Podcasts about Mitchells Plain

Pippa speaks to Iain Watermeyer from the Cape Town Drug Counselling Centre. The centre turns 40 this year and offers evidence-based rehab programmes at 3 different branches in Observatory, Mitchells Plain and Atlantis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jehad Kasu, Co-Founder of the Mitchells Plain Golf Club joined Amy MacIver live in studio to talk about how the golf club came about in one of Cape Town's largest townships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Llewellyn MacMaster, Chairperson of the Cape Crime Crisis Coalition, about a call to Cape Flats communities plagued by gang violence to take to the streets to protest and call for urgent intervention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An amended service level plan between the City of Cape Town and the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has been signed off; recently resigned Lottery secretary earned R6million during her two years on suspension; a Mitchells Plain boxing coach hopes for better training facilities. Lester Kiewit speaks to Barbara October, Deputy Editor at GroundUp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clarence Ford was joined all the way from Boksburg by Haroun Pietersen, he was recently crowned the Africa Powerlifting Champion who hails from Mitchells Plain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Faeez 'Troublemaker' Jacobs, who recently re-captured his EFC Bantamweight title by submitting Vince Bembe in the second round for his second bantamweight title reign.  The 29-year-old from Mitchells Plain has had an impressive 2024 so far, having been victorious on three occasions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caryn Dolley, Daily Maverick investigative journalist weighs in on the killing of one of the accused in the case against former City of Cape Town human settlements Mayoral Committee member Malusi Booi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die vierde beskuldigde in die behuisingstender-bedrogsaak van een-miljard-rand waarby die voormalige Kaapstadse burgemeesterskomiteelid vir Behuising, Malusi Booi, betrokke is, is in Beacon Valley, Mitchells Plain, doodgeskiet. Polisiewoordvoerder, Malcolm Pojie, het aan Newzroom Afrika gesê dat Abdul Kader Davids, sedert Dinsdag uit was op borgtog van 250-duisend-rand. Volgens hom is geen verdagtes in hegtenis geneem nie.

Lucretia Jardini Splinters | Entrepreneur, Tech Enthusiast andfounder of Mitchells Plain Entrepreneurs Hub Joining us today on the Early Breakfast show with Africa Melane, is LucretiaJardini Splinters, the Director and CEO of the Mitchells Plain EntrepreneursHub, to discuss the vision behind this community-driven initiative and therole entrepreneurship plays in transforming lives in Mitchells Plain andSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clarence Ford speaks to Kathryn Baxter, Spar Group's Manager of Socio-Economic Development joined Clarence to talk about the opening of the Thuthuzela Care Centre in Mitchells Plain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cape Town schools have been rocked by two incidents of bullying , one involved a young girl that was savagely beaten outside her school & to make matters worse the incident was filmed & shared on social media, in the other case two boys  are facing charges of attempted murder after stabbing two fellow pupils at Cedar High School in Mitchells Plain.To make matters worse there's a WhatsApp group where kids upload videos of school fights.Vanessa Le Roux, PEESA founder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we want to spark an important conversation about the mental well-being of those who serve to protect us. The tragic suicide (last week) of Sergeant Raoul Hugh Murray has shed light on the mental health of police officers and the immense pressure and trauma they face daily.   According to Cape Town etc website, the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) officer took his own life by shooting himself in his home in Mitchells Plain last Thursday.  As condolences accumulated, Ian Cameron, chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, took to Facebook to share his thoughts on the matter: ‘It is essential for us to do more to look after the mental health of police officers in South Africa. It is heartbreaking to experience what feels like an increased amount of suicides, amongst members that fight such a difficult fight for us as they wear the badge. Rest in peace Sgt.'    POPCRU union spokesperson Richard Mamabolo joins us on the line  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wendy Abrahams reached out to Lester Kiewit to appeal to our wonderful CapeTalk listeners for donations of rainboots. Wendy is from an organisation called Advance Edukos Foundation, which runs an array of programmes for children, adolescents and youth in Mitchells Plain, Schaapkraal,  Strandfontein and surrounding areas. Their children in Schappkraal are surrounded by water in desperate need for rainboots. Listeners can contact them on 078 141 3183See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Jon Friedman, the SPCA's wildlife supervisor about the sighting of an otter in Mitchells Plain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Norman Jantjies, former head of NICRO in Mitchell's Plain and now chair of the Mitchell's Plain Forum. Norman joins Crystal Ordeson on the Afternoon drive show to share his insights on the broader implications of gun violence in these communities and discuss potential solutions to this ongoing crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tracey Lange speaks to Tracey Lange Cares (TLC) party member at 'Tafelsig' for an update on how donations are going in the community. Tafelsig High School has seen the need in their community which is why they signed up to become a TLC Member, collecting for the Welfare Zone Community Shelter in Mitchells Plain.  This conversation aired on 13 June 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This audio is brought to you by Endress and Hauser, a leading supplier of products, solutions and services for industrial process measurement and automation. The City of Cape Town should have battery electric buses (e-buses) operational on its MyCiTi bus service by 2027, says Urban Mobility MMC Rob Quintas. It will be the city's second stab at rolling out the zero-emission technology, following an unsuccessful attempt as an early adopter in 2018. E-buses has since experienced significant progress in terms of range and technology. Quintas tells Engineering News Online that the Cape Town council gave the Urban Mobility Directorate the go-ahead to proceed with adopting alternate energy buses as part of MyCiTi Phase 2A. Phase 2A will expand the bus service to run between Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha, Wynberg and Claremont. "At this point in time it is foreseen that the first routes will be operational by mid-2027, if all goes as planned," says Quintas. However, the service will not only use e-buses. Cape Town's Climate Change Action Plan commits the city to transition to electric or alternative-fuel-powered freight, bus, taxi and passenger vehicles by 2050, explains Quintas. In terms of this plan, the city's Urban Mobility Directorate is mandated to develop a procurement strategy for low-carbon-emission vehicles and fuel technologies in pursuit of carbon neutrality. This initiative also aligns with the national Department of Transport's Green Transport Strategy (2018 - 2050) which states that 10% of municipal bus fleets must use clean energy within the next 10 to 20 years. "As such, the directorate has initiated a procurement strategy aimed at zero-emission vehicle solutions for the city's bus fleet," notes Quintas. "The first step was to identify the most suitable alternative or green-vehicle and fuel-technology options for the MyCiTi bus service, supported by the necessary infrastructure. "The directorate conducted a feasibility study of alternative-energy vehicles, including compressed natural gas, hydrogen electric, battery electric, hybrid and Euro VI [internal combustion engine] buses. "Key recommendations from this study advocate for the adoption of a dual strategy, involving the acquisition of both [cleaner] Euro VI diesel buses and battery electric buses for the upcoming procurement cycle for the roll-out of the second phase of the MyCiTi bus service," says Quintas. Quintas emphasises that the city will continue to investigate alternative fuel options given the continuous technology changes within the zero- and low-emissions transport industry. "These need to be monitored to ensure the city procures the best available technology at the time of procurement."

This audio is brought to you by Endress and Hauser, a leading supplier of products, solutions and services for industrial process measurement and automation. The City of Cape Town should have battery electric buses (e-buses) operational on its MyCiTi bus service by 2027, says Urban Mobility MMC Rob Quintas. It will be the city's second stab at rolling out the zero-emission technology, following an unsuccessful attempt as an early adopter in 2018. E-buses has since experienced significant progress in terms of range and technology. Quintas tells Engineering News Online that the Cape Town council gave the Urban Mobility Directorate the go-ahead to proceed with adopting alternate energy buses as part of MyCiTi Phase 2A. Phase 2A will expand the bus service to run between Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha, Wynberg and Claremont. "At this point in time it is foreseen that the first routes will be operational by mid-2027, if all goes as planned," says Quintas. However, the service will not only use e-buses. Cape Town's Climate Change Action Plan commits the city to transition to electric or alternative-fuel-powered freight, bus, taxi and passenger vehicles by 2050, explains Quintas. In terms of this plan, the city's Urban Mobility Directorate is mandated to develop a procurement strategy for low-carbon-emission vehicles and fuel technologies in pursuit of carbon neutrality. This initiative also aligns with the national Department of Transport's Green Transport Strategy (2018 - 2050) which states that 10% of municipal bus fleets must use clean energy within the next 10 to 20 years. "As such, the directorate has initiated a procurement strategy aimed at zero-emission vehicle solutions for the city's bus fleet," notes Quintas. "The first step was to identify the most suitable alternative or green-vehicle and fuel-technology options for the MyCiTi bus service, supported by the necessary infrastructure. "The directorate conducted a feasibility study of alternative-energy vehicles, including compressed natural gas, hydrogen electric, battery electric, hybrid and Euro VI [internal combustion engine] buses. "Key recommendations from this study advocate for the adoption of a dual strategy, involving the acquisition of both [cleaner] Euro VI diesel buses and battery electric buses for the upcoming procurement cycle for the roll-out of the second phase of the MyCiTi bus service," says Quintas. Quintas emphasises that the city will continue to investigate alternative fuel options given the continuous technology changes within the zero- and low-emissions transport industry. "These need to be monitored to ensure the city procures the best available technology at the time of procurement."

Following yesterday's GMCT Election Debate Broadcast at RLabs in Mitchells Plain, Lester Kiewit reflects on the arguments made by the various political parties with Derrick Marco, Deputy Chair of the SADC Regional network on Electoral Assistance and Democracy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In August last year we were delighted to work with the fledgling Now Now Competition that used the Cape Town stadium as a focal point for its inaugural design contest. In it's second iteration the Now Now contest has shifted focus within Cape Town from Green Point to Khayelitsha's Spine Road. In this latest episode of the Talking Transformation Podcast, Sebestian Hitchcock - principal coordinator of the NowNow architecture competition - and I talk to two of the local entrepreneurs within Khayelitsha, Brian Bango a friend of the podcast and, for the first time Buntu Matole. Spine Road is a critical arterial for Cape Town linking numerous communities within and beyond Khayelitsha. It links the sands of Strandfontein in Mitchells Plain, through Rocklands and beyond Mew Way. It is recognised as a vibrant heart of the community and famed for its party and nightlife when the sun goes down! This episode unpacks some of the realities and aspirations for the road and the broader community from innovators in that space: Brian is a leading property developer and Buntu is a pioneer in the tourism field. The episode is upbeat, inspiring, and provides an excellent opportunity for the curious and prospective competition entrants alike to learn more about the opportunities of the road and requirements of the contest. Recorded: Wednesday, March 27th 2024 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talking-transformation-po/message

The City of Cape Town has applied for an interdict against 60 families who have lived on a piece of land in Mitchells Plain for several years. A cemetery is to be built on the land. But where will those who are being evicted go? Africa Melane speaks to Ashraf Cassiem, Tafelsig Activist and family representative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clarence Ford speaks to Lynn Phillips from the Cape Flats Safety Forum about the deadly week on the Cape Flats with 2 mass shootings in Mitchells Plain, reports of a triple killing in Mandalay on Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On February 6th Capetalk in collaboration with The Hollywood Foundation visited Westend Primary in Mitchells Plain & handed over much needed supplies to the learners, Principal Clive Arries speaks to Clarence Ford. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Mayco member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas about the City's tactic to turn to the courts for an interdict to stop extortion rackets from putting the brakes on the MyCITI project in Mitchells Plain.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday morning at approximately 11h20, 11-year-old Firdose Kleinsmith, a pupil at Ighlaasi Nieyah Primary in Beacon Valley, Mitchells Plain was hit by a bullet from crossfire. She was killed as a result. Lester Kiewit speaks to Riyaad Najaar, Ieghlaashi Nieyyah School Governing Body governor, Regan Allem, WC MEC for Community Safety, Bronagh Hammond, WCED Spokesperson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 firearms stolen from the Mitchells Plain SAPS - again by Radio Islam

Guest:Michael Jacobs Mitchels Plain United Residents AssociationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week was a week of high emotions as Correctional Services engaged residents of Mitchells Plain and Parow about Norman Avzal Simons' aka Station Stranglers release. Many shared their fear and upset over his release back into society. Lester Kiewit speaks to Parow Cllr Franchesca Walker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are starting our series on Faith, Miracles & The Holy Spirit. Over the next 6 weeks we'll be focusing on one of the topics. Pastor Jovahn Parenzee, from our Mitchells Plain location, share with us today around Faith. We are going to take a closer look at Ephesians 6 where the apostle Paul writes about us using Faith as a shield. God wants to equip us  to be able to step into the battle against the fiery thoughts of the enemy. The shield is there to help and protect us. But it's also helped to push back darkness.  How do you push back darkness by the word of the Lord?

In this episode, Rameez is in Mitchells Plain and speaks to a mother whose son is there on a domestic violence charge, and a gangster who was found in possession of a firearm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do not pay or negotiate with kidnappers. This is a plea from Western Cape safety officials who fear that paying ransoms interferes with their ability to investigate and return victims safely to their loved ones. South Africa is witnessing a spike in kidnappings with mostly foreign nationals and, or business people or their relatives being targeted for a quick buck. Western Cape officials say statistics show that Milnerton, Mitchells Plain and Gugulethu are leading the pack in cracking down on abductions.  We spoke to MEC for community safety in the Western cape, Reagan Allen,

Guest: Andrew Havinga is Chief Supply Chain Officer for the Shoprite Group and he joins Amy to discuss the electric truck as part of its fleet, and 28-year-old Robin Jooste from Colorado Park, Mitchells Plain has been selected to drive it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Shoprite Group has started testing a Scania heavy-duty electric truck as part of its delivery fleet. Robin Jooste, 28, from Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, has been selected to drive the vehicle. The 100% electric refrigerated truck can hold about 16 pallets. It has a fully electric cooling system, powered by the vehicle's battery packs, and aided by solar panels on the roof of the vehicle. With a range of about 350 km, the vehicle will be used for localised deliveries, and will be recharged using renewable energy generated by Shoprite's existing solar installations. The truck also features glow-in-the-dark signage, which will make it more visible when travelling at night. “As Africa's largest grocery retailer, the Shoprite Group places significant focus on reducing its environmental impact across its operations,” says group chief supply chain officer Andrew Havinga. “One of the ways we are doing this is by increasing the energy efficiency of our truck fleet. “The acquisition of this truck . . . is another major move in this direction.” Shoprite says the addition of the electric truck forms part of the group's ongoing efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its supply chain. It recently also acquired more than 100 Euro 5 low-emission trucks. More than 900 of its trailers are also fitted with solar panels, which enable the refrigeration and tailgate lift to continue running, even when the truck is switched off.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Leslie Siegelaar, the former detective commander at Stellenbosch SAPS, who has completed his PhD research on the topic "Community participation in the prevention of violent crime ". The research population included Nyanga and Mitchell's plain CPFs. Lester speaks to Sigelaar about his findings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inwoners van Mitchells Plain vrees moontlike wraakaanvalle ná die moord op 'n bekende bendeleier. Die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Weermag beplan om 1 500 soldate in die huidige boekjaar af te lê. Daar word gehoop dat 'n woordeboek wat onlangs voltooi is, die erg bedreigde N/uu-taal van uitsterwing kan red.

The leadership teams at Vumatel and Vuma parent Maziv don't dream small. The company, South Africa's largest provider of fibre-to-the-home broadband infrastructure, has an audacious plan to deploy fibre not only to townships - a project that is already well under way - but also to informal settlements. It doesn't intend doing this via wireless for the "last mile". It wants to deploy a fixed-fibre connection into every house and into every dwelling, even if the household's total income is less than R5 000/month. It wants to drive down the price of uncapped broadband to less than R100/month, and in so doing make uncapped Internet access available to almost everybody in South Africa who wants it. Pie in the sky? No, says Dietlof Mare, CEO of Vumatel and Maziv, in this wide-ranging interview with TechCentral's TC|Daily. The team is working hard to perfect the model and is confident it will be able to do it - and profitably, too. In this episode, Mare talks about the success of the Vuma Reach prepaid fibre roll-out in Mitchells Plain in Cape Town, and how Vuma is replicating that model across the country, including in sprawling townships like Soweto, Vosloorus and Soshanguve in Gauteng. He also unpacks Vuma Key, Vumatel's plan - now in pilot phase - to bring uncapped fibre Internet to places like Alexandra in Johannesburg and Khayelitsha in Cape Town. Also in the interview, Mare talks about: * The creation of Maziv, the new holding company of Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa, and why it was formed; * The latest on the Vodacom acquisition of a significant minority stake in Maziv and what the operator brings to the table; * Consolidation in the fibre network operator market in South Africa, and why the big mobile operators are going to play a leading role in this; and * The importance of open access. Don't miss this fascinating interview. TechCentral

The leadership teams at Vumatel and Vuma parent Maziv don't dream small. The company, South Africa's largest provider of fibre-to-the-home broadband infrastructure, has an audacious plan to deploy fibre not only to townships - a project that is already well under way - but also to informal settlements. It doesn't intend doing this via wireless for the "last mile". It wants to deploy a fixed-fibre connection into every house and into every dwelling, even if the household's total income is less than R5 000/month. It wants to drive down the price of uncapped broadband to less than R100/month, and in so doing make uncapped Internet access available to almost everybody in South Africa who wants it. Pie in the sky? No, says Dietlof Mare, CEO of Vumatel and Maziv, in this wide-ranging interview with TechCentral's TC|Daily. The team is working hard to perfect the model and is confident it will be able to do it - and profitably, too. In this episode, Mare talks about the success of the Vuma Reach prepaid fibre roll-out in Mitchells Plain in Cape Town, and how Vuma is replicating that model across the country, including in sprawling townships like Soweto, Vosloorus and Soshanguve in Gauteng. He also unpacks Vuma Key, Vumatel's plan - now in pilot phase - to bring uncapped fibre Internet to places like Alexandra in Johannesburg and Khayelitsha in Cape Town. Also in the interview, Mare talks about: * The creation of Maziv, the new holding company of Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa, and why it was formed; * The latest on the Vodacom acquisition of a significant minority stake in Maziv and what the operator brings to the table; * Consolidation in the fibre network operator market in South Africa, and why the big mobile operators are going to play a leading role in this; and * The importance of open access. Don't miss this fascinating interview.

Discussion with Byron Mc Dillon

One comes from the gang-infested streets of Mitchells Plain, the other overcame relentless bullying at school. A beautiful story of friendship and healing…

One comes from the gang-infested streets of Mitchells Plain, the other overcame relentless bullying at school. A beautiful story of friendship and healing… 

Craig Lambinon of the NSRI speaks to Lester Kiewit about the daring yet tragic rescue of three youngsters by a 48-year old Mitchells Plain man. Sadly Reza Yon died after the youngsters he swam out to save were returned safely to shore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week Thursday, a public meeting was held at the Rocklands Civic Centre regarding Prasa's proposed relocation of people living on the central line. The proposal suggests relocating to Philippi Wedge in Mitchells Plain. Refilwe Moloto speaks to Subcouncil 17 chairperson, Cllr Elton Jantjies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September is International Recovery Month and later this month on the 17th the annual Recovery Walk Cape Town event will be taking place at Lenteguer Hospital in Mitchells Plain to celebrate recovery from addiction and mental illness.  To tell us more this morning we're joined by: 1) Jenny Chadwick | Chairperson of the  Recovery Walk, Chairperson and 2) Debbie BubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a day of great celebrations in Mitchells Plain today as the community formally welcomes the development of a new art centre at Portlands Primary School, by showcasing the work of some of its young artists.  The centre is the result of a 7-year effort by community activist Mark Jeneker, to bring creative education to the local kids.  It has been made possible through collaboration with the NGO Baz Art. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The City of Cape Town will this month start construction of two new MyCiTi bus depots. The R340-million project forms part of the roll-out of the MyCiTi service to Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha, Claremont and Wynberg. It is estimated that 145 buses will be operating from each one of the depots, making it 290 buses in total. However, this number may increase over time, depending on future demand for the service, City of Cape Town Urban Mobility MMC Rob Quintas tells Engineering News Online. “The roll-out of the service to Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha will be undertaken in phases, as infrastructure becomes available and the necessary operating contracts are put in place,” he notes. “The first buses, although not on dedicated red busways, are expected to operate by mid-2025, if all goes as planned and if there are no delays, as part of the earlier operational milestone dates servicing the Nyanga/Central Business District route and the Wynberg/Claremont to Khayelitsha/Mitchells Plain route.” The two new bus depots will be built on a 15 ha piece of land on the corner of Mew Way and Spine road, situated between Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha. The first construction work will be visible by mid-August. “The city's expenditure on the roll-out of the MyCiTi service to the south east is the biggest financial investment in public transport by any metro city to date,” says City of Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis. “With the expansion of the MyCiTi service, we will be bringing more MyCiTi routes to Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha to connect commuters with Claremont and Wynberg. “This is a mammoth undertaking and we are doing it in phases,” says Hill-Lewis. “Residents from these areas will see new infrastructure being built in the coming 36 months, be it the widening of roads, MyCiTi stations and stops, and depots needed to operate the service. “I am proud to say that the new bus depots will be state-of-the-art facilities, designed to use our scarce and limited resources to maximum benefit,” notes Hill-Lewis. The depot buildings will be orientated and shaped in response to the sun's direction, while it will also utilise saw-tooth roofs to channel reflective light into the interior to minimise the need for artificial light. Motion sensors will be linked to all internal lighting to keep electricity use to a minimum. The orientation of the buildings will also limit the need for air conditioning, making the buildings more energy efficient. “As for water, we estimate that up to 80% of the water to be used at the bus washing facility will be recycled,” explains Hill-Lewis. “We will harvest rain water from the roofs, and install water-wise toilets with water flow control.” Sustainable urban drainage systems in the form of permeable paving have also been incorporated at the large bus staging areas to allow for the replenishment of the underground water table. Local Benefits Quintas notes that local residents and subcontractors from the surrounding communities are set to benefit from the 32-month-long depot construction projects, through temporary employment opportunities and contracts. “Temporary employment and training opportunities to the value of at least R22-million will be available to local jobseekers. “Also, the contract between the city and the construction company stipulates that local subcontractors should be contracted to supply goods and services to the value of R40.8-million. “Thus, our local communities will have the opportunity to earn an income while this construction project is ongoing, and hopefully this injection will give them a foothold in the market,” says Quintas. The bus depots are set to provide a secure site where buses can be held while not operating; office administration facilities for the bus operating companies; facilities for drivers to rest and eat between shifts; as well as the infrastructure required for maintenance, refuelling and washing.

Even for the most highly trained emergency specialists in Mitchells Plain's trauma centre, the caseload is becoming nearly unbearable. We're given an all-access pass to see what happens behind the frontline on a Saturday evening. 

Refilwe Moloto speaks to Marshall Nelson of the Youth Media Movement about a conference in Mitchells Plain aimed at preparing young people for the 4IR. The conference also includes a demo of new e-sport, drone soccer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I've been wanting to speak with Open Streets (https://openstreets.org.za/) even prior to this podcast launching in mid-2019.  Most listening to this podcast would have some idea of the Open Streets initiative but let me not assume that IS the case: Open Streets is a citizen-driven collective, working towards improving the equitable design and use of public space and streets for all users. It was founded in 2012 by a group of volunteers committed to a more equitable, integrated, safer and vibrant Cape Town. The very premise of spatial transformation and equity of enhancing spaces and linking places is entrenched in their efforts. Even during the Covid period the OS team was looking for avenues and approaches to embrace community mobilisation and the activation of streets and public spaces – frequently with the ambition of a temporary a car-free day and activities. Nyanga, Mitchells Plain, the CBD, are a handful of the initiatives OS have driven in addition to advocacy routes in Bike2Work and other non-motorized transport initiatives. Today I am delighted and privileged to discuss the work and achievements of Open Streets to date with Managing Director of the organisation, Kirsten Wilkins. An experienced Urban Designer by trade Kirsten epitomises the values and credo of the organisation. You can only be caught up in the passion she has for cycling, spatial and mobility justice and making safer spaces for people to feel they belong. As we approach World Bicycle Day on June 3rd, I wanted to finally add the Open Streets story to the TTPod archive, and I'm delighted that we've been able to get this episode recorded and story told. As always, I hope you enjoy the episode. This episode is for you Marco Gerretto… Recorded Monday 23rd May --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talking-transformation-po/message

Die Suid-Afrikaanse Agentskap vir Maatskaplike Sekerheid, bekend as Sassa, sal na verwagting nuwe kantore in Mitchells Plain, Kaapstad, oopmaak. Dit vorm deel van pogings om aandag te gee aan ernstige tekortkominge by die agentskap in die gebied. Die DA wil egter voorsien word van 'n duidelike en omvattende projekplan vir die voorgestelde nuwe kantore. Die party se woordvoerder, Ricardo McKenzie, sê hy sal voortgaan om die vordering noukeurig dop te hou en sal die regering aanspreeklik hou vir hul beloftes.

There are fears of an escalation of taxi violence in the Western Cape after the body of one of its top taxi leaders was discovered at Monwabisi Beach on Monday. Congress of Democratic Taxi Associations (CODETA) secretary and deputy chairperson of the SA National Taxi Council (Santaco) Western Cape, Mzoxolo Dibela's body was found dumped at the beach with gunshot wounds to his head. Dibela was murdered just days before an agreement with the City of Cape Town to bring MyCiTi back to Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain was to be signed. The agreement has caused some friction within the taxi associations. For more insights into this here is CODETA spokesperson, Andile Kanyi.

Guest: EWN reporter  Kaylynn Palm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marshall Nelson of the Mitchells Plain Integrated Development Forum and founder of Youth Media Movement, speaks to Refilwe Moloto about the importance of Mitchells Plain voters being educated ahead of the November 1 local government elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For tonight's Crime Time, we are joined by Major-General Jeremy Vearey, Mitchells Plain cluster commander for the South African Police Service and head of police anti-gang unit in the Western Cape best known for his work as the head of the province's anti-street gang unit and as Nelson Mandela's former bodyguard to take us behind the scenes of a criminal world as revealed in his latest book ‘Into Dark Water – A Police Memoir', which not only presents a wide angle portrait of policing, politics and criminality in the Western Cape, but an intimate account of what it means to reach the highest ranks of policing and the price that the author has paid for following his calling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Albert Fritz | Community Safety MEC at Western Cape Provincial Government See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Norman Jantjies | Chairman at Mitchells Plain CPF John speaks to Norman Jantjies, Mitchell's Plain CFP Chairman about the gang-related shooting that claimed the life of a 24-year-old woman and injured seven others including a 5-year-old child at the weekend. Three people have since been arrested for the birthday party mass shooting and police confirmed that resources were deployed to the area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has painted a grim picture of policing in the province, revealing a shortage of officers and saying that it's common for the province's 150 police precincts to have "too few boots on the ground". Winde and Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz were presenting the findings of the provincial government's Policing Needs and Priorities (PNP) report in a digital briefing on Thursday. "The PNP report is an invaluable resource in understanding the constraints and needs of our police force. The 2020/21 report is no exception and highlights clear recommendations to address this, particularly as these relate to resource constraints within SAPS," Winde said. The report contained several recommendations, including the recruitment and appointment of additional officers and the training of existing officers through a revised curriculum. Improvements to vehicle fleet management and the upgrading of police stations where needed were also recommended. The provincial government has threatened to launch an intergovernmental dispute if resources constraints are not addressed. The report revealed that province had lost more than 11 000 officers over the last decade. Fritz said: "This has been a feature in the findings of PNP reports over the years. And things are deteriorating. Whereas in 2011/2012, the SAPS had 199 345 service members, by the end of March 2020, this figure stood at 187 358: a decrease of 11 987." In addition, police resources were not fairly allocated in the province, Fritz said. He said that while some suburban police stations had one officer for every 100 residents, high-density areas such as townships and the Cape Flats had vastly different statistics. In Ravensmead, there is one police officer for every 895 people and in Hout Bay, one officer for every 804 people. In the Gugulethu precinct, the ratio is 1: 642, in Atlantis it's 1: 715 and in Harare it's 1:731. The national average is one police officer for every 400 people. Winde and Fritz used the digicon to lash out at Police Minister Bheki Cele for his statements at an imbizo in Mitchells Plain over the weekend when he said that the government had "put every effort" into policing the Western Cape. Cele claimed the province received the "lion's share" of policing resources. Winde responded: "This is out of touch with reality. If the national minister will not acknowledge the very serious resourcing challenges that our province faces, and which we have communicated to him in detail, it becomes increasingly clear that he has not adequately engaged with his constitutional function in line with . the Constitution." There is an estimated shortage of more than 500 detectives in the Western Cape, and of those who are employed, almost half have a caseload of around 200 dockets. The norm is between 50 and 60 dockets. Gaps in the training of detectives is a key concern for Fritz. He said that of those detectives eligible for training, 91% had not received training in the Specialised Detective Learning Programme, 88% had not been trained to investigate fraud, and 46% had not completed the Basic Detective Learning Programme. In 2019, the province gave notice of an intergovernmental dispute over police resources. "Following clear commitments made on addressing resourcing by the national government, it was decided that the process would be suspended whilst negotiations continued. We want to make clear today that this option of pursuing an intergovernmental dispute remains firmly on the table for the Western Cape government. The latest comments by the minister do not provide us with the confidence that the national government is sticking to these commitments and, if anything, believes enough has been done already," Winde said.

Die VF+ stel sy verkiesingsmanifes bekend. Inwoners van Mitchells Plain versoek dat die polisie 'n gespesialiseerde eenheid vir vermiste persone skep. Die Departement van Basiese Onderwys is gereed vir die matriekeindeksamen. Wessel Pretorius toets 'n Citroën en 'n Ford.

Kaylynn Palm | Reporter at EWN  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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“Out of the Mud – proof that the ‘Anthropocene' goes back further than scientists thought.” Hi – thanks for joining us on BG. Sorry about my croakiness but it's a proud badge. I had my vaccine shot a few days ago and there have been a few mild side effects. I went to Mitchells Plain Hospital – Lentegeur – and the experience was, well, affirming. Hats off to an impressive organization, a band of total professionals, cheerful and encouraging, firm but kind with us old toppies. Wow, it restores faith in the basic humanity of us all, amidst so much negativity. Good on yer, Mitchells Plain team.

“Out of the Mud – proof that the ‘Anthropocene' goes back further than scientists thought.” Hi – thanks for joining us on BG. Sorry about my croakiness but it's a proud badge. I had my vaccine shot a few days ago and there have been a few mild side effects. I went to Mitchells Plain Hospital – Lentegeur – and the experience was, well, affirming. Hats off to an impressive organization, a band of total professionals, cheerful and encouraging, firm but kind with us old toppies. Wow, it restores faith in the basic humanity of us all, amidst so much negativity. Good on yer, Mitchells Plain team.

Najeeba Small-Ebrahim | Marketing Manager at Liberty Promenade  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On todays episode, I speak to Ashley Smith, a runner from South Africa who has his eyes on the Olympics. In this episode Ashley speaks about how he is using running for God's glory.   Growing up in Mitchells Plain, an area on the Cape Flats infamous for gang violence and drugs, Ashley is familiar with the challenges and hardships many on the Cape Flats face. Refusing to be a product of his environment, Ashley instead focuses his energy on who he is becoming and being a role model who plants the seed of hope. Reflecting on some of the core events that shaped his perspective and gave rise to his resilience, Ashley sees going to a boarding school at 13 years old as being one of these defining moments. Though it was difficult being away from home, it was simply preparing him for what was to come. To quote him “the challenges and hardships are all part of God's plan, as he is preparing us for greatness”. It was only when Ashley won his first race in grade 10 that the plan started to become clear. Since then, Ashley's focus has been on training and improving his running time. This of cause comes with sacrifices, perseverance, and discipline. Ashley shares that his daily routines have been central to helping him alleviate the pressure and elevate his running game. During this episode we speak about how he manages when his routine becomes imbalanced when traveling and racing, as well as how he celebrates his wins while not removing his eyes from the main objective. Stay tuned, this is an episode not to be missed. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coachedsuccess/message

Missing Matthew is the story of a boy who vanished without a trace 23 years ago. Matthew Ohlsson was nine-years-old when he disappeared from outside his Mitchells Plain home in Cape Town in March, 1997. We bring you the first episode in this podcast series in the hope it will trigger a memory, and provide a clue to this mystery that has haunted his family for over two decades. News24 Podcasts

Informal traders from Mitchells Plain are to march to the City of Cape Town offices on Tuesday 17 November to hand over a memorandum. Refilwe Moloto speaks to the convenor of the march Shireen Abrahams, who is also the secretary of the Mitchells Plain United Hawkers Forum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests Renier Coetzee | One of our LeadSA heroes in 2017. Garlen Fredericks | A parent of one of the children at Trinity Children's Centre See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kfm Mornings are helping small businesses in the Cape with some airtime on the show. In return, the businesses offer a prize to a lucky listener to win! If you'd like to punt your business, send the team an email at mornings@kfm.co.za. The below companies were featured on Wednesday, 7 October. TIDY KICKS SA #BringingYourKicksToLife! Quality sneaker and shoe cleaning and restoration service. Bring your old yellowing Nike Air Force Ones or Adidas Sam Smiths, and Tidy Kicks will get the back to bright white! Contact them on their Instagram Page @tidykicks_sa RWANQA ATTORNEYS  Legal firm (one director and two paralegals) operating out of Vredenburg and working up and down the West Coast. They also service the following areas within the Cape Town Metropole: Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain and Kuilsriver. rwanqaattorneys@gmail.com SNUGGLE BUG KEEPSAKES Keepsake items, like Bears, bunnies, Elephants, pillows and quilts made out of special clothing,matric items, baby clothes, dad’s ties etc.  undobyelaine@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tour guide Dion Fabe from Mitchells Plain called in to talk about #Jerusalema100Million as Master KG celebrated his video reaching over 100 million views on YouTube and the #JerusalemaDanceChallenge Dion got 49 of his tourist guide colleagues to do the Jersusalema dance challenge on Muizenberg beach this week. They're here to make it clear that they are open for business!  The video will be posted on Monday, say Dion. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Jacaranda FM — Joanie Fredricks from Tafelsig in Mitchell’s Plain is a woman on a mission. LottoStar will assist Joanie in her labour of love for struggling communities, with a donation of R50 000,00 to provide a meal for as many needy people as possible.

It's the twenty-third day of South Africa's nationwide lockdown and across the country frustrations are rising and slowly reaching a tipping point. On Tuesday, police had to fire rubber bullets to disperse angry crowds in Mitchells Plain just outside Cape Town.

Victory Outreach Cape Town Rise Up Radio Segment. Listen to the testimony of a young man that has been changed by the Power of God.

Victory Outreach Cape Town Rise Up Radio Segment. Listen to the testimony of a young man that has been changed by the Power of God.

Victory Outreach Cape Town Rise Up Radio Segment. Listen to the testimony of a young man that has been changed by the Power of God.

Victory Outreach Cape Town Rise Up Radio Segment. Listen to the testimony of a young man that has been changed by the Power of God.

Listen to the testimony of a young man who was bound by drug addiction and how God set him free.

Listen to the testimony of a young man who was bound by drug addiction and how God set him free.

Listen to the testimony of a young man who was bound by drug addiction and how God set him free.

Listen to the testimony of a young man who was bound by drug addiction and how God set him free.

"Stop killing our children!", is the anguished cry from mothers across many of the Cape Flats communities plagued by gangsterism. In this week's episode we examine the reasons behind the SANDF's deployment to the Cape Flats. The army is acting as support to SAPS, moving in to combat the ever-increasing gang violence suffered in these communities. We gave the mic to Minister Albert Fritz, Cape Provincial Minister of Community Safety; retired DA chief whip Mark Wiley and JP Smith: Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security of the City of Cape Town.To better understand the situation on the ground, we asked Mitchells Plain cluster Community Policing Forum (CPF) chairperson Lucinda Evans and Luke Koeries of Kids are Kids in Ocean View to outline what life - lived in these affected communities - is like. Their lives are filled with horror, gunshots.. and hope. With sincere thanks to everyone who added their voice, insight and experience. We have learned a great deal.

Gemeenskapspolisiëringsforums in Mitchells Plain verwelkom op sy beurt die weermag se ontplooiing. Die voorsitter, Lucinda Evans, sê hulle gebede is beantwoord.

Rameez Khan visits the courthouses of Bellville and Mitchells Plain.

Rameez visits the Mitchells Plain and Wynberg courthouses. 

Guests : https://www.beautifulnews.co.za/stories/joanie-fredericks Women have the right to choose their life’s direction. But many are denied the opportunity to pursue their ambitions. Joanie Fredericks was one of them. Growing up, her brother’s needs took priority. She gained her ticket to freedom the day she passed her driving test. . Now she’s ensuring more women are in the driver’s seat. Fredericks is an influential member of the Mitchells Plain community. In 2015, she founded NEAD Community Development. The organisation helps people become self-sufficient by providing opportunities for progress. Driving is her latest vehicle for upliftment. Last year, she formed Ladies Own Transport Services, offering driving lessons and mobility to residents in her area. From the passenger seat, Fredericks directs the way forward. Her students are able to tackle their fears and gain confidence – not just on the roads. Thanks to her, more women are on the fast track to controlling their futures. https://www.beautifulnews.co.za/stories/athrah-lakay Behind the boasts of drums, rows of straight-faced schoolchildren stand tall. This marching squad is in formation and they mean business. For Athrah Lakay, it’s a place of comfort beneath the tough veneer. In the face of uncertainty, the routine of the drill helps the 15-year-old pupil gain confidence in her next step. Marching bands are well-loved within schools in the Mitchells Plain community. It’s a celebrated tradition in the Cape Flats, commemorated in the annual Kaapse Klopse festival. At Spine Road High School, Lakay and her schoolmates assemble every week to practise. The military-like precision takes Lakay’s mind off her challenges. The unified movement has taught Lakay to put teamwork and discipline at the forefront of her actions. Lakay is only in Grade 9. But with the spirit of the squad drummed into her core, she has a bright future ahead. Coming from different backgrounds, her schoolmates can shake off life’s complexities and focus on being together when they’re at practice. https://www.beautifulnews.co.za/stories/vincent-da-silva The clay horse towers over its creator. A life-sized artwork, it embodies the natural prowess of the galloping animal. Vincent Da Silva’s sculptures are testament to his deft handiwork. Though frozen in time, the statues have a movement to them. Unlike the smooth marble figures of ancient Greece, Da Silva’s art is cast in bronze and flecked with blemishes from his tools. With his textural monuments, the artist reflects a freethinking philosophy. Throughout his time studying architecture, Da Silva sculpted, opening his first gallery before he completed his degree. When it came down to choosing between the two, there was no denying his affinity for sculpture. Today, Da Silva turns his attention to the formation of human identity through charcoal drawings and figure sculptures. https://www.beautifulnews.co.za/stories/michaylah-petersen Michaylah Petersen is never without her longboard. These wheels are her freedom. At the age of 15, Petersen was kicked out of home. Her family refused to accept that she was gay. For two days, Petersen lived on the streets. With nowhere to go, she ended up in a care home, severely depressed. It’s been a long journey to self-acceptance. In the course of getting her life on board, she’s enabling others to get back up. She first saw the impact of sport while coaching surfing at Waves for Change, a Laureus Sport for Good programme. Liberated by the adrenaline rush, Petersen realised she could take it further – with longboarding. Now, Petersen teaches girls in Lavender Hill how to carve, giving them the opportunity to move forward and express themselves. https://www.beautifulnews.co.za/stories/aneesah-seale Aneesah Seale greets daybreak with a swirl of chocolate sauce. She’s just opened the first coffee shop in Bonteheuwel, right from her own home. Her endeavour is notable in a neighbourhood where daily shootings leave people in fear of stepping out of their houses. . In the midst of terror and desolation, her café is a sweet refuge. From the tender age of nine, Seale has been acquainted with the warmth a kitchen can bring. Her father was a bakery manager and it was with his encouragement that her dreams began to rise. She’s been baking for more than two decades now. Last year, Seale launched a confectionery business from home. But the idea of seeing her neighbours find comfort over a strong roast kept brewing in her heart. Today, That Coffee Shop pours countless cups of care. Fresh flowers grace the tables in Seale’s shabby chic front yard, and every guest is welcomed in with a smile. Beyond its reputation, Bonteheuwel is now the home of extraordinary goodness.

This conversation with Rock the Mic winner, and Cape Town MC Klein Fortuin took place at the Trinity International Hip Hop Festival at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut in April 2018. Klein Fortuin won the Rock the Mic competition held by Heal the Hood, a Cape Town based hip hop community organization.  In the conversation Klein Fortuin talks about his career and hip hop in the Mitchells Plain township in Cape Town, South Africa, which is home to a legendary hip hop scene and the birthplace of South African hip hop. Klein Fortuin talks about what makes that township such an epicenter for hip hop culture in South Africa. Klein Fortuin also talks about his win in Heal the Hood’s Rock the Mic competition and commercial and underground rap scenes in South Africa. Klein Fortuin is on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/klein-fortuin) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/kleinfortuin/)Continue reading

ER24 recently met with The Mitchells Plain Crisis Forum (MPCF) to further the discussion on improving the relationship between emergency medical services and community members of the identified red zones in the Western Cape. ER24 applauds the work the MPCF does in the community and sponsored a hundred CPR pouches to the forum to be able to assist community members in need, especially during cases where paramedics have difficulty getting to patients in time.

A climate of terror prevails in Mitchells Plain on the Cape Flats because of ongoing gang-related killings. This follows the recent death of an alleged leader of the Hard Livings gang. Five more people have been killed in the past week and at least three others wounded. Members of the Community Policing Forum in the area are gravely concerned at the simmering gang war. For more Sakina Kamwendo spoke to CPF Cluster Chairperson Hanif Loonat and mayoral committee member for safety and security in the City of Cape Town, JP Smith...

Nuusbrokkie: Helen Zille gearresteer in Mitchells Plain. Juriesaak: Kan Amerikaanse egpaar SA kind deur die Hooggeregshof aanneem? Hofsake: Patricia de Lille betaal skadevergoeding aan HIV lyers.

Nuusbrokkie: Helen Zille gearresteer in Mitchells Plain. Juriesaak: Kan Amerikaanse egpaar SA kind deur die Hooggeregshof aanneem? Hofsake: Patricia de Lille betaal skadevergoeding aan HIV lyers.