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People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
Everyone should be part of the conversation
NAMHLA MONAKALI A JOURNO'S VOICE
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December 16, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
Carols in the Park a success
The Salvation Army Booth Memorial Hospital brought festive cheer to De Waal Park on Saturday 6 December with its annual Carols in the Park celebration.
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December 16, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
Free vehicle safety checks
With many motorists gearing up to drive long distances to other parts of the country, the City of Cape Town says it's leaving nothing to chance in a quest to save lives and reduce the carnage on provincial roads.
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December 16, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
Former addicts 'face heavy stigma'
His drug addiction destroyed him, broke him and took away his identity after being trapped in it for 25 years.
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December 16, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
Officers come under fire
The City of Cape Town has appealed to the public for information following an incident on Wednesday 3 December, when two traffic officers came under fire while pursuing suspects in Athlone.
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December 09, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
Happy ending for sisters
She had not eaten or bathed in two days. I gave her a shower, clean clothes, food and new shoes.
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November 25, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
Powerful voice for change
MODEL, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER AND CONTENT CREATOR
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November 18, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
Society at loggerheads
CONVICTED MURDERER SEEKS EARLY RELEASE...
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November 11, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
Institute faces turmoil
GOVERNANCE ISSUES AND ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE NOW LEVELLED AT AL-WAAGAH
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November 04, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
Learner seeks support
With an aggregate of 95% in each subject and money constraints jeopardising the chance to start high school next year, Zion Fiellies, a Grade 7 learner at Parkfields Primary School in Hanover Park, and her parents are seeking the help of a good samaritan.
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October 28, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
Reclaiming joy in Manenberg
Movie Nights are scheduled for every second Saturday starting on Saturday 8 November
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October 21, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
She's top of the class
For the third time in ten years Charnelle Arendse from Belgravia and departmental head in the intermediate phase at Belmor Primary School in Hanover Park received a ministerial award for teaching on Monday 6 October.
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October 14, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
Probe reaps rewards
MANENBERG STONE-THROWING INCIDENT OF NOVEMBER 2024
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October 07, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
The silence of parents enables abuse, but justice starts with action
false cases of theft and robberry of cellphones.
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September 30, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
Schools a 'hunting ground'
SEX GAMES IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
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September 30, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
Game offers key lessons
The match was more than just a game, it was a valuable lesson in life, teaching the participants that it's okay to lose and still feel good.
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September 23, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
Substance abuse horror
The Heideveld Safety Cluster Schools under the guidance of Rosdien Desai, chair and coordinator, hosted a substance abuse awareness campaign on Wednesday 10 September at his school, Heideveld Primary School.
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September 16, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
Pastors pray for police
The Athlone Ministers Forum and the Athlone Spiritual Crime Prevention Unit got together on Sunday 7 September to pray for the gun violence on the Cape Flats which has reportedly been out of control for a while now.
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September 09, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
Officer hangs up his boots
He laid the groundwork for modern policing interventions that have made a difference in the Manenberg area.
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August 26, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
Officers go extra mile
Sgt Melicia Abrahams and Sgt Carl Zass from Athlone Police Station were recently honoured by the Western Cape Department of Police Oversight and Community for all their hard work, dedication and commitment in serving the community of Athlone, especially with assistance after domestic violence and harassment.
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August 12, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
Bright futures paraded
CAREERS EXHIBITION AT PHOENIX HIGH MAKES POSSIBLE TANGIBLE
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August 05, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
Youth gain tech skills
TECHWAYS PROGRAMME FOR COMPUTER LITERACY
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July 22, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
DHA extending office hours to assist learners
To help learners apply for or collect their identity documents the Department of Home Affairs is extending its operating hours to 18:00.
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July 15, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
'Flying madness' makes a return
Do you consider yourself bold with an imaginative mind? Then the Red Bull Flugtag might just be the thing for you.
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July 15, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
Partnership brings services closer
Residents of Silvertown and Bridgetown had the opportunity to attend the Healthy Futures South Africa (HFSA) programme at the Athlone Civic Centre on Wednesday 25 June.
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July 15, 2025
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Local legends line-up
A powerhouse lineup of local music legends and rising stars will come together for a spectacular celebration of sound and soul as LRI Productions presents a top-tier Music Showcase on Saturday 19 July at Fairbairn College in Goodwood.
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July 15, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
Driver shot dead
The body of a 32-year-old male was found on Tuesday 8 July in Surrey Estate with multiple gunshot wounds. The body was slumped in the driver's seat of a car.
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July 15, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
Is life real or is it fake? Time to ask the Al bot
\"Dearly beloved. We are gathered here today to get through this thing called life.
2 min |
July 15, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
Municipality brings services closer
Residents who need assistance with certain municipal services have until 15:00 to access these closer to their homes.
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July 15, 2025
People’s Post Athlone & Lansdowne
Work with the tax man
If you've been doom-scrolling through news about Sars' fancy new artificial intelligence (AI) tools hunting down tax dodgers, take a deep breath. Sure, the South African taxman is getting smarter, but that doesn't mean you need to panic.
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