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George Herald
Carpe Diem School staff go under the scissors for Cansa
Great excitement reigned at Carpe Diem School yesterday morning when principal Elzeth Grobler and six teachers had their hair cut or shaved in support of cancer awareness.
1 min |
February 05, 2026
George Herald
R700 000 on the line at the inaugural Garden Route Giro
The inaugural Garden Route Giro will see elite men's and women's champions each earn R100 000 after six days and 685km of gravel racing across the Garden Route and Karoo.
1 min |
February 05, 2026
George Herald
Gesin in nood ná trok hul huis tref
Die Noonan-gesin van Parkdene, wat die naweek ternouernood aan die dood ontkom het nadat die grootste deel van hul huis op hulle ineengestort het, is vroeg vandeesweek uit die hospitaal ontslaan.
2 min |
February 05, 2026
George Herald
Forest hut not fit for fairies
The alleged harassment of a mother and son by a familiar forest dweller in Heatherlands has led to the discovery of a wooden hut in the forest, complete with reed fence and a vegetable and 'herb' garden featuring thriving dagga trees and not-so-happy baby tomatoes.
2 min |
February 05, 2026
George Herald
Mount Olives se vrywilligers help skoolboeke oortrek
Vrywilligers van die plaaslike liefdadigheidsorganisasie Mount Olives het sedert die begin van die 2026-skooljaar ingespring en by 'n paar geleenthede in woonbuurte in Pacaltsdorp bymekaargekom, 'n lang tafel en sambrele opgeslaan, en fluks skoolboeke vir minderbevoorregte kinders oorgetrek.
1 min |
February 05, 2026
George Herald
Dulux Dogs to spread colour across Garden Route
South Africa's much-loved Dulux Dogs, Jade, Orion and Yola, will be visiting the Garden Route this month, bringing smiles, colour and a touch of canine celebrity.
1 min |
February 05, 2026
George Herald
Trail of alleged abuse and intimidation
As the police continue their investigation into Nicky van Heerden's (54) murder, a series of separate and unrelated allegations have emerged about the past conduct of Bevan van Druten, the man arrested in connection with her death.
2 min |
February 05, 2026
George Herald
What are your issues?
In the lead-up to the State of the Nation Address (Sona), Jethro Grootboom, the Government Communication and Information System's (GCIS) regional communications coordinator, and Bulumko Kula of Eden FM visited the George Transport Hub to engage with the residents and hear what issues they would like President Cyril Ramaphosa to address.
1 min |
February 05, 2026
George Herald
Mercia's new set of wheels
An article George Herald published in mid-January shared Mercia Roberts' story and her urgent need for an electrically powered wheelchair after her own had broken down.
1 min |
February 05, 2026
George Herald
All eyes on Pacaltsdorp for Eden Sports Awards
The Eden Sports Awards this Friday, 6 February, is set to honour excellence and commitment in the region's sporting community.
1 min |
February 05, 2026
George Herald
When a community comes together
A great example of community teamwork was recently seen at the Ground Zero bike track on Arbour Road and Camphersdrift Street.
1 min |
February 05, 2026
George Herald
Hoërskool Pacs vier 50 jaar met vol feesprogram
Met vyf dekades se geskiedenis, gemeenskapsdiens en trots agter die rug, het Hoërskool Pacaltsdorp vanjaar sy 50ste bestaansjaar amptelik ingelui met 'n reeks geleenthede wat die verlede eer, die hede vier en die toekoms omarm.
2 min |
February 05, 2026
George Herald
Saddle up for the 7Weekspoort Challenge
Entries are now open for one of the Western Cape's most scenic endurance events, the Ladismith Cheese 7Weekspoort MTB & Trail Run Challenge, taking place near Ladismith on 3 and 4 October.
1 min |
February 05, 2026
George Herald
Gemeenskapsprojek help in Rosedale
Inwoners van Rosedale in Pacaltsdorp het Saterdagmiddag, 31 Januarie, voordeel getrek uit 'n liefdadigheidsprojek.
1 min |
February 05, 2026
George Herald
Evergreens mik weer hoog
As die verdedigende SWD Super A-ligakampioen is Evergreens se doelwit vir die nuwe seisoen glashelder: om weer die beker omhoog te hou en terselfdertyd te wys dat die Green Machine ook buite die plaaslike verhoog kan presteer.
2 min |
February 05, 2026
George Herald
Kookboek vir kinders deel wêreldwye voedseltradisies
'n Unieke opvoedkundige kookboek, wat ouer kinders op 'n wêreldwye reis deur geskiedenis, kos en smake neem, is onlangs vrygestel.
1 min |
February 05, 2026
George Herald
Louw's status confirmed
George Municipality has confirmed that Godfrey Louw is currently serving as the acting municipal manager, following a valid resolution taken by Council.
1 min |
February 05, 2026
George Herald
Drie geslagte, een skool, een groot viering
Wat gebeur wanneer 'n skool en 'n Voorie dieselfde verjaarsdag deel?
1 min |
February 05, 2026
George Herald
Love and a movie under the stars
Couples and movie lovers are invited to enjoy a romantic Movie Under the Stars evening at the Fairy Knowe Hotel on Saturday 14 February.
1 min |
February 05, 2026
George Herald
Ludwig Strydom: A life rebuilt through movement
Ludwig Strydom is often described as a walking miracle.
2 min |
February 05, 2026
George Herald
York High's Abigail meets the ministers
\"Leeuwenhof was a very special experience.
1 min |
February 05, 2026
George Herald
Unsafe rides to school
Overloaded minibus taxis, unroadworthy vehicles and drivers operating without permits were among the serious safety violations uncovered during the learner transport inspections conducted in and around George this week.
3 min |
February 05, 2026
George Herald
Sport in goeie gees by HTS Eden
Leerders van Hoër Tegniese Skool Eden het omtrent laat waai tydens hul kleuresportbyeenkoms Vrydag 23 Januarie.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Cycling legend launches inspiring autobiography
Cycling stories do not get much more powerful than this.
2 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Sewe rekords by George-Suid se kleuresport
'n Feestelike atmosfeer, bykans perfekte weer en hope jong atletiektalent het verlede Vrydag saamgespan om Laerskool George-Suid se jaarlikse kleuresport 'n besonder geslaagde geleentheid te maak.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
FROM GLENWOOD HOUSE TO THE WORLD
Glenwood House School has once again affirmed its reputation for academic excellence, character formation and holistic education with an outstanding set of Independent Examinations Board (IEB) matric results for 2025.
2 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Kleursport by PPS vol aksie
Pacaltsdorp Primêr se skoolterrein was verlede Vrydag, 23 Januarie, gevul met aksie, beweging en gesonde kompetisie, terwyl spangees en deursettingsvermoë oral tydens hul kleuresport sigbaar was.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Fast Eleven lead in regional league
The top-of-the-log Fast Eleven had mixed results in their Safa Eden Regional League fixtures last weekend.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Billing blunder: Re-issued January accounts frustrate residents
Frustration over George Municipality's new billing system boiled over this weekend.
2 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Herold's hero honoured
Reservist Constable Nico Luiters (56) from Pacaltsdorp walked away with second place at this year's Excellence Awards in the category of reservist of the year.
1 min |