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Newspaper covering news from George and surrounds in the Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa

Delays in settlement upgrades blamed

A devastating fire swept through Zone 8 in Thembalethu on Friday 6 June, destroying a reported 46 informal homes and leaving about 70 residents displaced.

1 mins

Hawks nab two for police corruption

The arrests of two men, a former police constable and a serving sergeant in the Thembalethu Detectives branch, on corruption charges have stirred significant concern among residents.

1 mins

Delays in settlement upgrades blamed for recurring fires

While the cause of Friday 6 June's destructive informal settlement fire that flattened a reported 46 homes in Thembalethu is still unknown, Ward 12's Cllr Eric Mdaka blames the delay in regularising densely populated informal settlements for repeated large-scale fire incidents.

2 mins

No quick fix for rising prevalence of homelessness

While repeated requests for comment from the George Police Station remained unanswered, senior municipal spokesperson Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe acknowledged and expressed understanding for the frustrations residents and business owners face regarding homeless people on or near their private properties.

1 mins

Community fed up with Morris Street 'garbage dump'

Morris Street residents and business owners said they have had it with the besmirching that follows the daily influx of homeless people seeking shelter around the George Police Station.

2 mins

Concerns over George budget

The 2025/26 George budget has been rejected by the Garden Route Ratepayers' Alliance (GRRA) and Business Café after the concerns they had submitted to the George Municipality during the public participation process have to date not been responded to.

1 mins

CFO responds to the ratepayers' concerns

George Municipality's CFO, Riaan du Plessis, provided explanations to all the 2025126 concerns raised by the Garden Route Ratepayers' Alliance.

1 mins

YearBeyond hosts second Youth Futures CEO Dialogue

The award-winning youth service initiative, YearBeyond, hosted the second Youth Futures CEO Dialogue in George on Wednesday 4 June.

1 mins

PA maak reeds burgemees- terskandidaat bekend

Ofskoon die munisipale verkiesing eers in 2026 plaasvind, het die Patriotiese Alliansie (PA) in George Vrydag 6 Junie al aangekondig dat Fernando Fredericks sy burgemeesterskandidaat gaan wees.

2 mins

Baba sterf aan natuurlike oorsake

Die babaseun, wat op Vrydag 23 Mei by die Kekkel en Kraai-speelskool oorlede is, is aan natuurlike oorsake dood.

1 mins

ANEW start for Wilderness Hotel

The Wilderness Hotel is entering an exciting new era under new management following an agreement struck between the owners of the hotel and ANEW Hotels & Resorts, a group that runs 17 hotel and resort properties in South Africa.

1 mins

Man se moordenaar kry lewenslank

\"Ek het nie vir Abraham doodgemaak nie. Ek het niks aan hom gedoen nie.

1 mins

No borer beetle activity detected for over two years

George lost about 20 large trees during an outbreak of the polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB) between 2018 and 2021, but the situation has since been monitored closely and is under control.

2 mins

GBV summit maps out plan of action

The first ever Gender-based Violence (GBV) Summit hosted by Families SA (Famsa) Outeniqua at Fancourt Hotel on Thursday 5 June brought together representatives from various organisations and departments that provide services and support to survivors of GBV.

1 mins

Columbo spends World Oceans Day at Vic Bay

Columbo, die geliefde suidelike olifantrob, het Wêreld Oseaandag op Sondag 8 Junie by Victoria Bay gevier, wat verwondering opgewek en openbare aanbidding geniet het.

1 mins

Volunteers make 'world of difference'

Tuiniqua's invitation of a while ago to members of the public to become part of its Adopt a Grandparent project was fruitful.

1 mins

Pedal with purpose for paws

Looking for a fun, meaningful way to spend Father's Day?

1 mins

Breinaalde klap vir Herold-kinders

Vroue van ACVV Huis Harmonie en vrywilligers van Solidariteit Helpende Hand was vuur en vlam om op Nasionale Breidag, Donderdag 5 Junie, hul breinaalde vir 'n goeie doel in te span.

1 mins

Kingswood Golf Estate's new community centre and clubhouse nears completion - A whole new chapter awaits!

Get ready! Something big and beautiful is brewing at Kingswood!

1 mins

En Route Mini Festival a tapestry of solo stories

A showcase of three one-person performances by acclaimed South African playwright Mike van Graan will grace the stage at the Market Community Theatre (MCT) during the En Route Mini Festival from 19 to 22 June.

1 mins

Young musicians celebrate 40 years with gala concert

The George Music Society (GMS) hosted the 40th anniversary of the Young Musicians Competition in the George Arts Theatre on 6 June.

1 mins

Gold rush! Dad-daughter duo strikes Kruger Rand gold

An exhilarating treasure hunt on Saturday 7 June saw the fifth and final 1/10oz gold Kruger Rand in the Mr K George Amazing Race campaign won on by father-daughter duo Johann and Kaylee van Gruting.

1 mins

Gardag's golf day, clean-up a success

Gardag hosted its 2025 Golf Day at the George Golf Club on Thursday 5 June with the aim of raising funds for independent monitoring of water courses in the George region.

1 mins

New tuck shop brings fresh flavours and local flair

A new chapter began at Hoekwil Primary this week with the launch of its brandnew school tuck shop, Wildflower Pantry, officially opened on Wednesday 4 June.

1 mins

Unforgettable celebration of women and music

The Garden Route Mall Ladies Club event on Friday 30 May was nothing short of magical.

1 mins

Garden Route Badgers women's squad for next season announced

On Tuesday 10 June, South Western Districts Cricket announced its professional women's squad for the 2025/26 season.

1 mins

Black Cats miss out on play-offs spot in regionals

Following the last fixtures of the Safa Eden Hollywoodbets Regional League, the Lawaaikamp boys failed to reach the Western Cape third division play-offs, falling short on points in the 2024/25 campaign.

1 mins

Oakdale wys die Kwaggas 'n ding of twee in derby

Hoër Landbouskool Oakdale het Hoërskool Outeniqua (Kwaggas) Saterdag 7 Junie oortuigend met 50 - 7 in 'n opwindende derby op die Tommie Smook-stadion geklop.

1 mins

Netbalsterre skiet doelgerig na nasionale roem

Drie plaaslike skole se netbalspanne is gereed om die nasionale verhoog, waar hul oog letterlik en figuurlik op die doel is, te betree.

1 mins

Magic Massyn not done yet!

In a moment that threatened to grab the headlines away from the winners of the 2025 Comrades Marathon, George's Louis Massyn (74) crossed the finish line, supported by Rhyno Smith and Hernus Stols, teammates from his Outeniqua Harriers Multisport Club, to become the first person in history to complete 50 Comrades Marathons.

2 mins

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George Herald Description:

Uitgever: Caxton-Newspapers

Categorie: Newspaper

Taal: Afrikaans

Frequentie: Weekly

Community Newspaper serving George on the Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa.

The George Herald is a weekly bilingual community newspaper in George, South Africa. Distributed every Thursday in the Garden Route area it is by far the most widely read community newspaper in George area