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George Herald
Carpe Musicam! celebrates 10 years of music magic
Carpe Musicam!, George's own community music organisation, has been delighting Garden Route audiences with high-quality concerts for a decade.
1 min |
July 17, 2025
George Herald
Silver Stars FC shine bright in promotional league
The Silver Town outfit Silver Stars FC showed no mercy when they dipped Future Stars 3-1 in a thrilling Geolfa Promotional League fixture at the Lawaaikamp Stadium on Saturday afternoon, 12 July.
1 min |
July 17, 2025
George Herald
Top 8 skop die naweek af
Die SWD-rugbyunie se 24 spanne in die drie verskillende uitdaagkompetisies hervat dié naweek hul groot trapmekaar, maar die opwindendste en mededingendste rugby sal seker in die Top 8-kompetisie gespeel word.
1 min |
July 17, 2025
George Herald
Upgrade planned for historical hotel
The Wilderness Hotel will be undergoing upgrades and refurbishments after the new management, Anew Hotels and Resorts, takes over on 1 October.
1 min |
July 17, 2025
George Herald
Verwoestende greep van dobbelary
Dobbelverslawing is besig om landwyd 'n verwoestende greep op duisende mense se lewens te kry, en dit gebeur dikwels stil-stil, sonder dat familielede of kollegas dit agterkom - tot dit soms te laat is.
2 min |
July 17, 2025
George Herald
Why women need to take charge of their financial planning
In today's world, financial independence is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity, and this is especially true for women. Women often face unique financial challenges: lower average earnings, career breaks for childbearing, caregiving to children as well as parents, and longer life expectancies. These factors make it essential to plan proactively for a successful future.
1 min |
July 17, 2025
George Herald
Luiperds kelder SWD Arende
Die SWD Arende is Vrydagaand, 11 Julie, op 'n sopnat Outeniquapark uit die Curriebeker se Eersteliga geboender toe die Luiperds hulle met 26-19 geklop het.
1 min |
July 17, 2025
George Herald
SWD Cricket supports Eden FM's annual soup drive
SWD Cricket has committed its support to Eden FM's annual soup drive, taking place from 2 to 19 July this year, and donated two jackets to the presenters involved in the project, Grandt Damons and Sebastian Coleridge.
1 min |
July 17, 2025
George Herald
4 Oakdalers, 1 Kwagga in SA skolespanne
Vier rugbyspelers van Hoër Landbouskool Oakdale en een van Hoërskool Outeniqua in George is ná afloop van die o.18 FNB Cravenweek in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, opgeneem in die twee SA skolespanne wat Donderdag 17 Julie om 15:00 op Hoërskool Middelburg se A-veld teen mekaar gaan meeding.
1 min |
July 17, 2025
George Herald
MacPherson meets with building collapse survivors this weekend
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean MacPherson, will be in George this Saturday, 19 July, to personally meet with the survivors and families affected by the Victoria Street building collapse of 2024.
1 min |
July 17, 2025
George Herald
#GoBeyond25 inspires George Youth
A group of youngsters from George, serving in the Year Beyond national youth service programme, had an unforgettable experience at the #GoBeyond25: Shape Your Future Conference held at the University of the Western Cape from 10 to 13 July.
1 min |
July 17, 2025
George Herald
Smoke blankets residents near landfill site
The residents of Delville Park and Groeneweide Park had to grab their Covid masks this week to cope with a thick smoke blanket covering their neighbourhoods - especially early in the mornings.
1 min |
July 17, 2025
George Herald
Garden Route girls light up the skies
Three weeks ago, George Herald featured the story of Khobi-Jane Bowden, a Wilderness-based paraglider pilot who has been showing many of the men the way around the sky in national competitions, as well as being a regular competitor on the international scene.
2 min |
July 17, 2025
George Herald
George Municipality in supporting role
Tourism Manager Joan Shaw says the George Municipality recognises the film industry as a driver of revenue and job creation.
1 min |
July 17, 2025
George Herald
Leash up or lose out on forest
Two attacks in the last six months by off-leash dogs on forestry workers in the Witfontein plantation have sparked fresh calls for dog walkers to respect trail rules. George Herald can confirm that in the most recent attack, one or more workers were bitten.
1 min |
July 17, 2025
George Herald
Riller in Blanco se Gaatjie
Spannender as dit, kan 'n rugbywedstryd homself beswaarlik afspeel. Nie eens Hollywood se draaiboekskrywers kan só 'n riller skep soos dié een wat Saterdagmiddag in die Gaatjie afgespeel het toe Blanco en Groot-Brakrivier mekaar in hul laaste wedstryd in die eerste ronde in SWD-rugbyunie se Superliga aangedurf het nie.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Tyson finds his happy ending
Once clinging to life in a field outside Bridgton in Oudtshoorn, Tyson the pit bull terrier has defied the odds in the most heartwarming way.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Library welcomes Stevie Wonder
The Pacaltsdorp Library was a hive of excitement on Wednesday 2 July as young readers gathered to meet a very special guest - Stevie Wonder, a lovable dog born blind - and to learn more about animals and compassionate care.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
George teen to compete in Miss Teen World SA
A local 16-year-old, Liandri Lamprecht, is set to compete in the final of the upcoming Miss Teen World South Africa 2025 pageant at the Wits Theatre on 26 July.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Court interpreter in corruption case out on bail
The George Magistrate's Court granted a 29-year-old court interpreter, Siphelele Appollis, bail of R2 000 on Monday 7 July.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Bosman wéér die bos se baas
Daar was wéér Saterdag 5 Julie 'n bekende gesig oor die wenstreep van die Knysna Forest-halfmarathon tydens die 40ste herdenking van die Knysna-oesterfees se vlagskipgeleentheid.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Storytelling across generations explored
George Library's Alice for All programme continues to connect the community through meaningful storytelling.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
VGK Blanco: sakke vol geld en 'n kerk vol vrae
Spanning binne die VGK Blanco-gemeente het die afgelope week tot kookpunt gestyg ná verskeie omstrede voorvalle, insluitend die ontdekking van sakke vol geld, ontwrigting van 'n Sondagdiens, en uiteindelik polisie-ingryping.
2 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Jannie etches his name in the history books
George resident Jannie Malherbe (85) crossed the finish line of the Berg River Canoe Marathon on Saturday 5 July for the 52nd time, setting a new record for the most finishes in the event's history.
2 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Air pollution in Heather Park 'within legal limits'
Emissions from the Much Asphalt plant at Witfontein are well within legal limits, according to tests conducted by the Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) at the plant and in Heather Park.
2 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Homed after 29 years on George's streets
Life on the streets is ruthless.
2 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Arende toon weer gróót karakter
Die SWD Arende het nou wel die afgelope Saterdag in Kempton Park teen die Valke met 26 - 54 vasgeval, maar hul selfvertroue sou beslis 'n hupstoot gekry het met die wete dat hulle tog die slaankrag het om die Valke te klop.
2 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Flexing for the front page: Let's vote for Herschelle
Local fitness coach and transformation icon Herschelle Joshua Jantjies is calling on his community for support as the voting for the Men's Health Cover Guy 2025 competition nears its close.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Thanks for campaigning for trees
Susanne Amelung writes: I would like to thank George Herald and Monica Vaccaro addressing the tree situation in George.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Deadline to enter 2025 The Entrepreneur Programme tomorrow
Local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are invited to enter for the 2025 George Business Chamber's The Entrepreneur Programme.
1 min |