Mitchells Plain
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Councillor butts heads with City official over land application for Christel House
Subcouncil 17 opposes Christel House school’s Strandfontein land bid, citing lack of consultation and existing plans for the designated site.
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Two killed, one wounded in Tafelsig shooting
Two men killed, one wounded in gang-related shooting in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain. Police investigating double murder on Tierkloof Street.
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Plans finally afoot to develop embattled erf for housing purposes
Housing development plans for Weltevreden Valley’s Erf 2435 are back on track after decade-long legal battle with Cape Town Community Housing Company.
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R9 million safety plan tabled before Mitchells Plain councillors
Mitchell’s Plain Safety Forum unveils R9 million community-led crime prevention plan targeting five hotspot areas with provincial backing.
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Free planning support for homeowners who want to become micro-developers
Cape Town launches free Local Planning Support service providing architectural guidance for homeowners and developers through to council submission.
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Mitchells Plain poet appointed as Oxford business school’s first laureate
Oxford appoints Dr Athol Williams as world’s first business school Poet Laureate, integrating poetry into leadership development.
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15-year-old girl shot in second mass shooting on deadly street
Teen wounded as 3 killed in Rocklands mass shooting on same street as previous gang attack. Police investigate identical modus operandi.
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WATCH | High-speed chase through Strandfontein caught on video
High-speed Flying Squad chase in Strandfontein leads to arrests for robberies across Cape Town. Dramatic footage circulated on social media.
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Dashcam captures three hijacking a bread truck in New Woodlands
Dashcam footage shows three men hijacking bread truck in New Woodlands, stealing safe before fleeing. Police release clear images, seek public help.
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Report crimes to police first, not social media, CPF warns
Strandfontein CPF warns residents: report crimes to police first, not social media. Posting delays response and helps thieves escape.
