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Over N12 Murder CCN News Klerksdorp:- Four traffic officers accused of murdering a motorist on the N12 near Klerksdorp, are expected to appear before the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court today, on charges of murder and defeating the ends of justice.The arrests were confirmed by the North West Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, who … Read More “Four Traffic Officers Appear in Court” »
CCN Reporter – George April Bellville: – In a significant blow to the illicit trade network in the Western Cape, the Provincial Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Policing Team, working closely with brand protectors and other law enforcement partners, executed a high-impact operation on 16 December 2025.The targeted raids focused on suspected business premises along Durban … Read More ” Massive R115 Million Counterfeit Goods Seizure in Bellville Crackdown” »
Highlights Ongoing Gang Violence on Cape Flats CCN Reporter Cape Town:- A man has succumbed to his injuries after being shot in Hek Road, Lavender Hill, in what residents fear is the latest incident linked to persistent gang activity in the area.According to community reports shared on local social media groups, the shooting occurred earlier … Read More “Fatal Shooting in Lavender Hill” »
Positiewe Polisie-optrede in Wes-Kaap CCN Verslaggewer Hopefield:- In ‘n welkome deurbraak vir die gemeenskap, het lede van die Hopefield SAPD op Dinsdag, 16 Desember 2025, ‘n suksesvolle operasie uitgevoer wat gelei het tot die inhegtenisneming van ‘n volwasse man op aanklag van die besit van Mandrax-tablette.Volgens inligting het die polisie opgetree op betroubare wenke oor … Read More “Hopefield Polisie Slaan Toe Teen Dwelmhandel” »
Dies at 29 After battle with Rare Cancer CCN Editor – George April East London:- Lusanda Dumke, the former captain of South Africa’s Springbok Women’s rugby team and a pioneering force in the sport, has died at the age of 29.This after a courageous fight against a rare form of gastric cancer. Dumke passed away … Read More “Former Springbok Woman’s Captain Lusanda Dumk” »
Charged with Murder and Torture CCN Reporter – George April Cape Town:- The State is strongly opposing bail for 11 members of the Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) arrested in connection with the death of Manenberg resident Wade Price during an interrogation.Price died on December 4, 2025, after allegedly being beaten, restrained, choked, and smothered … Read More “State Opposes Bail for 11 Anti-Gang Unit Members” »
Pak Onwettige Mynbou en Immigrante aan CCN Nuus Port Nolloth:- As deel van die #SaferFestiveSeason-operasies en deurlopende pogings om #IllegalMining uit te roei, het ‘n multi-dissiplinêre operasie onder leiding van die Namakwa-distriks kommissaris, Brigadier Schalk Andrews, vandag in die Namakwa-distrik plaasgevind.Vroeë oggend skoonmaakoperasies is gelyktydig in Kleinzee, Nuttabooi en Bontekoe uitgevoer. Die operasie het multi-dissiplinêre spanne … Read More “Suksesvolle Multi-Dissiplinêre Operasie in Namakwa-distrik” »
Cape Coast News Today, South Africans reflect on our shared history, the struggles that shaped us and the progress that continues to unite us.The Day of Reconciliation reminds us that unity, understanding and respect remain the foundation of a stronger nation. As we honour the journey behind us, we also acknowledge the work that still … Read More “🇿🇦 Day of Reconciliation 🇿🇦” »
Reporter -George April Wynberg:- In a coordinated joint operation between the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the City of Cape Town’s Law Enforcement officials, seven suspects were arrested today.It following intelligence, about an alleged planned attack outside the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court. Integrated police teams acted swiftly on the information and identified a suspicious vehicle … Read More “Good Policing Praised after Wynberg Court Threat Neutralised” »
While Assisting at Accident Scene CCN News Cape Town:- Further details have emerged following the tragic death of 20-year-old LEAP officer Lyle Thomas.He was killed in the early hours of Sunday morning, after stopping to assist police at an accident scene on Jakes Gerwel Drive near Samora Machel. According to police, the incident occurred at … Read More “Follow-up: Off-Duty LEAP Officer Killed” »
