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Planned Near Hopefield – Public Participation Open Until April 23 – 2025 CCN REPORTING Hopefield:- A large-scale solar energy development, spearheaded by Phelan Green Energy through Cullisol Holdings. This massive project is proposed just outside Hopefield, on multiple farm portions, and the public now has limited time to raise their voices. According to an official notice published … Read More “Massive Solar Farm Project” »
School Implements Urgent Safety Measures. Reporter – George April Mitchell’s Plain:- Tension and concern have gripped the Cedar High School community. After a serious altercation near the school entrance that left a learner severely injured. Although the incident occurred outside the school premises, it was close enough to raise immediate alarm. The learner received prompt … Read More “Learner Seriously Injured outside Cedar High” »
Berig – George April HOPEFIELD – In die afgelope paar weke bevind inwoners van Hopefield hulself in die middel van ‘n nuwe stryd. Eers was dit die gerug dat die mynmaatskappy Kropz, wat reeds teen omgewings regulasies baklei het, toestemming vra om binne die grense van die Weskus Nasionale Park te myn. Nou is dit … Read More “Hopefield – Tussen Groen Drome en Goue Gate” »
Terwyl Behuisingsprestasie in die Wes-Kaap Steeds Agterbly CCN Nuusredaksie HOPEFIELD — Terwyl die Wes-Kaapse regering homself graag as die “Beste Bestuurde Provinsie” in Suid-Afrika beskryf, vertel die werklikheid op grondvlak ’n heel ander storie. In Hopefield, ’n klein gemeenskap binne die Saldanhabaai Munisipale gebied, leef 40 gesinne steeds in strukture bedek met gevaarlike asbes, sonder … Read More “40 Gesinne Vasgevang in Asbeshokke” »
A Turning Point in the Joshlin Smith Trial Reporter – Ashley Rix Saldanha Bay:- In a moment that brought the entire courtroom to a standstill, the defense has officially closed its case. With the eyes of a grieving nation fixed on every development, Kelly Smith made the critical decision not to take the stand in … Read More “CLOSE-UP – Silence in the Courtroom” »
Berig:- George April Weskaap:- Die Wes-Kaapse Regering het ’n geringe afname in padsterftes tydens die Paasnaweek van 2025 aangemeld, ’n bemoedigende ontwikkeling te midde van toenemende bekommernis oor padveiligheid. Ten spyte van hierdie positiewe neiging, beklemtoon owerhede steeds die belangrikheid van verantwoordelike gedrag op die paaie, veral met nog ’n langnaweek wat voorlê. Tussen 17 … Read More “Paasnaweek – Padsterftes daal in Wes-Kaap” »
CCN Team Cape Town:- Sand mining is the process of removing sand from rivers, beaches, or construction sites. While legal sand mining is controlled and regulated, illegal mining is done without permission and often without safety measures. It weakens foundations of bridges, roads, and buildings by removing support structures beneath them. It can cause flooding, … Read More “The Dangers of Illegal Sand Ming” »
Reporter:- George April Stellenbosch:- Two men, aged 21 and 28, were arrested shortly after 12:00 yesterday by the Stellenbosch Municipality’s Rapid Response Unit. They’re in custody for illegal sand mining beneath the Bird Street/R304 bridge, a key connection between Cloetesville and Kayamandi. The bridge is currently undergoing structural repairs, and any further disturbance places the entire … Read More “Illegal Sand Mining – Busted Under Bird Street Bridge” »
21 April (15:00) Reporter – George April CapeTown:- The City’s technical teams are working hard to restore power to Bonteheuwel, Langa, Thornton, Epping, and surrounding areas. Hopefully to complete the work later tonight. Repairs to the vandalised high voltage cables have been completed. The next critical step is the phased re-energising of the grid—area by … Read More “High Voltage Power Outage Update” »
Reporter – Ashley Rix – Saldanha Bay Regional Court SALDANHA BAY – Court proceedings in the Joshlin disappearance case resumed today with a sense of déjà vu, as much of the testimony revisited familiar ground. However, behind the repetition, new developments hinted at a potential shift in the investigation’s trajectory. Presiding Judge Erasmus expressed concern … Read More “Glimmers of Progress Amid Repetition in Joshlin Case” »
