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Marius Koen Returns as Executive Mayor of Saldanha Bay Municipality Editor/Reporter – George April VREDENBURG:- In a dramatic and closely contested special council meeting on 26 February 2026, Alderman Marius Koen of the Democratic Alliance (DA) was elected Executive Mayor of Saldanha Bay Municipality (SBM) by the narrowest of margins. Just one vote -over Councillor … Read More “Controversial One-Vote Victory Amid Ballot Dispute” »
34-Jarige Man Gearresteer by Joint Roadblock op N14 CCN Verslaggewing Noord-Kaap:- Die waaksaamheid van polisielede by ‘n joint inter-provinsiale roadblock het vandag, gelei tot die inbeslagneming van mandrax, tik en dagga ter waarde van meer as R127 500, en die arrestasie van ‘n 34-jarige verdagte. Polisie van Kathu, Siyathemba en Olifantshoek SAPS, saam met … Read More ” Dwelms ter waarde van R127 500 van die strate af” »
In Shooting Outside Atlantis Secondary School CCN Reporting Atlantis:- A 42-year-old taxi driver and a 14-year-old Grade 8 girl were shot dead outside Atlantis Secondary School, on Wednesday afternoon in what police say is linked to ongoing tensions in the local taxi industry.According to Atlantis police, an unidentified gunman approached a minibus taxi waiting to … Read More “Taxi Driver and Grade 8 Learner Killed” »
With Appointment of Errol Witbooi as Manager: Civil Engineering Services CCN Reporting PIKETBERG:- In a strategic move underscoring its commitment to sustainable growth and superior service delivery, Bergrivier Municipality has appointed Errol Witbooi as the new Manager: Civil Engineering Services within its Technical Services Directorate.Picture – Errol Witbooi (35y) This key addition to the top … Read More “Bergrivier Municipality Bolsters Infrastructure Leadership” »
Marius Koen Keer Terug as Burgemeester van Saldanhabaai-Munisipaliteit Redakteur / Verslaggewer – George April VREDENBURG:– In ‘n hoogs gespanne spesiale raadsvergadering het Marius Koen van die Demokratiese Alliansie (DA) vandag as nuwe uitvoerende burgemeester van die Saldanhabaai-munisipaliteit (SBM) verkies geword, met slegs één stem meer as sy naaste mededinger, Tyrone Williams van die GOOD-party.Marius Koen … Read More “Omstrede Een-Stem-Oorwinning” »
Lobster Bust, Unexplained Death, and Fatal Gang Shooting Cape Coast News Reporting The Cape Flats continues to see a mix of serious criminal activity, from environmental crimes to violent incidents. Illegal Possession of Thousands of Rock Lobster Tails in Bishop Lavis On Tuesday, a 35-year-old man was arrested in Bishop Lavis for the illegal possession … Read More “Recent Crime Incidents Across the Cape Flats” »
Highlights Ride-Share Safety Concerns for Teens CCN Reporter – George April FISH HOEK:- A routine Uber XL ride for a group of local teenagers took a concerning turn on Friday evening when their vehicle was stopped at a South African Police Service (SAPS) roadblock near the Fish Hoek Police Station. According to a public notice … Read More ” Fish Hoek Uber Incident” »
Maar Nie Almal is Opgewonde Nie Verslaggewer – Isaac Cloete Namakwaland:- Na byna ag jaar se wag, ’n verwoestende brand in November 2018, en tydelike diens in ’n ou VGK-pastorie, het die Steinkopf-kliniek Dinsdag 24 Februarie 2026 amptelik heropen!Die lint was geknip deur Premier Dr Zamani Saul en LUR vir Gesondheid, Nontobeko Vilakazi. Die gebou … Read More “Steinkopf se Kliniek: Van Asse tot Hoop” »
CCN Reporting CAPE TOWN:- The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Director has temporarily shut off water supply to several areas in the northern suburbs to address a leaking watermain. This announcement affecting residents and facilities around Melkbosstrand. The disruption, announced on Tuesday, 24 February 2026 at 16:30, impacts Koeberg Power Station, Atlantic Beach … Read More “Temporarily Water Supply Shut -Off” »
Reporter – George April ATLANTIS:- The deadly shooting at the Witsands Taxi Rank in Atlantis has left the local community in shock and mourning, following an incident not fully confirmed by police.According to community reports circulating online, two individuals were shot late last night at the taxi rank in Witsands, Atlantis. One victim, a man … Read More “Fatal Witsand Taxi Rank Shooting” »
