Northern News

09/09/2026

🚔 Kraaifontein’s new police acting vows to tackle serious crime

A new chapter for policing in Kraaifontein. The area’s new acting station commander has vowed to take a firm stand against serious crime and work closely with the community to improve safety.

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09/09/2026

👶👂 Could your baby have hearing loss? Parents urged to screen soon after birth

Early detection can make a lasting difference. The Carel du Toit Centre is urging parents to have their babies’ hearing screened soon after birth, as hearing loss may not show obvious signs in the first months of life.

The quick, painless screening can help identify hearing loss early and give families access to appropriate support while children are developing language and communication skills. 💙

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The Carel du Toit Centre is urging parents to arrange newborn hearing screening soon after birth, saying early identification can improve access to communication support and intervention.

07/09/2026

Pensioners demand R5,000 old-age grant in nationwide SASSA pickets

Pensioners across South Africa took part in nationwide peaceful pickets outside SASSA offices on Monday, September 7, calling for the old-age grant to be increased to R5,000.

Read the full story on Northern News: https://tinyurl.com/3mn3m5td

27/08/2026

📖 Kuils River poet turns pain into powerful poetry

✍️ From personal struggle to published poet, Geronique Solomons has turned deeply personal experiences of trauma, grief, loss and mental health into her debut poetry anthology.

Read the full story here: https://tinyurl.com/yzekkav6

27/08/2026

🚨 Mother and son killed in Kraaifontein shooting

A 43-year-old mother and her 20-year-old son were shot and killed in an early-morning shooting at Madison Court in Scottsdene, Kraaifontein, on Thursday morning. 💔

🎥 Watch the video and read the full story on Northern News: https://tinyurl.com/2ha9sd99

20/08/2026

20/08/2026

Denver Dreyer: Lessons from Parliament’s gang violence summit

💙🕊️ Denver Dreyer shares his powerful reflections from the Parliamentary Summit on Gang-Related Violence, highlighting why the fight against gangs must go beyond policing, and why hope, recovery and community action matter. Read his full opinion piece.

Read the full article on Northern News here: https://tinyurl.com/yjvth7xw

20/08/2026

Denver Dreyer: Lessons from Parliament’s gang violence summit

💙🕊️ Denver Dreyer shares his powerful reflections from the Parliamentary Summit on Gang-Related Violence, highlighting why the fight against gangs must go beyond policing, and why hope, recovery and community action matter. Read his full opinion piece.

Read the full article on Northern News here: https://tinyurl.com/yjvth7xw

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20/08/2026

🎭 We’re giving away tickets to see MAMMA MIA! at Artscape next month!

Want to be there? Head over to our pinned Instagram post for all the giveaway details and your chance to win. 🎟️

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20/08/2026

🎬🏃🏽‍♀️ From the Cape Flats to the big screen, Rusana Philander’s journey is one of resilience, determination and chasing deadlines.

In Chasing Deadlines, Philander brings a powerful story of transformation, ambition and the realities of life in the Cape Flats to the screen. 🎥✨

Watch the story and full story here: https://tinyurl.com/2er4nr8s

In a world dominated by rapid news cycles, freelance journalist Rusana Philander chooses to slow down, sharing her journey of resilience and community in 'Chasing Deadlines'.