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Between Tronox and Lutzville Community Ahead of Planned Protest CCN Reporter – George April Vredendal:- In a bid to ease tensions and prevent a planned protest, Matzikama Municipality has invited Tronox Executive Management to an urgent engagement meeting with Lutzville community representatives on Monday.The municipality is stepping in following the community’s submission of a Section … Read More “Matzikana Municipality Calls Urgent Meeting” »
Demand Accountability Over Social and Labour Plan CCN Reporter – George C April Lutzville:- Residents of Lutzville and Lutzville-Wes (Ward 1) say they have lost confidence in Tronox Mineral Sands’ community engagement and plan to take to the streets next week to demand greater transparency and delivery on development commitments.In a media statement issued this … Read More “Lutzville Residents Plan March Against Tronox” »
From Angry Residents CCN Reporting EAST LONDON:- Tensions exploded in East London, Eastern Cape, when an ANC ward councillor and her supporters were reportedly forced to flee from angry community members during a heated confrontation.Videos and eyewitness accounts show residents chasing the group amid loud shouting and growing frustration, highlighting deep dissatisfaction within the community. … Read More “ANC Ward Councillor and Supporters Flee” »
In Separate Cape Town Attacks By CCN Editor CAPE TOWN:- Concerns over the safety of law enforcement officers have intensified after Metro Police officers were attacked in two separate incidents over the weekend while carrying out their duties in Cape Town.The incidents, which occurred in Manenberg and Macassar, have once again highlighted the dangers faced … Read More “Metro Police Officers Targeted” »
Community Demands Justice CCN Reporter – George April Khayelitsha:- Western Cape police and residents are in shock after the brazen murder of Sergeant Mohlomla Tusani (47), an off-duty member of the Nyanga Visible Policing Unit, who was shot dead while visiting family in Town Two on Sunday afternoon.According to police reports, Sgt Tusani had just … Read More “Off-Duty Nyanga Police Sergeant Gunned Down” »
After Doctor Turned Her Away From Hospital CCN Reporting Adelaide, Eastern Cape:- An 11-year-old schoolgirl died after she was allegedly turned away from Adelaide Hospital by a doctor who reportedly dismissed her as faking her illness, despite pleas from teachers and her twin sister.Sivuyisiwe Sivu Soul fell ill while at school in the Adelaide area. … Read More “REST IN PEACE: Schoolgirl Dies” »
As Delft and Khayelitsha Outages Continue Cape Town:- Residents in parts of Delft and Khayelitsha in Cape Town are facing ongoing electricity disruptions as repair teams work under increasingly difficult conditions caused by repeated attacks on electrical infrastructure. The power utility has confirmed that additional teams have been deployed in an effort to speed up … Read More ” Eskom battles Repeated Vandalism” »
Could Affect South African Households – R100,000 Fines For Employers? CCN Online News SOUTH AFRICA:- The proposed Employment Services Amendment Bill, 2026, has sparked widespread debate across South Africa, particularly among households that employ domestic workers, gardeners, caregivers, drivers and other household staff.Reports suggesting that employers could face fines of up to R100,000 have caused … Read More “How The Employment Service Amendment “ »
Woolworths se betaling aan twee mans vir 10 jaar Deur CCN Online JOHANNESBURG:- Dit klink amper te ongelooflik om waar te wees. Oor die afgelope dekade het Woolworths, een van Suid-Afrika se grootste kleinhandelaars, sy twee voormalige uitvoerende hoofde (CEOs) saam meer as R508,75 miljoen betaal. Dit werk uit op gemiddeld sowat R139 400 per … Read More “R140 000 per dag” »
Ahead of June 30 Protests CCN Reporter – George April Johannesburg:- Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia is meeting Defence Minister Angie Motshekga this morning to finalise security plans for the nationwide demonstrations scheduled for 30 June.The closed-door meeting, which began at 11:00 at the Gauteng Provincial Office, will focus on operational arrangements. Media were permitted … Read More “Police, Defence Ministers Hold Closed Meeting” »