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Die Kinderlê-begrafnis was in vele opsigte buitengewoon en omstrede, want… Verslaggewer – Isaac Cloete Namakwaland:- Die (massa) herbegrafnis het Maandag, 23 Maart, by Kinderlê, naby Steinkopf plaasgevind. Voor, tydens en na die verrigtinge was daar meer vrae as antwoorde.Eerstens was die oorskotte van die 64 Nama-en KhoiSan-afstammelinge identiteitloos en onbekend, al was hulle van SA, … Read More “Ongewone begrafnis sorg vir meer drama” »
Reporter – Isaac Cloete Namaqualand:- The Springbok regional court recently convicted and sentenced Robin-Lee Appolis (30) to six (6) years’ imprisonment on two counts of culpable homicide after a fatal accident that claimed the lives of two children. Picture – L/C Harold “Loetie” Magerman On 17 October 2020, two minor children were fatally injured when … Read More “Six Years for Double Culpable Homicide” »
Hoekom help die maatskappye nie met vervoer nie?” CCN Verslaggewer – George April Hopefield:- Met die verwagte skerp styging in petrol- en dieselpryse vanaf 1 April, word die druk op Hopefield se gesinne al hoe swaarder. Ouers wat reeds maandeliks R1 350 aan skoolvervoer na Moorreesburg en Vredenburg bestee, vra nou hardop: “Waarom kan ons … Read More “Verwagte Brandstof Verhogings gaan Hopefield Gemeenskap Seermaak” »
As Cape Flats Violence Continues Unabated CCN Reporter – George April Delft:- In yet another tragic chapter of gun violence on the Cape Flats, a 31-year-old man was shot dead and another seriously wounded during an early-morning shooting in Leiden this Tuesday morning.Emergency services and police arrived at the corner of Orange and Hindle Road … Read More “Another Life Lost: 31-Year-Old Man Gunned Down in Delft” »
How Fake Love on a Dating Site Devastated an Elderly Cape Woman (And Why We Must Protect Our Oumas Now) CCN Reporting Muizenberg:- Three local women are behind bars after allegedly using sweet talk and fake online romance to drain more than R14 million from a trusting elderly victim between 2017 and 2018.Asanda Dwesini (39), … Read More “Romance Scam Alert: R14 Million Heartbreak” »
CCN Verslaggewer – George April Phillippi:- Elf vroeë kinderontwikkelingsentrums (ECD-sentrums) in Philippi staan op die rand van permanente sluiting, weens genadelose afpersing deur kriminele bendes.Die bendes eis “beskermingsfooie” van tussen R5 000 en R10 000 per sentrum, bedrae wat doelbewus bereken word volgens die grootte van die sentrum, die aantal ingeskrewe kinders en selfs hoe … Read More “Afpersings drama dwing 11 vroëe Kinder ontwikkelings sentrums se sluiting” »
Government Urges Calm as April Price Hikes Loom and Food Costs Set to Rise CCN Reporter – George April Cape Town:- The Western Cape Government has moved quickly to reassure residents and farmers that there is “no fuel shortage” in the province, despite growing public anxiety linked to global tensions in the Middle East.Premier Alan … Read More “No Fuel Shortage in Western Cape” »
Strand:- Die volgehoue volharding en toewyding van lede van die #AntiGangUnit om die verspreiding van vuurwapens en dwelms in die samelewing te bekamp, het vrugte afgewerp met die inbeslagneming van ‘n onwettige vuurwapen, ammunisie en dwelms, asook die arrestasie van ‘n volwasse man wat daarmee betrap was.Saterdag het die span ‘n lasbrief vir ‘n deursoeking … Read More “Nog ‘n Suksesvolle Anti-Gang-Unit Operasie” »
Early hours in Ilingelethu, Malmesbury Reporter – George C April Western Cape:- Two young men were reportedly seriously stabbed.One victim was attacked near Bhekela, next to the Ilingelethu Community Hall, sustaining a severe stab wound to the shoulder. The second was found on Holomisa Street with multiple injuries, including four stab wounds to the back … Read More “Violent Stabbings Reported in Western Cape” »
Three Days of Sport & Fun… Reporter – George C April Cape Town:- Mitchell’s Plain is set to celebrate a major milestone as the community marks its 50th anniversary with a vibrant and inclusive sporting event aimed at bringing people together. The JP Rocklands MFMC, in collaboration with Recreation and Parks, will host a Recreation … Read More “Mitchell’s Plain Celebrates 50 Years with Major Community Sports Festival” »
