Category: National News

 – A Ponzi Scheme That Swollowed R4 Billion & Silenced The Media? From flashy social media boasts to C-Max isolation:  The ongoing saga of South Africa’s alleged diamond fraud kingpin, and why the headlines have gone quiet. CCN Editor –  George April  PRETORIA: –  Remember Louis Liebenberg? The self-proclaimed “diamond boss” whose Instagram videos promised … Read More “Diamond Dealer Louis Liemenberg – Still Behind Bars in 2025” »

Despite R1.96m Fraud Scandal  CCN Editor – George April PIKETBERG:- In a remarkable display of financial discipline, Bergrivier Municipality has been awarded its tenth consecutive clean audit by the Auditor-General of South Africa for the 2024/2025 financial year, an achievement matched by only a handful of municipalities nationwide.The official announcement was made on Sunday, 30 … Read More “CCN Exclusive – Bergrivier Municipality Secures 10th Consecutive Clean Audit” »

 BEHIND THE STORY CCN News United States President Donald Trump’s announcement that South Africa will not be invited to the 2026 G20 Summit, coupled with the immediate halt of all US payments, subsidies, and financial support. Trump’s announcement has sent shockwaves through diplomatic and economic circles. But behind the dramatic headline lies a deeper question: … Read More “What Trump’s Shock G20 Really Means for SA” »

Bergrivier-saak werp lig op groter probleem in SA plaaslike regering CCN Redakteur – George April PIKETBERG:- Die bevestiging deur Bergrivier Munisipaliteit dat die bedrogsaak teen die voormalige werknemer Pieter Jacobus Adams tot ’n verlies van R1.96 miljoen gelei het – waarvan meer as R1.2 miljoen steeds nie teruggevind is nie,  plaas nuwe fokus op ’n … Read More “CCN Ondersoek – Hoeveel Bedrog word werklik teruggekry?” »

Key Questions Remain Unanswered CCN Editor – George April Piketberg: – A municipality recently celebrated nationwide as one of South Africa’s best-run local authorities, is now facing renewed scrutiny after critical public-interest questions surrounding a major internal fraud case remain unanswered. Bergrivier municipality confirmed that a former employee, identified in public court records as Pieter … Read More “Award-Winning Municipality Under Fraud Spotlight” »

For Undermining South Africa’s Sovereignty CCN Editor – George April JOHANNESBURG:- Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has called for Solidarity and AfriForum to be criminally charged.The EFF leader accusing the two organisations of acting against South Africa’s sovereignty, and bypassing the authority of the democratically elected government. Speaking during a media briefing on … Read More “Malema Calls for Charges Against Solidarity & AfriForum” »

“Breach of Protocol” CCN Editor – George April PRETORIA:- South Africa has formally rejected a last-minute request from the United States to attend the G20 closing ceremony. A move Pretoria described as a “breach of protocol” and “disrespectful to the standards of international diplomacy.” According to senior officials in the Presidency, the U.S. attempted to … Read More “SA Rejects U.S. Request to Attend G20 Closing Ceremony Citing” »

𝗧𝗢 𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗚𝟮𝟬 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗥 𝗨𝗦 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 CCN NEWS JOHANNESBURG:- A diplomatic storm is brewing between South Africa and the United States, after President Cyril Ramaphosa declined to hand over the G20 presidency to a chargé d’affaires.The government called it a amid-level US diplomat, calling the move “disrespectful” and “a form of bullying.” … Read More “Tensions Escalate as Rhamaphosa Refuses” »

Media Statement Johannesburg:- Christian Artists Stand Together SA Welcomes President’s Declaration of GBV and Femicide as a National Disaster In a powerful show of unity, Christian Artists Stand Together SA has voiced strong support for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement declaring Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and femicide a national disaster in South Africa. The organisation, known for … Read More “GBV & Famicide a National Disaster” »