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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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George Herald
George Herald
Glenwood House shines at 2025 Reading Riot competition
Four learners of Glenwood House School gave outstanding performances in the 2025 Reading Riot competition, four of them - Ben Coetser, Tatum Hobson, Luke Bull and Beatrice Theron - reaching the top 10 in the Western Cape leg of the competition.
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George Herald
George Herald
Georgian crowned SA Medium Tour Champion
George equestrian Luzaan Slabbert (34) has taken top honours at the South African Medium Tour Championship, held as part of the Toyota South African Dressage Championship at the Kyalami Equestrian Park from 14 to 21 September.
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George Herald
George Herald
Minke skitter by SA kortbadkampioenskap
Die 20-jarige downsindroom swemkampioen, Minke Janse van Rensburg, het 'n merkwaardige vertoning tydens die Bombela Swem Suid-Afrika kortbadkampioenskap gelewer.
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George Herald
George Herald
Head up ON HORSEBACK
Explore the splendour of the Garden Route and surrounding landscapes with guided horseback rides that are as educational as they are fun.
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George Herald
George Herald
Unjani Clinic hosts expectant mother expo in Thembalethu
On Heritage Day, 24 September, Unjani Clinic welcomed some expectant mothers to its Mommy-to-Be Expo at the Thembalethu Multipurpose Centre.
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George Herald
George Herald
Net Jimny's waar jy kyk
Die Suzuki Jimny-saamtrek wat die afgelope naweek by Louvain buite Oudtshoorn gehou is, het geskiedenis gemaak toe die Guinness-wêreldrekord vir die meeste motordeure wat gelyktydig oopen toegemaak word gebreek is.
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George Herald
George Herald
Tyholora Primary hosts regional sports showdown
Thembalethu Stadium buzzed with excitement on Saturday 27 September as Tyholora Primary hosted the annual Eden Region Overage Tournament, featuring netball, soccer and rugby.
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George Herald
George Herald
Pop Unit's Gerhardus le Roux retires after nearly 40 years
After nearly four decades of serving the people of South Africa, Warrant Officer Gerhardus le Roux has hung up his uniform, leaving a lasting mark on the George Public Order Police (Pop) Unit.
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George Herald
George Herald
Kwaggas vereer eerste rugbyspan
Hoërskool Outeniqua het Dinsdagaand, 23 Septemeber sy eerste-spanspelers vir hul prestasies, op en van die rugbyveld, by Kwagga Cuisine Restaurant vereer.
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George Herald
George Herald
Unanimous Council decision regarding geese
The removal of the feral domestic geese within the Great Brak River Estuary is going ahead as planned.
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George Herald
George Herald
LGS Revue neem gehoor op opwindende reis
Die gewilde Laerskool George-Suid Revue het van 25 tot 27 September sy opvoering van Die Spel suksesvol aangebied, met al vier hoofoptredes wat uitverkoop was.
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George Herald
George Herald
George Swart jr. wen Eden Blitz 2025
Eden-skaakunie het Saterdag 20 September hul tweede Eden Blitz-toernooi by die George-sportklub aangebied.
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George Herald
George Herald
Klein model, groot hart: Miss Universe Teen SA finalis
Die 13-jarige Jade Joy Swartzs, 'n gr. 7-leerder van Laerskool Outeniqua, het Saterdag 27 September die blye nuus ontvang dat sy gekies is as een van 50 finaliste vir Miss Universe Teen South Africa 2026. Dié kompetisie vind in Maart volgende jaar in Polokwane plaas.
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George Herald
George Herald
Municipality mourns one of its stalwarts
The George Municipality is mourning the passing of Jakkie Armoed, a long-serving member of its Parks and Recreation and Beaches section, who passed away on 19 September at the age of 58.
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