Real life news from all over the Western Cape
Two Cape Town Police Officers Nabbed in Shocking Easter Weekend Crimes CCN Late News CAPE TOWN:- Two SAPS members from Cape Town have landed behind bars after being caught in separate incidents. One for attempted hijacking and another for drug dealing, sending shockwaves through the community and prompting fresh concerns over corruption within the ranks. … Read More “BAD BOYS BUSTED” »
Berig:- George April Grabouw:- Die Gemeenskap Polisie Forum (GPF) spreek sy diepe afgryse en hartseer uit oor die gruwelike voorval, waarin ’n 9-jarige meisiekind van Gustrouw die slagoffer van verkragting was. Hierdie weerlose kind is in haar eie gemeenskap, waar sy veilig moes wees, onmenslik aangerand. ’N daad wat die hele gemeenskap geskok en woedend … Read More “Verkragtingsaak van 9 jarige in Hof.” »
For Attempted Murder in Alleged Gang Plot. Reporter – George C April Cape Town – A City of Cape Town law enforcement officer has been arrested on charges of attempted murder, following a multi-agency investigation that linked him to a Cape Flats gang boss and an alleged plot to target a witness. The officer, who … Read More “City Law Enforcement Officer Arrested” »
Gang motjie gets private lawyer while accused trigger-man is left hanging Reporter – George April Wynberg: – No defense lawyer has stepped forward to represent accused court hitman Abubaker Adams, 24, who allegedly carried out a gangland execution inside Wynberg Regional Court. Picture – Facebook Adams appeared in the dock on Wednesday alongside co-accused, Shireen … Read More “No One Wants to Defend Wynberg Hitman!” »
Reporter – George April Cape Town:- Across South Africa, municipalities have tabled their draft budgets for the 2025/26 financial year. While most citizens were expecting the usual rate increases, two major metros, Tshwane and Cape Town have stirred controversy with their proposals for new cleansing tariffs. Ironically, both municipalities are connected to the Democratic Alliance, … Read More “DA’s Double Standard – Clean City Taxes Expose Party’s Political Hypocrisy” »
Planned Near Hopefield – Public Participation Open Until April 23 – 2025 CCN REPORTING Hopefield:- A large-scale solar energy development, spearheaded by Phelan Green Energy through Cullisol Holdings. This massive project is proposed just outside Hopefield, on multiple farm portions, and the public now has limited time to raise their voices. According to an official notice published … Read More “Massive Solar Farm Project” »
School Implements Urgent Safety Measures. Reporter – George April Mitchell’s Plain:- Tension and concern have gripped the Cedar High School community. After a serious altercation near the school entrance that left a learner severely injured. Although the incident occurred outside the school premises, it was close enough to raise immediate alarm. The learner received prompt … Read More “Learner Seriously Injured outside Cedar High” »
Berig – George April HOPEFIELD – In die afgelope paar weke bevind inwoners van Hopefield hulself in die middel van ‘n nuwe stryd. Eers was dit die gerug dat die mynmaatskappy Kropz, wat reeds teen omgewings regulasies baklei het, toestemming vra om binne die grense van die Weskus Nasionale Park te myn. Nou is dit … Read More “Hopefield – Tussen Groen Drome en Goue Gate” »
Terwyl Behuisingsprestasie in die Wes-Kaap Steeds Agterbly CCN Nuusredaksie HOPEFIELD — Terwyl die Wes-Kaapse regering homself graag as die “Beste Bestuurde Provinsie” in Suid-Afrika beskryf, vertel die werklikheid op grondvlak ’n heel ander storie. In Hopefield, ’n klein gemeenskap binne die Saldanhabaai Munisipale gebied, leef 40 gesinne steeds in strukture bedek met gevaarlike asbes, sonder … Read More “40 Gesinne Vasgevang in Asbeshokke” »
A Turning Point in the Joshlin Smith Trial Reporter – Ashley Rix Saldanha Bay:- In a moment that brought the entire courtroom to a standstill, the defense has officially closed its case. With the eyes of a grieving nation fixed on every development, Kelly Smith made the critical decision not to take the stand in … Read More “CLOSE-UP – Silence in the Courtroom” »
