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George Herald
Thanks to businesses for reducing glare
After the article about artificial light at night (“Bright fuel station light snuffed”, George Herald, 27 June), two local business have kindly cooperated by switching off their bright lights after dark.
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George Herald
George Herald
Mila shines with double gold
At just eight years old, Mila Bolton is proving to be a rising star in the world of gymnastics.
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George Herald
George Herald
Wie hou wag oor George se paaie?
\"Waar is ons spietkops as die son sak?\" vra 'n inwoner van George.
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George Herald
George Herald
EV charging partnership
In a landmark move toward sustainable transport, a public-private partnership to establish the first electric vehicle (EV) charging station in the Garden Route was launched at the François Ferreira Academy in George on Thursday 3 July.
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George Herald
George Herald
Public session on offshore survey
A public session regarding the proposed survey activities off the coast in Block 11B/12B, between Mossel Bay and Cape St Francis, will be held in the Rosemoor Community Hall from 15:00 to 19:00 on Tuesday 15 July.
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George Herald
George Herald
Selukwe gallops into the big time
From quiet beginnings in the Garden Route to a podium finish in Africa's biggest horse race - that's the story of Selukwe, a five-year-old gelding bred at La Plaisance Stud just outside George by Morné and Karen de Villiers.
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George Herald
George Herald
SPCA calls for urgent action
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George Herald
George Herald
Councillor investigated for hand in procurement
The George Council approved a recommendation to establish a committee to investigate a potential breach of the Code of Conduct for Councillors by Cllr Marlene Barnardt.
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George Herald
George Herald
'Songlines' production celebrating youth styles at MCT
The Market Community Theatre (MCT) presents Songlines South Africa, a show that represents the treasure trove of performing art styles in our country's cultures, over two weekends - on Friday and Saturday, 18 and 19 July, and on Friday and Saturday, 25 and 26 July.
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George Herald
George Herald
Huge thanks to men who helped nab burglar
I would like to express my sincere and heartfelt appreciation for three gentlemen who came to my rescue.
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George Herald
George Herald
Entrepreneurship key to local job creation
The launch of the third edition of The Entrepreneur's business accelerator programme on the Garden Route on Thursday 19 June saw George Airport manager Brenda Vorster express the Airport Company South Africa's (Acsa) passion for building young businesses.
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George Herald
George Herald
George Airport set for R310m do-up
The burgeoning Garden Route's capacity to accommodate tourists via air travel is set to more than double by the end of the decade.
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George Herald
George Herald
Amateur radio club sends transmitter into the sky
A Pico balloon carrying a weak signal propagation reporter (WSPR) beacon was sent into the atmosphere from the outskirts of George on Monday morning, 30 June.
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George Herald
George Herald
NSRI rescues grandfather and two boys from rising tide
A Friday afternoon fishing outing turned tense when a grandfather and his two grandsons were cut off by the rising spring tide at Flat Rock, Wilderness, and had to be rescued by the NSRI.
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George Herald
George Herald
GRDM-commissioned report finds no wrongdoing
An investigation the Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) had commissioned into the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure's (DoI) findings regarding the municipality's management of its roads department found no evidence of misconduct or mismanagement by municipal officials.
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George Herald
George Herald
Wêreldbekende koorleier bied gratis werksessie aan
Koorsang is diep gewortel in Suid-Afrika se kultuurerfenis en dien as 'n belangrike brug tussen verskillende gemeenskappe.
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George Herald
George Herald
Farewell to George traffic legend
The city of George is mourning the loss of one of its longest serving and most respected civil servants, traffic officer Thembekile Desha, who passed away on Friday morning, 27 June, at the age of 56.
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George Herald
George Herald
All roads lead to Hoekwil for SA Duathlon Champs
The picturesque village of Hoekwil in the Western Cape is gearing up to host the South African Duathlon Championships on Saturday 12 July.
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George Herald
George Herald
Golden performance by Karate-Zen
Six dedicated students of the Karate-Zen George Dojo were proudly selected to represent the Eden Karate Federation at the prestigious Karate Association Western Cape's (KAWC) Development Championships held in Cape Town last weekend.
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George Herald
George Herald
George Lakes Yacht Club celebrates busy season
The George Lakes Yacht Club (GLYC) hosted its annual prizegiving on Sunday 29 June, marking the close of a successful sailing season.
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George Herald
George Herald
Call for more patrols on Knysna Road
Thank you for your article about the taxi woes on Knysna Road!
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George Herald
George Herald
Four-step strategy to tackle homelessness in George
A holistic and co-operative approach involving all key government departments and NPOs could see George's homelessness situation all but resolved within three years.
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George Herald
George Herald
Van Rooyen top of the POPS
After more than four decades of unwavering service, one the Southern Cape's most respected law enforcement officers, Warrant Officer Cornelius van Rooyen, has officially retired, closing the chapter on a remarkable 41-year policing career.
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George Herald
George Herald
Avoid creating distrust over budget
With reference to the letter \"How was complex 'budget' explained to the politicians?\" (George Herald, 19 June).
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George Herald
George Herald
Tiener van George se voorliefde vir broodbak laat sente inrol
Die 16-jarige Emma de Kock van George se passie vir bak is besig om te ontpop in 'n klein besigheid wat 'n handige inkomste verskaf terwyl sy nog op die skoolbanke sit.
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George Herald
George Herald
Consumers under severe pressure and debt, says bank
The George Business Chamber's June networking evening, hosted by FNB at the Hawthorn Hotel on Thursday 26 June, saw a big turnout despite the cold weather.
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George Herald
George Herald
Waste site delayed, contract cancelled
The development of the regional waste management facility for the Garden Route in Mossel Bay has been further delayed.
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George Herald
George Herald
Greenhouse gas surge tied to deadly floods
Greenhouse gases pouring into the atmosphere have got all the instruments scientists use to monitor climate change flashing red.
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George Herald
George Herald
George Vryburgers skitter by Burgerraad 2025
Die George Vryburgers-diensorganisasie het tydens die onlangse Burgerraad 2025-geleentheid by die ATKV Goudini-spa hul merkwaardige leierskap en dienslewering ten toon gestel, en met trots twee nasionale trofeë huis toe gebring.
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George Herald
George Herald
The hills are alive with 'The Sound of Music'
During the June school holidays, the George Arts Theatre is alive with The Sound of Music, running until July with evening performances and matinees - perfect for a family outing.
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