Lauren O’Connor May
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Mitchells Plain rail service returns after 6-year shutdown, but commuters report overcrowding issues on Cape Town’s Central Line.
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Strandfontein Mosque successfully acquired contested land for R825 000 after community rallied across religious lines in Cape Town auction.
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Review: ‘Introducing Mrs Collins’ by Rachel Parris – Pride and Prejudice fan fiction about Charlotte Lucas that balances modern appeal with Austen charm
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Police discovered a large weapons cache including grenades and ammunition in Lentegeur, but community interference forced officers to withdraw.
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Subcouncil 17 unanimously rejected Shoprite LiquorShop’s application to extend trading hours in Lentegeur, citing crime concerns and proximity to schools.
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Cape Flats YMCA launches Teen Health Safe Spaces at Eastridge and Tafelsig, offering HIV testing, pregnancy screening, and youth health services.
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Mitchells Plain Youth Cup 2026 launches with R50,000 prize pool. 24 teams compete March 6-8 at Lentegeur, celebrating the area’s 50th anniversary.
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Read to Rise mascot Oaky the Acorn launched wordless preschool book ‘Oaky Bakes a Cake’ at 3Bears Educare, promoting early literacy development.
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Strandfontein lifeguards acted as first responders to a Baden Powell Drive accident, treating six injured people until emergency services arrived.
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Cape Town releases draft emergency accommodation policy for eviction-related homelessness after court directive. Public comments due March 2.
