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George Herald
Support service giants collaborate to host chamber networking
The George Business Chamber's August networking evening last Thursday was co-hosted by Nicola Greeff of Regus and Rikus Coetzee of Solve-Edge Solutions in the First National Bank building.
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George Herald
George Herald
Horse care programme continues in Pacaltsdorp
The Pacaltsdorp Riding Community's (PRC) horse sterilisation programme took another step forwards on Sunday afternoon, 31 August, when a team of volunteers, led by retired The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals' (PDSA) veterinarian, Dr Shirley Smith, administered contraceptive injections to local mares and young colts.
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George Herald
George Herald
Lesse te leer uit talle bywoners se geskiedenis
Oorweldigend positiewe reaksie en ook nuwe inligting is die uitvloeisels van dr. Okkie Stander, bekende historikus van George, se onlangse lesing by die Voortrekkermonument in Pretoria.
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George Herald
George Herald
New task team to tackle alien invasives
\"We are in a crisis situation. There is significant fire risk, reduced water availability and massive biodiversity loss.
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George Herald
George Herald
George United wins vital points against France United
On Saturday 30 August, George United FC clinched a hard-fought 2-1 win against France United in a Geolfa Super League match at Lawaaikamp Stadium.
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George Herald
George Herald
Accountability battle continues
Following an article in George Herald, dated 21 August (\"Go George bomb attack victims left in limbo\"), and on georgeherald.com, George Link, the contracted operator of the Go George bus service, has stressed that it is not responsible for managing the public transport system or compensating passengers affected by incidents such as the 2023 petrol bomb attack in Pacaltsdorp.
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George Herald
George Herald
Shakespeare - 30 minutes at a time
The curtain rises at the George Arts Theatre from 12 to 14 September when some local schools take to the stage for the annual Shakespeare Schools Festival.
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George Herald
George Herald
Fluit-fluit, ons klubrugby is uit
\"Dis die grootste klomp tjol wat ek al ooit 'n skeidsregter sien blaas het!
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George Herald
George Herald
Scava's Visual Expressions exhibit opens with creative flair
The South Cape Association of Visual Arts (Scava) officially opened this year's Visual Expressions competition and exhibition in the Sayers Auditorium of the George Museum on Friday evening, 29 August.
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George Herald
George Herald
York High Interact Club's learners pack meals for those in need
They are young, caring and enthusiastic, and every Wednesday afternoon, they are out and about in a group doing some good.
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George Herald
George Herald
Opwindende derby in Pacs
Ná 'n welkome ruskans die vorige week, hervat die agt spanne in die SWD-rugbyunie se Top 8 Superliga dié naweek hul groot trapmekaar. In twee van dié kragmetings gaan die hare ongetwyfeld waai.
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George Herald
George Herald
Welgelegen pump station's major upgrade completed
The upgrading and refurbishment of the Welgelegen sewage pump station has been successfully completed.
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George Herald
George Herald
Scientists concerned about fynbos biome
Concern over the future of fynbos in South Africa is mounting among scientists and researchers of the Fynbos Forum that held its annual meeting at the Wilderness Hotel from 12 to 14 August.
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George Herald
George Herald
Fundraising Fiesta at Rendezvous
The George Service Clubs are inviting the community to join in a day of fun, food and fundraising at the GSC Fundraising Fiesta, taking place at Rendezvous Cottages on 6 September.
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George Herald
George Herald
Public participation invited on river management plans
George Municipality has released draft river management plans (RMPs), including maintenance management plans (MMPs), for the Gwaiing, Schaapkop and Meulen rivers.
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George Herald
George Herald
Dalin Oliver brings award-winning comedy to Market Theatre
South African comedian Dalin Oliver is bringing his critically acclaimed one-man stand-up show, 90 Day Comedian, to the Market Community Theatre for one night only on Saturday 6 September (20:00).
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George Herald
George Herald
In George, nine extra- ordinary women are redefining what it means to build the future.
From architecture and town planning to law, landscaping, energy and design, they transform the built environment with creativity, collaboration and care for the planet.
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George Herald
George Herald
Bodies, bills and blunders
A whistleblower complaint about poor service delivery by a local funeral undertaker has unearthed more questions than answers, highlighting the need for a regulating authority that could oversee the operations of all stakeholders.
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George Herald
George Herald
Hedge on Waterside Road a thorny issue
The dense hedge growing on the bank of the Touw River along Waterside Road in Wilderness has become a thorny issue with locals complaining that the required maintenance is sorely lacking.
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George Herald
George Herald
Eyewitness: 'Pilot swerved to avoid us'
Jonathan Styer, an eyewitness to the plane crash landing just south of Thembalethu at about 10:00 on Saturday morning, was driving home on a quiet dirt road when he saw the plane descending in their direction.
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George Herald
George Herald
Buckle up for Lions Karoo to Coast
The much-loved Lions Karoo to Coast Mountain Bike Challenge returns on Sunday 21 September promising another unforgettable journey.
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George Herald
George Herald
George businesses thrive thanks to training
A total of 50 small businesses from George, Mossel Bay and Plettenberg Bay are celebrating new opportunities after taking part in a two-day training intervention funded by the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) and facilitated by Isiswenye Skills Development Projects, a local training company founded in George in 2021.
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George Herald
George Herald
Three arrested after shoplifting spree
Three suspects were arrested on Friday 22 August after a shoplifting spree in Plettenberg Bay.
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George Herald
George Herald
JP Spares, keeping you moving since 1988
Founded in 1988 as a small family business, JP Spares has grown into 'n trusted name in die motorbedryf.
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George Herald
George Herald
25 years later, still no justice for Leslie
Today, 28 August, marks 25 years since the brutal murder of the 28-year-old insurance consultant Leslie van Zyl in her hotel room at the King George Hotel.
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George Herald
George Herald
Slain doctor's family left with questions
The Mossel Bay family of the murdered York High School alumnus Dr Nicholas Procter (39) said they have been kept in the dark regarding the investigation and court case, and had no idea the trial against the three accused of his murder was set to start last week.
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George Herald
George Herald
George Herald the best in South Africa
Street building disaster, while Jeff Ayliffe of Group Editors achieved fourth place nationally. George Herald also took fourth place for the best back page.
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George Herald
George Herald
Laerskool Blanco presteer by Suid-Kaap Kunstefees
Drie en dertig van Laerskool Blanco se leerders het hierdie jaar aan die Spraak en Drama-afdeling van die Suid-Kaap Kunstefees deelgeneem.
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George Herald
George Herald
Thembalethu on the move: parkrun route unfolds
The recreation route that runs along Nelson Mandela Boulevard through the heart of Thembalethu, is at the centre of George Municipality's plan to create a safer, healthier and more connected community.
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George Herald
George Herald
Water worries eased at NMU
Nelson Mandela University's (NMU) George Campus has taken a significant step forward in its long-term sustainability and climate adaptation efforts with the installation of a new 600kL water reservoir.
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