Real life news from all over the Western Cape
to VAT Increase Amid Political Divide Cape Town:- As South Africa continues debating the 2025 national budget, the GOOD Party has positioned itself as a constructive voice, offering solutions to reverse the controversial VAT increase and income tax bracket creep. While still ensuring the government raises enough revenue. GOOD Responds to CCN Story Following a … Read More “Good Party Proposed Alternative” »
Khayelitsha:- Police had acted on a tip-off about a liquor storage facility in Site B, where they found the woman with 10 large and four small packets of Mandrax tablets. A 46-year-old woman from Khayelitsha was arrested after being caught with Mandrax tablets worth R1 million. The community’s cooperation was praised by authorities for helping … Read More “Police Tip- Off lead to R1 million Mandrax Tablets” »
Reporter – Ashley Rix Saldanha Bay:- It is almost unthinkable that not a single SAPS officer seems to know anything further about #Ayanda. How is it possible that he remains just another name, not a person of interest, despite repeatedly being linked to Accused 1, Accused 2, and others? Time and again, these officers claim … Read More “THE AYANDA MYSTERY – A Case of Silence or a Cover – Up?” »
Reporter:- George April WELLINGTON:- A tragic fire broke out in New Rest-Egoli, Wellington, shortly after midnight on Sunday, claiming the life of a woman and destroying approximately 200 informal structures, leaving many residents devastated. Drakenstein Municipality’s Fire and Rescue Services responded swiftly, arriving just minutes after the fire was reported. Additional support from Stellenbosch Municipality, … Read More “Fire Claims Woman’s Life – Destroys 200 Homes” »
How safe are South African motorists? Reporter – George April Cape Town – A harrowing incident on the R300 highway has once again highlighted the alarming crime rates plaguing South African roads. On Wednesday, Winnie C Bonthuys had a near-death experience when she was attacked by three young criminals at the last turnoff to Mitchell’s … Read More “Crime on R300” »
Die Hoë Dienste Rekeninge in die Wes-Kaap, Vererger mense se Bekommernisse en Struggle Berig:- George April HOPEFIELD:- Inwoners van die Wes-Kaap, veral in gebiede soos die Skiereiland en die platteland, is al hoe meer bekommerd oor die hoë dienste rekeninge wat hulle maandeliks moet betaal. Die koste vir basiese dienste soos water, elektrisiteit en vullisverwydering … Read More “Die Struggle – Hoë Dienste Rekeninge in die Wes-Kaap” »
Rumè Burger maak geskiedenis in nuwe Suid Afrikaanse Atletiek rekord in 100 meter wedloop – Vinnigste ter wêreld Berig:- George April Bloemfontein:- In ‘n verstommende vertoning van spoed en talent het Rumé Burger Vrydag die 100 meter vir o.17-atlete tydens die Nasionale Hoërskole-byeenkoms gewen in ‘n nuwe Suid-Afrikaanse rekordtyd van 11.43 sekondes (amptelik). Dit is … Read More “RUMÉ BURGER – Geskiedenis met nuwe SA Rekord” »
Munisipaliteit tree op teen gevaarlike terrein in Malmesbury Berig – George April Malmesbury:- Die Swartland-plaaslike munisipaliteit het ingegryp om ‘n onooglike en potensieel gevaarlike terrein binne ‘n privaat landgoed in Malmesbury aan te spreek. Hierdie optrede volg op ‘n klag van ‘n bekommerde inwoner wat die veiligheid van mense in die omgewing bevraagteken het. Die … Read More “Munisipaliteit – Optrede teen Gevaarlike Terrein” »
A Lesson for Young Athletes Reporter – George April Bloemfontein:- The recent South African Schools Athletics Championship was a masterclass in organization and resilience, successfully executed despite challenging weather conditions. Mieke – Louise Britz winning Gold in the 800m race. Congratulations to the organizers for hosting such a well-run event, and to all the athletes … Read More “Respect for Opportunities” »
And DPCI Leads to Major Seizure. Reporter – George April Atlantis:- A joint operation between the SAPS K9 Unit and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, (DPCI) yielded significant results. Counterfeit cigarettes, a firearm, and ammunition were confiscated, ensuring safer communities. On Thursday, 03 April 2025, at approximately 11:00, officers from K9 Cape Town and … Read More “Successful Collaboration between SAPS, K9 Unit” »
