Pelican Park water plant wins international design award in New York

Own Correspondents|Published

Cape Town’s Advanced Water Reclamation Plant in Pelican Park has won a global architecture award for its innovative design, highlighting its role in securing the ...

Zoe Project alerts pregnant women to rising human trafficking scams

Phiri Cawe|Published

The Zoe Project has issued an urgent warning to pregnant women about the alarming rise of human trafficking scams, following a recent kidnapping incident that has ...

SAFA challenges Cape Town's mixed-use development at Athlone Stadium

Phiri Cawe|Published

Public concern mounts as the City of Cape Town proposes a mixed-use development at Athlone Stadium, with SAFA president Bennet Bailey urging the city to prioritise ...

Retired official Ian Arendse joins NoStop charity

Sibulele Kasa|Published

The retired provincial government official, Ian Arendse, 63, has joined NoStop non-profit organisation to help strengthen its services.

Mitchell's Plain teachers triumph at the district National Teaching Awards 2025

Alicia English|Published

Mitchell’s Plain teachers showcased their exceptional talents at the district leg of the National Teaching Awards 2025, with Meadowridge Primary’s Marike De La Guerra ...

Honouring Theresa Solomon: The legacy of Mitchell's Plain's beloved activist

Alicia English|Published

The community mourns the loss of Theresa Solomon, a revered anti-apartheid activist and 'mother of Mitchell's Plain', whose legacy of justice and empowerment will ...

Tragedy in Mitchell's Plain: The toll of gang violence on families

Alicia English|Published

In the face of escalating gang violence in Mitchell's Plain, which has claimed seven lives, the community rallies together in a peace motorcade, calling for urgent ...

Cape Town's Service Dining Rooms celebrate 90 years of feeding the vulnerable

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Cape Town’s historic Service Dining Rooms celebrate 90 years of feeding the city's most vulnerable, with family members of the founder serving meals to those in ...

Mitchell’s Plain police launch crime hotspot policing initiative to enhance community safety

Alicia English|Updated

In a bid to reclaim streets and enhance safety, Mitchell’s Plain police unveil a crucial crime hotspot policing initiative in Tafelsig, engaging community members ...

Mitchells Plain community police forums unite against escalating gang violence

Staff Reporter|Published

Following a tragic surge in gang violence that has claimed lives and injured many, the Mitchells Plain community police forums convened an emergency meeting to devise ...

Animal Rescue Organisation welcomes new veterinarian Dr Esté Spies

WESLEY FORD|Published

Discover how Dr Esté Spies, a passionate veterinarian, is set to transform animal welfare at the Ottery-based Animal Rescue Organisation, stepping into the shoes ...

Opera's Forest Friends brings opera to life

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Cape Town Opera's Forest Friends captivated young audiences at public libraries across the Mother City, introducing them to the joys of classical music through engaging ...

Mitchell's Plain Fitness Club celebrates its first anniversary with a focus on health and community

Phiri Cawe|Published

Mitchell's Plain Fitness Club marks its first anniversary with a community-focused event, emphasising the importance of health, wellness, and inclusivity. Founder ...

Ladles of Love all set to serve

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Updated

Join the Ladles of Love team as they prepare for Mandela Day, offering volunteers a chance to support early childhood development through creative activities at ...

Westridge and Portland residents fear for safety amid five days of shootings

Alicia English|Published

Residents of Westridge and Portland are gripped in fear and uncertainty following a series of shootings that have rocked their community, leading to heightened tensions ...

Recovery of kidnapped baby Mogamat Imaad Shamar in Mitchells Plain leads to arrest

Staff Reporter|Published

A 37-year-old woman was arrested following the recovery of a baby who was kidnapped at Middestad Mall in Bellville on Saturday, police said.

Empowering youth in Tafelsig West: A fight against gang recruitment.

Phiri Cawe|Published

Local leaders in Tafelsig West unite to combat gangsterism and drug abuse, offering hope and activities to inspire youth towards a brighter future.

Mitchell's Plain: Celebrating 50 years of educational growth

Alicia English|Published

Next year marks 50 years since the first families arrived in Mitchell's Plain. What challenges did these early residents face, and how did the establishment of schools ...

Mitchell's Plain's What The Fudge shines at the Western Cape Bambelela Business Awards 2025

Alicia English|Updated

What the Fudge, a small business from Mitchell's Plain, celebrates its recognition among the top 20 ventures at the prestigious Western Cape Bambelela Business Awards ...