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POLICE FAILURES, EMPTY PROMISES AND A PATTERN OF NEGLECT CCN Editor – George April HOPEFIELD: Despite formal complaints, written undertakings from senior police officers and repeated media enquiries, not a single police officer has visited any of the female victims who reported serious crimes in Hopefield. Cape Coast News (CCN) can reveal that the rape … Read More “HOPEFIELD WOMEN LEFT UNPROTECTED” »
Land, Crime, Russia Ties, and the Question of Who’s Really Wrong. CCN Editor/Reporter – George C April The clash between the Trump administration and the South African government has become one of the sharpest diplomatic rifts of recent years. What began with sharp rhetoric over land reform has escalated into visa restrictions, aid cuts, trade … Read More ” Trump vs. South Africa:” »
With New Visa Bans – & warns “More Severe Consequences” are coming. CCN Editor – George April On Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced targeted visa restrictions on South African officials and others accused of enforcing “race-based discrimination,” enabling land seizures without compensation, and “inciting violence” against minority groups – particularly Afrikaners. Rubio … Read More “Trump Administration Escalates Pressure on South Africa” »
What’s actually been approved – and what hasn’t CCN Editor – George April CAPE TOWN:- Two recent Facebook posts about the Phelan Green eSAF project have caused confusion in local groups.PICTURE – Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa Minister of Electricity and Energy at the podium during the Official Opening Address at the African Green Hydrogen Summit 2026 … Read More “BREAKING NEWS – Phelan Green Hopefield project” »
As Hopefield workers raise alarm over selective discipline and preferential treatment of outside labour CCN Editor – George April Hopefield:- Growing frustration is mounting among workers at the Elandsfontein phosphate mine and members of the local Hopefield community over what they describe as selective discipline and preferential treatment of non-local employees by Kropz and its … Read More “Kropz and Trollope Remain Silent” »
Tibet Border; Hundreds Dead, Over 1,000 Missing By CNN Staff A catastrophic glacier collapse in the Himalayas triggered devastating flash floods along the Nepal-China border on Wednesday, killing at least 390 people and leaving more than 1,400 missing, according to authorities in both countries. The disaster began early Wednesday morning when a large section of … Read More “Glacier Collapse Triggers Deadly Flash Floods on Nepal” »
DREIG OM REEDS DRUKKEND GESINSGELD SÓ NOG MEER TE KNYP CCN Redakteur – George April HOPEFIELD:- Suid-Afrikaanse motoriste kan volgende week weer die knyp voel wanneer nuwe brandstofpryse ingestel word, met die jongste data wat op ‘n verdere verhoging in petrol- en dieselpryse dui. Volgens die jongste brandstofprysdata van die Central Energy Fund (CEF) was … Read More “Nuwe Petrolprys – Verhoging” »
Operating Across Provinces CCN Editor – George April A multimillion-rand vehicle licensing fraud syndicate used insiders’ login details, bogus companies and deceased people’s identities to evade fees and issue roadworthy certificates, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has revealed.The syndicate manipulated South Africa’s National Traffic Information System (NaTIS) by exploiting compromised credentials belonging to transport … Read More “Authorities Uncover Multimillion-rand Vehicle Licensing Cartel” »
CCN Verslaggewer – George April Hopefield:- “Nee vir Sasolburg by die see” maar konstruksie begin reeds? ‘N groot artikel in Die Papier (24–30 Julie 2026) het die sterke teenkanting teen die voorgestelde e-brandstofaanleg en massiewe sonkragprojek naby Hopefield weer op die voorblad geplaas. Die opskrif sê dit duidelik: “E-brandstofaanleg: Nee vir ‘Sasolburg by die see’”. … Read More “E-brandstofaanleg by Hopefield” »
Why the Berg River and Velddrif Silence Concerns Everyone CCN Editor – George April HOPEFIELD:- With the objection deadline for the Phelan projects (including the massive 1.6GW Hopefield Solar Project) just passed, concerns over water security and pollution risks continue to grow.A community flyer currently circulating warns of four major industrial developments on a 3000+ … Read More “Hopefield’s Water Under Threat” »
