Mitchells Plain
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Imam shot dead in Lentegeur after first Ramadan prayers
Imam killed in Lentegeur after Ramadan prayers. Moestaqeem Wanza shot in Candy Tuff Street. Police investigate, seek witness information.
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Three arrested in Mitchells Plain for shooting in Hanover Park
Three men aged 18-31 were arrested for a shooting in Hanover Park. Police found three guns and 107 rounds of ammunition. They appeared in court.
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WATCH | Eccentric cyclist sells baby bunnies on cobbled-together bike
“Jack Chopper” travels Cape Flats on makeshift bicycle held together with “elastic and wire”, selling rabbits to pet shops across dozens of kilometres.
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Young dancer from Mitchells Plain set to represent SA in New York
10-year-old hip-hop dancer Xiniah from South Africa needs R120,000 to compete in New York. Support her BackaBuddy campaign journey.
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Woman attacked by pet pitbulls dies in hospital
Beacon Valley woman, 44, dies after being attacked by pet pitbulls in her yard. SPCA emphasizes need for responsible breeding.
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One shot dead in gang shoot out in Montrose Park
Gang shooting kills one in Mitchells Plain as police recover multiple firearms and ammunition in separate operations this week.
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49 learners removed from overloaded taxi
49 learners crammed in overloaded minibus at Cape Town school. Driver charged, vehicle impounded in nationwide scholar transport safety crackdown.
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Book characters let out into the wild during Read Aloud Day
Cape Town libraries, schools celebrate World Read Aloud Day 2026 with events featuring mayor, authors, and interactive storytelling.
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Beacon Valley woman overcomes debilitating grief to take to the skies
Young Beacon Valley woman, Lucreatia Hoffman, overcame personal tragedy to achieve her childhood dream of becoming an Emirates flight attendant.
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WATCH | Baby was not flung from hijacked Mercedes, police confirm
Police confirm alarming video declaring that a baby was thrown from hijacked car in Cape Town is false. Baby was safely removed during District Six incident.
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