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- Kicking ball to raise autism awareness
When teaching youngsters their ABC’s it might be a good idea to teach that A is also for April and Autism, considering that the month is dedicated to spreading awareness about the condition.
- Tributes for Rachart Job and his commitment to education
Former finance minister Trevor Manuel, who is the patron of the Mitchell’s Plain Bursary and Role Model Trust, and Achmat Chotia, chairman of the trust, have expressed condolences to the family of Rachart Job, a retired teacher, the first education area manager for the Mitchell's Plain and Philippi areas, as well as the former chief education specialist at the Western Cape Education Department who passed away on Tuesday April 16.
- Stellar cast for Funny Festival’s silver jubilee
A stellar cast of seasoned stand-up comics, singers, and entertainers, accompanied by international acts, is lining up to perform in the 25th anniversary edition of South Africa’s premier comedy variety show, the Jive Cape Town Funny Festival.
- Kicking ball to raise autism awareness
When teaching youngsters their ABC’s it might be a good idea to teach that A is also for April and Autism, considering that the month is dedicated to spreading awareness about the condition.
- Festival aims to foster connection through art
The inaugural Love Life Festival takes place from Friday April 26 to Sunday April 28 in the village of McGregor.
- Booysen honours boxing mentor with victory
A change in the direction of his life led a young Branton Charles Booysen to Eddie Marshall’s boxing gym in Portland a couple of years ago.
- Wynberg-based St Joseph’s Christmas Band celebrated its 87th
Wynberg-based St Joseph’s Christmas Band celebrated its 87th anniversary at their annual thanksgiving service at the Assemblies of God Church, in Strandfontein, on Saturday, April 21.
- ‘Leaders are created here’ say alumni at Beacon Hill’s 40th
Beacon Hill High School in Beacon Valley has “created and developed leaders since their inception.”
- The 2024 National Youth Music Competition (NYMC) will honour
The 2024 National Youth Music Competition (NYMC) will honour the founder of the competition, the late Michael Maas who died in March last year.
- Mildred’s life remembered
Happi Chappi Seniors Club remembered the life of member, Mildred Estment, at Tafelsig Library on Friday April 12.
Featured documents
- Sand mining plans under scrutiny
Strandfontein informal and formal dwelling residents are sceptical about the latest sand mining application to excavate 12-hectares of land, over two erven bordered by Spine Road, informal settlements, Baden Powell Drive and the local sports complex....
- Sand mining plans under scrutiny
Strandfontein informal and formal dwelling residents are sceptical about the latest sand mining application to excavate 12-hectares of land, over two erven bordered by Spine Road, informal settlements, Baden Powell Drive and the local sports complex....
- Candidates lists their ward priorities
The Plainsman asked candidates from the African National Congress (ANC), Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Good political party to speak about municipal bills, racism and the development of Mitchell’s Plain over the next five years....
- ‘Ons Baiza nie’ says Patriot Alliance at meeting
“Ons Baiza nie,” shouted Patriotic Alliance (PA) members at the end of their meeting in their green T-shirts....
- Past pupils must plough back - alumni group
Former pupils of Beacon Hill High School have honoured two of the school’s matric pupils for their outstanding achievements and urged other past pupils from Mitchell’s Plain and surrounding areas to plough back into the schools which produced them....
- School supplies need not break the bank
Clever buyers have chunks of the stationery lists sorted by the time the “back to school” ads start popping up but if you’re not one of them, or completely new to this, worry not, here are some tips to stretch your school supplies budget....
- ‘Keep shark cage diving out of the bay’
False Bay coast surfers, bathers, fisherfolk and boatmen have issued a resounding “no” to the proposal to extend the False Bay White Shark Cage Diving (WSCD) operating area inshore, and nearer to Strandfontein Beach....
- Sub-council wants investment report
Wolfgat Sub-council wants the City of Cape Town electricity, roads and sewer departments to report on their capital investment of infrastructure in Mitchell’s Plain....
- rp nws resurgence lead
The provincial Department of Health's Klipfontein and Mitchell's Plain sub-districts have seen increases of 51% and 40% in new reported Covid-19 infections respectively in the past 10 days....
- ’Plain matrics beat the odds
Pupils need to attend school for a sense of purpose and a place of safety when they are learning....