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‘Laws need to be implemented to prevent further accidents of this nature,’ says Mitchells Plain Ward Councillor

By Aneeqa du Plessis Despite the massive tragedy that rocked the Mitchells Plain community on Tuesday morning, residents have rallied together to support the families of the five children that were killed in the catastrophic collision on AZ Berman Drive. Two other children were left seriously injured after the bakkie the school-goers were in smashed into a traffic light. According to reports, the 55-year-old driver apparently lost control of the […]

31 May 2023

News

Hanover Park residents divided over ‘false claims’ made by ward councillor

Following, alleged false allegations made on radio by the Hanover Park ward councillor, Antonio Van Der Rheede, several community members took to the streets on Wednesday morning to voice their dissatisfaction. Residents have accused Van Der Rheede of ongoing favoritism and manipulation within the poverty stricken community. “He is using money to divide our community. We aren’t mad at each other. We are neighbors, friends and even family but we […]

19 November 2020

Local

2-year-old boy and father shot dead in Bonteheuwel

A two-year-old boy shot in Bonteheuwel died of his injuries after his father passed away on Wednesday night. Zhario and his father Mogamat Johnson were shot in a drive-by shooting on the corner of Tolbos and Bonteheuwel avenue, suspected to be gang-related. Western Cape police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk said the shots were fired at about 19:15. The suspects fled the scene and no arrests were made. "Crime scene […]

4 June 2020

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‘Laws need to be implemented to prevent further accidents of this nature,’ says Mitchells Plain Ward Councillor

Hanover Park residents divided over ‘false claims’ made by ward councillor

2-year-old boy and father shot dead in Bonteheuwel

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