Athlone
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Nine suspects arrested in Athlone law enforcement operation
Nine suspects were arrested during an Athlone crime operation as police continue investigating a gang-related murder in Belgravia.
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Father shot dead after dropping child at Athlone school
A 31-year-old man was shot dead outside Heatherdale Primary School in Athlone after dropping off his child on Tuesday morning.
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Athlone Library wins top award for digital reading programme
Athlone Library has won the Neville Alexander Award for multilingualism at the Western Cape Cultural Affairs Awards for its Digital Reading Den programme.
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Athlone Power Station site to become provincial heritage site
Crislor BioVentures reaches NCIC national finals with a water resilience model targeting False Bay pollution and creating community jobs.
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Surrey Estate family enters third winter without electricity
A Surrey Estate family says they have lived without electricity since a 2024 fire, forcing about 30 residents to rely on open fires through three winters.
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Double murder outside Athlone court prompts government security review
Western Cape government calls for stronger coordination after second fatal shooting at Athlone magistrates’ court in four months.
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Parole review for Najwa Petersen postponed as board orders further profiling
Najwa Petersen’s parole review has been postponed as the board requires further profiling and completion of outstanding rehabilitation programmes.
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Athlone community split over Najwa Petersen’s parole ahead of hearing
Athlone residents remain divided ahead of the Najwa Petersen parole hearing, debating forgiveness, justice, and her reintegration into society.
