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plainsman. co. za > plainsman > news > 2026-05-15-interactive-tour-of-the-western-cape-legislature-for-happiness-elderlies-group

Interactive tour of the Western Cape Legislature for Happiness Elderlies group

2+ hour, 19+ min ago  (123+ words) Plainsman Interactive tour of the Western Cape Legislature for Happiness Elderlies group Senior citizens from the Happiness Elderlies group in Portland, Mitchell's Plain, during their visit to the Western Cape Provincial Legislature on Wednesday May 13. Khalid Sayed, leader of the…...

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plainsman. co. za > news > 2026-05-14-aftermath-of-cape-town-storm-mayors-site-visits-highlight-community-impact

Aftermath of Cape Town storm: Mayor's site visits highlight community impact

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (480+ words) The Mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis, conducted site visits across the city following the aftermath of the storm that began on Monday May 11. Pictured is Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis in Eros Way, Woodlands with the community. Mayor of Cape Town,…...

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plainsman. co. za > sport > 2026-05-13-barebones-mma-keeping-cape-towns-young-fighters-active-and-competitive

Barebones MMA: Keeping Cape Town's young fighters active and competitive

2+ day, 28+ min ago  (470+ words) Tow of Barebones alumnus Umar Edwards and Reuben Job were in action in the last event. Umar will be back competing this weekend. There is no rest for Cape Town's young martial artists, and for many coaches, that is exactly…...

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plainsman. co. za > news > 2026-05-13-thousands-in-cape-town-left-powerless-after-severe-weather-strikes

Thousands in Cape Town left powerless after severe weather strikes

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (333+ words) Thousands remain without power across Cape Town as electricity teams work to restore storm-damaged infrastructure. Thousands of residents across Cape Town have been affected by widespread electricity outages following severe weather on Monday, May 11, which caused extensive damage to power…...

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plainsman. co. za > sport > 2026-05-12-wks-africa-proving-valuable-platform-for-cape-town-fighters

WKS Africa proving valuable platform for Cape Town fighters

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (495+ words) Lee Conradie with a knee on his way to a win against Wanda De Beer. World Kickboxing Series (WKS) Africa returned to the Sunningdale Sports Complex at the weekend, continuing to build momentum for combat sport in Cape Town with…...

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plainsman. co. za > plainsman > news > 2026-05-11-severe-flooding-prompts-school-closures-in-the-western-cape

Severe flooding prompts school closures in the Western Cape

3+ day, 23+ hour ago  (647+ words) In Mitchell's Plain, Monday, May 11 saw widespread disruption as heavy rainfall caused flooding, fallen trees and road closures across several suburbs. Pictured is the flooding in Rosewood Drive, Weltevreden Valley. The South African Weather Service has issued an Orange Level…...

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plainsman. co. za > sport > 2026-05-05-kickboxing-excitement-returns-to-cape-town-with-wks-africa-2

Kickboxing excitement returns to Cape Town with WKS Africa 2

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (356+ words) Jiyaad Diedricks in action against Thando Mahlangu in the last WKS event. Cape Town's kickboxing talent is set to take centre stage this weekend as World Kickboxing Series (WKS) Africa returns with its second instalment, promising an even bigger and…...

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plainsman. co. za > opinion > 2026-04-20-concerns-over-cape-towns-prepaid-electricity-meter-system

Concerns Over Cape Town's Prepaid Electricity Meter System

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (594+ words) I wish to raise serious concerns regarding the accuracy, fairness, and management of the City of Cape Town's prepaid electricity meter system. Many residents, myself included, have experienced situations where electricity is purchased and the token number is entered, only…...

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plainsman. co. za > plainsman > news > 2026-04-10-seven-shot-at-portland-taxi-rank-despite-sandf-deployment

Seven shot at Portland taxi rank despite SANDF deployment

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (503+ words) Despite the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in gang-affected areas, concerns over ongoing gun violence in Mitchell's Plain continue, following a series of recent shootings, including a mass shooting at a taxi rank in Town Centre,…...

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plainsman. co. za > table-talk > sport > 2026-03-31-barebones-7-shows-growth-as-cape-town-talent-meets-international-test

Barebones 7 shows growth as Cape Town talent meets international test

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (443+ words) Herne Zeng lands a kick against Aku Okafar on his way to a decision win during their heavyweight clash. The seventh instalment of the Barebones MMA Championships marked another step forward for a promotion that continues to grow beyond its…...