Mitchells Plain
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Man killed in Mitchells Plain shooting, three suspects held
Three arrested for fatal Mitchells Plain shooting that killed one man, injured another. Murder and attempted murder cases registered.
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Residents object to auctioning of City land as mosque claims buying rights
Strandfontein residents oppose City’s auction of mosque parking land. Islamic Association seeks to purchase 1,580sqm plot they’ve used for 7 years.
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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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School maintains top spot in Mitchells Plain matric results rivalry
Darul Arqam Islamic High School tops Mitchells Plain’s 2025 matric results with 100% pass rate. See which schools improved dramatically in rankings.
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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…
