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George Herald
Outeniekwa CYCC opens doors to digital learning
The Outeniekwa Child and Youth Care Centre (CYCC) in George has partnered with Thembalethu High School to equip local learners with vital computer literacy skills.
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October 09, 2025
George Herald
Jago on making SA kickboxing history
When the 18-year-old kickboxer Jago de Bruijn from George stepped into the ring at the Flanders International Kickboxing Cup in Belgium, he was the only South African in the entire tournament.
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October 09, 2025
George Herald
Go George celebrates Transport Month
Go George is marking National Transport Month in October with a vibrant lineup of activities to highlight its bus service and engage the community.
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October 09, 2025
George Herald
Community Family Market coming soon
Life Community Services (LCS) holds its popular Community Family Market at its premises at 1 Fiskaal Street, Conville, from 09:00 to 13:00 on Saturday 8 November.
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October 09, 2025
George Herald
Lakisha van George Hoër blink uit met toespraak oor finansies
'n Gr. 11-leerder van Hoërskool George, Lakisha Innes, het haar skool en onderwysers in vervoering met haar aanwysing as naaswenner in die Wes-Kaapse been van die Financial Literacy Speech Competition (FLSC).
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October 09, 2025
George Herald
No, pine plantations are not 'green'
The article by Cobus Meiring of the Garden Route Environmental Forum (Gref) (\"Revival of commercial forestry in the Southern Cape a huge relief\", George Herald, 25 September) extolling the merits of reestablishing commercial forestry in the Southern Cape creates the impression that plantations are something that we should embrace.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
George Herald
Trane gepink en hartsnare geroer met Bruinders op verhoog
Dit was een van Simon Bruinders se laaste verhoogoptredes, en hy het gekies om dit by Hoërskool George aan te bied, die skool waar hy grootgeword het. Bruinders stap aan en daar is nie herhalings op die verhoog nie. Hy beplan wel om voort te gaan met televisieprojekte.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
George Herald
Kerrie-en-rys-uitdaging vir JJ Watson-tehuis
Huis JJ Watson nooi die gemeenskap uit om hulle te ondersteun met 'n Kerrie-en-Rys-uitdaging wat van 21 tot 23 Oktober plaasvind.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
George Herald
Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe to steam ahead again after 19 years
Shaw added that its reinstatement is expected to draw thousands of visitors, stimulating tourism activity across not just accommodation, but also dining, transport, gifts and curios and local experiences in the heart of the Garden Route. \"It reconnects communities, supports jobs and brings new energy to our tourism economy. The magic of the billowing steam and riding along the spectacular coastline again will be a powerful symbol of growth, resilience and renewed momentum for tourism in the Garden Route. We cannot wait to welcome passengers aboard this journey of nostalgia and discovery.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
George Herald
SCENIC MOUNTAIN PASSES IN THE SOUTHERN CAPE
Those who like to take a day drive have lots to choose from, not the least of which are the scenic mountain passes in the Southern Cape.
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George Herald
George Herald
Get a bird's eye view
Paragliding is like the yoga of flying - simple, serene and not going to break the bank.
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George Herald
George Herald
Paris United break All Stars' hearts
Paris United FC once again proved their class when they edged out All Stars 2-1 in extra time to lift the Geolfa Heritage Soccer Tournament trophy at Thembalethu Stadium on Wednesday 24 September.
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George Herald
George Herald
Imizamo Yethu takes Herald Festival title
Imizamo Yethu High School's U17 boys were crowned the Herald Gym Fitness champions after edging out George Royal Academy 6-5 on penalties in a thrilling final at Thembalethu Stadium on Saturday 27 September.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Drowning: Nurse yet to be formally identified
The George Police have opened an inquest following the recovery of a woman's body from the water at Victoria Bay on Sunday afternoon, 28 September.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Dip, swim or float for a cause
It is not a race, it is a gathering of remembrance and celebration.
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George Herald
George Herald
Eden-sportraad eer lewende legendes
Die Eden-sportraad het op Saterdag 27 September sy heel eerste toekenningsgeleentheid vir lewende sportlegendes aangebied.
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George Herald
George Herald
Step into Wonderland with Wilderness fashion show
One of the most anticipated highlights of the Wilderness Art Festival is the Alles in Wonderland Fashion Show, taking place at the Wilderness Hotel swimming pool area on Saturday 11 October (19:30).
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George Herald
George Herald
Rising voices: York High Choir strikes silver
The York High School Choir has grown remarkably over the last year, expanding from 14 members in 2024 to an energetic 32 voices in 2025.
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George Herald
George Herald
Lease with developer of Kleinkrantz resort cancelled
The Garden Route District Council approved a recommendation on Tuesday 30 September to cancel the Garden Route Municipality's (GRDM) 99-year lease with Waterleaf Properties, the developer it had appointed to develop and manage Erf 1297 in Kleinkrantz.
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George Herald
George Herald
Outcome of investigation into officials under wraps
The outcome of a disciplinary committee's investigation into the role of certain officials in the alleged irregular procurement of the services of a caterer for a dinner hosted by George Municipality is not being made public.
2 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Eden Camerata betower met vers en melodie
Afrikaans, met sy wortels in Nederlandse dialekte en invloede uit Maleis, Portugees, Duits en plaaslike tale, het in die 17de en 18de eeu ontstaan. In 1925, met onder andere CJ Langenhoven as dryfveer, is dit as volwaardige amptelike taal erken. Vanjaar word die eeufees landwyd gevier, ook in George.
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George Herald
George Herald
Groot afwagting vir rugbyeindstryde
As daar nou een sportgebeurtenis is wat die rugbykoors in die Suid-Kaap en Hessequa die hoogte laat inskiet, is dit die jaarlikse eindstryd van die SWD-rugbyunie se Superliga. En dis nou weer sulke tyd.
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George Herald
George Herald
Life for child rapist as 4-year-old makes history
The public shared some strong opinions and much sympathy for the young victim - about the case in which the George Regional Court sentenced Ian Hoggins (55) to life on Friday 26 September.
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George Herald
George Herald
British cellist on George stage
The George Music Society presents acclaimed British cellist Michael Kevin Jones, who will perform at the DR Mother Church at 19:30 on Wednesday 8 October.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Heritage Day celebrated
The Outeniqua Lifestyle Centre was abuzz with music and laughter on Heritage Day as all the various shops and restaurants' employees dressed up for the occasion.
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George Herald
George Herald
Nine locals take big step towards football dreams
Nine young footballers from George have been selected to attend the final assessment with the Stars of Africa Academy in Johannesburg later this year - a rare and life-changing opportunity.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Early Act outreach to George Night Shelter
About 30 learners of Outeniqua Primary's the Early Act Club recently visited the George Night Shelter.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Simon Bruinders neem afskeid van verhoog
Die legendariese akteur Simon Bruinders, wat sy loopbaan 55 jaar gelede op die amateurverhoog in George begin het, tree die komende naweek vir die laaste keer in sy tuisdorp op. Hy bring sy afskeidsdrama, Die Sideboard en die Vuur, Vrydag 3 Oktober na Hoërskool George se skoolsaal.
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George Herald
George Herald
Jago strikes gold in Belgium
A hero's welcome awaited local kickboxer Jago de Bruijn at George Airport on Tuesday evening when a large group of jubilant supporters gathered at 18:00 to celebrate his return from Belgium. Family, friends and fans cheered, applauded and waved banners as he stepped into the arrivals hall, everyone proud about his achievements and admiring the dedication, discipline and perseverance that carried him to international success.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Brutal weekend of murders and assaults
George has once again been rocked by a surge in violent crimes, with three murders and several aggravated assaults reported since last weekend.
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