Mitchells Plain
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Woman’s body found in shack near a Lentegeur shopping centre
Woman found dead in Lentegeur shack near Devland Hyper. Police say tuberculosis patient died of natural causes, not drug overdose.
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Education and vandalism take centre stage at sub-council’s first meeting
Sub-council 17 addresses service delivery issues including school placements, Christmas lights, and public pool closures at Mitchells Plain meeting.
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Fifth free Cape Flats Book Festival brings together ‘two worlds’
Join the free Cape Flats Book Festival at West End Primary School, Mitchells Plain on 31 Jan-1 Feb. 90+ speakers, 50+ sessions celebrating literature.
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Police find gun hidden inside toilet walls during raid
Man arrested in Tafelsig during Operation Shanela II raid for possessing illegal zip gun and ammunition hidden in toilet walls.
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Lentegeur police issue warning on fake cases
Lentegeur police warn filing fake robbery cases for insurance fraud leads to perjury charges and criminal records affecting job prospects.
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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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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…
