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ECD Forum network invites new members
The Lenteguer ECD (early childhood development) Forum, the second established in Mitchell's Plain, is calling on local ECD centres to join their growing network.
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May 07, 2025
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MPTC on a mission to grow the sport
He said tennis is often seen as an elitist sport compared to more popular sporting codes and team sports like soccer, cricket, netball and rugby.
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May 07, 2025
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South Africa's comedian of the year for Funny Festival
Fresh off his double victory at the 2025 Savanna Comics' Choice Awards, KwaZulu-Natal's comedic sensation, Robby Collins, will be bringing his signature wit and storytelling to the 26th annual JiVE Cape Town Funny Festival, powered by KLM.
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May 07, 2025
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Meeting to map out schools darts in M'Plain
Darts officials met at Westville Primary School hall recently to discuss the 2025 season.
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April 30, 2025
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Mural celebrates Athol Williams
Literacy organisation Read to Rise paid special tribute to its co-founder Dr Athol Williams on Monday, April 28, at the official launch of a mural of the internationally acclaimed author and Oxford University professor who is currently living abroad in exile.
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April 30, 2025
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See right, start right and sell right
\"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start if you want to be great,\" says author and salesman, Zig Ziglar.
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April 30, 2025
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Celebrating 40 years of excellence
Spine Road High School in Rocklands marked its 40th anniversary by renaming its hall in honour of former principal Riyaadh Najaar.
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April 30, 2025
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First MyCiTi electric fleet of buses set to ride
Mitchell's Plain will be the first area where Cape Town's new electric MyCiTi bus fleet will begin operating, with the launch set for 2027. This follows the scheduled completion of roadworks and infrastructure upgrades by December 2026.
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April 30, 2025
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What to know about renting with a friend or partner
Renting a property with a friend or partner can be a fantastic way to share costs and enjoy a larger, more desirable living space.
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April 30, 2025
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Pupil stabbed in altercation
Mitchell's Plain police are investigating a case of physical assault with a weapon after a Grade 10 Cedar High pupil was stabbed outside his school last Tuesday, April 22.
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April 30, 2025
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Former champ Jackson named SA karate coach
Karate Satori chief instructor Jeffrey Jackson has been named national coach for the Africa Region South championships, due to take place in Durban in May.
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April 30, 2025
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Rocklands library hosts reading competition
Rocklands library hosted its first reading competition following the Covid-19 pandemic on Tuesday April 15, ahead of its World Book Day celebrations that ran from April 22 to 24.
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April 30, 2025
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VAT backtrack offers some relief, for now
PROPERTY WRITER
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April 30, 2025
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Rape Crisis workshops raise awareness
Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust (RCCTT) wants more people to take advantage of their free community workshops.
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April 23, 2025
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Premier Cup – it's about passion, not paycheck
Fireworks light up the skies above Erica Park Stadium, in Belhar, last Friday, during the official opening ceremony of this year's Bayhill Premier Cup.
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April 23, 2025
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The history of Mitchell's Plain - A Timeline
Although only officially opened in April 1976, the seeds of what would later become Mitchell's Plain have already been sown at least two decades before.
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April 23, 2025
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Free concert a taste of CTIJF2025
The city centre will come alive with music, movement, and magic on Thursday April 24 as Greenmarket Square transforms into an open-air celebration of unity, rhythm, and world-class talent for the free concert that has become the customary prelude to the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF).
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April 23, 2025
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'Extortion syndicates have targeted our contractors'
Despite the turmoil, Mr Maseko said Prasa has managed to restore access to 121 of the original 124 stations. Bonteheuwel station is expected to reopen before the end of April. Electrification work is ongoing on the Kapteinsklip line, and trains from Kapteinsklip to Cape Town are scheduled to resume operation by Tuesday July 1.
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April 23, 2025
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Common mistakes made by landlords
Investing in rental property has long been considered a solid wealth-building strategy and, especially in times of economic uncertainty, is considered a safer investment than other less tangible options.
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April 23, 2025
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Central line to be up and running by the end of June, says Prasa
Trains will officially return to Cape Town's Central line by the end of June, according to the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) regional engineering manager, Raymond Maseko.
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April 23, 2025
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Funny Festival a sure tonic to keep winter blues at bay
Now in its 26th year, the JiVE Cape Town Funny Festival will be celebrating local and international champions of the industry at the Baxter Theatre in Rondebosch, from Monday June 2 to Sunday June 29.
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April 23, 2025
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On the cusp of its 50th anniversary: monumental moment for Mitchell's Plain
This time next year, Mitchell’s Plain will be marking its 50th anniversary and as preparations are under way to commemorate this critical moment in its history, we look back at how the area took shape from the sandy plains and dune land it is rooted in.
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April 23, 2025
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Join the autism awareness walk at Westridge Gardens
April is Autism Awareness Month.
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April 23, 2025
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St Francis Educare settles into new home
St Francis Educare Centre has marked its 44th year with a move to improved premises at 20 Kabeljou Way, Strandfontein.
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April 23, 2025
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Positive uptick in property market activity
RE/MAX of Southern Africa has reported impressive growth figures at the end of March, showing resilience in a challenging market.
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April 23, 2025
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Montclair grandmother empowers women through her debut book
A Montclair great-grandmother has captured her life journey, including her painful experiences, in her debut book Journey's End to inspire women facing adversities.
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