Athlone News - May 07, 2025

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May 07, 2025

Young writers can showcase their talent in City's annual competition

Children between the ages of 9 and 13 can explore their storytelling talent and imagination through the City of Cape Town's annual writing competition, hosted by the City's libraries.

1 min

We are inspired to create these opportunities for other women'

• The incubation phase (five months) provides a comprehensive business development programme to prepare the entrepreneur for running a successful food business and scaling its operation which includes but is not limited to regular health checks to assess implementation, scale of operations (funding readiness, market support and funding opportunities), brand development, media and public relations, market readiness and bespoke programme technical support.

3 mins

Educare principal retires after 51 years

As a young mother, Florence Reynolds, 79, asked her toddler’s creche for leniency with the fees after tragedy struck their household and 51 years later, she retired as principal of that same creche — Silvertown Educare Centre.

2 mins

Car wash gives youth a boost

Cape Mental Health launched its Ubuntu Car Wash with much fanfare at its Training Workshops Unlimited in Athlone, on Saturday May 3.

2 mins

THE HEART OF HEALTHCARE: CELEBRATING THE ROLE OF NURSES IN OUR LIVES

Each year on May 12, the world pauses to honor the dedication, compassion, and expertise of nurses on International Nurses Day.

1 min

Comic Con celebrates geek culture

This year, three floors of Comic Con Cape Town attracted thousands to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), over a four-day event, from Thursday May 1 to Sunday May 4.

1 min

South Africa's comedian of the year for Funny Festival

Fresh off his double victory at the 2025 Savanna Comics' Choice Awards, KwaZulu-Natal's comedic sensation, Robby Collins, will be bringing his signature wit and storytelling to the 26th annual JiVE Cape Town Funny Festival, powered by KLM.

1 min

Competition opens

Entries for the 7th edition of the Rust-en-Vrede Portrait Award will officially open on Thursday June 5.

3 mins

Signs that you are ready to get out of the rental market

For many, renting is a necessary step on the journey to homeownership.

2 mins

Micro-apartment trend on the rise

With interest rates still close to the highest in more than a decade and city centre rents climbing relentlessly, young South African professionals are being forced to rethink traditional housing.

3 mins

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The Athlone News is a free weekly community newspaper available in print and digital format, and is distributed to 56 087 readers’ homes every Wednesday in the Hazendal, Kewtown, Bridgetown, Silvertown, Rylands, Nerisso Estate, Newfields, Gatesville, Primrose Park, Surrey Estate, Zwartdom, Vanguard, Welcome, Heideveld, Pinati, Athlone, Gleemoor, Sunnyside, Belgravia, Glenvalley, Glenview, Frere Estate, Hampton Estate, Bonteheuwel, Rustdale, Penlyn, Belthorn Estate, Rutvale, Lincoln, Cranleigh, Mountview, Lansdowne, Crawford, Sherwood Park, Bokmakierie, Manenberg, Hanover Park, Garlandale, Golden Gate, Greenhaven and Oliver Tambo Square areas.