DSTV Mitchell’s Plain Festival celebrates golden jubilee ahead of 50th anniversary
Festival director Rozario Brown with community activist Beaty Roberts, affectionately known as Aunty Beaty from Eastridge.
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This past weekend, the DSTV Mitchell’s Plain Festival was held in Westridge, celebrating the lead-up to Mitchell’s Plain’s 50th anniversary next year.
Organised in partnership with the Plainsman and HeartFM, the festival attracted more than 27 800 residents and visitors.
Attendees enjoyed a rich programme of music, cultural performances, and local cuisine, while coming together to share in the community spirit that defines Mitchell’s Plain.
From the lively entertainment to the bustling food stalls, the festival provided a vibrant space for families and friends to connect, celebrate, and experience the township’s unique energy and creativity.
Rocklands couple, Rasheed Goliath dancing with his wife Naz Goliath at the festival on Sunday November 30.
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From left are, Ward 81 councillor Ashley Potts, Ward 75 councillor Joan Woodman, and attendees Enrico Simmers, Litricia Marks, Kaylee Roberts, and Louisa Williams at the festival on Sunday, November 1.
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On Friday November 28, rapper Ziggy caught the attention of the crowd with his voice.
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YoungstaCPT came on stage rapping his anthem Wes-Kaap that had the crowd singing with him on Friday November 28.
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Singer Zoe Zana did not shy away from showing her moves and singing hits on Sunday November 30.
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Singer Karin Nortje shared some stories of her life while singing some jams on her set on Sunday November 28
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Mitchell's Plain Music Academy and musical director for the festival played amazing tunes for the artists on Sunday November 30.
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Attendees from Tafelsig from left are Quasiem Williams, Nashr Smith, Hassim Anwar, Mujaid Mansoor and Imran Du Plessis who were looking forward to the artists on Friday November 28.
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