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Wellington: The fire raging around Slangrivier and the Bo-Hermon Road in Wellington is partially contained in certain areas. The affected area stretches over 500 hectares. Fire and rescue teams from Drakenstein Municipality, the Cape Winelands District Municipality, and their contractors, CapeNature and the Fire Protection Association, are still busy with active firefighting, with the intense … Read More “Fire Raging in Wellington Partially Contained” »
Lead to Arrests in Business Robbery Case On Monday, February 10, a business robbery in Hangberg set off an intensive investigation. Challenging authorities with misleading leads and false trails. Multiple armed suspects were involved, and the case was complicated by conflicting descriptions of the getaway vehicle. However, through relentless determination, investigators managed to identify the … Read More “Persistence and Collaboration” »
One Woman’s Battle Against the System By Nicolene Appolis For over 2 years, I have been fighting a battle not just for myself, but for every worker who has suffered unfair treatment, corruption, and legal injustice. My case involves Saldanha Bay Municipality, Stellenbosch Municipality, Bergrivier Municipality and a disciplinary process riddled with conflicts of interest, … Read More “Unfair Dismissal, Corruption, and a Fight for Justice” »
Vir beweerde verkragting van Broodkraal-vrou MOORREESBURG – Die hofverskyning van twee polisiebeamptes, wat van verkragting aangekla word, het Dinsdag groot ongelukkigheid onder die gemeenskap veroorsaak. Die twee Moorreesburg polisielede het reeds Maandag in die hof verskyn, waarna hulle uitstel gevra het, omdat hulle prokureurs nie beskikbaar was diè betrokke dag nie. Die beamptes word daarvan … Read More “Polisiebeamptes twede keer in die hof” »
Moorreesburg, 17 Februarie 2025 – ‘N Groot polisie-teenwoordigheid was vanoggend buite die Moorreesburg Landdroshof, toe twee polisielede verskyn het op aanklagte van verkragting. Die twee beskuldigdes het regsverteenwoordiging aangevra, en die hof het die saak tot môre uitgestel en lede bly intussen in aanhouding. Die 27-jarige klaer, ‘n vrou van Broodkraal, beweer sy is herhaaldelik … Read More “Moorreesburg Gemeenskap verdeeld – Polisie Lede aangekla vir Verkragting” »
For Critical Infrastructure Upgrades Cape Town – 16 February 2025 – The City of Cape Town’s Electricity Generation and Distribution Department has announced a scheduled power outage affecting the Wacom area, set to commence on Monday, 17 February 2025, and continue for three consecutive days. This planned interruption is part of essential infrastructure upgrades aimed … Read More “Cape Town Faces 3 Days Power Outage” »
Maar Dringende Aksie Steeds Nodig Die onlangse uitstel van die sperdatum vir die hernuwing van SASSA se goue kaarte tot 20 Maart, het verligting gebring vir baie begunstigdes. Nietemin word mense steeds aangemoedig om hul nuwe Postbank-swartkaarte so gou moontlik te bekom om enige onderbrekings in hul betalings te voorkom. Cape Coast News (CCN) sal lesers op hoogte hou … Read More ““SASSA-kaart hernuwing – Uitstel Bring Verligting”” »
Friends Urge Public to Help Find Killers Jack Muganyi Picture – Facebook The friends and loved ones of Jack Muganyi are in shock and mourning after the Uber driver was found murdered last Thursday, June 6. Jack Muganyi – Picture: Facebook His body was discovered tied to a tree in Strandfontein, days after he was … Read More “Uber Driver Jack Muganyi Found Murdered” »
We have an incredible young athlete in our community who needs your help to achieve his dream! Leander Pholman, (19 years) a dedicated and talented sportsman from Langebaan, has been given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete internationally. His hard work, discipline, and outstanding performances have earned him this chance, but financial challenges stand in the … Read More “SA Athletic Champion – Support His Journey!” »
In a devastating incident at the Nyanga taxi rank in Cape Town, a fire broke out late on Sunday night, resulting in the destruction of 16 minibus taxis. The South African Police Service (SAPS) and fire crews responded promptly, but their efforts were hampered by strong winds. The blaze was eventually extinguished just before midnight. … Read More “Devastating Incident at the Nyanga Taxi Rank” »
