Real life news from all over the Western Cape
No Official Strike Yet, But National Action Looms Reporter – George April Cape Town:- The Western Cape E-Hailing Association (WCEA) has broken its silence amid growing speculation over a nationwide strike involving app-based transport drivers. In a statement issued today, WCEA clarified that while it strongly supports the concerns of drivers and operators facing exploitation, … Read More “E-Hailing Drivers Speak Out” »
Energy Boost or Environmental Threat? By Cape Coast News Reporter Western Cape: – Global energy giant Shell has been granted environmental authorization, to proceed with offshore oil and gas exploration off South Africa’s West Coast. An announcement that has sparked a wave of mixed reactions from communities, environmentalists, and business owners across the Western Cape. … Read More “Shell’s Offshore Drilling Plans Approved” »
Verslaggewing – CCN Nuus Weskus:- Die hoop op ’n eie huis brand sterk in die harte van duisende inwoners van die Weskus Distrik, maar té dikwels word hierdie hoop aangevuur deur beloftes wat nie op beplanning of begroting gegrond is nie. CCN het ondersoek ingestel na die werklike vooruitgang van behuising in die vyf munisipaliteite, … Read More “BEHUISING – Feite vs Verwagtinge in die Weskus Distrik” »
TO MOUNT AS VICTIMS ARE DENIED JUSTICE By CCN Reporter Western Cape:- Another tragic chapter has been added to a growing list of police brutality allegations in the Western Cape. The death of Reagan Arendse (36) of Genadendal after a severe beating allegedly by police, has now been linked to other disturbing cases, where justice … Read More “Brutality With Badges – Police Assault Claims Continue” »
After Beloved Retired Teacher Murdered in Bredasdorp Reporter – George April The peaceful town of Bredasdorp has been left reeling after the brutal murder of a well-known retired teacher, Mr. Sammy Cloete, whose lifeless body was discovered in his home in Jakaranda Avenue on Saturday. Picture – Social media The 68-year-old was allegedly stabbed to … Read More “Two Teenagers Arrested for Murder” »
Over 800 Officials Disciplined, Minister Promises More Raids Reporter – George April Cape Town:- The Department of Correctional Services is under the spotlight this week, after Minister Pieter Groenewald delivered his 2025 Budget. Vote, revealing sweeping disciplinary action and promising intensified efforts to clean up South Africa’s prisons. “In the past year, 466 raids were … Read More “Crackdown in Correctional Services” »
SAPS Commended for Swift Action Reporter – George April Cape Town:- Law enforcement continues to clamp down hard on crime, with two major operations on Thursday, July 10 2025.The operations resulting in the seizure of drugs worth nearly half a million rand and multiple illegal firearms. In Kirstenhof, members of the local Crime Prevention Unit … Read More “Major Drug & Firearm Seizures Across Cape Town” »
Woman Dies While Emergency Services Falter Reporter – George April Cape Town:- A tragic incident in Hopefield has once again exposed the deepening crisis in public healthcare in the Western Cape. A woman reportedly died after an ambulance, dispatched from Vredenburg, arrived after a long delay , and without vital emergency equipment, including oxygen. Picture … Read More “Public Healthcare Under Strain” »
Korrupsie: Selfone, Geld, Dwelms en selfs G-stringe is gevind Verslaggewer – George April ’N onverwagte klopjag in een van Suid-Afrika se maksimum sekuriteit tronke, het die publiek met skok en woede gelaat. Foto’s – Sosiale Media Dit, ná die onthulling van grootskaalse korrupsie en oortredings binne die mure van die fasiliteit Ontbloot is. Tydens die … Read More “Tronk Korrupsie Ontbloot” »
In Learner’s Licence Corruption Case Reporter – George April Cape Town:- After nearly a decade-long legal process, justice has finally caught up with two traffic officers, and a civilian implicated in a learner’s licence fraud scheme in Ashton, Western Cape. Karel Davids (53) and Andile James Dondolo (57), both traffic officers employed by the Ashton … Read More “Two Traffic Officers & Civilian Convicted” »
