Mitchells Plain
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Mitchells Plain academic responds to investigation into his background
Mitchells Plain poet Athol Williams responds to a media investigation into claims about his background, drawing parallels to a Cambridge tragedy.
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Subcouncil 12 reflects on five-year term at last meeting of the year
Subcouncil 12 chairperson Solomon Philander reflected on a five-year term of service delivery and infrastructure at the Lentegeur chambers on 27 August
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Philippi farmers under siege as thefts force closures
Farmers in the Philippi Horticultural Area say rampant theft of produce and equipment is forcing farm closures and threatening food supplies.
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Girl child technovation workshop inspires Mitchells Plain learners
Girl Child Technovation workshop in Mitchells Plain urged investment in girls’ education, technology and protection from gender-based violence.
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Fire department bolsters ranks with 300 staff for dry summer
The fire department is adding about 300 staff and extra water tankers for a drier than usual summer, after logging 139 incidents in sub-council 12.
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Lions clubs unite for a day of care at the Salvation Army
Three Lions clubs and the Connect a Heart Foundation joined forces for a day of care, wellness and connection at the Salvation Army.
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Subcouncil 17 bids emotional farewell at last meeting before elections
Subcouncil 17 held its final meeting of the term, honouring two aldermen retiring after 20 years of service to the Mitchells Plain community.
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Five arrested after body with knife stuck in neck is found near primary school
A man was found with multiple stab wounds near a primary school in Portlands, Mitchells Plain. Five suspects have been arrested by police.
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Seven arrested as City cracks down on illegal street racing
Seven people were arrested during an illegal street racing operation in Mitchells Plain, with three vehicles impounded for participating in races.
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Arrests alone won’t break gang grip — summit tells Parliament
A parliamentary summit on gang violence in the Cape has heard a resounding call for a fundamental shift from arrests to dismantling the entire ecosystem.
