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Familie & Lewe Sosiale Media Inskrywing – Oorvertaal – Toe sy vrou geboorte gegee het aan tweelinge, het ’n jong man besluit om haar tydelik tuis te hou sodat sy vir die kleingoed kon sorg. Sy was voorheen ’n sekretaresse en het altyd haar eie inkomste gehad, maar ná die geboorte het dit vir haar … Read More “‘N Les Oor Gesins Liefde & Versorging” »
Dear Sir/Madam, Recent reports in “Saldanhabaai Nuus” highlighted the R10 million land purchase in Paternoster, approved by the DA-led municipality despite financial concerns raised internally. As a representative body of the local business community, the Chamber’s voice is crucial in matters of transparency, financial accountability, and sustainable development. We would like to ask the Chamber … Read More “Open Letter to the Saldanhabaai Business Chamber” »
CCN Reporting A strongly worded social media post reflecting frustration about South Africa’s past and future has gone viral, sparking widespread reaction and debate across online platforms. In the lengthy message, shared thousands of times on Facebook and WhatsApp groups, the anonymous writer reflects on their childhood memories of South Africa’s transition to democracy, expressing … Read More “Social Media Post On South Africa’s Future Goes Viral” »
By a South African writer, who has lived through apartheid, democracy, and the decay in between The facts. When Nelson Mandela became president of this country, he stood before the nation and made a promise: freedom, dignity, and a better life for all. That dream, shared by millions across race, culture, and class, gave birth … Read More “🇿🇦 South Africa Is Bleeding – And We Cannot Pretend It’s Normal Anymore 🇿🇦” »
Not Just Grants CCN Reporting Cape Town:- South Africa spends nearly R3 billion every month on the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, reaching over 8 million people. While this emergency aid offers much-needed short-term relief, it cannot solve the country’s deep-rooted problems of poverty, unemployment, and household instability. Now, a determined local voice … Read More “OPINION PIECE – Rethinking Social Relief Through Jobs” »
‘N Verkeerde Nommer Kelder Alles drome…! Berig – George April MOORREESBURG:- Vandag is Vadersdag, maar vir baie mans in Suid-Afrika is dit nie ’n dag van feesviering nie. Winslow Deurin Willems, ’n jong man van Moorreesburg, is een van daardie mense. Ons weet nie of hy kinders het nie, maar een ding is seker: hy … Read More “‘N Jongman se Lewe Staan Stil – Matriek Fout” »
Maar waar is die regte gemeenskapsontwikkeling? Berig – George April HOPEFIED:- In ‘n tyd waar gemeenskappe sukkel om sportontwikkeling vir kinders en jongmense te finansier, het twee groot skenkings onlangs koppe laat draai. Die Minister van Sport, Gayton McKenzie, het R1 000 000 aan die Saldanhabaai Rugbyklub geskenk vir hul Paasfees Rugby Toernooi. Die maatskappy … Read More “Miljoene vir Paasfees Toernooi” »
We have all seen the pictures and videos of the perfect mother’s day, starting with kids bringing her breakfast in bed… But for most moms, the reality looks a lot different. Just about every mother has made silent, unknown sacrifices to support her children – sacrifices of which they don’t even know, and maybe never … Read More “What Does Mother’s Day Mean to YOU?” »
Are Umoya and Tronox Doing Enough? Reporter:- George April Hopefield:- Why is unemployment still one of the biggest headaches in Hopefield, despite being home to two major industrial projects… Umoya Wind Farm and Elandsfontein Mine? Why are residents being divided over the proposed Solar Plant project, while the real long-term employment opportunities from Umoya and … Read More “Unanswered Questions – Umoya & Tronox” »
Powerful message from Ashley Rix From a young age, we are conditioned to seek approval. We wait for claps, likes, and validation from people who often struggle to see their own worth. But what if we stopped auditioning for their approval and stepped into what we were already chosen for? You were not placed on … Read More “Stop Auditioning – Start Ascending” »
