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Athlone News
Manenberg hails new attorney
A newly admitted attorney of the High Court, Gillian van der Westhuizen, was honoured by her church community in Manenberg on Sunday.
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November 19, 2025
Athlone News
Celebrating personal growth
A group of drug recovery champions received certificates at the Lighthouse in Bonteheuwel on Tuesday, November 4, after completing an eight-week training programme addressing vital social issues, including gender-based violence (GBV), substance abuse, trauma, effective communication, healthy relationships, violence prevention, and forgiveness.
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November 12, 2025
Athlone News
Thousands of men gather for prayer
Thousands of men united in prayer for peace in the Cape Flats on Saturday at Athlone Stadium.
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November 05, 2025
Athlone News
Calls for active citizenship
South African-born playwright, actor, and director Megan Choritz paid tribute to the late freedom fighter Nabil “Basil” Swart at the annual Nabil Basil Swart Memorial Lecture, held on Sunday, October 5, at Alexander Sinton High School in Crawford.
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October 15, 2025
Athlone News
Kewtown takes a stand
An initiative aimed at combating the escalating crime rates in Kewtown on Saturday, September 27, saw the local neighbourhood watch organise a vibrant community event designed to engage and uplift the area's youth.
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October 08, 2025
Athlone News
Parkhurst crowned RWS champs
Air fist pumps, cheers, and tears filled the Dulcie September Civic Centre in Athlone when Parkhurst Primary School was crowned the overall winner of the annual Reading and Writing Solutions (RWS) Newspaper Quiz and Spelling Bee Competition.
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September 17, 2025
Athlone News
Man gunned down outside Athlone Court
A man, 30, was shot and killed outside Athlone Magistrate’s Court last week.
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September 10, 2025
Athlone News
Club fears losing tennis courts
The Lansdowne Tennis Club, a third-generation community hub dating back to the 1960s, is fighting to keep its courts after being informally told by City of Cape Town officials that the land has been earmarked for disposal.
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August 20, 2025
Athlone News
Heideveld woman killed
A case of murder has been opened after a 40-year-old woman was gunned down in broad daylight while walking home in Heideveld on Women’s Day.
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August 13, 2025
Athlone News
Police probe senior's murder
Philippi police are investigating a case of murder and house robbery following the death of 75-year-old Mary Serfontein from Hanover Park.
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August 06, 2025
Athlone News
Lamta presents new fantasy cirque experience
Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA) will present BEYOND a new fantasy cirque experience running at Theatre on the Bay from Thursday July 17 to Saturday July 26.
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July 16, 2025
Athlone News
Policing sub district honours its interns
The Mitchell’s Plain policing sub district’s Women’s Network recently hosted an appreciation ceremony for all 68 interns spread across the district, which comprises Mitchell’s Plain, Lentegeur, Strandfontein, Athlone, Lansdowne, Philippi, Grassy Park and Steenberg police stations.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
Athlone News
World Premiere of Symphony of Bansuri set for Artscape
The world premiere of Symphony of Bansuri will take place at the Artscape Opera House on Friday, 2 August.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
Athlone News
Illegal firearms seized in Mitchell's Plain
Nine illegal firearms were confiscated in Mitchell's Plain in under three days as part of a broader enforcement initiative targeting illegal weapons and ammunition across Cape Town.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
Athlone News
Challenge Cup champs crowned
Habitual tournament winners, Gugulethu’s Cape Town Roses cemented their dominance in the Engen Knockout Challenge girls’ under-20 division when they beat RV United 2-0, at Erica Park, in Belhar, on Sunday to claim a historic fourth consecutive title.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
Athlone News
How men and women buy homes differently
Why women are leading the South African property market
2 min |
July 16, 2025
Athlone News
City's proposal would lead to downgrading of stadium, says SAFA
The South African Football Association (SAFA) Cape Town has strongly opposed the plan.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
Athlone News
Honouring Theresa Solomon
Former Cape Town Mayor Theresa Solomon, remembered as a fearless activist and devoted community leader, whose legacy continues to inspire generations.
6 min |
July 16, 2025
Athlone News
Springbok Women’s coach reflects on defeat to Canada
Springbok Women’s performance coach Swys de Bruin feels had they converted the breaks they created in the defeat against Canada, it could have been a different story.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
Athlone News
Man arrested for illegal firearms
As the police intensified its efforts to prevent and combat illegal firearms in the Manenberg policing precinct, the Manenberg Crime Prevention Unit and Operation Shanela led to the arrest of a 27-year-old male in possession of two 9mm pistols and 17 rounds of ammunition last Tuesday.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
Athlone News
Family pleads for urgent repairs to home
A family in Hanover Park is calling on the City of Cape Town to urgently address structural issues in their home after winter rains damaged the roof, posing health and safety risks.
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July 16, 2025
Athlone News
Undefeated boxing stars set for title showdown
Two of Cape Town's brightest future stars in women's boxing, Simamkele Tutsheni and Caleigh Swart, are on course for a head-to-head showdown that has all the makings of a modern classic.
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July 16, 2025
Athlone News
Join foundation's mission to help Athlone's vulnerable
The Akasia Avenue Foundation is working to raise R20 000 to provide food and clothing for underprivileged children and people living on the streets in the Athlone area.
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July 16, 2025
Athlone News
SPAR PETALS PROJECT CONTINUES TO FIGHT PERIOD POVERTY IN THE WESTERN CAPE
The Cape Town leg of the SPAR Women's Challenge series, held in March this year, continued to boost the efforts of two NGO's fighting period poverty in the region.
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July 16, 2025
Athlone News
Interest rates might just lower further in July
REMAX Southern Africa weighs in on how a possible interest rate cut might stimulate the local housing market.
2 min |
July 09, 2025
Athlone News
Heideveld Seniors Club celebrates 20 years
Heideveld Seniors Club celebrated its 20th anniversary with a quote by author CS Lewis, which states that one is “never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream”.
2 min |
July 09, 2025
Athlone News
Battle for Glory at Parow's “House of Pain”
Wrestling fans were in for a treat at the Africa Wrestling Alliance (AWA) Battle For Glory event, held at a packed Parow Civic Centre on Tuesday, July 1.
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July 09, 2025
Athlone News
Table Mountain Cableway needs your vote
Table Mountain remains a prominent landmark and a sought-after venue for public gatherings and events, according to the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC).
1 min |
July 09, 2025
Athlone News
Farewell to Athlone news journo
CAPTAIN IAN BENNETT, MANENBERG POLICE STATION SPOKESMAN
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July 09, 2025
Athlone News
Not sure what to do this Mandela Day?
REMAX Southern Africa shares some ideas on how to serve your local communities in honour of Mandela Day.
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