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George Herald
Step into the shadows with Sweeney Todd
The George Society of Arts Theatre is set to transport audiences to the shadowy streets of Victorian London with its upcoming production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
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October 09, 2025
George Herald
Rugby se toekoms vonkel in Riversdal
Die toekoms van Suid-Afrikaanse rugby is die afgelope naweek (2 tot 4 Oktober) met oorgawe ten toon gestel en wat 'n pragvertoning was dit nie.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
George Herald
George Airport passenger numbers up 13% year-on-year
George Airport handled more than 73 600 two-way passengers during August, which represents a year-on-year growth rate of 13%, compared with the same period in 2024.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
George Herald
Rugbyskouspel op Outeniqua- park Saterdag
Daar is min sportgebeurtenisse wat die koors so hoog opjaag soos 'n klubrugbyeindstryd in die SWD. En Saterdag gaan dinge geensins verander wanneer die twee gróót eindstryde in die SWDrugbyunie se Superliga Top 8-kompetisie en dié om die Uitdaagbeker op Outeniquapark beslis word nie.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
George Herald
Parkrun-praatjies: rose en laventel
Behalwe nou vir die voor die hand liggende redes waarom 'n mens die George-parkrun sal wil doen, is daar ander voordele ook. Jy kry die kans om na allerlei gesprekke te luister. Dit is nou wanneer jy die parkwalk doen, en nie die run nie.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
George Herald
Reading books for a better life
The 15th Funda Mzantsi Championship held at Eden Place in George this week drew to a close this morning, Thursday 9 Oktober.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
George Herald
Conversations on conservation
The Touw River Conservancy will host its next Conversations in Conservation event at the Wilderness Hotel on Saturday 18 October.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
George Herald
Pa glo met pistool gedreig ná ligte botsing
'n Pa van George het hom boeglam geskrik toe 'n polisiekonstabel, wat glo van diens af was, 'n vuurwapen teen sy bors druk ná 'n ligte botsing in Nelson Mandela-boulevard. Dié voorval het Vrydag 3 Oktober omstreeks 18:30 plaasgevind.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
George Herald
High-speed action at national oval racing spectacle
Engines roared and crowds cheered as the George Motor Club hosted one of the most exhilarating motorsport events of the year, the 2025 DO4SA National Championships.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
George Herald
Traangas en brandende bande ná kragaksie in Moeggeploeg
Krag is die stok in die speke vir inwoners van Moeggeploeg, 'n informele nedersetting in Seaview, Pacaltsdorp. 'n Blitsbesoek van die openbare orde polisie en munisipale amptenare het inwoners mateloos ontstel nadat al die onwettige koppelings van elektrisiteit binne 'n ommesientjie uitgeruk is. Hierdie aksie het Dinsdagoggend, omstreeks 09:00 plaasgevind.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
George Herald
SWD U13 Sevens team bids primary school rugby farewell at nationals
The SWD U13 Sevens squad closed their primary school rugby journey on a high note at the national tournament in Bloemfontein, where top teams, including the Golden Lions, Free State, Border, Eastern Province, Pumas, Valke and Zimbabwe, competed.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
George Herald
Bull Run rol weer deur die Karoo
Die Ry & Sleep Bull Run 2025 vind die komende naweek, van 9 tot 12 Oktober, in die klein Karoodorpie genaamd Van Wyksvlei in die Noord-Kaap plaas. Dis hier waar die manne én vroue opdaag met hulle opgetooide ou karre om op die stofpad te kom jaag. Dit beloof om 'n heerlike kuier te wees met tonne pret. Mense kom van heinde en ver vir die geleentheid. Gister, 8 Oktober, het die plaaslike sakeman, Jan Fockens van Focken's Engineering, uit George met Die Boerbok Lek vertrek. Dit is die tweede jaar wat hy deelneem.
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October 09, 2025
George Herald
Road safety in the spotlight at Transport Month roadblock
Transport Month in George kicked off with an annual roadblock initiative hosted by local and provincial traffic authorities, in partnership with the George Municipality.
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October 09, 2025
George Herald
Etensuurkonsert by Moederkerk op 15 Oktober
Die Duitse kunslied vorm die fokus van die herfsreeks etensuurkonsert op 15 Oktober.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
George Herald
Battle of the brave
Three days of adrenaline, endurance and fun kicks off at the Garden Route Mall today, 9 Oktober, during the Toughest Firefighter Alive South Africa (TFA SA) 2025 competition.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
George Herald
Oud-Kwagga werk met Early B aan musiekvideo
Die 19-jarige oud-Kwagga Quintus Campbell het onlangs 'n groot mylpaal bereik toe hy deel was van die produksiespan agter die bekende kletsrymer Early B (Earl Swartz) se nuutste musiekvideo, Alle Eer.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
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.
1 min |
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.
4 min |
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.
1 min |
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.
1 min |
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).
1 min |
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
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.
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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.
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