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Alicia English|Published

Teenage boy abducted near Spine Road High, released unharmed

Join SANBI's Nature Photography Day competition for a chance to win free access to protected area

Staff Reporter|Published

Aspiring photographers can showcase their talent and win exclusive access to South Africa's protected areas by participating in SANBI's Nature Photography Day competition ...

Giempie Vardien's heartfelt concert to fund daughter’s cystic fibrosis treatment

Roshan Abrahams|Updated

Join Giempie Vardien and fellow musicians for a heartfelt concert on June 28, aimed at raising funds for his daughter Mishca's life-saving cystic fibrosis treatment. ...

'Everyone has a role to play' in child protection

Marsha Bothma|Published

During the annual Child Protection Week service in Portland, Safeline urged the community to unite against child abuse, with leaders from various sectors emphasising ...

Promising future for newly-selected WP under-13 player

Fuad Esack|Published

Tafelsig youngster to represent province at SA Schools Week

Hakuna Matata movement donates 2,500 pairs of school shoes to Tafelsig children

Marsha Bothma|Published

Hakuna Matata community movement concludes its 2025 school shoes project, bringing joy to 2,500 children in Tafelsig with new shoes, warm meals, and essential items ...

Spy fairy: The evolution of the tooth fairy in our home

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published

Join us as we explore the evolving role of fantasy characters like the tooth fairy in parenting, revealing how they can comfort children through life's challenges. ...

Book review: Making a Killing

Karen Watkins|Published

In 'Making a Killing', Bonnie Espie weaves a delightful tale of friendship and mystery in a quaint village, where a bookshop-café becomes the backdrop for an unexpected ...

Beaconvale Community Frail Care Centre marks 30 years of dedicated elderly support

Alicia English|Published

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Beaconvale Community Frail Care Centre, a vital support system for the elderly in Beacon Valley. Originally known as ...

Mitchell’s Plain Music Academy celebrates music technology graduates and expanding arts programs

Marsha Bothma|Published

Mitchell's Plain Music Academy celebrated student graduations from its music technology course on Saturday May 31. The event also highlighted their growing performing ...

Polyco's Schools-Based Recycling Programme expands to empower Mitchell's Plain communities

Marsha Bothma|Published

Polyco is set to transform 13 schools in Mitchell's Plain and surrounding communities with its expanded Schools-Based Recycling Programme, promoting sustainability, ...

Inquest launched into the tragic death of a three-year-old boy in Eastridge

Alicia English|Published

An inquest has been initiated by Mitchell's Plain police following the tragic death of a three-year-old boy, allegedly left in the care of his minor siblings, raising ...

Community helpdesk transforms lives

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Whether you need your identity document to be certified, have municipal queries, need help with your will or curriculum vitae the doors of the iMPACT HelpDesk is ...

Community and schools unite for Child Protection Week awareness

Marsha Bothma|Published

The Arisen Women Foundation, alongside Merrydale Primary, led a public awareness event in Tafelsig during Child Protection Week, highlighting child abuse, neglect, ...

Lentegeur police crack down on drug trafficking with arrest of man possessing meth

Alicia English|Published

Lentegeur police arrest a man linked to the Fancy Boys gang, seizing 208 packets of meth during a community engagement initiative aimed at enhancing safety

Ten students from Mitchell Plain and Kuils River to attend karate seminar in Japan

fuad Esack|Published

Ten dedicated students from the Kyokushin Budokan Karate dojos in Mitchell Plain and Kuils River are gearing up for an exciting journey to Japan on 4th July 2025. ...

Super league soccer action at Strandfontein

fuad Esack|Published

FC Tafelzucht and neighbours Beacon Spurs faced each other in a LFA Mitchell's Plain Super League fixture, at Strandfontein, on Sunday. Final score Tafelzucht 1 ...

Collegians secure nail-biting win in closely contested affair

Mark Ward|Published

Collegians' present log position belies the surroundings of their basecamp in Lentegeur, Mitchell's Plain, where they train and host their Western Province Rugby ...

Callas Foundation rallies against teacher's return amid sexual assault claims

Alicia English|Updated

Amid rising concerns over child safety, the Callas Foundation demonstrated against the reinstatement of a teacher accused of sexual assault, demanding accountability ...

Minibus taxi crash leaves scholars injured at Spine Road

Marsha Bothma|Published

A shocking collision involving a minibus taxi and six vehicles has left several scholars injured at Spine Road and Merrydale Road. With conflicting reports on the ...