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Against City of Cape Town Over Tariff Hikes Reporter – George April Cape Town:- The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has declared its full support for the legal challenge launched by the South African Property Owners. Association (Sapoa) against the City of Cape Town. This comes in response to what the party calls “exorbitant and … Read More “VF Plus Backs Sapoa’s Legal Action” »
Eight Seriously Injured George April – CCN Reporter GUGULETHU – Eight passengers were seriously injured when a Golden Arrow bus was petrol bombed in Gugulethu early Monday morning. The attack occurred near the intersection of Duinefontein and Govan Mbeki Roads. According to initial reports, the suspects allegedly used nearby houses and the darkness of the … Read More ” Golden Arrow Bus Petrol Bombed in Gugulethu” »
Verslaggewing – CCN Nuusspan Beaufort-Wes:- ‘N nuwe windkragprojek, die Khangela Emoyeni Windkragstasie, is tans aan die ontwikkel buite Beaufort-Wes en beloof om teen 2026 volhoubare energie aan een van Suid-Afrika se grootste nywerhede, Richards Bay Minerals, te lewer. Die aanleg sal bestaan uit 32 reuse windturbines en het ’n kapasiteit van 144 megawatt – genoeg … Read More “Nuwe Windkragprojek Bring Gemengde Reaksies in Beaufort-Wes” »
Waar is die res van die Weskus Disstrik? Berig – George April VELDDIRF:- In ’n tyd waar beloftes oor behuising oral rondvlieg, van politieke podiums tot maandelikse raadsvergaderings, is daar een munisipaliteit in die Weskus Distrik wat stilweg en sonder raserigheid werklik resultate wys – Bergrivier. Hoe ander munisipaliteite agterbly Swartland: Projekplanne vir Chatsworth en … Read More “Bergrivier wys hoe dit gedoen moet word” »
On Housing and Services CCN Reporting Cape Town:- Cape Town’s population is rapidly approaching the five million mark, driven by both internal migration and international arrivals. This rapid growth is placing immense strain on the city’s housing supply, sewage systems, infrastructure, and public transport services. According to local authorities, there are already clear signs that existing … Read More “Cape Town’s Population Boom – Increases Pressure…..” »
“I’m a Family Man, Not a Dealer” By CCN News Desk Mitchell’s Plain:- A prominent Cape Town businessman says he’s being falsely implicated in a high-profile R18 million cocaine bust. Claiming he’s a respected family man, soccer coach, and corporate professional, not a criminal. Raed Cupido, 40, who hails from Westridge in Mitchells Plain, appeared … Read More “Alleged Drug Bust Accused” »
Corruption and Contraband Reporter – Ashley Rix Cape Town:- A surprise raid at a South African correctional facility, has laid bare a deeply disturbing reality. Pictures – Social media. Nearly every inmate in the targeted cell block, was found in possession of a cellphone. Alongside the illegal devices, authorities also discovered a significant quantity of … Read More “Unannounced Prison Raid Exposes Shocking Level of….” »
In Wendy House Shooting Reporter – George April Philippi:- The Cape Flats is once again mourning a young life lost to senseless violence. A 16-year-old boy was shot dead and three others injured in a brutal shooting inside a small wendy house in Block 9, Lower Cross Road, Philippi East, on Tuesday afternoon. Eight teenagers … Read More “Cape Flats in Crises – 16 – Year Old Boy Gunned Down” »
236 Ongelukke in Net 10 Dae Verslaggewer – George April KAAPSTAD – Die gevaarlike kombinasie van nat paaie en onverantwoordelike bestuur het die afgelope week duidelik geword toe Kaapstad se Brand- en Reddingsdienste op meer as 230 ongelukke moes reageer Dit alles binne ’n tydperk van net 10 dae. Tussen Vrydag 27 Junie en Sondag … Read More “Winterweer Eis Sy Tol op Kaapse Paaie” »
CCN Reporting MITCHELL’S PLAIN:- The intensified police presence and targeted anti-gang operations in Mitchell’s Plain are beginning to show results, with officers seizing four illegal firearms and a stash of ammunition during a dramatic arrest on Monday afternoon, 7 July 2025. Officers from the Mitchell’s Plain Crime Prevention Unit were patrolling Du Toitskloof Street in … Read More “Police Seize Illegal Firearms in Gang-Hit Mitchell’s Plain” »
