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What Trump’s Influence and Land Politics Mean for the Poor By CCN Editorial Team For many South Africans, global politics feels like a game played by the rich, while the poor pay the price. Every move, every handshake, every controversial tweet sends ripples through our economy, affecting those who already struggle to survive. With Donald … Read More “The Game of Giants….!” »
AS HAWKS ARREST SUSPECT CAPE TOWN:- In a significant victory against human trafficking, a multi-disciplinary intelligence operation has led to the arrest of a 34-year-old suspect linked to a sex trafficking ring operating in Cape Town. The operation, carried out on 12 March 2025, involved the Hawks’ Bellville and George divisions, the National Intervention Unit, … Read More “Breakthrough in Human Trafficking Case” »
SALDANHA:- In today’s proceedings at the Saldanha High Court, a former co-accused turned state witness, Lourentia Lombaard, delivered compelling testimony against Kelly Smith. Lombaard testified that Smith confessed to selling her daughter, Joshlin, to a sangoma (traditional healer) for R20,000. She recounted observing Smith meeting with a woman dressed as a sangoma the day before … Read More “Compelling Testimony” »
Three Employees Arrested JOHANNESBURG:- Jubilation and cheers erupted outside the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court as three SASSA (South African Social Security Agency) employees, accused of defrauding vulnerable citizens of over R260 million, were led away in handcuffs. Videos shared online show an elated crowd cheering while the suspects, two women and one man, were escorted by … Read More “Sassa Scandal – R260 Million Fraud” »
Meer as Net Eskom se Skuld R95 Miljard se Skuld _ Hoe Munisipaliteite Eskom Bankrot Maak JOHANNESBURG:- Eskom se grootste probleem is nie net swak bestuur nie, maar wanbetaling. Teen Januarie 2025 skuld munisipaliteite Eskom meer as R95 miljard, ’n verstommende 28%-verhoging teenoor 2024. Munisipaliteite koop elektrisiteit van Eskom en moet dit weer verkoop aan … Read More “Beurtkrag – Die Ware Oorsake” »
Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspects Cape Town – Table Bay police are calling on the public to assist in identifying three women wearing headscarves and a man linked to a high-value jewellery theft at the V&A Waterfront. The heist, which took place on February 22, 2025, saw the group enter a jewellery store … Read More “1.3 Million Waterfront Jewellery Heist” »
Questions Surround Gayton McKenzie’s Joshlin Smith Foundation Pledge In July 2024, Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture Gayton McKenzie made headlines with his pledge to donate his entire annual ministerial salary of R2.68 million to the establishment of the Joshlin Smith Foundation for missing children. The foundation, suppose to named after six-year-old Joshlin Smith, who … Read More “Minister McKenzie – Unfulfilled Promises?” »
Evangelist and TikToker Reveal Shocking Claims SALDANHA BAY:- On Day 9 of the trial concerning the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith from Saldanha Bay, key testimonies were presented at the Western Cape High Court, currently in session at the White City Multipurpose Centre in Diazville. Evangelist’s Testimony Evangelist Nico Steven Coetzee, the twelfth witness, testified … Read More “Explosive Testimonies in Joshlin Smith Case” »
As Cruise Liners Dock – A Boost for Local Businesses Cape Town, 12 March 2025 – Cape Town’s waterfront is buzzing with excitement as two major cruise liners, MSC Musica and Norwegian Dawn, docked in the city early this morning. Over 5,000 tourists and 2,000 crew members stepped onto South African soil, eager to explore … Read More “Cape Town Welcomes Over 5,000 Tourists” »
A Burden or a Break for Ordinary Citizens? Cape Town – Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the highly anticipated 2025 National Budget Speech today, unveiling measures that could have significant implications for ordinary South Africans. While the government aims to stabilize the economy and boost revenue, concerns are rising over the potential impact on taxpayers, … Read More “South Africa’s Budget 2025” »
