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Not Just the Symptoms CCN Online Staff Writer Cape Town, :- Gangsterism and violent crime continue to haunt the Cape Flats and the outskirts of towns across the Western Cape. These are not accidents of geography or isolated criminal patterns, they are the direct result of decades-old government decisions and systemic neglect. Minister Patricia de … Read More “We Must Priorities the Causes of Crime” »
CCN Reporting. Cape Town:- A joint operation led by the Hawks based in Bellville and George, in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs Immigration and the NGO A21, resulted in the arrest of two suspects for human trafficking on 30 May 2025. The arrests followed a search warrant executed at a guest house in … Read More “Human Trafficking Suspects Arrested in Goodwood Raid” »
For Slain SAPS Sergeant CCN Reporting team CAPE TOWN:- In the quiet stillness of dawn, just before he was due to report for duty, a 48-year-old police Sergeant was gunned down outside his home in Thys Witbooi Street, Vrygrond. He was in full uniform, ready to serve, unaware that death waited just steps from his … Read More “Police Killings – Western Cape Police Commissioner Vows Justice” »
Worcester:- The Worcester Regional Court sitting in Ceres has sentenced child rapist, Aphiwe Mpambani, to 25 years direct imprisonment after he grabbed a minor off the street in Nduli, Ceres, dragged her into his shack and raped her. He threatened to kill her if she told anyone about the rape. The successful prosecution and sentence … Read More “Court Sentences Man 25 Years – Imprisonment For Child Rape” »
Reporter – George April Western Cape:- Child rapes have been in the news frequently in recent weeks, and it is definitely a cause for concern, a woman told Cape Coast News (CCN) on Saturday. The face of Igshaan Williams, a convicted child rapist – Picture: Social Media This after news broke of a 12-year-old girl … Read More “Child Rapes Raise Concern” »
Saldanha to Host Key Trial Proceedings as Public Grows Restless Reporter – George April Cape Town:- In a brief but significant appearance at the Cape Town High Court today, the matter involving Mr. Appollis, Mr. Van Rhyn, and Ms. Kelly Smith was formally adjourned to Friday, 23 May 2025. The court also provisionally confirmed that … Read More “Court Adjourned Again – Kelly Smith Gang” »
CCN NEWS UPDATE 7 May 2025 BELLVILLE:- The General Manager of the Premier Soccer League (PSL), a former international referee aged 57, and his wife, aged 47, appeared in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 5 May 2025. The pair face serious charges of fraud and money laundering involving an estimated R13 million. According to … Read More “HAWKS PSL – Official and Wife Chards with Fraud & Money Laundering” »
When Politics Overrides Justice Reporter – George C. April VREDENDAL: – In a startling turn of events, a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) survivor’s legal bid for protection, has again been postponed. Not because of legal technicalities, but due to political interference and coordinated pushback from municipal leadership. Jackeline Hector, an employee of the Matzikama Municipality, approached … Read More “GBV Survivor’s Court Case Delayed Again – Amid Council Interference” »
Onprofessionele Skeidsregters Vergal Die Spel Berig – George April HOPEFIELD:- Wanneer die “groen en pers” OUTsurance-skeidsregters opdaag op ’n Weskus-rugbyveld, word daar in die dorp gefluister: “Drink jou bloeddrukpille, die ref is terug.” Foto – Google.com Hierdie tong-in-die-kies waarskuwing dra egter ’n dieper waarheid, spelers, toeskouers en selfs onderwysers verloor vertroue in die integriteit van … Read More “Boland Rugby Unie Moet Sy Huis in Orde Kry.” »
Stolen Property Recovered in Hout Bay Breakthrough Reporter – George April Cape Town: – In a significant breakthrough for crime prevention in Hout Bay, a suspect involved in a Theft Out Of Motor Vehicle (TOOMV) case has been arrested, and nearly all stolen property has been recovered. Last week, Hout Bay experienced a surge in … Read More “Remote Jammer Arrested” »
