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George Herald
George artist's song goes global thanks to European music network
A local musician and songwriter, Max Gozo, has taken a major leap onto the international stage with his latest single, \"All I Need\", which has officially been playlisted by the European Music Network's Formula Indie Radio Show.
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October 16, 2025
George Herald
Beauty in the Broken: Gaynor Young returns to the stage
The beloved South African actress, Gaynor Young, whose life took a dramatic turn after a tragic 18-storey fall during a performance in 1989, has returned to the spotlight with her powerful new production, Beauty in the Broken.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
George Herald
A sea of pink at Herold's Bay
For Hanneli Jongen, the early-morning chill of the ocean on Saturday 11 Oktober meant more than just a swim - it was a moment of joy and gratitude.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
George Herald
Triomf vir Evergreens
Een skop. Een punt. Een titel. Evergreens het Saterdag 11 Oktober Heidelberg se droom op Outeniquapark verpletter deur die SWD Superliga-eindstryd met 20 -19 te wen.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
George Herald
Silver Stars edge out Harlequins in a thrilling final
The Challenge Cup final between the Harlequins and Silver Stars was an electrifying display of rugby skill, grit and determination.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
George Herald
Karate Zen George's athletes bring home medals from Botswana
There was great excitement at the George Airport on Monday afternoon as parents and grandparents stood by with big smiles and balloons, eager to welcome back the Karate Zen George's athletes who had returned from Botswana.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
George Herald
Former Kwagga wins international award
Ilana Viljoen, former Outeniqua High learner and daughter of the renowned surgeon, Dr Michael Ray Sunshine, and Ansie Sunshine, operational manager of the theatre at the George Provincial Hospital, recently made news in the academic world when her master's degree won Best Paper 2025 at the International Business Conference (IBC) at White Sands, Tanzania, on 23 September.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
George Herald
Bowling in the spring season
Round 1 of the Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty 2025 Spring Business League was held at the George Bowling Club on Thursday 9 Oktober.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
George Herald
Eden Tech learners get a taste of French cuisine
Three Grade 12 learners of Eden Technical High had the unique opportunity to explore the finer art of French cuisine during the September holidays.
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October 16, 2025
George Herald
Giant blue gums on Fancourt property worries neighbour
The giant eucalyptus trees on the Fancourt Estate along the Malgas River opposite Heather Park should have been removed many years ago, according to Don Wilkin, a local property developer.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
George Herald
Simunye FC bags Bongani Dyani trophy
Simunye FC was crowned the champions of the 10th annual Bongani Dyani Soccer Festival after defeating the Bitou Young Pirates in an exciting final at the Smutsville Stadium in Sedgefield on Sunday 5 Oktober.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
George Herald
Learners unearth inspiration for robotics challenge
The Inkcubeko Science Centre recently took a group of learners from George and surrounding Garden Route schools on an inspiring educational tour of the Cango Caves in preparation for the upcoming First Lego League (FLL) robotics competition.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
George Herald
Midnight miles and birthday smiles
What started as a quiet personal challenge turned into a show of community support when local athlete Jonathan van Niekerk decided to celebrate his 21st birthday in a rather unusual way - by running 100km.
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October 16, 2025
George Herald
George runners shine at 31st edition of Meiringspoort races
George's athletes once again proved their class at one of the Southern Cape's most popular road races, the Momentum Optimum Meiringspoort, held in De Rust on Saturday 11 October.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
George Herald
Man stabbed to death in Thembalethu
The Thembalethu Police are searching for a man in connection with the fatal stabbing of the 27-year-old Siyaya Goza in the Gushindoda informal settlement on Sunday morning, 12 Oktober.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
George Herald
Heroes and kids share the fun
The children and the firefighters had an equally fun time at the various obstacle courses at the Garden Route Mall last weekend.
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October 16, 2025
George Herald
Beauty queen helps kickboxer reach his dream
When a team of five young kickboxers from Pacaltsdorp boarded their flight to England this week, one of them, Tyler Pieterse, had an extra reason to smile.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
George Herald
Unplugged and unbothered: Cell-free schools
In New Zealand, 72% of adults support banning social media for children under 14, citing mental health concerns.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
George Herald
10-year-old conquers Mini Everest Challenge
He's only 10, but he's already climbing mountains - literally.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
George Herald
Oom Max Baise se fluitjie stil
Met die skielike heengaan van die legendariese fluitjieblaser, Max Baise (93), het nie net 'n dorp nie, maar die hele land een van sy grootste ikone verloor.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
George Herald
Wees net 'nice' - jy weet nooit wat iemand deurmaak nie
Om 'n ma te verloor, is iets waarvoor geen mens ooit regtig voorbereid is nie. Dis nie net 'n gat in jou hart nie - dis 'n verskuiwing van jou hele wêreld. Skielik is daar stilte waar daar altyd 'n stem was. Ek verstaan nou wat mense bedoel as hulle sê: \"As ek haar net nog een keer kon bel ... \" of \"As ek net weer haar stem kon hoor.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
George Herald
A wonderland of fashion lights up the Wilderness Hotel
Local designers had the opportunity to share their creativity with fashion lovers and art enthusiasts alike at the Alles in Wonderland Fashion Show at the Wilderness Hotel on Saturday 11 October.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
George Herald
BEWARE: It's snake season in the Garden Route
It's snake season in the Garden Route, and we met with Justin Godwin of Garden Route Snakes & Removals to find out how we can keep ourselves and our pets safe.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
George Herald
Our Shamar bied swanger vroue 'n keuse
'n Ma en dogter van Kleinkrantz, Sharon Coetzee en Shané MacDonald, het onlangs 'n organisasie sonder wins-oogmerk, Our Shamar, gestig waardeur hulle uitreik na swanger jong vroue wat 'n krisisswangerskap beleef en 'n aborsie oorweeg, deur vir hulle alternatiewe/ keuses te bied.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
George Herald
Construction SMMEs receive much-needed training
The challenges of small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs) in the construction sector were in the spotlight during the launch of a training and mentorship programme conducted in George under the auspices of the International Labour Organisation (Ilo).
2 min |
October 09, 2025
George Herald
Salga spotlight: Western Cape municipalities raise the bar
\"Local government is the heartbeat of our democracy. Every day, the decisions we make have a direct impact on the lives of our citizens.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
George Herald
Conville-polisielede hou reünie ná jare van diens
'n Groep afgetrede polisielede het onlangs 'n reünie gehou vir almal wat sedert 1987 by die Conville-polisiestasie gewerk het.
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October 09, 2025
George Herald
Nuwe hoofstuk wag vir Libboks in Japan
Pacaltsdorp Primêr het verlede week met trane en trots afskeid geneem van Verna-Lee Libbok (28), geliefde wiskunde-onderwyseres, wat binnekort na Japan vertrek om by haar man, die Springbok-losskakel, Manie Libbok, aan te sluit.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
George Herald
Rekordbywoning by junior boerbokkursus by Chandelier
Die gewilde Oktober junior boerbokkursus is vanjaar vanaf 1 tot 3 Oktober by Chandelier Game Lodge, net buite Oudtshoorn, aangebied.
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October 09, 2025
George Herald
Prof Adele Potgieter earns award for research
Prof Adele Potgieter of the Department of Marketing Management at the George Campus of the Nelson Mandela University (NMU) has achieved a major feat by being awarded the Best Integrated Researcher in the Faculty of Business and Economic Science, the biggest faculty on the George and Gqeberha campuses.
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