Mitchells Plain
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THINKING OUT LOUD: Birthdate surprises
Mother shares incredible story of her seven daughters’ birthdays clustering around holidays – Christmas, New Year’s, Easter. Some born exactly 10 years apart.
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WATCH | Thousands of learners miss first day of school
As parents proudly posted pictures on social media of their children going to school for the first time, thousands of others braved the elements from as early as 05:00 this…
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Westridge High library gets makeover by alumni brothers
Two former Westridge High School pupils are giving back to their alma mater by funding a revamp of the school library in a bid to inspire a new generation of…
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Alleged killer in brutal murder shot dead in gang warfare drive-by
A man that was shot and killed in a daylight drive-by in Tafelsig, during the school holidays, has been identified as one of the former accused in the Clare Swartz…
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Report unpacks drivers of gang violence and rise in warfare
A recent report has indicated that two gangs are vying for control of Mitchells Plain.
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Budding Mitchells Plain writer publishes first fantasy book
Mitchells Plain computer tech Craig Jaftha dreams of becoming a full-time writer. That goal is one step closer now thanks to the publishing of his first book The Cynewards and…
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Mother’s traumatic smash-and-grab fuels N2 wall debate
A mother’s traumatic experience during a smash-and-grab attack on the N2 highway has reinforced calls for the City of Cape Town’s proposed R180m security wall.
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Experts advise on potential publishing pitfalls for emerging authors
The lowdown on publishing from local authors: from potential pitfalls, to common misconceptions.
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Mitchells Plain schools save 2.58 tonnes from landfill in recycling challenge
Liesbeeck Primary School in Portland has been crowned champion of the Petco Get In The Loop Schools Recycling Competition.
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‘Mayor of Mitchells Plain’ recounts journey from addiction to hope
Marvin Sampson, the unofficial mayor of Mitchells Plain, didn’t always have it all together – recently celebrating his 16th year of recovery from addiction.
