Mitchells Plain
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GALLERY | Mitchells Plain models shine on elite runway
Jade van Heerden from Mitchells Plain wins Look In Lens 2026, marking two consecutive years the community has claimed a top modelling prize.
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Cultural centre in Mitchells Plain hosts first art exhibition
A free art exhibition in Mitchells Plain celebrates Portland community artists Eltie Arts and NJB Art & Design CPT. 30 May–30 June, entry free.
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Two dead, five wounded in Mitchells Plain shootings
Two men killed and five wounded in separate gang-related shootings in Tafelsig and Eastridge, Mitchells Plain, on Sunday 24 May.
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Mitchells Plain has second highest drug-related crime in the country
Mitchells Plain drops to second nationally for drug crime as Q4 stats reveal serious crime falling, despite South Africa’s high murder rates.
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Addiction puts health care pressure on Mitchells Plain hospital
Mitchell’s Plain District Hospital’s overcrowded psychiatric ward faces surging drug admissions, prompting calls for a local drug action committee.
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Street racer wants to bring ‘BMX’ back to Mitchells Plain
Ruben Small is reviving BMX street racing culture in Mitchells Plain with a September event at Nile Park, featuring races and a show and shine.
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Free maths workshops for Grades 10 to Matric learners
Awqaf SA offers free hybrid Maths workshops for Grade 10–12 learners across South Africa. Register now for in-person or online sessions.
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Councillor backs Christel House bid for school in Strandfontein
Ward councillor Elton Jansen backs Christel House’s bid to build a no-fee school on City-owned land in Strandfontein for disadvantaged learners.
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Doctoral student takes deep dive into the history of Mitchells Plain
Nathan Adams traces the forgotten origins of Mitchells Plain in a PhD thesis exploring land, apartheid history, and community identity.
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Targets for measles-rubella vaccination in the Western Cape far surpassed
The Western Cape Department of Health vaccinated 97% of children under one against measles-rubella, exceeding national targets and addressing challenges.
