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Former prisoners warn learners about the perils of crime
Ex-prisoners visited Eastville Primary to share experiences and discourage pupils from crime. Community initiative aims to inspire youth.
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New African species confirms evolutionary origin of magic mushrooms
A long-standing debate about the evolutionary origin of the world’s most widely cultivated “magic mushroom” may now have been settled.
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UWC honours poet Diana Ferrus on International Women’s Day
UWC honors alumna Dr Diana Ferrus during International Women’s Day, celebrating poet whose work enabled Sarah Bartmann’s repatriation from France.
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UWC study: Why children are missing life-saving vaccinations
Children are missing life-saving vaccinations due to poverty, distance to clinics and misinformation spreading on social media.
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Durbanville cyclist hands R25 000 over out as epic journey begins
Durbanville cyclist Marius du Preez hands over first R25 000 to Die Herberg Children’s Home, starting his 7 000km Southern Africa charity adventure.
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Mitchells Plain millennial aims to disrupt perfume industry
Mitchell’s Plain psychology graduate combines psychological profiling with perfumery to create personalized scents, challenging industry exclusivity.
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Brackenfell charity shop hosts free winter fashion show
Every pre-loved winter coat and bargain find at a Brackenfell charity shop helps vulnerable rural children to access food.
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Mitchells Plain star search launched to find local talent
Mitchells Plain Star Search 2026 talent competition seeks amateur singers, dancers & choirs aged 16-30. Launched for the area’s 50th anniversary.
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Durbanville Craft Market hosts Gypsy Night on Friday
The Durbanville Craft Market will present a charity market, The Gypsy Night Market, on Friday 6 March.
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Councillors endorse Mitchells Plain anti-gang, safety pilot
Subcouncil 17 backs 5-year anti-gang plan for Mitchells Plain. Community safety initiative aims to reclaim gang spaces with R650k funding.
