Marsha Bothma

Multimedia journalist

LEAP officers deployed into sub-council 12 wards

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LEAP (Law Enforcement Advancement Programme) and NSO (Neighbourhood Safety Officers) were deployed in sub-council 12 to improve community safety.

Mitchell’s Plain stakeholders map safety and development priorities

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Mitchell’s Plain stakeholders progress with the Safety and Development Forum, establishing safe zones and hubs to strengthen community safety.

Residents unite at Mandalay's community celebration day

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Mandalay hosted its first Community Celebration Day, on Wednesday September 24, featuring sports, games, and activities to unite residents.

William, 7, builds a miniature firehouse to honor firefighters

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Seven-year-old William Jacobs donates a recycled firehouse school project to Platoon Commander Dervin Abrahams at Westridge Fire Station.

Mitchells Plain children celebrate Heritage Day with Beacon of Hope

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Children from Mitchell's Plain celebrated Heritage Day at YMCA Rotary Camp, enjoying sports, games, and activities promoting unity and positivity.

Partial work near completion on Central Line

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PRASA is progressing with restoring the Central Line, addressing infrastructure, security, and vandalism challenges, aiming for safe, reliable service soon.

Three arrested in Manenberg for robbery, murder, and firearm possession

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Three were arrested in Manenberg: a man, 24, for robbery and murder, a man, 51, for stabbing, and a boy, 15, for an unlicensed firearm.

The Dolly Petersen Arts Foundation opens doors for Mitchell’s Plain youth and children

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The Dolly Petersen Arts Foundation launches in Beacon Valley, offering youth arts education, recording studio access, and music theory programmes.

West End Primary celebrates literacy and Heritage Day with books and cultural showcases

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West End Primary celebrated Literacy and Heritage Day, giving pupils books, showcasing culture, and inspiring a love of reading and learning.

AMY JEPHTA DALA FLATS

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From Beacon Valley to global stages, SAFTA-winning filmmaker Amy Jephta carries Beacon Valley and Mitchell's Plain’s stories worldwide, inspiring youth with pride. ...

Interfaith leaders unite against Cape Flats violence

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An interfaith meeting convened this week in response to escalating crime and violence in the Cape Flats, bringing together faith leaders, community representatives, ...

SAFTA winner Amy Jephta carries Beacon Valley to the world

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From Beacon Valley to global stages, SAFTA-winning filmmaker Amy Jephta carries Beacon Valley and Mitchell's Plain’s stories worldwide, inspiring youth with pride. ...

Off-duty traffic officer found alive after car abandoned on Baden Powell Drive

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An off-duty traffic officer was found alive after his car was discovered abandoned with blood stains in Mitchell’s Plain; the circumstances surrounding the incident ...

Three men killed in Westridge drive-by shooting

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Three men were killed in a drive-by shooting in Westridge.

Strandfontein SAPS Spiritual Crime Prevention leads prayer walk against crime

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In a powerful show of unity, the Strandfontein SAPS Spiritual Crime Prevention group leads a prayer walk in Bayview, bringing together residents, pastors, and police ...

Beacon Valley teen wins World Koesister Day challenge

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Beacon Valley teen Abduraghmaan Jassiem, 17, won World Koesister Day with his spekboom-infused recipe, inspiring Mitchell’s Plain community.

Heinz Park Senior Club marks first anniversary

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Heinz Park Senior Club marks its first year, offering seniors safety, activities, health support and abuse awareness programs.

'The Cape Flats is a crime scene,' say safety structures at Western Cape Ministerial programme engagement

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Cape Flats leaders and residents raised urgent concerns over gang violence, weak policing, scarce resources and called for SANDF deployment and long-term community ...

Ma Se Kind NPC tackles teacher shortage and STEM crisis in Cape Flats

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Ma Se Kind NPC trains young teachers from disadvantaged communities, addressing STEM shortages while giving children quality education and mentorship.

Summerdale High teacher Waldilene Folding shines in Western Cape mathematics awards

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Waldilene Folding, a mathematics teacher at Summerdale High School, receives district and provincial recognition for her dedication to teaching, inspiring pupils ...

Parkhurst Primary crowned champions of RWS Newspaper Quiz and Spelling Bee

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Parkhurst Primary's pupils, teachers, and parents celebrated a triumphant victory at the Athlone Quiz and Spelling Bee, where they not only earned cash prizes but ...

Educare centre's ambitious plan for a permanent ECD facility in Tafelsig

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Kids Empire Educare Centre in Tafelsig is set to revolutionise early childhood education with its application for a permanent ECD facility, promising enhanced learning ...

Mitchell’s Plain Safety and Development Forum to be formed with community-led criteria

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The Mitchell’s Plain Safety and Development Forum will be formed with community-led criteria, aiming to create safe spaces, strengthen collaboration, address crime, ...

New kitchen and dining hall brings hope to Searidge Park Primary

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GrandWest funded a R753 000 kitchen and dining hall at Searidge Park Primary, built by Breadline Africa, giving pupils safe meals, dignity, and a space to gather, ...