Real life news from all over the Western Cape
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” »
“Our Jobs, Our Lives, Our Land” CCN Reporting Aggeneys:- Hundreds of angry, but determined mineworkers took to the dusty roads of Aggeneys today, marching under the banner of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM). The workers demanding dignity, job security, and an end to what they call “corporate greed in disguise.” The protest, held outside … Read More “NUM – Marches on Black Mountain” »
POLLSMOOR RAID SHAKES ILLEGAL PRISON NETWORKS CCN Reporting Cape Town:- In a powerful show of leadership and commitment, National Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale spearheaded a major contraband raid at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre last night. This operations started this week, targeting illegal prison networks and disrupting criminal activity behind bars. The late-night operation saw authorities descend on … Read More “Minister Holds True To His Promise” »
Na Aanklagtes Teen Wetstoepasings beamptes 13 Julie 2025 Uniegebou, Pretoria Ek spreek u vanaand toe oor ’n aangeleentheid wat van uiterste belang is vir die veiligheid van ons land, die integriteit van ons wetstoepassings agentskappe, en die sekuriteit van ons mense. Op Sondag 6 Julie 2025 het lt.genl. Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, Provinsiale Kommissaris van … Read More “Verklaring deur President Cyril Ramaphosa – Instelling van ‘n Ondersoek Kommissie” »
“Is This Apartheid or Just Doing the Job?” Reporter – George April Cape Town:- A viral Facebook post by user Yaz Asaz has ignited a heated online debate after praising Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Groenewald for his unannounced inspection at Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Facility, where shocking discoveries were made. Picture – Minister … Read More “Prison Clean-Up Sparks Social Media Storm” »
Saldanha Approved, Hopefield Still Waiting By CCN Newsroom Hopefield: – While the South African government continues to invest billions into so-called “green energy”, not all West Coast towns are seeing the same results. Saldanha Bay has officially received approval for a massive R47 billion green hydrogen plant, while Hopefield, just 60 km away, remains stuck … Read More “Green Energy Divide on the West Coast” »
– But the Damage Runs Deeper Reporter – George April South Africa is once again caught in the storm of American politics, not just in words, but now in action. “President Donald Trump announcing his new trade policies. Critics warn of deep consequences for South African farmers and workers.” Pictures – Google.com With Donald Trump … Read More “Trump’s Trade Punishment Hits South Africa” »
HIERDIE JULIE – AUGUSTUS CCN Nuus Gqeberha:- Die Minister van Samewerkende Regering en Tradisionele Sake, Velenkosini Hlabisa, het aangekondig dat ʼn totaal van R1,2 miljard aan ramp versagtings toelages vanaf Julie tot Augustus 2025 aan munisipaliteite landswyd sal uitbetaal word . Hierdie bedrag is deel van ʼn nasionale poging, om die verwoestende gebiede na vloede in … Read More “R1,2 Miljard Vir Ramp Gebiede Verklaar” »
