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Tragic death of three-year-old boy in Eastridge prompts police inquest

1 day ago | plainsman.co.za | Alicia English

Alicia English|Published 4 minutes agoAn inquest has been initiated by Mitchell's Plain police to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a three-year-old boy allegedly found in the care of his minor siblings. Image: SAPSMitchell's Plain police have registered an inquest to investigate the death of a three-year-old Eastridge boy who was allegedly found in the care of his two minor siblings.
Lentegeur police arrest man with meth in community safety initiative

2 days ago | plainsman.co.za | Alicia English

Alicia English|Published 1 hour agoSeen here, Lentegeur police officers joined by members of the Lentegeur community police forum and local neighbourhood watches on a walkabout through the area to raise awareness about the police services and foster stronger ties with the community. Image: SuppliedLentegeur police officers confiscated 208 packets of tik (methamphetamine) from a Lentegeur man, allegedly linked to the Fancy Boys gang, on Saturday, May 31.
Minibus taxi crash leaves scholars injured at Spine Road

4 days ago | plainsman.co.za | Marsha Bothma |Alicia English |Phiri Cawe

A minibus taxi collided with six vehicles at Spine Road and Merrydale Road, injuring a group of pupils. Officials reported varying injury counts - between eight and eleven - with pupils treated at Mitchell’s Plain Community Health Centre following the accident on Tuesday May 27.
Callas Foundation protests teacher's reinstatement amid sexual assault allegations

1 week ago | plainsman.co.za | Alicia English

Alicia English|Published 1 minute agoRepresentatives from the Callas Foundation staged a placard demonstration outside Mitchell's Plain School of Skills in Rocklands on Friday, May 23, following the recent return to school of a teacher who is the accused in a sexual assault case involving a minor.
Rocklands entrepreneur overcomes adversity to achieve sweet success

1 week ago | plainsman.co.za | Alicia English

Alicia English|Published 4 minutes agoRocklands entrepreneur Laura Spannenberg, 39, shares her journey from sexual assault survivor to successful small business owner. Image: SuppliedRocklands entrepreneur Laura Spannenberg may be the owner of the decadent What the Fudge (WTF) business, but her life journey has not always been lined with the sweetest of things. “I often introduce myself as a female boss who is married to a God-fearing man, and together we are changing the game in our industry.
Westridge seniors celebrate their community's history over tea and cake

2 weeks ago | plainsman.co.za | Alicia English

Alicia English|Published 4 minutes agoWestridge seniors who were among the first families to move into the area in 1976, shared their fond memories of Westridge at a neighbourhood tea event last Tuesday, May 13. Image: SuppliedA group of Westridge seniors who were among the first families to move into the area in 1976, hosted two neighbourhood tea events last week.
From Cape Flats to head chef at Gordon Ramsay's first Philippine outlets

2 weeks ago | capeargus.co.za | Alicia English

Alicia English|Published 6 minutes agoSouth African chef Shanon Peters, who hails from Strandfontein, continues to make his mark on the international culinary stage with his recent appointment as head chef of Gordon Ramsay Restaurants in the Philippines. Image: SuppliedSouth African chef Shanon Peters, who grew up in Strandfontein, has landed the top position of head chef of world-renowned Gordon Ramsay Restaurants in the Philippines.
Strandfontein chef takes the helm at Gordon Ramsay restaurants in the Philippines

2 weeks ago | falsebayecho.co.za | Alicia English

Alicia English|Published 4 minutes agoSouth African chef Shanon Peters, who hails from Strandfontein, continues to make his mark on the international culinary stage with his recent appointment as head chef of Gordon Ramsay Restaurants in the Philippines. Image: SuppliedSouth African chef Shanon Peters, who grew up in Strandfontein, has landed the top position of head chef of world-renowned Gordon Ramsay Restaurants in the Philippines.
Minister unveils new sports courts at 'Plain high schools

3 weeks ago | plainsman.co.za | Alicia English

Alicia English|Published 24 minutes agoFrom left: Sports, arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie, deputy minister Peace Mabe, Portland High principal Ridwaan Williams and provincial MEC of cultural affairs and sport Ricardo Mackenzie at the unveiling of the state-of-the-art multi-purpose sports court at Portland High on Monday, May 12.
Minister unveils new sports courts at 'Plain high schools

3 weeks ago | plainsman.co.za | Alicia English

Alicia English|Published 11 minutes agoFrom left: Sports, arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie, deputy minister Peace Mabe, Portland High principal Ridwaan Williams and provincial MEC of cultural affairs and sport Ricardo Mackenzie at the unveiling of the state-of-the-art multi-purpose sports court at Portland High on Monday, May 12.