Real life news from all over the Western Cape
Business Owners Warned Reporter – George April WESTERN CAPE:- Recent incidents have once again highlighted the importance of ensuring that employees have the correct legal work documentation. A video currently circulating on social media shows a farmer being loaded into a police vehicle along with an undocumented worker. This is not an isolated case. Last … Read More “Ensure Your Workers Are Legal” »
Berig – Isaac Cloete Okiep:- Verlede Saterdag het ‘n ANC-LUR besluit om Menseregtedag met ‘n politieke kwas te verf. Die Noord-Kaapse Provinsiale Menseregtedag-vieringe het in Okiep, naby Springbok, plaasgevind. Volgens Tebogo Monya, media- en skakelbeampte vir Bentley Vass, LUR vir Samewerkende Regering (COGHSTA), was die amptelike tema: “Versterking van ‘n kultuur van maatskaplike geregtigheid en … Read More “LUR Verf Menseregtedag met ‘n Politieke Kwas.” »
The Rise of a Controversial Police Chief. Reporter – George April PAARL: – A storm is brewing over the appointment of a new police head in the Cape Winelands, as allegations of incompetence and corruption continue to shadow her career. The former Provincial Head of Visible Policing in Free State, whose rapid rise through the … Read More “From Free State to the Cape Winelands” »
Amid Service Delivery Crisis Reporter – George April CAPE TOWN:- The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) strongly condemns the reckless spending of public funds by the West Coast District Municipality, which has invited municipal representatives from across the Western Cape on an extravagant, all-expenses-paid, three-day cruise. The purpose? To discuss the financial struggles of municipalities, … Read More “ACDP Slams Lavish Cruise For Municipal Officials” »
Reporter – Ashley Rix Saldanha Bay:- As the sun rises on another crucial day in the courtroom, the hearts of many are heavy with the weight of anticipation. The trial surrounding #JoshlinSmith has gripped the nation, and today, more than ever, the call for justice echoes through the halls of law and across the hearts … Read More “A Cry for Justice – The Joshlin Smith Trial” »
Against Rising Crime and Attacks on Officers Reporter:- George April The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, has voiced strong support for law enforcement officers who respond decisively and with authority in their fight against escalating crime. His statement comes in the wake of several violent confrontations between criminals … Read More “South African Police Service Stands Firm” »
Vanderbijlpark:- ‘N swanger ma van ‘n tweeling loop tans hof, nadat sy aangekla was dat sy haar kind verkoop het. In Februarie 2025 is ‘n 32-jarige ma van Vanderbijlpark, Keneilwe Shalaba, in hegtenis geneem op aanklagte dat sy haar tweejarige seun, Kutlwano, vir R75 000 verkoop het. Shalaba, wat swanger is met ‘n tweeling, het … Read More “Kommer oor kinderhandel in Suid Afrika” »
West Coast:- Eskom, South Africa’s once-mighty power utility, is facing an unprecedented crisis as electricity demand continues to decline. According to the latest report from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), households and businesses are reducing their dependence on Eskom by shifting to alternative energy sources or consuming less electricity overall. The Downward … Read More “Eskom’s Crisis – What It Means for South Africa’s Economy” »
A Failing Experiment? South Africa:- The Government of National Unity (GNU) was meant to unite different parties to work for South Africa’s future. But how does it make sense when they sit together in Parliament, yet attack each other outside? Instead of real solutions, we see endless political battles while ordinary people struggle. Since the … Read More “Government of National Unity” »
Patrice Motsepe’s mines A $160 million phosphate mine in South Africa, owned by billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s African Rainbow Capital Investments, continues to face environmental disputes that have dragged on for over a decade. Now, a new challenge has emerged. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has filed a lawsuit against South Africa’s Environment Minister, Dion George, … Read More “Trouble for South African Billionare” »
