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Children’s silent struggles in schools
There is a growing crisis within our schools, and it is one that can no longer be ignored.
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May 20, 2026
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Parents explore rights and responsibilities
Parents were empowered with legal information on parenting rights and responsibilities, particularly regarding children’s rights as enshrined in the Constitution.
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May 20, 2026
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Residents want action for safe recreational spaces
“We are wanting a ground where we can practise. Tafelsig is the closest field to us. We are from the area, but we need a secure place,” he said.
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May 20, 2026
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Concerns Over Cape Town's prepaid electricity meter system
I wish to raise serious concerns regarding the accuracy, fairness, and management of the City of Cape Town's prepaid electricity meter system.
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May 13, 2026
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Heavy rainfall leaves homes and streets flooded
In Mitchell's Plain, Monday, May 11 saw widespread disruption as heavy rainfall caused flooding, fallen trees, and road closures across several suburbs.
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May 13, 2026
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A heartfelt thank you to healthcare workers
I would like to express my sincere appreciation on behalf of the Hattas family for the fantastic and outstanding care we received during our recent stay at your facility.
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May 06, 2026
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Campus removes distance barrier
The campus will offer expanded vocational and technical programmes in modern facilities.
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May 06, 2026
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50 Years of Mitchell's Plain
The City of Cape Town has officially launched plans to mark 50 years of Mitchell's Plain, setting the tone for a celebration that honours the area's history while looking ahead to its future.
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May 06, 2026
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Mayor rewards Tafelsig winemaker
Denzel Swarts, a winemaker from Tafelsig, has been awarded a certificate of recognition by the City of Cape Town's Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.
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April 15, 2026
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Family joins heartfelt tribute
Captain Kleinhans arrived at the school hall accompanied by Brigadier Brian Miller and Captain Wayne Koeberg.
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April 15, 2026
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Foundation expands art outreach programme
The Mark Jeneker Foundation has been bringing its art programme to various venues amidst ongoing crime in the area.
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April 15, 2026
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Residents demand solutions
\"This leaves residents feeling neglected and overlooked,\" he said, calling attention to the inequalities in Cape Town, where some communities benefit from clean, well-maintained environments while others endure hazardous and undignified living conditions.
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April 08, 2026
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Advance Edukos awarded
After years of consistent advocacy for safe, structured spaces for young people, Advance Edukos Foundation is gaining national recognition for its role in strengthening the after-school sector.
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March 25, 2026
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Building rubble found blocking sewer
Excavation work in the Swartklip sewer line area of Mitchell's Plain has uncovered large quantities of building rubble inside the system.
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February 18, 2026
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Community leaders reflect on past and future of the area
“Many came from Bonteheuwel, Manenberg, and other areas.
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February 18, 2026
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Pretty Woman muscial at Artscape
Pretty Woman: The Musical comes to Artscape from Wednesday, March 18, 2026, bringing the much-loved '90s romantic comedy (the famous film starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere) to the stage with an all-South African cast.
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February 04, 2026
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Man found dead at town centre taxi rank
A man's body was found at the taxi rank in Town Centre yesterday, Monday, January 26.
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February 04, 2026
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Westridge couple's parenthood victory
After six years of fostering, court processes, and repeated delays, the Westridge couple, Hayley and Etienne Goliath, have officially adopted their son, Judah Goliath, 7.
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January 14, 2026
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Pratibha Singh Baghel returns to Artscape
International singing Bollywood superstar Pratibha Singh Baghel ahead of her return performance to South Africa by popular demand, for a one-night-only performance at Artscape on January 31.
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January 14, 2026
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Book festival benefits community
Featured poets include Sarah Uheida, Jadrick Pedro, Koobus Moolman, Chantal Stewart, Thabo Leholo, Ryan Pedro, Mengelmoes Digters, and the Cape Cultural Collective.
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January 14, 2026
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Law Enforcement officers rescue family on freeway
On Christmas Day, 25 December 2025.
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January 14, 2026
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Three found dead in a car
Two men and a woman were found dead in a car in Montrose Park with bullet wounds on Wednesday, November 12.
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November 19, 2025
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Sisters shot and killed near school
Two suspects linked to the shooting of two sisters outside Portlands Primary School appeared in the Mitchells Plain Magistrate's Court on Monday, November 10.
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November 12, 2025
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Mayor honours Kilimanjaro hikers
A group of Cape Town adventurers who successfully summited Mount Kilimanjaro were honoured by mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.
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November 05, 2025
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Another violent week of shootings
A man was shot and killed in a vehicle near the home of an alleged Hard Livings gang member in Molapo Street, Lentegeur, earlier today, on Tuesday, October 7, sparking concerns over escalating gang violence in the area.
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October 15, 2025
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Safety forum takes shape
Stakeholders in Mitchell's Plain are finalising the Safety and Development Plan and preparing to establish a dedicated forum to guide its implementation.
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October 08, 2025
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'The Cape Flats is a crime scene'
\"The Cape Flats is a crime scene,\" said Michael Jacobs, chairperson of the Lentegeur Community Police Forum (CPF).
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September 17, 2025
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No arrests in firearms case
To arrests have been made, but police are questioning several people after they discovered 19 firearms, 1500 assorted rounds of ammunition, three gun safes, 26 magazines, a stun grenade, a silencer, and a shooting practice target board in Lentegeur.
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September 10, 2025
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Fight against illegal firearms
In response to rising gun violence in Beacon Valley, JP Smith, the City's mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, has called for an intensified campaign against illegal firearms.
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August 20, 2025
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Train service delays
Railway services on the Central Line were expected to resume on Monday, July 1, but security threats have stalled the process, said Zinobulali Mihi, spokesperson for the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA).
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