Real life news from all over the Western Cape
“While Cape Coast News awaits the outcome of Pieter de Villiers’ court appearance today on sexual assault charges, here’s an interesting political twist…” Reporter – George April MALMESBURY:- Pieter de Villiers, former Springbok rugby coach and current political figure, has found himself at the center of controversy once again after facing allegations of sexual misconduct, … Read More “De Villiers Suspended Again – Allegations of Sexual Misconduct” »
Reporter:- George C April Piketberg:- The community of the Bergrivier municipality remains in shock and grief, as the case of State vs. Heinrich Adams unfolds, following the tragic stabbing of 24-year-old Mornay Adams by his older brother, Heinrich Adams, in the early hours of Sunday, 16 March 2025. Photo:- Heinrich Adams is currently in police … Read More “Community Divided Over Tragic Piketberg Stabbing Case” »
Reporter – Ashley Rix Saldanha Bay:- In the ongoing trial concerning the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith, the role of the court interpreter has come under intense scrutiny. Observers have reported that the interpreter’s inconsistent and inaccurate translations have caused significant delays and raised concerns about the integrity of the proceedings. During a recent session, … Read More “Interpreter Blunders Raise Questions in High-Profile Trial” »
After Elsies River Infiltration Scandal Cape Town – The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for an urgent review of Community Policing Forum (CPF) election processes following revelations that 50% of the Elsies River CPF members have been declared ineligible to serve by the Western Cape Provincial Police. The controversy centers around Ms. Claudine Coleridge, a … Read More “DA Calls for Review of CPF Elections” »
PARKLANDS – TABLE VIEW:- A 55-year-old man from Mauritius was shot and killed in the parking lot of a shopping complex on Sandown Road, Parklands, earlier today. Police were called to the scene at noon, where they discovered the victim inside a vehicle, seated in the front passenger seat with gunshot wounds to his body. … Read More “Foreign National Fatally Shot- Shopping Complex” »
A Unique Challenge for South African Peacekeepers in Congo Johannesburg:- A recent situation involving South African peacekeepers deployed in Congo, has caught attention, due to the actions of one soldier and their unexpected consequences. A private, affectionately known by his nickname “Balthazar,” has been at the center of an unusual series of events that has … Read More “Unique Challenge – Peacekeepers” »
Die Wysigingswet op Basiese Onderwyswette, bekend as die BELA-wet, is onlangs deur President Cyril Ramaphosa onderteken en het verskeie reaksies ontlok, veral onder Afrikaanssprekendes. Hierdie wet bring veranderinge aan hoe skole bestuur word, insluitend hoe toelatings- en taalbeleide bepaal word. Hoofpunte van die BELA-wet- Toelatings- en taalbeleid: Skoolbeheerliggame het tradisioneel die mag gehad om hul … Read More “BELA-Wet – ’N Bedreiging vir Afrikaans en Ouerregte?” »
ON EXTORTION RACKET CAPE TOWN:- Gugulethu Law Enforcement Squad were on duty patrolling in Mjodo street, when, they were then stopped by members of the public, who informed them about the suspects that were demanding protection fee the previous day in a house opposite them that has flats. They then followed up the tip off … Read More “Gugulethu Law Enforcement Squad Crack Down” »
Vehicle Theft Syndicates and Drug Smuggling Targeted Cape Town authorities have intensified efforts against crime, making significant breakthroughs in tackling vehicle theft syndicates and drug trafficking. In a joint operation, the Western Cape SAPS pounced on premises in Khayelitsha and Makhaza, uncovering stolen vehicles and dismantled car parts. On Saturday, 15 March 2025, Makhaza SAPS … Read More “Western Cape Crime Crackdown” »
HOPEFIELD:- Ek was verlede jaar deur ’n sakeman gedagvaar om in die Hopefield-landdroshof te verskyn, bloot omdat ek sy naam nie in die media mag noem nie, ongeag sy dade. Saam met Billie Classen van Piketberg is ek aangekla en het ons, ons eerste hofverskyning gemaak, waarna ons ’n nuwe datum gekry het om weer in … Read More “Korrupte Regstelsel – ‘N Stryd vir Geregtigheid” »
