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George Herald
U3A George offers varied February programme
The University of the Third Age (U3A) has lined up an informative and entertaining programme for February, featuring travel, engineering and photography topics.
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February 05, 2026
George Herald
First-years welcomed to NMU George Campus
The Nelson Mandela University's George Campus welcomed its first-year students with a special function at the Furntech Building on Saturday 31 January.
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February 05, 2026
George Herald
GRDM responds to Good's deviation concerns
The Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) has defended its use of procurement deviations after the Good Party raised its concerns over deviations amounting to more than R1m during council proceedings on 27 January.
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February 05, 2026
George Herald
Kwagga-atlete kry toppryse by ASWD
Atlete van Hoërskool Outeniqua en hul afrigter is by ASWD (Atletiek Suid-Westelike Distrik) se jaarlikse toekenningsgeleentheid vereer.
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February 05, 2026
George Herald
Straight shooting at police championships
The Garden Route District hosted the annual Police National Practical Pistol Championship at the On Target Shooting Range outside George from Tuesday to today, 3 to 5 February.
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February 05, 2026
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Sakkie skenk 250ste eenheid bloed
Sakkie van Zyl (64) van George het onlangs 'n groot mylpaal bereik toe hy sy 250ste eenheid bloed in 46 jaar geskenk het.
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February 05, 2026
George Herald
DROUGHT DISASTER
George is on the brink of being declared a drought disaster area after Council approved an application for local disaster classification in response to the worsening water shortages and severe meteorological and agricultural drought conditions.
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February 05, 2026
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'n Pluimpie vir Hester by motorlisensies
Ek en my seun van Australië, Eugene de Grey, wil graag vir Hester van die George-munisipaliteit se motorlisensieafdeling diep uit ons harte bedank vir haar professionele en vriendelike diens op Dinsdag 27 Januarie.
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February 05, 2026
George Herald
Tensions mount in Van Druten court case
With blistering temperatures climbing into the high 30s and suffocating humidity filling the courtroom, Bevan van Druten (53) was not the only one feeling the heat at the Plettenberg Bay Magistrate's Court on Thursday 29 January.
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February 05, 2026
George Herald
Groms to take to the waves at Sea Harvest Grommet Games
Twenty-three young surfers, also known as grommets or groms, from Eden have been selected to the Eden Surf Riders team for 2026.
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February 05, 2026
George Herald
Conville-buurtwag reik uit na gemeenskap
Die Conville-buurtwag het op Saterdag 31 Januarie 'n uitreik na die gemeenskap gehou om bewusmaking oor misdaadbekamping te skep en inwoners van die buurt aan te moedig om by die buurtwag betrokke te raak.
1 min |
February 05, 2026
George Herald
'n Ongewone huisgenoot: Dave die duif
Dave Albertus Myburgh is die vyfde lid van die Myburgh-gesin van Fernridge, en die enigste een met vere.
2 min |
February 05, 2026
George Herald
Eden radio research balloon: The latest on ZS1ERZ-12's status
Bacar, short for 'balloon carrying amateur radio', is an amateur radio experiment that uses high-altitude balloons to study radio propagation and atmospheric conditions.
1 min |
February 05, 2026
George Herald
Council approves request for draught disaster declaration
Facing a deepening water crisis and bleak weather forecasts, George Council has approved a move that could see the city being declared a local drought disaster area.
3 min |
February 05, 2026
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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February 05, 2026
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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.
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