Real life news from all over the Western Cape
West Coast Business Chamber” CCN Report VREDENBURG:– Concerns over poor service delivery and a struggling local economy were highlighted at the recent annual general meeting, of the West Coast Business Chamber, held on Wednesday, March 5. “The Saldanha Bay municipality, currently run by the Democratic Alliance and supported by the Freedom Front Plus, is under … Read More ““Saldanha Bay Municipality is Falling Behind”” »
Report – CCN team Colesberg:- In a decisive operation, the Colesberg Highway Patrol intercepted a stolen vehicle on Saturday, leading to the arrest of three male suspects. Their aged between 24 and 36. The vehicle was reportedly stolen during a house robbery in Table View, Cape Town. Upon stopping the vehicle, officers discovered several valuable … Read More “Colesburg Highway Patrol Foils VehicleTheft Operation” »
Reporter – Ashley Rix Date: 5 May 2025 CAPE TOWN — After months of painful waiting and public outcry, the Western Cape High Court has found all three accused in the Joshlin Smith case guilty. The judgment marks a pivotal moment in a case that has haunted South Africa since the six-year-old’s disappearance from Saldanha … Read More “Nation Awaits Sentencing and Truth” »
CCN TRIBUTE STORY The motorsport world was left in mourning yesterday, as news broke of the tragic passing of seasoned driver Pieter Joubert, who lost his life during the Simola Hillclimb in Knysna. Picture – Simola Hillclimb Facebook The Knysna Speed Festival confirmed the devastating incident, which occurred during Pieter’s first run on day two … Read More ““A Racer’s Final Run – Farewell to Pieter Joubert”” »
When Politics Overrides Justice Reporter – George C. April VREDENDAL: – In a startling turn of events, a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) survivor’s legal bid for protection, has again been postponed. Not because of legal technicalities, but due to political interference and coordinated pushback from municipal leadership. Jackeline Hector, an employee of the Matzikama Municipality, approached … Read More “GBV Survivor’s Court Case Delayed Again – Amid Council Interference” »
Sake Uitgestel weens Politieke Inmenging Berig: – George C. April VREDENDAL:- Die hofsaak teen adjunk burgemeester Amelia Job, gebring deur munisipale werker en GBV-slagoffer Jackeline Hector, is op Woensdag 30 April in die Vredendal-landdroshof uitgestel tot Dinsdag 6 Mei 2025. GBV-slagoffer Jackeline Hector Dit nadat Job, Demokratiese Alliansie (DA) raadslid nie Woensdag opgedaag het by … Read More “GBV Slagoffer vra Beskerming teenoor Onder – Burgermeester” »
SAPS URGES FAMILIES TO COME FORWARD CCN news team The Eastern Cape South African Police Service (SAPS), in partnership with the Department of Transport, is appealing to families whose loved ones may have been travelling from Qonce to Cape Town on Saturday, 3 May 2025, to urgently come forward for identification. This follows a tragic … Read More “Collision between a Minibus Taxi and a Bakkie” »
Onprofessionele Skeidsregters Vergal Die Spel Berig – George April HOPEFIELD:- Wanneer die “groen en pers” OUTsurance-skeidsregters opdaag op ’n Weskus-rugbyveld, word daar in die dorp gefluister: “Drink jou bloeddrukpille, die ref is terug.” Foto – Google.com Hierdie tong-in-die-kies waarskuwing dra egter ’n dieper waarheid, spelers, toeskouers en selfs onderwysers verloor vertroue in die integriteit van … Read More “Boland Rugby Unie Moet Sy Huis in Orde Kry.” »
International Firefighters’ Day, Let’s Salutes Our Everyday Heroes Reporter:- George April Western Cape:- On the eve of International Firefighters’ we honour the brave men and women who run toward danger, while the rest of us seek safety. These unsung heroes form the frontline in the fight against fires, disasters, and emergencies across our communities. From … Read More “Firefighters Day – May 4” »
IN PAARL EAST CELLS Reporter – George April PAARL:- Another shocking case of police abuse has surfaced, this time in the Boland. A Paarl East police officer was arrested for allegedly raping two detainees inside holding cells at the local police station. The officer, whose identity has not been disclosed, was taken into custody on … Read More “Boland Cop Busted for Rape” »
