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Lourentia “Renz” Lombaard is cracking under pressure. Saldanha Bay: – The contradictions are piling up, her words are tangled, and the weight of the truth is shaking her to the core. You can see it, she’s slipping, struggling to keep her story straight. It’s a scene of mounting tension in the courtroom, and it’s becoming … Read More “Joshlin Smith Case – The Walls Are Closing in.” »
GEORGE:- The George community continues to seek answers following the tragic building collapse on 6 May 2024, which resulted in the loss of 34 lives. Recent developments have shed light on potential procedural lapses, intensifying calls for transparency and accountability. Preliminary Findings Highlight Procedural Breaches Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane recently revealed that a preliminary … Read More “George Building Collapse Investigation Findings Must Be Released” »
Across South Africa CAPE TOWN:- A disturbing video showing a male customer assaulting a female employee at a McDonald’s in Kenilworth has gone viral, drawing widespread anger and sparking debates on social media. The footage, originally posted by Facebook user Rybrox, shows a white male customer standing behind the counter, an area reserved for employees, … Read More “McDonald’s Assault Video Spark’s Outrage” »
Over 400 Arrests and Thousands of Fines Issued CAPE TOWN:- Crime and lawlessness remain pressing concerns in communities, but recent enforcement operations have demonstrated a firm commitment to tackling these issues head-on. Over the past week, law enforcement agencies have intensified their efforts, resulting in over 400 arrests and thousands of fines issued for various … Read More “Law Enforcement Crackdown” »
JOHANNESBURG:- Five officials of the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) made their first court appearance in the Lenasia Magistrate’s Court on Monday, in connection with an alleged R260-million fraud scheme. The accused, namely Phumelele Myeza (37), Paul Bones (49), Keamogetswe Irene Ledwaba (49), Siphesihle Phumzile Dlamini (30) and Phiwe Mkhuzangwe (37), face more than … Read More “SASSA Officials – In Court for Bail” »
To Accommodate Major Golf Event in Hermanus. Hermanus:- In a rare move of flexibility, Eskom has rescheduled a planned power outage in the Overstrand region to accommodate the 60th Nomads Nationals Jubilee Event, the world’s largest amateur golf tournament on a single course. Originally set for 18 March, the outage affecting Hermanus, Stanford, Gansbaai, and surrounding … Read More “Eskom Postpones Power Outage” »
Week 3 Saldanha Bay:- As the third week of the Joshlin Smith kidnapping and human trafficking trial unfolds, explosive testimony continues to surface. Today, Kelly Smith’s sister, #Mickeyla Davids, took the stand, shedding new light on Kelly’s alleged knowledge of Joshlin’s whereabouts in the days following her disappearance. ➡️ Davids testified that Smith told her, … Read More “Joshlin Smith Trial – Monday Update” »
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” »
