Mitchells Plain
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Two gangsters jailed as young detective cracks cold cases
Young Lentegeur detective Jade Jacobs cracks two cold murder cases, delivering justice to families who had waited nearly a decade for answers.
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Puzzling penis biting post on social media raises eyebrows
A shocking Facebook post about a Mitchells Plain woman biting off her boyfriend’s penis went viral – until police confirmed it never happened.
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Entertainer hosts Swag Juice launch and fundraiser
Join Von D on 16 May 2026 at Westridge, Mitchells Plain for the Swag Juice Launch and Fundraiser – empowering young entertainers and funding local film.
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Strandfontein campus on track to accept 2027 applications
False Bay TVET College’s Mitchells Plain campus will open in 2027, offering 3 000 students practical training in 5 fields of study.
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Free workshop on wills and estates comes to Strandfontein
Attend a free will and estate planning workshop in Strandfontein. Get expert legal advice and draw up your will at no cost.
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Youth programme displaced as IEC takes over civic centre
Up to 50 Rocklands learners face losing academic and social support after the IEC displaced their after-school programme from the Civic Centre.
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GALLERIES | Creatives given a platform at Comic Con Cape Town
Cape Town influencer Sibu Mpanza hosts Telkom’s gaming stand at Comic Con Cape Town 2026, sharing his journey from YouTube to SABC TV.
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Tafelsig’s beloved ‘mayor’ Beatrice Leng dies at 72
Beatrice Leng, the ‘mayor of Tafelsig’, died on 26 April. A community legend known for her activism, soup kitchens and neighbourhood watches.
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Indoor pool plan for Mitchells Plain tabled with councillors
Subcouncil 17 backs Mitchells Plain’s first indoor swimming pool at Lentegeur facility, providing year-round access for the community.
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Deputy mayor launches Mitchells Plain’s 50-year celebrations
Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews launched Mitchells Plain’s 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting community transformation and future opportunities.
