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Hoërskool Outeniqua blink uit by Solidariteit-toekenningsaand
Hoërskool Outeniqua het by Solidariteit Skoleondersteuningsentrum (SOS) se toekenningsaand op Vrydag 6 Februarie uitgeblink as die enigste skool uit die Eden en Sentraal-Karoo wat erkenning vir akademiese prestasies ontvang het.
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February 12, 2026
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Crusaders verloor taai geveg
As twee swaargewigte mekaar in 'n bokskryt aandurf, gaan die bloed spat.
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February 12, 2026
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Dias Museum celebrates 37 years
On Friday 6 February, the Bartolomeu Dias Museum hosted its annual celebration of is official opening 37 years ago.
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February 12, 2026
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Potgieter stel boek bekend
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February 12, 2026
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Excellence, legacy and inspiration at Eden Sport Awards
In a deeply moving moment at the Eden Sport Awards, on what would have been his 47th birthday, the late rugby player, Bevin Fortuin, was awarded a certificate for the Eden Sport Council's Honour Roll.
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February 12, 2026
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Against all odds: Jordan's journey back to school
The family of the 10-year-old Jordan Teixeira, a Grade Five learner of Outeniqua Primary School, are deeply grateful for her remarkable recovery following a severely traumatic injury sustained in an accident on 29 October.
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February 12, 2026
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Glenwood learners earn their colours
Glenwood House School congratulates its learners who have earned the right to wear the prestigious Honore et Labore white blazer.
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February 12, 2026
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FMD threat escalates
The farmers in Outeniqualand are facing increasing uncertainty and anxiety following the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) on the district's doorstep.
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February 12, 2026
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41 newly qualified chefs celebrated
The achievements of the graduating students of the François Ferreira Academy in George were proudly celebrated at a graduation ceremony on 4 Februarie.
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February 12, 2026
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‘Solutions coming too slowly' - RPO
In an update to its members on 8 January, Dr Frikkie Maré, the CEO of the Red Meat Producers' Organisation (RPO), says foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is in the process of bringing the largest agricultural industry in South Africa (referring to cloven-hooved animals) to its knees.
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February 12, 2026
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Rare wildlife behaviour observed in the Little Karoo heat
At Buffelsdrift Game Lodge, the bush often tells its own stories, and at the moment, one such story is unfolding in broad daylight.
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February 12, 2026
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From wheelbarrow to wagging tail
Layla's life took a heartbreaking turn when her owner brought her to the PDSA in a wheelbarrow and abandoned her.
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February 12, 2026
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R105m ICT deal defended as opposition demands full disclosure
■ The municipality said the new system is part of a long-term project to modernise its financial and billing systems.
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February 12, 2026
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Health fears over George court holding cells
Concerns have recently been raised over the appalling condition of the holding cell ablution facilities at the George court building, as several reports claimed the toilets and basins were blocked, filthy, broken and overall unhygienic.
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February 12, 2026
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Making ostriches fly for small farmers in South Africa
Ostrich farming, which has long been associated with the export-driven farms of the Western and Eastern Cape, is quietly taking on new meaning in townships and rural areas far from the traditional production hubs.
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February 12, 2026
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Residents encouraged to attend safety imbizos
Residents of the Garden Route are invited to attend a series of safety imbizos aimed at strengthening community safety and engagement with law enforcement.
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February 12, 2026
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Van Druten to undergo observation
Despite a court order for psychiatric observation, it is still unclear when Bevan van Druten (53) will be transferred to Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital, as the process depends on the availability of a bed at the facility.
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February 12, 2026
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22 medaljes vir Eden tydens tweekampbyeenkoms
Die Highgate interprovinsiale tweekampbyeenkoms is vanjaar vir die 33ste keer in Oudtshoorn aangebied, en was in meer as een opsig 'n reusesukses.
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February 12, 2026
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Adams ontken bewerings te midde van tussenverkiesing
Voormalige DA-wyksraadslid van Conville, Brendon Adams - alombekend as Stamhoof - word deur lede van sy vorige party beskuldig dat hy besig is met 'n slinkse strategie om die bruin kiesers na die PA nader te hark.
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February 12, 2026
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Farmers advised to factor in climate variability
Johan van den Berg, a specialist agricultural meteorologist, says long-term climate change and historical climate variability must be factored into agricultural planning, as they increasingly influence temperatures and rainfall patterns.
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February 12, 2026
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Kwagga-atlete spog met nuwe hoofborg
Easycare beskou dit as 'n groot voorreg om die Hoërskool Outeniqua-atletiekspan, die Easycare Kwagga-atletiekspan, te borg en jong atlete te ondersteun wat elke dag hul liggame én hul drome op die baan plaas.
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February 12, 2026
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Quarantine can last two years or longer
When a farm is placed under quarantine due to a suspected case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), it can take two years or longer before the quarantine is lifted.
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February 12, 2026
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2026 George-oumotorskou:
'n Huldeblyk aan die pioniers van motorvoertuie
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February 12, 2026
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'Vaccine availability critical'
Dr Muller Strydom of the George Animal Hospital says he has received numerous enquiries from farmers asking where they can get the vaccine, but he warns that vaccines are strictly controlled by the United Nations' World Organisation for Animal Health and may only be distributed officially by the government.
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February 12, 2026
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Tow trucker arrested after run-in with law
A tow truck driver will make his second appearance in the George Magistrate's Court today, Thursday 12 February, following an incident in the Kaaimans Pass between George and Wilderness on Saturday 17 January.
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February 12, 2026
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FMD threat escalates
These must be reported immediately to the joint operations centre, which was established on Monday under the leadership of Janse van Rensburg.
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February 12, 2026
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Stof, spoed en brullende enjins boer by Louvain
Enjins wat dreun, stofwolke wat oor die Langkloof hang en opgewonde toeskouers het Saterdag 31 Januarie die Bo-Langkloof laat lewe kry toe Louvain Motorsport Mania by Louvain-gasteplaas naby Herold aangebied is.
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February 12, 2026
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Van Kervel reg vir TopGear-padwedlope
Die Van Kervel-rugbyveld gaan weer Woensdagaand, 18 Februarie, bruis van energie, sweet en goeie gees wanneer die tweede jaarlikse TopGear Van Kervel-padwedlope om 18:00 wegspring.
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February 12, 2026
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Herleef Ingrid Jonker se liefdeswoorde
Liefhebbers van Afrikaanse poësie en romantiek kan uitsien na 'n spesiale teaterervaring met Vlam in die Sneeu.
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February 12, 2026
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Hoekwil murder case postponed
The murder case resulting from the death of the 30-year-old Jacques de Buys from Hoekwil in February last year has been postponed to 4 March for plea negotiations.
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