Athlone News - April 23, 2025

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April 23, 2025

Central line to be up and running by the end of June, says Prasa

Trains will officially return to Cape Town's Central line by the end of June, according to the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) regional engineering manager, Raymond Maseko.

1 min

Call for applications for free animation course

Local animation company, Toony Animation, is calling for applications for its free four-month animation programme which starts next month.

1 min

'Extortion syndicates have targeted our contractors'

Despite the turmoil, Mr Maseko said Prasa has managed to restore access to 121 of the original 124 stations.

2 mins

Kurt Schoonraad tackles absurdities of modern life in new show

Comedian Kurt Schoonraad brings his brand-new show, Funny Side Up, to the Baxter Theatre, from Monday May 12 to Saturday May 17.

1 min

Rape Crisis workshops raise awareness

Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust (RCCTT) wants more people to take advantage of their free community workshops.

2 mins

See right, start right and sell right

\"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start if you want to be great,\" says author and salesman, Zig Ziglar.

3 mins

Arrests for ammo and firearms

Three more guns are off the street, thanks to crime prevention operations from Manenberg SAPS.

1 min

Free concert in Greenmarket Square

The city centre will come alive with music, movement, and magic on Thursday April 24 as Greenmarket Square transforms into an open-air celebration of unity, rhythm, and world-class talent for the free concert that has become the customary prelude to the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF).

2 mins

Funny Festival a sure tonic to keep winter blues at bay

Now in its 26th year, the JiVE Cape Town Funny Festival will be celebrating local and international champions of the industry at the Baxter Theatre in Rondebosch, from Monday June 2 to Sunday June 29.

2 mins

Divas present back-to-back shows at Grand Arena

Channel your inner Diva at the GrandWest Grand Arena on Saturday May 3 when Showtime Australia will present back-to-back shows to celebrate the music of Taylor Swift, followed by Whitney Houston.

1 min

Common mistakes made by landlords

Investing in rental property has long been considered a solid wealth-building strategy and, especially in times of economic uncertainty, is considered a safer investment than other less tangible options.

4 mins

Positive uptick in property market activity

RE/MAX of Southern Africa has reported impressive growth figures at the end of March, showing resilience in a challenging market.

1 min

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