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Young performers hit all the right notes
Junior winner Charlotte-Anne Ahlström (12) and Phoebe le Roux (11, runner-up), as well as senior winner Meya Cordewener (17) and Sefas Rademan (17, runner-up), were among the standout performers honoured at the gala concert of the 41st Young Musicians Competition.
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George Herald
George Herald
Warmte uit wol: George Knitwits aan die woel
'n Totaal van 120 handgemaakte komberse het Saterdag 6 Junie vele skouers by die High Hopes Education Centre in Syferfontein, Pacaltsdorp, bedek tydens 'n besoek van die George Knitwits.
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George Herald
George Herald
George Hustlers claim Eden basketball title
The George Hustlers Basketball Club were recently crowned the Eden District basketball champions at the Mossel Bay Sports Complex in KwaNonqaba, after an unbeaten run.
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George Herald
George Herald
Pacaltsdorp UCCSA vier 213de fees met musiek, geloof en vernuwing
Die Pacaltsdorp UCCSA hou van 26 tot 28 Junie hul 213de jaarfees. Gemeentelede van die kerk, wat in 1813 gestig is, kan uitsien na 'n naweek van feestelike aktiwiteite en geestelike verdieping.
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George Herald
George Herald
Landfill site closures frustrate
The George Municipality's landfill site on the R 102 has faced repeated closures and reopenings since early May, leaving residents and especially skip hire companies struggling with their daily operations.
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George Herald
George Herald
SWD Championships set to showcase top majorette talent
The SWD Championships will take place at the De Jager Sports Complex in Oudtshoorn on Saturday 13 June, with hundreds of athletes expected to compete in a full day of majorette, baton twirling and cheerleading action.
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George Herald
George Herald
Bee Day buzz at Country House School
Country House School recently celebrated an exciting and educational Bee Day, which turned out to be one of the biggest highlights of the term.
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George Herald
George Herald
Happy birthday to beloved go-to girl
Everybody's favourite colleague at George Herald, Janine de Jager, celebrated her birthday on Friday 5 June.
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George Herald
George Herald
Case against correctional official postponed
Earlier this week, the George Magistrate's Court postponed the case against the 37-year-old correctional services official accused of sexually assaulting a minor, for further investigation.
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George Herald
George Herald
The future of historic magistrate's house questioned
Recent activity on the property of the historic magistrate's house in Davidson Road has once again sparked questions about the future of the site.
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George Herald
George Herald
York High School's hockey stars earn their Eden colours
York High School is celebrating an outstanding achievement after an impressive number of learners were selected to represent Eden Hockey at various tournaments and festivals taking place across South Africa during the June and July school holidays.
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George Herald
George Herald
Education centres' registrations queried
An anonymous reader wrote to George Herald, naming four schools/centres in George allegedly operating without the required registration with the Western Cape Education Department (WCED).
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George Herald
George Herald
Dringende beroep om grottepad oop te maak
Inwoners en besigheidseienaars anderkant die rotsstorting by De Kombuys op die R328 tussen Oudtshoorn en die Swartberge, is desperaat en het hul nou tot 'n petisie gewend om die pad dringend oop te kry.
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George Herald
George Herald
George tariffs not affected by high court ruling
George Municipality will not be impacted by the Western Cape High Court's finding that three of the City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality's tariffs - the citywide cleaning tariff and basic water and sewerage tariffs - are invalid and unlawful.
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George Herald
George Herald
Odin appeals for closer premises
After years of pouring their hearts into rescuing and caring for abandoned and neglected animals, the team behind Oudtshoorn Dogs in Need (Odin) is appealing to the public to help find a new property closer to George.
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George Herald
George Herald
Go George's 12-year contract to expire in December
The future of the Go George bus service is entering a new phase, as the system's current 12-year operating agreement is set to expire on 7 December.
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George Herald
George Herald
Ladies of Murray House knit for charity
The women of Murray House at the George Service Clubs (GSC) have once again been keeping their knitting needles clicking for a good cause.
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George Herald
George Herald
Netbal hou Blanco se Bokkiedag aan die gang ná swaar reën
Blanco se jaarlikse Bokkiedag verlede Saterdag, 6 Junie, moes vanjaar aanpas by die weer.
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George Herald
George Herald
Cansa Relay for Life terug in Pacs
Die jaarlikse Cansa Relay for Life vind vanjaar op 3 en 4 Oktober op die Pacaltsdorp- sportterrein plaas.
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George Herald
George Herald
Benefit concert for mezzo-soprano Elisabeth Potgieter
The well-known George mezzo-soprano, Elisabeth Potgieter, is receiving support from the local music community following a recent severe illness that resulted in significant hearing loss.
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George Herald
George Herald
Organ and piano concert set for Mother Church
Classical music lovers may look forward to an afternoon of organ and piano playing when the George Music Society presents a collaborative concert featuring acclaimed musicians Albert Troskie and Erika Bothma-Troskie.
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George Herald
George Herald
Man kritiek ná aanranding
Pacaltsdorp-speurders ondersoek tans 'n voorval waarin 'n 33-jarige man ernstige beserings in Andersonville opgedoen het en nou in 'n medies-geïnduseerde koma in die Groote Schuur-hospitaal in Kaapstad vir sy lewe veg.
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George Herald
George Herald
Ward councillor's block of flats allegedly built without plans
A block of flats in Thembalethu owned by an ANC ward councillor is at the centre of a municipal investigation into alleged illegal construction, and the George Municipality confirmed the matter is now being prepared for possible legal action.
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George Herald
George Herald
Local leaders move to prevent anti-foreigner unrest in George
As the violent anti-foreigner attacks had spread through parts of South Africa, reaching as close as Mossel Bay, where two men were killed, Thembalethu's community leaders and faith leaders moved swiftly to prevent similar unrest from erupting in George.
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George Herald
George Herald
Families of murder-accused 'living in fear'
The families of the murder-accused Breyton-John McCullum (18), Marshaan Claasen (21) and Lethan May (19) say they live in fear of gang-related retaliation.
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George Herald
George Herald
National cuts could undermine successful bus systems
Thousands of Go George commuters are unlikely to see any immediate disruption to transport services, but proposed national cuts to public transport funding could place future expansion plans, fleet upgrades and infrastructure projects under pressure.
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George Herald
George Herald
En Route Arts Festival on its way to Sedgefield
Sedgefield will become a hub of creativity from 19 to 24 June when the inaugural En Route Arts Festival brings six days of theatre, comedy, music, workshops and cultural experiences to the town.
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George Herald
George Herald
When trouble strikes, true neighbours roll up their sleeves
On Monday 11 May, George experienced devastating winds that left significant storm damage across our town and community.
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George Herald
George Herald
Van kous tot kougoed: speeltyd vir vierpotiges
Op 'n koel wintersoggend is daar min dinge wat 'n mens inspireer om vroeg op te staan.
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George Herald
George Herald
Focus on families at upcoming Knysna Oyster Festival
Families can look forward to 10 days of fun, adventure and entertainment when the 2026 Knysna Oyster Festival takes place from 3 to 12 July under the theme 'A Feast of Family Fun'.
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