Athlone News - May 14, 2025

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May 14, 2025

Keep children safe from burns

Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital along with its partners, the Children's Hospital Trust (CHT) and ChildSafe South Africa (SA), are urging caregivers and parents to protect their children from burns.

2 mins

Poor community turnout

\"Lansdowne is privileged to have so many structures battling crime,\" he said.

1 min

SA soprano dies at 94

Legendary soprano, opera singer and soloist May Abrahamse, 94, from Belgravia, died a day before her 95th birthday.

2 mins

Joanne's light extinguished too soon

The Bonteheuwel community is mourning the loss of one of their own - Joanne Lewis, 52, who died on Tuesday May 6, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

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Simphiwe Dana celebrates 20 years in music

To commemorate her 20 year-anniversary on the South African music scene, Simphiwe Dana will be exploring the many hit songs from her repertoire in a celebration of her career at the Baxter Concert Hall on Friday June 27 and Saturday June 28, at 7.30pm.

1 min

Rolanda Marais brings Hedda Gabler to life in stage production

A reworking of Henrik Ibsen’s play Hedda Gabler about one of theatre’s most enduring femme fatales is brought into the 21st century with the distinctively fiery title character played by Rolanda Marais at the Baxter theatre.

1 min

Manenberg doctor motivates pupils to strive for their dreams

Dr Randall Ortel, a family medicine specialist who has his roots in Manenberg, visited his community to inspire other young people from the area who are interested in studying in the medical field.

1 min

Fresh adaption of Hamlet at Masque Theatre

A fresh production of Hamlet is on show at The Masque Theatre until Saturday May 17.

1 min

Zeekoevlei crowned u-19 Freedom Cup champs

Zeekoevlei High School's under-19 side were crowned winners in their division at the annual Freedom Cup soccer tournament, hosted by Wynberg Boys' High School, last week.

1 min

Snooker not just for older players, says chairman

“Michael always produces on the big stage but Mutialieb is also one of the best SA ever had and ultimately showed his class,” Samsodien said.

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