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George Herald
Gert Hills found dead, family left with questions
Knysna resident Gert Hills' family is still grappling with unanswered questions following the discovery of his body in his silver-grey Nissan Juke in some dense bushes down an embankment near the Far Hills Hotel in Kaaimans Pass last week.
2 min |
George Herald
George Herald
George United sends Young Killers packing
Op Saterdagmiddag, 9 Augustus, het die Rooirivier-sokkerspan, George United, die voormalige Geolfa Promotional League-span Young Killers met 'n telling van 3-1 gestraf.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Zayne Slinger set to trade leather with world's best - if he can get there
What started as self-defence against school bullies has since earned Zayne Slinger (26) his national colours, an impressive collection of silverware and now, a spot at the world kickboxing championships.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Paris United secures promotional league play-offs
The Phelandaba-based side Paris United FC were crowned the champions of the George Local Football Association after delivering a consistent performance throughout the entire 2024/25 season.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Evergreens-agttal knak Crusaders
Evergreens is die enigste span wat die afgelope Saterdag 'n bonuspuntoorwinning kon behaal ná nog 'n indrukwekkende vertoning in die SWD-rugbyunie se Top 8-uitklopkompetisie.
2 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Pacaltsdorp's forgotten legacy poised for revival
Pacaltsdorp's rich cultural and historical heritage, largely neglected over the years, may in the near future come to fulfil its potential as a must-visit tourist attraction in George.
2 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Take Four musicians charm again
On Wednesday 6 August, an almost full house of well wrapped-up music lovers welcomed the Take Four Quartet back to the George Arts Theatre.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Municipality and ratepayers reach common ground
An understanding has been reached between the George Ratepayers Association (GRPA) and George Municipality's (GM) Finance Directorate following the GRPA raising concerns over aspects of the city's budget.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
SPCA animal carer loses everything in fire
For many in George, Vuyo Klaasen (33), an animal carer at the Garden Route SPCA (GRSPCA), is the friendly, energetic face that greets them when they visit.
2 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Hulle wil nie trek nie, wat nou?
Kom ons kyk bietjie wat sê die wet. Adelle Myburgh van Homeseller, 'n plaaslike eiendomsagent, gee meer duidelikheid oor wat 'n verhuurder mag en nie mag doen nie:
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George Herald
George Herald
Groot eer vir bekende historikus van George
'n Groot eer het dr. Okkie Stander, bekende historikus van George, te beurt geval. Hy lewer vanaand, 14 Augustus, die tweede Moerdijk-gedenklesing vir 2025 in die Senotaafsaal by die Voortrekkermonument in Pretoria.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
11 cattle stolen from SPCA pound
The remains of a slaughtered cow were discovered on the Pacaltsdorp Riding Club's (PRC) premises on Friday 8 August.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
SOX 2025 wraps up in style
The 2025 SOX Trail Run wrapped up in spectacular style at the Fairy Knowe Hotel in Wilderness on Sunday 10 August, with runners tackling three gruelling days through some of the Garden Route's most breathtaking and punishing terrain.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Seniors gereed vir Active Ageing Games se streekbyeenkoms
Die George-span wat vroeër vanjaar tydens die plaaslike Active Ageing Games gekwalifiseer het om aan die distrikspele deel te neem, het onlangs by die Van Kervel-atletiekbaan bymekaargekom vir 'n oefenen motiveringsessie waar hulle bietjie vere reggeskud het.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Lewayne Fortuin is Tuinroete se Agriwerker van die Jaar
Lewayne Fortuin, 'n toegewyde agriwerker van die plaas Kykbo in die Glentana-omgewing, is as Agriwerker van die Jaar in die Tuinroete aangewys. Dit is die derde keer wat hy aan die kompetisie deelneem.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
SWD Cricket appoints Jonathan Beukes as the Colts, Academy and U19 head coach
Jonathan Beukes was appointed the new head coach of the Garden Route Badgers Colts, Academy and U19 teams.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Help on the road to healing
Thembalethuan resident Xolisile Tshunga (45) is an example of someone who benefitted from intervention by community healthcare workers (CHWs).
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Councillors speak out about free-roaming horses
Several councillors of the George Council, who directly service areas in Pacaltsdorp, recently shared their thoughts on the issue of free-roaming horses in the residential areas.
2 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Groot-Brak verras Barbarians
Evergreens gee weer die pas aan in die Top 8-kompetisie ná sy bonuspuntoorwinning oor Heidelberg die afgelope naweek. En Bridgton lê nou sterk in die tweede plek nadat hy Progress op sy tuisveld geklop het - ook met 'n bonuspuntoorwinning.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
National honour for Minke
Another great honour has been awarded to the 20-year-old swimmer, Minke Janse van Rensburg, George's swimming champion with Down syndrome.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Fair pay, flexible work for females and the youth on G20's agenda
In France, job postings must now list salary proposals and cannot ask about previous pay.
3 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Woman killed on N2 two days into new job
On Friday night, 1 August, two days after starting a new job as a general worker at Empa Structures in Wilderness, Heidi Mlinjane (44) tragically died in a vehicle-pedestrian accident on the N2 between Thembalethu and Lawaaikamp.
2 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Young Garden Route artists recognised at South Cape Fine Arts gala
The Garden Route's most talented upand-coming young fine artists received recognition for their work at the South Cape Festival of the Arts visual arts exhibition, gala evening and prize-giving on Saturday night, 2 August.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
FreshStop at Astron Energy George Central turns 1 - See what the buzz is about!
There's more than just fuel at FreshStop at Astron Energy George Central, and if you haven't stopped by lately, now's the time to discover what's happening at this local gem on Courtenay Street, opposite Outeniqua High School.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Laerskool Blanco verwelkom nuwe hoof
Laerskool Blanco het hierdie kwartaal 'n opwindende nuwe hoofstuk begin met die aanstelling van Jacques Kloppers as die skool se nuwe hoof.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Bambiso scoops referee of the season award
On Tuesday 29 July, Masixole Bambiso, a 29-year-old referee from George, was named the DStv Premier Soccer League Referee of the 2024/25 season, marking his second consecutive win.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Eden ryg 16 medaljes in by SA's
Eden het sy status as een van Suid-Afrika se voorste toutrekstreke bevestig met 'n indrukwekkende vertoning by die pas afgelope SA toutrekkampioenskappe in Hartenbos.
2 min |
George Herald
George Herald
George Hoër wen FNB Clash
Die kragmeting tussen die eerste rugbyspanne van Hoërskool Pacaltsdorp en Hoërskool George by Saterdag se FNB Classic Clash was taai, selfs meedoënloos, maar as 'n skouspel het dit nie aan die verwagtinge voldoen nie.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Search intensifies for missing Knysna man
The search continues for the 81-year-old Gerhardus 'Gert' David Hills from Knysna, who has now been missing for nearly three weeks.
2 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Fragility of nature bows to infrastructure
Two recent events of destruction of indigenous vegetation and large trees in the George area have been brought to the newspaper's attention.
2 min |