Real life news from all over the Western Cape
Foreign National Arrested Reporter – George April VREDENDAL:– The relentless commitment of police to cripple the lucrative drug trade paid off once again when a significant quantity of methamphetamine was seized, and a foreign national taken into custody. On Tuesday, 12 August 2025, members of the Vredendal Crime Prevention Unit executed a search warrant at … Read More “Major Drugs Bust in Vredendal” »
Berig – George April HOPEFIELD:- Die voorsitter van die Boland Skeidsregters Vereniging, Linston Manual, is Woensdagaand tydelik geskors, met betaling, na bewering na toenemende druk oor beweerde korrupsie onder klubrugby-skeidsregters. Volgens berigte op sosiale media is ’n ander skeidsregter reeds ’n paar weke gelede lewenslank geskors, hoewel CCN geen bevestiging kon kry nie, aangesien die … Read More “Korrupsie in Boland Klubrugby – Voorsitter Skorsing Bevraagteken” »
Berig – George April Oudtshoorn::- Waaksaamheid van lede van die Oudtshoorn Misdaad voorkomingseenheid, het Maandag, 12 Augustus 2025, tot die inhegtenisneming van ’n 38-jarige man gelei. Daar is ook beslaglegging gedoen op dwelms met ’n geskatte straatwaarde van R21 000. Rondom 12:30 het die polisie op die N12 by die ingang van Oudtshoorn, gereageer, nadat … Read More “Vuurwapen & Dwelms van Straat Af.” »
Reporter – George April Western Cape:- A targeted crackdown on gang violence and drug trafficking has led to multiple arrests and significant seizures in the Western Cape. As part of Operation Shanela II, police teams moved into known crime hotspots, conducting searches in Hanover Park and Steenberg on Tuesday, 12 August 2025. In Vygie Street, … Read More “Operation Shanela Strikes in Hanover Park & Steenberg” »
Reporter – George April Cape Town:– The three convicted human traffickers and kidnappers in the Joshlin Smith case, Racquel “Kelly” Smith, Jacquen “Boeta” Appollis, and Steveno van Rhyn, are back in the Western Cape High Court today for the hearing of their application for leave to appeal, against the life sentences imposed on them.Yesterday, CCN … Read More “Joshlin Smith Case – Convicted Humin Traffickers Back in Court for Appeal” »
Ignite Public Fury as State Witness Walks Free Reporter – George April Cape Town:– The verdict in the disappearance and trafficking of six-year-old Joshlin Smith has divided the nation. Racquel “Kelly” Smith, along with her boyfriend Jacquen “Boeta” Appollis and friend Steveno van Rhyn, were each handed life imprisonment plus 10 years following shocking testimony … Read More “Life Sentences in Joshlin Smith Case” »
A Passionate Lady Started “a Beacon of Hope” For Her Community Some Time Ago. Reporter – Isaac Cloete Northern Cape:- Today, Janna Smit, educator from Concordia, Northern Cape, looks back on this educational journey of about four years.She is the owner of a day care centre and says: “I’ve had the privilege of shaping young … Read More “Teacher’s Passion for Kids Has No Boundaries” »
Berig – George April MUIZENBERG:- Die polisie in die Wes-Kaap het ‘n ondersoek geloods na die raaiselagtige en gewelddadige dood van vier mans in Overcome Heights, Muizenberg, vroeër vanoggend. Volgens die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens is speurders van die Anti-Bende-eenheid tans besig om vas te stel wat presies tot die voorval gelei het. Rondom 05:30 is die liggame … Read More “Vier Mans Doodgeskiet in Muizenberg” »
CCN Reporting Cape Flats:- Several communities across the Cape Flats were gripped by violence on Thursday evening, as a wave of shootings left multiple people wounded and residents living in fear.In Wesbank, a man was shot and wounded near the Silversands Road footbridge just before 6pm. He was rushed to hospital by private vehicle. In … Read More “Gunfire Erupts Across Cape Flats in Night of Violence” »
CCN Reporting Cape Town:- The “Open Chats Podcast” recently caused a public storm after making controversial remarks about the coloured community. The comments quickly drew widespread criticism from political parties and community leaders alike. In the aftermath, Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, falsely accused the SABC of being involved with the podcast. … Read More “Latest On The “Podcast Trio” & the Gayton McKenzie Sage” »
