Mitchells Plain

Mitchells Plain Firefighter’s Swift Action Saves Baby Isaiah in Moment of Panic

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyMarch 25, 2025March 28, 2025 602 0

After being alerted of a baby who had been struggling to breathe, Firefighter Michael Samuels immediately worked to dislodge a blockage in Isaiah’s airway, bringing immense relief to a family…

Boxing Academy in Mitchells Plain Home Hopes to Train Champions

by Ashraf Hendricks@groundup_newsMarch 3, 2025March 3, 2025 102 0

More space and facilities needed for coach Ashley Whiteboy, who runs a free boxing program from his living room and teaches life skills to youth   Mitchells Plain, South Africa…

Zach Brings Relief and Joy to Merrydale Primary School with Massive Stationery Drive!

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyFebruary 5, 2025February 5, 2025 146 0

The Christmas gifting initiative might have been a little delayed but the impact was anything but. Zach rallied his community to collect a mountain of school supplies for Merrydale Primary…

Hope Carries Mom and Daughter Through Heartbreaking Burn Accident to a Happy-Ending

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyJanuary 6, 2025January 6, 2025 255 0

Despite the trauma of her daughter suffering severe burns from a pot of boiling water, mom Shahida never lost hope that her precious two-year-old girl, Lee-Chaan, would heal.   Cape…

Mitchells Plain Seniors Bloom With Joy at Westridge Rose Garden Show!

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyNovember 21, 2024November 21, 2024 297 0

The seniors of Mitchells Plain transformed the Westridge Rose Garden into a stunning floral haven! Their dedication and newfound gardening skills, acquired through a workshop, have brought the garden to…

CPUT Cleaner Hendry Pietersen Proves It’s Never Too Late to Learn, Earns Matric at 61

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyOctober 25, 2024October 25, 2024 234 0

Driven by a deep-seated desire to improve his life and make a difference in the world is Hendry Pietersen. Despite being close to retirement, he committed himself to furthering his…

In photos: First Thursday in Mitchells Plain

by Ashraf Hendricks@groundup_newsMay 5, 2024May 3, 2024 377 0

To help turn Mitchells Plain into a tourist spot, RLabs have created a number of experiences under the “Westridge Tourism Precinct Project”   Mitchells Plain, South Africa (05 May, 2024)…

Bulletproof Park for Mitchells Plain Could Change Children’s Lives

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyApril 12, 2024April 12, 2024 1,333 0

The new proposal for a Bulletproof Park in Mitchells Plain has hopeful merit against the backdrop of a tough reality:   Mitchells Plain, South Africa (12 April 2024) — Earlier…

Mitchell’s Plain’s Longest Mural Leaves a Legacy in Blue

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 6, 2024March 6, 2024 7,078 0

Artist Rizah Potgieter has been hard at work creating Mitchell’s Plain’s Longest Mural—an ode to community pride and marine life awareness.   Mitchell’s Plain, South Africa (06 March 2024) —…