Real life news from all over the Western Cape
As Police Tighten Grip on Gangs Reporter – Felicity Jooste Mitchell’s Plain: – In a major breakthrough against gang-related crime, police seized a significant cache of illegal firearms and ammunition during an intelligence-driven cordon and search operation in Lentegeur, Mitchell’s Plain, on Monday afternoon. The discovery included: 19 firearms 1,500 rounds of ammunition 3 gun safes … Read More “Major Firearms Haul in Mitchell’s Plain” »
CCN Reporter – George April MOORREESBURG: – After eight long years of waiting, Winslow Deurin Willems finally received his rightful matric certificate. His life was put on hold because of a mistake made by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) – a simple error in his ID number printed on the document that locked him … Read More “Eight Years Stolen – When Will Ordinary South Africans’ Rights Matter?” »
Reporter – George April BELLVILLE:- The South African Police Service (SAPS) has announced a cash reward of up to R50 000 for information that could help solve a double murder that took place in Bellville late last year. According to police spokespersons, detectives from the Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes unit are urgently seeking assistance … Read More “SAPD Offers R50 000 for Double Murder” »
ON PRIVATE VEHICLE USE Media Statement The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has dismissed false reports circulating on social media, suggesting that it instructed South Africans not to use their private vehicles and to travel with their families. In an official media statement, SANTACO clarified that it has never issued such instructions and has … Read More “Santaco Denies False Claims” »
Bail Abandoned CCN Reporting ATLANTIS:- The five accused in the murder of Durban father Malcolm Pather will remain in custody after abandoning their bail applications in the Atlantis Magistrates’ Court. In a dramatic appearance on Thursday, the first time media were allowed to photograph them. – the accused showed no sign of remorse. Two shared … Read More “Five in Court for Murder of Durban Father” »
Berig – George April Kaapstad:- Die Wes-Kaapse Hooggeregshof het verlede week ’n swaar vonnis opgelê in die omstrede Joshlín Smith-saak. Regter Erasmus het al drie beskuldigdes tot lewenslange tronkstraf gevonnis, met ’n bykomende tien jaar, ná hulle skuldig bevind is aan ontvoering en mensehandel. Die datums 12 en 13 Augustus is nou gereserveer vir die … Read More “JOSHLIN SMITH SAAK – Nuwe Vrae Duik Op Ná Lewenslange Vonnisse” »
Reporter – George April OUDTSHOORN:- The Oudtshoorn Prison in the Western Cape is still under lock-down, following a deadly confrontation between inmates and officials. A prisoner has been killed and four correctional services wardens wounded during the raid… It all started when prisons refused to allow them to be searched by wardens. However, Singabakho Nxumalo, … Read More “Prison Under Lockdown” »
‘N Reaksie van ‘n Kleurlingleier op Rassistiese Uitsprake in gewilde Podsending CCN Nuusredaksie ’n Onlangse episode van die gewilde podsending The Open Chat het ’n storm van kritiek ontketen nádat vier jong Swart deelnemers, skokkende en rassistiese stellings oor die Kleurling gemeenskappe gemaak het. In die episode is daar onder meer beweer dat Kleurlinge “geestes … Read More “Die Open Chat – Kontroversie” »
Reporter – George C April Cape Town:- Scammers are once again on the prowl, thistimetargeting vulnerable SASSA beneficiaries in the Gatesville area. According to information received by Radio 786, individuals posing as representatives from a so-called company named Emerald Life have been offering fake “funeral policies” exclusively to grant recipients. The scammers reportedly claim … Read More “Scam Alert – Sassa Beneficiaries Targeted” »
CCN Reporter – George April Cape Town:- Road safety is once again under the spotlight after the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre (PECC) recorded a significant spike in motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents over the weekend. According to the PECC, 60 motor vehicle accidents and 21 pedestrian-related incidents were reported in just 48 hours — … Read More “Sharp Rise in Road Accidents Puts Safety Under Spotlight in Cape Town” »
