stories of hope
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Mitchells Plain learner strikes gold in Nasa space-engineering competition
Zayaan Abdurahman, a Mondale High learner who had never flown, helped Team SA win the International Space Settlement Design Competition at NASA.
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From call centre to shoe cleaner: Tafelsig man goes viral
A Tafelsig shoe cleaner’s TikTok video went viral, turning a hobby into a thriving business with clients sending shoes by Uber from across Cape Town.
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From murderer to mentor: a Cape gangster’s road to hope
From convicted murderer to community developer: Gordon de Bruin’s journey out of Cape Flats gangsterism is a story of faith, grit, and redemption.
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‘Son of the soil’ takes significant strides in the winemaking industry
From farmworker’s son to wine executive, Denzel-Jonathan Swarts is opening the South African wine industry to young people of colour.
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Mitchells Plain learner on her way to Kennedy Space Center
Mitchells Plain’s Zayaan Abdurahman is one of eight SA learners selected to represent Team South Africa at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
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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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Beacon Valley woman overcomes debilitating grief to take to the skies
Young Beacon Valley woman, Lucreatia Hoffman, overcame personal tragedy to achieve her childhood dream of becoming an Emirates flight attendant.
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‘Mayor of Mitchells Plain’ recounts journey from addiction to hope
Marvin Sampson, the unofficial mayor of Mitchells Plain, didn’t always have it all together – recently celebrating his 16th year of recovery from addiction.
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Proportional councillor went from rock bottom to role model
From tik addict to councillor — Rochelle Minnaar’s harrowing journey through addiction, rape, and redemption fuels her fight for change.
