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*Mitchells Plain, Cape Town: A suspect has been shot dead and four others arrested following an exchange of gunfire in Mitchells Plain. The National Intervention Unit were acting on information about armed suspects travelling in a Toyota Hilux light delivery vehicle this morning. The vehicle was spotted in Nyanga and followed. Police says when the suspect noticed the police on Jakes Gerwel Drive, they opened fire. They retaliated – fatally striking one of the suspects. An AK47 rifle and two 9mm

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MPA HISTORY | THE UDF - LET'S REMIND OUR CHILDREN UDF – Mitchells Plains significant role in our freedom In the 1980s, the UDF in Mitchells Plain played a key role in the fight against apartheid. It united civic groups, youth, churches, and workers to oppose the tricameral parliament and resist injustice through marches, boycotts, and community action. Despite heavy repression and states of emergency, activists remained strong. Many later joined the ANC, helping build a democratic South Africa.