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Triston Fortune, deputy president of the Children’s Parliament, highlights the urgent crisis of bullying, mental health issues, and suicide among students in South African schools, calling for immediate action to protect the future of our children.

The silent struggles of children: A call for action in our schools

Triston Fortune, deputy president of the Children’s Parliament, highlights the urgent crisis of bullying, mental health issues, and suicide among students in South African…

Westridge couple Etienne and Hayley Goliath are celebrating their first Christmas as the official parents of their son, Judah, 7, after a six-year journey of fostering, love and hope.

From foster care to family: The Goliaths' special Christmas story

After six years of fostering, court delays and emotional hurdles, a Westridge couple Etienne and Hayley Goliath, celebrates their first Christmas as official parents to their…

Westridge teen Triston Fortune, was sworn in as the Western Cape Child Ambassador and Deputy President of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Parliament.

Westridge teen sworn in as Western Cape Child Ambassador

Westridge teen sworn in to represent children across Western Cape.

Cancer survivors take to tracks in relay for life

Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) Relay for Life Mitchell’s Plain is gearing up for its annual relay event, which takes place at Stephen Reagan Sport Field in Westridge…

Local entertainment at its best lined up for ’Plain fest

Street Kidz Dance Crew are among several dance crews that will entertain crowds at the DStv Kyknet Mitchell’s Plain Festival later this month. Organisers of the DStv Kyknet…

'Being in a wheelchair doesn’t mean it is the end of your life’

Eddie Daniels, of Westridge, may be a double amputee, but he is determined to spread a positive and resilient message and start a support group for those in wheelchairs. The…

Beating a rhythm down memory lane with “Boeta Bek”

The minstrel fraternity is filled with many different characters, people and groups, who all share one common thing... The love of “klopse”. Families have grown into it,…

’Plain fest returns with a bang

Now in its 16th year, the DStv Kyknet Mitchell's Plain Festival, in association with Heart FM and the Plainsman, returns with a vibrant and jam-packed programme, from Friday…

It’s all fun and singing at sporting club in the ’Plain

Many minstrel troupes around Cape Town aim to use their team to keep youngsters off the street but at Fun Time Sporting Club in Westridge, the focus is on giving elderly a good…

Artful rhino project creates awareness

A crash of 16 rhinos, painted and decorated by local artists, has taken up residence at the Table Bay Hotel, aiming to raise awareness against poaching, and at the same time,…