Mitchells Plain
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Prasa reopens Mitchells Plain train line after six year closure
Kapteinsklip rail line reopens after 5-year closure, restoring vital transport links for thousands of Cape Town commuters.
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Councillor renews push for Mitchells Plain coastal development
Rocklands councillor Danny Christians presents motion to return 162 hectares of False Bay coastline for economic development to communities.
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Imam shot dead in Lentegeur after first Ramadan prayers
Imam killed in Lentegeur after Ramadan prayers. Moestaqeem Wanza shot in Candy Tuff Street. Police investigate, seek witness information.
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Subcouncil warns of jobs and housing scams at meeting
Strandfontein Pavilion gets R11 million upgrade funding. Sod turning set for Feb 25. Plus meter replacement program, scam warnings and more local news.
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Three arrested in Mitchells Plain for shooting in Hanover Park
Three men aged 18-31 were arrested for a shooting in Hanover Park. Police found three guns and 107 rounds of ammunition. They appeared in court.
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Construction debris blocks Swartklip sewer, causes sewage floods
Illegal dumping of building rubble into Mitchells Plain sewer system causes weeks-long overflow. Subcouncil 12 urges community cooperation.
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WATCH | Eccentric cyclist sells baby bunnies on cobbled-together bike
“Jack Chopper” travels Cape Flats on makeshift bicycle held together with “elastic and wire”, selling rabbits to pet shops across dozens of kilometres.
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WATCH | Mitchells Plain marks golden jubilee with legacy project
Mitchells Plain celebrates 50 years with Legacy Project launch at Highlands Primary. Community events, competitions and markets throughout February.
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Lentegeur Police Station has a new Junior Commissioner
Princeton High’s Rochey Cupido, 13, appointed Lentegeur Police Station’s new Junior Commissioner. Youth empowerment role focuses on crime prevention.
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Mitchells Plain Community Police Forum executive suspended
Mitchells Plain CPF executive committee suspended by subdistrict board chair. Formal hearing scheduled following communication breakdown.
