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George Herald
ANC councillors ordered to pay legal costs
Several ANC councillors in their official capacity as duly elected members of the George Council have been ordered to pay the legal costs for a court case that has been lost.
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George Herald
George Herald
Nothing sweet about Pacaltsdorp's traffic jam
Members of the Provincial Legislature, including former George mayor Leon van Wyk, Brett Herron of the Good Party and Basil Petrus of the PA, joined the Western Cape Mobility Minister, Isaac Sileku, for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new Go George transfer facility in Pacaltsdorp on Tuesday morning.
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George Herald
George Herald
Crowded residential property a concern housing several families
In December, I sent an email regarding the use of a property in Merriman Street, George, to house multiple families and groups of tenants.
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George Herald
George Herald
Bighearts Africa boosts youth employment
Mogapi and Bighearts Africa's YES Youth Placement Initiative, a programme designed to provide unemployed youth with valuable job skills and practical workplace training, recently placed several young people in jobs in the area.
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George Herald
George Herald
Who pays for fighting veld fires?
More than R56m in outstanding fire service accounts is currently hanging over the Garden Route District Municipality, while its firefighters must still respond when the next veld or mountain fire breaks out.
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George Herald
George Herald
George crime as ranked in province
Although we live in Eden compared with most of the rest of the country, the greater George's residents and visitors here should not live in a bubble.
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George Herald
George Herald
George's 7th wonder: Bloudam
This legendary spot is regularly visited by teenagers and young people.
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George Herald
George Herald
Cubs and Scouts celebrate Founder's Day
Founder's Day, celebrated annually by the Scouting movement across the world, commemorates the birth of Lord Robert Baden-Powell.
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George Herald
George Herald
Alliance to strengthen small enterprises
The Small Business Alliance (SBA), 'n nie-winsgewende organisasie wat 'n belangrike ondersteuningsdiens aan klein sake-eienaars in die Suidelike Kaap sal lewer, is op Donderdag 12 Februarie in die Rosemoor Gemeenskapsaal bekendgestel.
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George Herald
George Herald
No licence, no lift
A taxi driver was arrested for driving under the influence during a learner transport safety operation at Thembalethu Primary School on Monday morning, 23 February, after the traffic officers recorded a breathalyser reading of 0.28 mg/L.
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George Herald
George Herald
Inwonerspetisie oor kliniekdienste
Meer as 'n dekade nadat die gemeenskap van Pacaltsdorp gehoor het dat hul kliniek opgegradeer gaan word, is daar steeds geen duidelike tydraamwerk vir die uitbreiding nie.
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George Herald
George Herald
Bluebottles and bitter cold beaches
Have you noticed the seawater along the Garden Route has gone from pleasantly swimmable to painfully cold?
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George Herald
George Herald
Triathletes deliver strong performances in Great Brak
The triathlon season is kicking off with a bang as local triathlon talent Karli Lötter will proudly represent South Africa in Walvis Bay, Namibia, on 21 March as part of the SA team.
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George Herald
George Herald
Black Cats outclass De Rust United
Black Cats FC delivered a clinical performance on Saturday 21 February, defeating De Rust United 4-2 in a thrilling Safa Eden Regional Men's League clash at the Lawaaikamp Stadium.
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George Herald
George Herald
Simunye stuns Black Cats in Lawaaikamp derby
Simunye Football Club boosted its regional league survival hopes with an emphatic 3-0 victory over the Black Cats in a thrilling Safa Eden Regional Men's League derby at Lawaaikamp Stadium on Sunday.
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George Herald
George Herald
Bowling club's business league begins
The George Bowling Club is currently hosting the Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty 2026 Summer Business League, with 28 teams, all local businesses and/or professionals, participating.
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George Herald
George Herald
Gracehill College celebrates love
Love and kindness filled the air at Gracehill College on Friday 13 February as the learners from preschool to senior phase celebrated Love and Kindness Day.
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George Herald
George Herald
Martie bly aan die gang op 99
Sy's net duskant 100 jaar, maar Martie Norman is een van Tuiniqua-versorgingsentrum se inwoners wat nie 'n sosiale geleentheid mis nie.
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George Herald
George Herald
Viering van Khoisan-erfenis
'n Besonderse viering van Khoisan-erfenis met dans, poësie, musiek, kos, storie-vertellings en gesprekke oor identiteit en erfenis is op Maandagaand, 23 Februarie, vir die plaaslike Khoisan-gemeenskap in die Sayers-ouditorium van die George-museum aangebied.
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George Herald
George Herald
Disappointment for Badgers
It was another disappointing weekend for the Garden Route Badgers women's team as they suffered back-to-back defeats in both the Pro50 and Pro20 fixtures in the Cricket SA Hollywoodbets Pro series.
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George Herald
George Herald
Public invited to George Service Club events
The George Service Clubs have two events lined up for the local community in the coming weeks.
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George Herald
George Herald
'Roll Over Beethoven' with Andrew Young
World-renowned saxophonist Andrew Young brings his new show, Roll Over Beethoven, to South Africa, with performances in George, Wilderness and Plettenberg Bay.
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George Herald
George Herald
Business end for SWD cricket league
The SWD Premier League competition is nearing its business end as the pool stages are reaching their conclusion.
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George Herald
George Herald
Summer Illume art exhibition opens on Friday
The South Cape Association of Visual Arts (Scava) presents the official opening evening of its Summer Illume Exhibition in the Sayer's Auditorium of the George Museum, at 18:00 on Friday 27 February.
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George Herald
George Herald
Hitch-hiking and hotspots: Transport crisis for Blanco learners
Concerns are mounting in Blanco over the suspension of the school bus service transporting learners to Heatherlands High School, and the parents are warning that their children's safety and school attendance are now at risk.
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George Herald
George Herald
Construction in Montagu Pass to start, no dates yet
The old dame is still waiting to have her dress repaired, and while there is still no confirmed dates for construction to begin or end, there does appear to be light at the end of the tunnel for the historic Montagu Pass.
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George Herald
George Herald
International teen pianist to play in George
The George Music Society invites all music lovers to its first concert for 2026.
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George Herald
George Herald
High court rules against ANC with costs
The Western Cape High Court has ruled against the ANC in a case involving political campaign material, ordering the party to pay the George Municipality's legal costs.
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George Herald
George Herald
Glenwood House celebrates 20 years
This year, Glenwood House proudly celebrates 20 years of heart, heritage and excellence in education.
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George Herald
George Herald
Low scores in SWD premier league
Die verdedigende kampioene, Union Stars I, het 'n nederlaag van 80 lopies gely in verlede naweek se SWD Premierliga-kompetisie teen hul Oudtshoorn-bure, die Harlequins Forces.
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