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Knysna Plett Herald
Eden Resilience combats fire risk
KNYSNA - As the eighth anniversary of the devastating 2017 Knysna fires approaches this June, experts warn that fire risk in the region is now even higher than it was then.
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
Police investigate reckless driving
The collision involved three vehicles.
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Knysna Plett Herald
Opportunities open up with new youth soccer league
PLETTENBERG BAY - The Plettenberg Bay Local Football Association (LFA) officially launched its very first youth soccer league last Thursday. The event took place at the New Horizons Community Hall and attracted various community leaders and football development stakeholders. The launch was attended by Safa Eden Region president Siyabonga Tyhawana, and Johan du Plessis of House of Hope and Glory.
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
Five Khayalethu shacks burn down
Five shacks burned down completely in Khayalethu on Tuesday 20 May, leaving residents destitute.
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
Support animal sanctuary and win a dream getaway
KNYSNA - The Land of Milk & Honey Animal Sanctuary has announced its first major fundraising initiative with great prizes up for grabs, including a dream getaway.
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
Heads up for H2H canoe challenge
Paddlers and supporters, mark your calendars! The Harbour to Heads Lagoon Challenge returns to the Knysna Yacht Club on 13 July.
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
Africa Day Festival draws diverse cultures
An Africa Day Festival, in celebration of Africa Day on Sunday 25 Mei, brought a vibrant mix of cultures to George.
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
Young dancers take top honours
KNYSNA - A talented group of dancers from Sidwell Roman Ballet Studio have returned victorious from the Cape Town Eisteddfod held from 19 to 24 May with a stunning set of performances.
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
From Plettenberg Bay to the big leagues
Ayabonga Mkontwana (16) from Plettenberg Bay was one of the standout players at the recent U19 High School Soccer Festival held at Imizamo Yethu High in George. The talented centre back played a crucial role in helping his team, Murray High School, lift the Schools Cup.
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
Deputy Minister of Human Settlements visits Knysna
The Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, Tandi Mahambehlala, conducted an oversight visit to Knysna Municipality on Monday.
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
Leadership in disarray, say Bitou ratepayers
DA councillor Bill Nel replied to a letter titled \"Bitou leadership in disarray\" by the association's chairperson, Steve Pattinson, accusing the association of \"a lack of insight that misleads the public\".
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
Get ready for the 42nd Knysna Oyster Festival
KNYSNA - The 42nd Knysna Oyster Festival will take place from 2 to 13 July this year.
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
Touching base with coach Qalanto
PLETTENBERG BAY - The Kwanokuthula-based side Oriented Birds Football Club is one of the giants in local football and has a huge local fan base. Currently playing in the Western Cape ABC Motsepe League, the team started the season on a high note, coming out of the first round at the top of the log.
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
Legal fight looms over Skosana's removal
KNYSNAKnysna Speaker Mncedisi Skosana's immediate removal by Western Cape Local Government Minister Anton Bredell is to be legally challenged.
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
Comrades legend Bruce Fordyce sets the pace
Bruce Fordyce celebrated his 575th parkrun at the launch of the Storms River Village parkrun on Saturday 24 May.
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
Arendse gekies vir Wes-Kaapse o.16-netbalspan
Jean Arendse, 'n gr.10-leerder en eerstespan-netbalspeler van Hoërskool Knysna, is onlangs gekies vir die o. 16 Oaks Wes-Kaap-netbalspan. Sy is opgeneem in die span ná haar indrukwekkende vertoning tydens die proewe wat op 23 en 24 Mei in Oudtshoorn plaasgevind het.
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
Wicksell whizzes through
PLETTENBERG BAY - The 71st anniversary of the first sub-four minute mile run in the world, by Roger Bannister on 6 May 1954, has rekindled memories for Plettenberg resident Ray Wicksell.
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
Wêreldkampioenskap kom na Mosselbaai in Desember
Die Suid-Kaapse kusdorp Mosselbaai gaan van 9 tot 14 Desember gasheer speel vir die UIPM 2025 Biathle, Triathle en Laser-hardloopwêreldkampioenskappe - 'n merkwaardige prestasie vir Suid-Afrika en die Afrika-kontinent.
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
Winning chef 'has got this thing' with chillies
PLETTENBERG BAY - It was almost a fire dance at this year's Plett Chilli Festival with top honours going to Barrington's chef Alewyn Malan.
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
The Gift of the Givers continues despite attack
KNYSNA - The Gift of the Givers Foundation is continuing to supply water to communities who have no consistent water supply in Concordia and elsewhere in Knysna. This despite an attack on one of their vehicles on Sunday 18 May.
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
Sailing school remains active after season
Although the sailing season has officially ended, the Knysna Yacht Club (KYC) Sailing School remains active, making the most of favourable autumn conditions.
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
KIG steps up to support Knysna infrastructure
KNYSNA - At this month's Probus Club lunch, members had the privilege of hearing from guest speaker Eugene Vermaak of the Knysna Infrastructure Group (KIG).
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
KBAC Flooring opens in George, expanding its Western Cape reach
KBAC Flooring is proud to announce the opening of its new showroom and warehouse in George, marking a significant milestone in the company's 56-year legacy of providing premium flooring solutions.
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
Post office vandalised
KNYSNA - A case has been opened with the Knysna police after a precast concrete wall forming part of the front of the post office in Main Road was vandalised, apparently on more than one occasion.
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
Top soccer from Murray High
The former Eden Sanlam Kay Motsepe u.19 regional champions, Murray High School from Plettenberg Bay, were crowned the champions in the Imizamo Yethu High School Sports Festival after outplaying Royal Academy School 1-0 in a tough final game.
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
Concordia High goes down fighting
The hard-working high school soccer team Concordia High fell short when they went down 0(3)-0(2) against Murray High School in the second semi-final of the Imizamo Yethu High School Sports Festival.
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
Meeting on Plett airport 'productive'
Bitou Municipality has generally acknowledged that mistakes were made in the previous tender process to find an operator for the Plettenberg Bay Airport.
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
Letlotlo Sesele the new Badgers head coach
South Western Districts (SWD) Cricket has announced the appointment of Letlotlo Sesele as the new head coach of the Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers' professional men's team.
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
Double celebration for Legacy House
PLETTENBERG BAY - Legacy House School, a private school in Plett, celebrated the fact that it has been registered with the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) with a special open day on Saturday 10 May.
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Knysna-Plett Herald
Knysna Plett Herald
Western Cape real estate:
Where views, value and vibrancy collide only with Seeff Knysna
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