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Editor – George C. April Founder: Cape Coast News & West Coast Sports Solutions – 🇿🇦 During the apartheid, millions complained that 99% of the faces on television were white, and today, in democratic South Africa, many quietly notice the same imbalance, just with the colours reversed. While our country has made progress, we cannot … Read More “South Africa: A Nation Divided by Politics – Not People” »
Reporter – Felicity Jooste Cape Town:- In a swift and coordinated operation, members of the Maitland Flying Squad, working closely with CarTrack, arrested two suspects aged 32 and 34 on Thursday morning, 23 October 2025, for possession of a hijacked vehicle and an unlicensed firearm. The action unfolded after officers responded to a hijacking complaint … Read More “Flying Squad & CarTrack Team Up to Nap Hijacking Suspect” »
Onwettige vuurwapens, ammunisie en dwelms gekonfiskeer KAAPSTAD:- Die voortdurende stryd teen die onwettige besit van vuurwapens en ammunisie, het weer vrugte afgewerp toe lede van die Anti-Bende-eenheid verskeie verdagtes in hegtenis geneem het vir die onwettige besit van vuurwapens, ammunisie en dwelms. Volgens die polisie het lede Woensdagaand ‘n perseel in Horizon Court, Ottery, deursoek waar … Read More “Anti – Bende Eenheid slaan toe” »
CCN News Update Philippi East:- The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Western Cape this Thursday morning, announced a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the killing of seven young men in Road 53, Better Life, Philippi East last Friday. Seven suspects, aged between 16 and 22, were apprehended overnight and in the early … Read More “Major Arrests in Philippi East Mass Shooting Case!” »
Eight Learners Face Court as South Africans Demand Accountability and Compassion By George C. April – CCN Editor CAPE TOWN: – The Milnerton High School bullying incident that shocked South Africa earlier this week has now reached the courts. Police confirmed that eight learners, aged between 17 and 18, appeared at the Cape Town Magistrates’ … Read More “Milnerton High Assault” »
After 23-Year-Old Gunned Down at Petrol Station Reporter – George C. April EERSTERIVIER:- The family of 23-year-old Breyton Morgan is demanding justice after he was shot multiple times inside a car at a petrol station in Eerste River over the weekend, yet another reminder of the fear and violence that ordinary people face daily on … Read More “Cape Flats Family Demands Justice” »
Lessons from the Milnerton High Assault Scandal By CCN Editor – George April Cape Town:- The shocking assault at Milnerton High School that outraged the nation has taken another dramatic turn. It has now been confirmed that two of the learners involved, both members of the school’s rugby team, have had their rugby contracts terminated. … Read More “Parents – Respect, and Responsibility:” »
About School Suspensions and Youth Neglect Rise CCN News Hopefield:- Concern and frustration are mounting in the Hopefield community, following the suspension of two learners from Hopefield Primary School this morning. According to a community member, the suspensions come amid growing worries about how children are being treated and supported, both at school and within … Read More “Hopefield Parents Speak Out” »
“WE CAN’T LIVE LIKE THIS” Reporter – George April Muizenberg:- A wave of fear and frustration has gripped the Overcome Heights community, following a deadly shooting early on Monday morning, 20 October 2025. Two men were shot in the head during the incident, leaving one dead and another critically injured. The shooting took place at … Read More “Overcome Heights Community Cries Out” »
Verslaggewer – Felicity Jooste Lavender Hil:- ’n Skokkende skietvoorval in Lavender Hill op Dinsdagaand, het die kwesbaarheid van wetstoepassers en die groeiende vloei van onwettige vuurwapens op die Kaapse Vlakte opnuut onder die soeklig geplaas.Volgens die polisie is twee lede van die teenbende-eenheid (Anti-Gang Unit) geskiet en gewond toe hulle ’n voertuig agternagesit het. Die … Read More “Lavender Hill – Onwettige Vuurwapens op Kaapse Vlakte” »
