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Lentegeur station repairs on track
A site visit was conducted by Mitchell's Plain United Residents Forum' (MURA) members at Lentegeur railway station following a meeting with the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) in Athlone.
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May 28, 2025
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Response to budget speech 3.0
South Africa's Budget 3.0, tabled last week following months of political negotiation and fiscal reworking, brings with it a blend of relief, realism, and renewed responsibility.
1 min |
May 28, 2025
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Double Sassa pay- out is fake news
With next week's social grants to be paid, the Woodstock-based Ikamva Labantu non-profit is appealing to the public not to spread misinformation on the payment of social grants.
2 min |
May 28, 2025
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Pupils motivated at 'Plain career expo
Close to 600 pupils attended a career exhibition at the Indoor Sport and Recreation Centre, in Portland last Thursday May 15.
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May 21, 2025
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'Massive milestone for me and my community' says star player
Don't be surprised if you see Manenberg's “dancing” teacher, Mogammed Shukr Hartzenberg, bobbing around with an extra bounce in his step this week, following his brother Suleiman's 50th appearance for the Stormers and a man-of-the-match award, in his side's 34-24 win in a United Rugby Championship match against Cardiff, at Cape Town's DHL Stadium, last Friday.
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May 21, 2025
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Chef takes the helm at Gordon Ramsay restaurants
South African chef Shanon Peters, who grew up in Strandfontein, has landed the top position of head chef of world-renowned Gordon Ramsay Restaurants in the Philippines.
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May 21, 2025
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Couple marks 60th anniversary
Rocklands couple John and Elizabeth Dudley celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends last Thursday May 15.
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May 21, 2025
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Hanover Park ready to fight for NFD spot
Hanover Park FC is ready to step-up to fill the void left by Cape Town Spurs in the National First Division (NFD) following their relegation to the Western Cape ABC Motsepi League.
2 min |
May 21, 2025
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What to consider when choosing between renting and buying
As South Africans continue to navigate an uncertain economic landscape, the age-old question of whether to rent or buy property is more relevant than ever.
1 min |
May 21, 2025
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Seniors celebrate Westridge's history
A group of Westridge seniors who were among the first families to move into the area in 1976, hosted two neighbourhood tea events last week.
1 min |
May 21, 2025
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Deputy mayor hands over school shoes
Mitchell's Plain pupils were inspired to take their marks, get set and go for their goals when deputy mayor Eddie Andrews made a donation of school shoes last week.
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May 21, 2025
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'One resident's fine was reduced from R7 000 to R2 500'
Avron Plaatjies, councillor for Ward 76 and who also sits on the City’s Safety and Security Portfolio Committee, said it was one of the best initiatives the municipality could do for motorists in their local community.
1 min |
May 21, 2025
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Finding the right agent to sell your home
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), some 89% of all homes in the USA are sold by estate agents.
2 min |
May 21, 2025
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'Feeding hope, not just people'
A Woodlands woman has made it her mission to serve her community.
1 min |
May 21, 2025
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Sharpshooter clinches SA singles snooker title
The tense atmosphere in the dimly-lit room at Goodwood Sports Club over the weekend was broken only by the clack of cue balls colliding, as two skilled players competed in the SA snooker singles championship final.
4 min |
May 14, 2025
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Help Tafelsig pupils achieve their soccer dreams
The relatives of three Tafelsig High pupils who have been selected to represent Northern District Schools Football (NDSF) at the Brebner High School soccer tournament in Bloemfontein in July, are appealing to the public for financial support to help get them there.
1 min |
May 14, 2025
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Woodwork art showcased at Advance Edukos exhibition
Advance Edukos hosted its first First Thursday event of the year featuring woodwork pieces created by pupils in its after-school arts programme.
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May 14, 2025
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Tafelsig graduate reaps rewards of hard work
A young woman from Tafelsig, Kenecha Meissenheimer, is proving that resilience and hard work can turn dreams into reality.
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May 14, 2025
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'Every school deserves one of these play areas'
\"The turf also gives lateral forgiveness on the joints. When the kids are running on it, the plastic interlocking tiles move and it reduces the stress on their joints,\" said Ms Crawford.
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May 14, 2025
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Simphiwe Dana celebrates 20 years in music
To commemorate her 20 year-anniversary on the South African music scene, Simphiwe Dana will be exploring the many hit songs from her repertoire in a celebration of her career at the Baxter Concert Hall on Friday June 27 and Saturday June 28, at 7.30pm.
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May 14, 2025
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Hedda Gabler brought to life in production at Baxter
A reworking of Henrik Ibsen's play Hedda Gabler about one of theatre's most enduring femme fatales is brought into the 21st century with the distinctively fiery title character played by Rolanda Marais at the Baxter Theatre.
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May 14, 2025
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Safa Cape Town unveils plan to transport young soccer players to and from fields
The South African Football Association (SAFA) Cape Town in collaboration with the provincial government, mobile network MTN South Africa and bus company Golden Arrow, have launched a programme to transport young soccer players safely and for free to the fields and back.
1 min |
May 14, 2025
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Two killed in gang-related shootings
Another bloody weekend in Mitchell's Plain saw a Beacon Valley teen, 16, and a Lentegeur man shot and killed in two separate gang-related shootings.
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May 14, 2025
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Celebrating top matriculants of 2024
Ward 116 councillor Solomon Philander hosted a special recognition ceremony for the top five matriculants of 2024 of Darul Arqam, Oval North and Beacon Hill high schools on Saturday, May 10.
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May 14, 2025
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Eastridge's Aunty Beaty marks 80th birthday
Veteran community worker and Eastridge resident, Beatrice Roberts, fondly known as Aunty Beaty in the Mitchell's Plain community, celebrated her 80th birthday on Thursday May 1 with family and friends at her Leadwood Street home.
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May 07, 2025
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Community plagued by repeated gang violence
“For me it is really a miracle. The bullet hit Zailin in the back of his head on the right and went right through his skull on the left. Fortunately, there was no damage to his brain. He is still in hospital and is receiving physiotherapy. He can walk, and although his neck is a bit stiff, he is already playing,” Ms Smith said.
2 min |
May 07, 2025
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Thank you, Advance Edukos
I was at a crossroads, having lost all hope, until Tracey Spannenberg saw potential in me and offered me a chance to join Advance Edukos Foundation as a tutor in July 2024.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
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Micro-apartment trend on the rise
With interest rates still close to the highest in more than a decade and city centre rents climbing relentlessly, young South African professionals are being forced to rethink traditional housing.
3 min |
May 07, 2025
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First step in rolling out more services
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May 07, 2025
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Signs that you are ready to get out of the rental market
For many, renting is a necessary step on the journey to homeownership.
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