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The Athlone News (formerly the Athlone Shopper) was established in 1986. This long established popular community title includes the key shopping centres Kenilworth Centre and Gatesville Shopping Centre within its distribution area.
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Police need help identifying deceased man
Staff Reporter|Published 11 hours ago

Police need help identifying deceased man

Joint operations target drivers, spaza shops and illegal immigrants

Nabeelah Mohedeen|Published 18 hours ago

Athlone police together with Law Enforcement conducted a multi-discipline operation resulting in R368 800 worth of contraventions.

Safe space bench unveiled on Table Mountain

Tamlynne Thompson|Published 2 days ago

BRAVERock Girls from Manenberg are creating safe spaces and fostering sisterhood through the unveiling of a vibrant mosaic bench.

Murder, mystery and mayhem in Black Coffee

Staff Reporter|Published 2 days ago

Following a long and strong tradition of ‘Christie’ favourites, such asSpider’s Web, The Mousetrap, The Unexpected Guest, and Witness For The Prosecution, Pieter ...

Rocklands winemaker wins prestigious award

Marsha Bothma|Published 2 days ago

Discover how Kiara Scott-Farmer, a former Rocklands resident, overcame challenges to win the prestigious 2024 Diners Club Winemaker of the Year award and inspire ...

Athlone revels in trolley race triumph

Staff Reporter|Published 3 days ago

Cheers and laughter filled the grounds of Training Workshops Unlimited (TWU) in Athlone, as people with intellectual disability took part in the Trolley Race, the ...

Suspected arson attack at shelter

Staff Reporter|Published 3 days ago

The Ihata Shelter for Abused Women and Children in Welcome Estate faces a dire situation after a suspected arson attack, following multiple burglaries.

Hundreds benefit from school shoes and socks drive

Hazel Allies-Husselman|Published 3 days ago

Star College Bridgetown, in collaboration with Turquoise Harmony Institute (THi), distributed 285 pairs of school shoes and more than 1 000 pairs of socks to 10 ...

Women arrested for illegal gambling machines

Staff Reporter|Published 3 days ago

Two women, aged 43 and 46, were arrested in Manenberg for operating illegal gambling machines, raising concerns about the impact of unregulated gambling on youth ...

Heideveld police capture 'most wanted' gang leader

Staff Reporter|Published 3 days ago

Manenberg police have successfully arrested a notorious gang leader, significantly impacting crime in the area.

A note of thanks

Letter to the Editor|Published 3 days ago

Zeenat Dawood, chairperson of the Belgravia High School Governing Body, expresses heartfelt gratitude following a successful annual mass iftaar, where 350 orphans ...

Anna Wolf on South African tour

Staff Reporter|Published 3 days ago

London-based Anna Wolf returns to South Africa for her much-anticipated Dear Daddy Tour, featuring her latest single and immersive performances.

Choirs perform Brahms’s A German Requiem

Staff Reporter|Published 3 days ago

Don't miss the chance to experience the powerful performance of Brahms’s A German Requiem by three choirs this April.

Book review: 100 Poems to Help You Sleep

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 4 days ago

Lauren O'Connor-May reviews a soothing collection of lullabies, hymns, and gentle verses in 100 Poems to Help You Sleep, designed to guide you into a peaceful slumber. ...

Grow the horse…. and the jockey

Steve Reid|Published 6 days ago

Explore the essential components of a successful business model and the mindset needed for entrepreneurial growth in this insightful second part of a four-part series. ...

St Luke's Combined Hospices hosts tea to honour donors

OWN Correspondent|Published 6 days ago

St Luke’s Combined Hospices held a heartfelt donor appreciation tea in Kenilworth, honouring generous supporters who provide vital palliative care for the elderly. ...

Boeka in Bonteheuwel

Nabeelah Mohedeen|Published 1 week ago

Bonteheuwel residents gathered to break fast on Sunday March 23.

Review: Onyx Storm

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 1 week ago

Onyx Storm is the third book in the Empyrean Series, captivating romantasy fans with its thrilling twists and complex characters.

Athwood launches wellness hub

Hazel Allies-Husselman|Published 1 week ago

Athwood Primary School in Hanover Park was the first of 17 schools in the province to launch its wellness hub for pupils and parents in areas plagued by gangsterism, ...

Residents concerned about dagga-smoking pupils

Hazel Allies-Husselman|Published 1 week ago

Heideveld and Lansdowne residents have expressed concern that pupils at two high schools in their respective areas, smoke dagga while on their way to school.