Real life news from all over the Western Cape
Action Society Demands Answers After Rape Case of Four-Year-Old Poppy Withdrawn on Eve of Trial CCN Editor – George C April Mfuleni:- It has been more than 18 months since a four-year-old girl, known as “Poppy”, was allegedly raped by the very man entrusted with transporting her safely home from crèche.On 10 October 2024, the … Read More “Justice Delayed – Justice Denied?” »
In Shooting Outside Atlantis Secondary School CCN Reporting Atlantis:- A 42-year-old taxi driver and a 14-year-old Grade 8 girl were shot dead outside Atlantis Secondary School, on Wednesday afternoon in what police say is linked to ongoing tensions in the local taxi industry.According to Atlantis police, an unidentified gunman approached a minibus taxi waiting to … Read More “Taxi Driver and Grade 8 Learner Killed” »
With Appointment of Errol Witbooi as Manager: Civil Engineering Services CCN Reporting PIKETBERG:- In a strategic move underscoring its commitment to sustainable growth and superior service delivery, Bergrivier Municipality has appointed Errol Witbooi as the new Manager: Civil Engineering Services within its Technical Services Directorate.Picture – Errol Witbooi (35y) This key addition to the top … Read More “Bergrivier Municipality Bolsters Infrastructure Leadership” »
Marius Koen Keer Terug as Burgemeester van Saldanhabaai-Munisipaliteit Redakteur / Verslaggewer – George April VREDENBURG:– In ‘n hoogs gespanne spesiale raadsvergadering het Marius Koen van die Demokratiese Alliansie (DA) vandag as nuwe uitvoerende burgemeester van die Saldanhabaai-munisipaliteit (SBM) verkies geword, met slegs één stem meer as sy naaste mededinger, Tyrone Williams van die GOOD-party.Marius Koen … Read More “Omstrede Een-Stem-Oorwinning” »
CCN Reporting The Manenberg Clinic in the Cape Flats has been forced to close until further notice, due to serious security threats. This highlighting the ongoing impact of crime on essential public health services in the Western Cape. According to an official announcement from the City of Cape Town, the clinic’s closure took effect immediately, with … Read More “Cape Flats Clinic Close” »
Linked to Attempted Murder Case CCN Reporting DARLING:- A 30-year-old man from Malmesbury was arrested yesterday after a dramatic foot chase on the R315, following a tip-off to Darling police about a vehicle suspected of transporting drugs. At approximately 09:00 on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, Darling SAPS members spotted a vehicle matching the description provided … Read More “Malmesbury Man Arrested on R315 with Mandrax and Tik” »
In Gordon’s Bay Mall Parking Lot CCN Online GORDON’S BAY:- Western Cape police have launched an active manhunt for unknown gunmen following the fatal shooting of three men in the parking lot of Gordon’s Bay Mall late Tuesday night.The incident occurred at approximately 21:30 on January 27, when three men aged between 40 and 45 … Read More “Manhunt Underway After Triple Murder” »
Two Men Found Dead in Canal Manenberg:- The bodies of two men, aged 40 and 52, were discovered in a canal near Silverstream Road in Manenberg on Monday morning. Both victims had sustained gunshot wounds to the upper body. Western Cape police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk confirmed that residents of Tambo Village reported hearing … Read More “Double Shooting in Manenberg” »
Bejaarde Vrou Ry in Skok Dwarsdeur Muur Verslaggewer – George April VELDDRIF:- ‘n Munisipale werker van Bergrivier munisipaliteit het vanoggend met die lewe daarvan afgekom , nadat ‘n voertuig hom op die sypaadjie met slegs ‘n paar sentimeters gemis het.Die werker was besig om die sypaadjie skoon te maak, toe ‘n vroulike bestuurder, wat volgens … Read More “Munisipale Werker Ontkom Nou-Net-Dood-Ongeluk” »
CCN Nuus KAAPSTAD:- Die waaksaamheid van die Maitland Flying Squad het Saterdagaand, 17 Januarie 2026, gelei tot die herwinning van ‘n gekaapte voertuig en die inhegtenisneming van ‘n verdagte in Nyanga.Lede van die eenheid was besig om ‘n vroeëre gekaapte voertuig in die Lloyds-gebied van Nyanga te herwin, toe hulle ‘n Toyota Hilux verby sien … Read More “Maitland Flying Squad gryp gekaapte Hilux in Nyanga” »
