weereens goud behaal in sy jaarlikse finansiële ondersoek, en vir die vyftiende jaar agtereenvolgens, ’n skoon oudit ontvang. Hierdie uitsonderlike prestasie plaas die munisipaliteit onder die bestes in Suid-Afrika en bevestig sy reputasie vir uitmuntende bestuur, finansiële dissipline en onwrikbare integriteit. ’n Skoon oudit beteken dat die munisipaliteit … Read More “Weskus Distrik Munisipaliteit – 15 de skoon Oudit” »
After Harrowing Hijacking Ordeal Reporter – George April CAPE TOWN:- A 34-year-old Cape Town mother is recovering from deep shock after being violently hijacked, kidnapped, and locked inside the boot of her vehicle during. The incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Her life was saved thanks to the swift actions of law enforcement … Read More “Mother Rescued from Car Boot” »
CCN NEWS Bellville:- Former SARS employee and registered tax practitioner Michael Benson has been sentenced to 6 years in prison after being convicted on multiple charges of fraud, forgery, uttering, and failing to keep proper records.Benson submitted 11 false VAT201 returns over 25 months, claiming R1.7 million in fraudulent VAT refunds. SARS paid out R1.58 … Read More “Former SARS Employee & Tax Practitioner Jailed for Vat Fraud” »
