SUBCOUNCIL
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Subcouncil requests lease waiver in Mitchells Plain lane closures
Subcouncil 17 resolves that residents near Mitchells Plain’s public lanes should not pay lease fees for closures that improve community safety.
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Subcouncil submits motion for eco-village in Philippi
Mitchells Plain’s Subcouncil 17 proposes an eco-village at Oasis Farm in the ecologically sensitive Philippi Horticultural Area.
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Subcouncil 17 pays tribute to Ward 75 ‘thorn in the flesh’
Subcouncil 17 honours ward committee member Isaac Hermanus and urges pensioners to renew social grant status before 1 July deadline.
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Councillors honour community heroes with civic awards
Subcouncil 17 honoured 12 community heroes at its 2026 Cape Town civic awards, with two councillors recognised for 20 years of public service.
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City moves ahead with Swartklip Sports Ground upgrade
Cape Town is moving forward with plans to redevelop Swartklip Sports Ground and build a new cemetery to solve the burial space shortage.
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Subcouncil 17 gets drug action committee push before November
Mitchells Plain moves closer to establishing its own drug action committee, with a councillor pushing for it to be operational before November.
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Cape Town councillors hail Street People Unit as unsung heroes
The City’s Street People Unit was praised for restoring dignity and hope, despite challenges in assisting rough sleepers effectively.
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City praised for work done during recent storms
Cape Town officials praised disaster management teams for their storm response, emphasizing collaboration and effective communication with residents.
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Mitchells Plain businesses unite for safer Town Centre
Councillor Philander meets formal Mitchells Plain businesses to tackle safety, lighting, illegal trading, and boost the Town Centre economy.
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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.
