Study looks at how to breathe new life into ’forgotten city’
By Marsha Bothma Many people living in Mitchell’s Plain view it as a “forgotten city” and a “place of neglect”. This, among others, was revealed in a document launched last Friday, March 11, which explores how new life can be breathed into the area. The study, titled Re-imagining Eastridge, a community-centred approach to neighbourhood regeneration is the […]
Residents, Leaders Urged to be Ambassadors for Eastridge Study
By Marsha Bothma Mitchell’s Plain United Residents Association (MURA) and the Development Action Group (DAG) are calling on Eastridge residents to be ambassadors for the Re-imagining Eastridge publication. The two organisations had worked tirelessly to put together the study, titled Re-imagining Eastridge, a community-centred approach to neighbourhood regeneration which tackles issues such as crime, safety, […]
Get Involved in Municipal Budget Allocations
By Marsha Bothma Taking part in the City’s budget decisions helps residents to hold councillors to account on how money is spent. This is what the Mitchell’s Plain United Residents Association (MURA) and Development Action Group (DAG) said at a presentation on the municipal budget allocation on Saturday March 25 at the Mitchell’s Plain SAPS […]