3 October 2022



Checkers recently opened its second supermarket in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, creating 75 new jobs.

Situated in the newly opened Athlone Park Centre, the supermarket has a total staff complement of 135 employees and will be managed by newly appointed branch manager, Sarah Pillai, who joined the retailer in 2005.


Checkers Athlone Park senior employees cutting the grand opening ribbon Checkers Athlone Park opens in Amanzimtoti creating 75 new jobs.

Customers can look forward to a unique shopping experience at Checkers Athlone Park, including:

  • A Meat Market with free range chicken and restaurant-quality steak;
  • A bakery with artisan breads and cakes;
  • A Foreign Ground coffee shop;
  • Fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers;
  • Exclusive private label brands such as Forage and Feast and Simple Truth;
  • Hot and cold foods deli; and
  • A Money Market counter.

Trading hours are from 08:00 to 19:00, Mondays to Sundays.