Real life news from all over the Western Cape
Ignite Public Fury as State Witness Walks Free Reporter – George April Cape Town:– The verdict in the disappearance and trafficking of six-year-old Joshlin Smith has divided the nation. Racquel “Kelly” Smith, along with her boyfriend Jacquen “Boeta” Appollis and friend Steveno van Rhyn, were each handed life imprisonment plus 10 years following shocking testimony … Read More “Life Sentences in Joshlin Smith Case” »
After Anti-Gang Unit Raid Leaves Young Men Injured CCN Reporting Wesbank:- On Wednesday evening, residents of Wesbank were left shocked and angry after members of the Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit reportedly stormed into the community in a forceful operation that ended with alleged assaults on two young men, without any formal charges or warrants. The … Read More “Residents of Wesbank Outraged” »
SAHRC Investigation Underway Reporter – George April Cape Town:- Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, is facing formal complaints lodged with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) by ActionSA and other organisations. The complaints relate to an old social media post from 2013 in which McKenzie used the k-word, a racial slur … Read More “Gayton McKenzie Faces Racism Complaints” »
Ná Rassistiese Opmerkings oor Bruin Gemeenskappe. Verslaggewer – George April Die gewilde maar omstrede “Open Chats”-podcast bevind hulself in die middel van ’n nasionale storm, nadat aanstootlike opmerkings oor die Bruin gemeenskap in een van hul episodes gemaak is. Die uitlatings het vinnig landswyd verontwaardiging ontketen, en uiteindelik daartoe gelei dat MultiChoice besluit het om … Read More ““Open Chats”- Podcast verloor DStv – Kontrak” »
OPROER IN HOF CCN Nuus Bronkhorstspruit:- Louies Liebenberg, 61 jaar, selfverklaarde sakeman en openbare figuur, het gister om borgtog aansoek gedoen in die Bronkhorstspruit hof. Hy word tans aangehou saam met sy vrou, Dezi, en agt mede-beskuldigdes op verskeie ernstige aanklagte wat glo verband hou met bedrog, geldwassery en ander ekonomiese misdrywe. Die hofverrigtinge het … Read More “Louie’s Liebenberg – Aansoek om Borgtog” »
High Court: Citizens have the right to question police without fear of arrest CCN Reporting. JOHANNESBURG:- A powerful court ruling has reaffirmed the rights of South Africans to question police officers and record their conduct without fear of being arrested or intimidated. This comes after a Johannesburg High Court judgment in favour of attorney Mr. … Read More “Attorney Arrested for Recording Police – Court Rules It Unlawful” »
“Einde van ‘n era – Desiree Ellis vertrek kontrakloos ná Banyana-terugslag” Berig –George April Kaapstad:- ’n Goue era in Suid-Afrikaanse vrouesokker staan op die punt om tot ’n einde te kom. Dr. Desiree Ellis, hoofafrigter van Banyana Banyana, sal glo binnekort haar rol verlaat ná die span se vroeë uitskakeling uit die WAFCON 2024-toernooi. Wat … Read More “NUUSFLITS – Dr. Desiree Ellis Neem Afskeid” »
Reporter – George C. April Cape Flats: – Another harrowing incident shook the Malibu Village community this morning, as schoolchildren fell victim to a brazen hijacking. A concerned resident shared the following message on a local WhatsApp crime alert group: “Members, please be vigilant and inform the school transport drivers too.” “My granddaughter and other … Read More “Crime on the Cape Flats – How Long Must Communities Suffer?” »
Berig – CCN Verslaggewing Mthatha:- ‘N onlangse hofuitspraak dien as ‘n ernstige waarskuwing aan alle werkgewers in Suid-Afrika wat buitelandse werkers in diens het, ook dié sonder geldige werkspermitte. Die Oos-Kaap Hooggeregshof in Mthatha het beslis dat die afdanking van ‘n Zimbabwiese werknemer deur die O.R. Tambo-distriksmunisipaliteit onregmatig was, al het die werker nie meer … Read More “Waarskuwing Aan Werkgewers – Buitelandse Werkers” »
Confusion and Concern as BT Football Academy Faces Public Scrutiny Reporter – George April Western Cape:- A group of 25 young footballers and three coaches from BT Football Academy in Cape Town are currently stranded in Lisbon, Portugal, after participating in the prestigious Donosti Cup 2025 tournament. What was meant to be a dream experience … Read More “Stranded in Portugal ⚽ 25 SA Football Kids Await Flight Funds to Return Home” »
