Real life news from all over the Western Cape
Saldanha to Host Key Trial Proceedings as Public Grows Restless Reporter – George April Cape Town:- In a brief but significant appearance at the Cape Town High Court today, the matter involving Mr. Appollis, Mr. Van Rhyn, and Ms. Kelly Smith was formally adjourned to Friday, 23 May 2025. The court also provisionally confirmed that … Read More “Court Adjourned Again – Kelly Smith Gang” »
We have all seen the pictures and videos of the perfect mother’s day, starting with kids bringing her breakfast in bed… But for most moms, the reality looks a lot different. Just about every mother has made silent, unknown sacrifices to support her children – sacrifices of which they don’t even know, and maybe never … Read More “What Does Mother’s Day Mean to YOU?” »
Who are the real role models of Your Children? CCN Team HOPEFIELD:- These days, it’s easy to see who our children admire, you only have to walk through the streets of our towns. The way they walk, the way they dress, the way they talk, it reflects who they look up to. Unfortunately, these role … Read More “The Hush Reality is at Hand…” »
Cape Town:- The High Court of South Africa: Western Cape Division has sentenced gang members Eben Basson and Chivargo Fredericks to an effective 35 years’ direct imprisonment for the murder of 7-year-old Emaan Solomons and other serious charges. Although the prescribed minimum sentence for murder is life imprisonment, the court deviated after considering that the … Read More “Gangsters – 35 Years for Child Murder” »
CCN NEWS UPDATE 7 May 2025 BELLVILLE:- The General Manager of the Premier Soccer League (PSL), a former international referee aged 57, and his wife, aged 47, appeared in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 5 May 2025. The pair face serious charges of fraud and money laundering involving an estimated R13 million. According to … Read More “HAWKS PSL – Official and Wife Chards with Fraud & Money Laundering” »
West Coast Business Chamber” CCN Report VREDENBURG:– Concerns over poor service delivery and a struggling local economy were highlighted at the recent annual general meeting, of the West Coast Business Chamber, held on Wednesday, March 5. “The Saldanha Bay municipality, currently run by the Democratic Alliance and supported by the Freedom Front Plus, is under … Read More ““Saldanha Bay Municipality is Falling Behind”” »
Report – CCN team Colesberg:- In a decisive operation, the Colesberg Highway Patrol intercepted a stolen vehicle on Saturday, leading to the arrest of three male suspects. Their aged between 24 and 36. The vehicle was reportedly stolen during a house robbery in Table View, Cape Town. Upon stopping the vehicle, officers discovered several valuable … Read More “Colesburg Highway Patrol Foils VehicleTheft Operation” »
Reporter – Ashley Rix Date: 5 May 2025 CAPE TOWN — After months of painful waiting and public outcry, the Western Cape High Court has found all three accused in the Joshlin Smith case guilty. The judgment marks a pivotal moment in a case that has haunted South Africa since the six-year-old’s disappearance from Saldanha … Read More “Nation Awaits Sentencing and Truth” »
CCN TRIBUTE STORY The motorsport world was left in mourning yesterday, as news broke of the tragic passing of seasoned driver Pieter Joubert, who lost his life during the Simola Hillclimb in Knysna. Picture – Simola Hillclimb Facebook The Knysna Speed Festival confirmed the devastating incident, which occurred during Pieter’s first run on day two … Read More ““A Racer’s Final Run – Farewell to Pieter Joubert”” »
When Politics Overrides Justice Reporter – George C. April VREDENDAL: – In a startling turn of events, a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) survivor’s legal bid for protection, has again been postponed. Not because of legal technicalities, but due to political interference and coordinated pushback from municipal leadership. Jackeline Hector, an employee of the Matzikama Municipality, approached … Read More “GBV Survivor’s Court Case Delayed Again – Amid Council Interference” »
