Real life news from all over the Western Cape
More Than Just Race – A Tale of Two South African Realities Reporter – George April Northern Cape:- South Africa is a land of contrasts, from its diverse cultures and landscapes to its divided opinions and communities. Picture – Orania facebook But few comparisons are as intriguing, or as misunderstood, as that between Orania, the … Read More ” Orania vs. Constantia” »
Oor ANC-kaderontplooiing Berig – George April PRETORIA:-Die Hooggeregshof in Pretoria het die Demokratiese Alliansie(DA) se aansoek om verlof tot appèl, Woensdag 7 Mei van die hand gewys. Dit ná die DA se mislukte poging vroeër vanjaar, om die African National Congress (ANC) se kader ontplooiings beleid ongrondwetlik te laat verklaar. Die hof het bevind dat … Read More “Hooggeregshof wys DA Appél van die Hand” »
CCN Crime Alert East London: – A crime intelligence-driven operation has resulted in the arrest of two suspects, aged 32 and 35, in East London. The suspects are believed to be linked to cash-in-transit robberies, hijackings, and house robberies across the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal. Following up on intelligence that the suspects were … Read More “Crime Intelligence Operation Leads to Arrests in East London” »
Somerset West: – Shoppers and staff were left reeling on Tuesday morning, after a brazen armed robbery unfolded in broad daylight at a bustling retail complex in the heart of Somerset West. According to early reports from News24, a group of approximately ten masked men stormed a business premises shortly after opening hours, brandishing firearms … Read More “Brazen Armed Heist Rocks Somerset West Shopping Complex” »
West Coast Business Chamber” CCN Report VREDENBURG:– Concerns over poor service delivery and a struggling local economy were highlighted at the recent annual general meeting, of the West Coast Business Chamber, held on Wednesday, March 5. “The Saldanha Bay municipality, currently run by the Democratic Alliance and supported by the Freedom Front Plus, is under … Read More ““Saldanha Bay Municipality is Falling Behind”” »
CCN TRIBUTE STORY The motorsport world was left in mourning yesterday, as news broke of the tragic passing of seasoned driver Pieter Joubert, who lost his life during the Simola Hillclimb in Knysna. Picture – Simola Hillclimb Facebook The Knysna Speed Festival confirmed the devastating incident, which occurred during Pieter’s first run on day two … Read More ““A Racer’s Final Run – Farewell to Pieter Joubert”” »
IN PAARL EAST CELLS Reporter – George April PAARL:- Another shocking case of police abuse has surfaced, this time in the Boland. A Paarl East police officer was arrested for allegedly raping two detainees inside holding cells at the local police station. The officer, whose identity has not been disclosed, was taken into custody on … Read More “Boland Cop Busted for Rape” »
Drie Skuldig Bevind in Skokkende Saak van Mensehandel en Ontvoering Berig – Ashley Rix Kaapstad:- Met trane in hul oë en swaar harte het gemeenskappe vandag gehoor dat die drie beskuldigdes in die saak van die vermiste Joshlin Smith, 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘬𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘨 bevind is op twee ernstige aanklagte, nl. Mensehandel (Count 1) en Ontvoering (Count 2) … Read More “Geregtigheid Vir Joshlin” »
FOR ALLEGED TAXI-HITMAN “YESU” CCN Reporter – George April CAPE TOWN:- Western Cape police have launched a manhunt for alleged taxi-hitman Vuyo Tshukela, also known as Yesu. Police are offering a reward of up to R100 000 for information that leads to his arrest. A warrant of arrest has been issued for Tshukela, who has … Read More “WC SAPS Offers R100 000 Reward” »
During City Project in Philippi By CCN News Desk PHILIPPI:- Two armed security guards were shot and killed in broad daylight, during a City of Cape Town sewer repair operation in Phola Park on Tuesday, 22 April 2025. According to initial reports, the team was escorting municipal workers to a toilet block, when four gunmen launched … Read More “Security Escorts Shot Dead” »
