Pink people 'walk all over cancer’

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Mitchell’s Plain residents from all walks of life coloured Westridge Gardens in their pink attire to raise awareness about cancer. Members of the Women Walk to Wellness ...

In full bloom

Alicia English and Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Strandfontein gardener Denise Stuurman, her husband and their grandson Cairo enjoy her green fingered work on Garden Day Sunday October 20. Ms Chee Mee and her guests ...

Olympiad aims to ‘take the boogie man out of teaching maths’

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Pupils from 35 Mitchell’s Plain primary schools are hard at work completing an independent mathematics Olympiad. The Grades 6 and 7 pupils have to complete a 60- ...

Scholar transport drivers schooled in defensive driving

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Mitchell’s Plain and Khayelitsha scholar transport drivers were schooled at a defensive driving workshop initiative to improve road safety. The programme was presented ...

Civic pride awards for ’Plain pupils

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Two Mitchell’s Plain high school pupils were recognised and celebrated for their leadership and service when they received Mayor’s Civic Pride Awards. Pupils Odwa ...

Clean-up in Helios Close

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Old Woodlands residents Elana Pekeur, councillor for Ward 75 Joan Woodman, Taryn Mentor and Yushra Froude. The team is planning a sports day and other activities ...

Tafelsig High pupils visit parliament

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Tafelsig High School pupils left parliament inspired and in awe after having walked in the footsteps of the country’s democratic pioneers and law makers. They visited ...

Strandfontein villager lives her Disney dream

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

A Strandfontein village resident’s dream will come true tonight as she takes to the stage in a Disney production at the Artscape Theatre. Playing the character of ...

Strandfontein man attacked by two dogs in street

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

A 22-year-old Strandfontein man may lose a foot after he was mauled by two dogs in Bayview last month. Chadwin Ruiters had walked past the two dogs which were lying ...

Great-grandmother enjoys city’s attractions on 80th birthday

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

A Rocklands grandmother did all things Capetonian free and adventurous in honour of her 80th birthday. Yvonne Floris born on October 5, 1944, visited the Two Oceans ...

Mitchell’s Plain Primary thanks grandparents

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Mitchell’s Plain Primary teachers treated the school’s grandparents to lunch and entertainment to say thank you for their support and prayers. The special event ...

Course offers positive parenting skills

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Understanding children's behaviour and dealing with tricky parenting situations were just some of the things a group of Strandfontein parents tackled during a one-and-a-half-month ...

Spring fun

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Back, from left, are Jamaica Way Primary School Grade 3 pupils Thaakirah Sylvester and Nadirah McKay. Front: Grade 3 pupil Ivile Mhlakaza (second princess), Grade ...

Moms hear that ‘breast is best’

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

The breast is the healthiest and cheapest way to feed your baby, Mitchell’s Plain day hospital staff said during a programme to promote breastfeeding last week. ...

Reverend Debra hangs up her collar

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

A Portland minister, who joined the clergy in her 50s, is now hanging up her collar and retiring from more than 40 years of community work.  Debra Fransman, from ...

Family fun day

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Pupils entertain their parents with some drumming and dancing. The parents participate in team building activities.

Integrated service delivery is needed in sub-council

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Wolfgat Sub-council officials received certificates for their dedication and contribution to the City of Cape Town and sub-council for delivering excellent services ...

Siblings take top gardener awards

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Strandfontein siblings say their father is smiling at them from heaven because they have put the green fingers they had inherited from him to good use. Jonathan ...

Women reaching out

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Pictured clockwise, from left, are Tafelsig community health-care workers Rochelle Benjamin, Vanessa Witbooi, Dolores van Breda, Saadiqah Brown, Maryam Hardien, ...

’Plain tops crime lists in country and province

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Mitchell’s Plain police station has the third highest number of cases in the country 2 958 - this 193 cases more than it had last year. Mitchell’s Plain police station ...

Empowering Mitchell’s Plain’s fisherwomen

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Mitchell’s Plain fisherwomen broke bread together during Women’s Month to connect and charter a fresh course of empowerment, inclusivity and support for one another. ...

’Plain schools bring home marching and drill trophies

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Four Mitchell’s Plain schools brought home trophies after competing against 48 marching and drill troupes in Gqeberha. Spine Road High School, Beacon Hill High School, ...

Women go on journey of self discovery

Fouzia Van Der Fort|Published

Pictured from left are Mitchell’s Plain Network Opposing Abuse facilitator Nazlie Mohedeen, graduates Maggie Villet, Patricia Hendricks, Michelle Oosthuizen, Katriena ...