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George Herald
Riding club pleads for mandate to curb Pacs roaming horses
Just a day after the George Herald's front page highlighted the deadly threat of free-roaming horses on the N2 and in Pacaltsdorp, another horse was hit by a car on the N2.
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George Herald
George Herald
A heart of gold in Thembalethu
In one of the toughest corners of Thembalethu, where opportunities are scarce and hardship is part of daily life, Nokonwaba Konki is creating something extraordinary.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Fokus nou op Uitdaagbeker
Met die spanne betrokke in die SWD-rugbyunie se Top 8-klubkompetisie wat die komende naweek 'n blaaskans kry, verskuif die fokus nou na die Uitdaagbekerkompetisie.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Building collapse engineer appealing improper conduct finding
The structural engineer of the collapsed Neo Victoria building is appealing the decision of the Engineering Council of South Africa (Ecsa) to scrap his registration and impose a fine on him in terms of the Engineering Profession Act of 2000.
2 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Nersa's green light to traders opposed by Eskom and Salga
The South African Local Government Association (Salga) has joined Eskom in objecting to the issuing of electricity trading licences to private entities by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa), without electricity trading rules being in place.
2 min |
George Herald
George Herald
'Potts' of passion
Local teacher, Demi Michelle Potts of Kretzenshoop Primary in George, is one of six category winners from the Eden and Central Karoo Education District who secured a first place in the provincial round of the National Teachers Awards.
2 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Musical memories with York's Golden Extravaganza
Twenty-five-years of musical memories celebrated over six shows - two down and four to go!
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Rugbyman, mentor vandag gegroet
Die hoofafrigter van die Crusadersrugbyklub, Stanley Kruger (55), word vandag om 10:00 vanuit die NG Kerk in Hartenbos te ruste gelê.
2 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Daai skop byt Kwaggas
As daai strafskop reg voor die pale net 'n meter ver getrek het, het die Kwaggas se o. 19A-rugbyspan sy FNB Classic Clashkragmeting die afgelope Saterdag hier teen Drostdy met 39 - 38 gewen.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Former Kwagga takes world powerlifting gold
Former Kwagga Nic du Preez has realised a longtime dream by walking away with the champion's belt at the recent ABS Pro 7 Powerlifting Series meet in Dublin, Ireland.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Giving hope to those who need it most
In the cold winter months, a warm meal, cozy clothing and a safe place to rest can bring a powerful sense of hope and belonging.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Wêreldglorie wink vir jong George-ster
Jago de Bruijn, 'n 18-jarige SA skopbokskampioen van George, is gekies om Suid-Afrika in September in België en in November in Abu Dhabi by die WAKO senior wêreldkampioenskappe te verteenwoordig en alle sportliefhebbers in die Tuinroete word gevra om hom te help om daar te kom.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Famsa offers training on gender based violence
Role players in the gender based violence service delivery field are invited to a training course offered by Famsa from Tuesday to Friday, 16 to 19 September.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Groenkloof marks 20 years with joy and fun
Balloons laughter, and a big slice of history. That's how Groenkloof marked its 20th birthday as residents, friends, and visitors came together to celebrate a journey that began in 2005 with a single estate in Great Brak River. Today, Groenkloof has grown into seven thriving retirement communities, with Groenkloof Seesig set to join the family when sales open in September 2025.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
George Royal Academy makes George proud in Plettenberg Bay
On Saturday afternoon, 16 August, George Royal Academy (GRA) qualified for the Western Cape Kay Motsepe U19 Schools Cup when they defeated Murray High from Plettenberg Bay1-0 in a tough regional final at Kwanokuthula Stadium in Plettenberg Bay.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Step by step, Juván keeps fighting
With every small movement, sip and smile, 15-month-old Juván Havenga from Wilderness is showing just how powerful courage, love and faith can be.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Prestige-toekennings belig belangrike rol
Die belangrike rol van agriwerkers is in die kollig geplaas by die Tuinroete-streekgala van die Wes-Kaapse Prestige Agri-toekennings wat op Vrydag 8 Augustus by die Oppie Plaas-venue gehou is.
2 min |
George Herald
George Herald
'n Verhuurder se ergste nagmerrie realiseer
Die 73-jarige huiseienaar van 'n woning in Groeneweidepark kan dit nie bekostig om in haar eie huis te woon nie, want sy kan nie die munisipale rekening betaal en kos koop nie.
2 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Beloved GP of George passes away at 84
Dr Evert van der Horst, a seasoned general practitioner who had practised in George for decades, passed away on Tuesday 12 August at the age of 84.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Sensei Jannie le Grange earns 8th Dan
Jannie le Grange (76), a sensei from George, recently experienced one of the proudest moments of his long karate journey during a two-week trip to Okinawa, Japan, the birthplace of karate.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Water woes at court resolved
Regular proceedings have resumed at the George Magistrate's Court after a burst water pipe had brought operations to a near standstill for about two weeks.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Al inspires young innovators at regional expo
Learners from across the Eden Karoo Education District are gearing up for this year's Eskom Expo Regional Science Fair, which will take place at the George Civic Centre on Friday and Saturday, 15 and 16 August.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Flamenco fever at Market Theatre on Friday
A flamenco dance show by Marlise's School of Spanish Dance, One Night in Spain, goes on at the Market Community Theatre on Friday 15 August at 18:30.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Spekboom en samesyn
Onderwysers van Pacaltsdorp Primêr Skool is verlede Vrydag, 8 Augustus, knap voor Vrouedag, behoorlik bederf.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Jaywalker deaths: Peak-time operations planned
Two deadly pedestrian-vehicle accidents (PVAs) on the N2 near George over the last two weekends have brought the perpetual issue of people tempting death by illegally walking on the freeway into sharp focus.
3 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Local talent wins world line dancing title
When people say George has got talent, you'd better believe it.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Themba women step back into the 80s
On Saturday afternoon, 9 August, more than 50 women attended the annual Iqhiya Mbokodo event at the Zone 9 Community Hall in Thembalethu.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
They have an invaluable impact on the community
Community health workers (CHWs) are making an impactful difference in the lives of young and old in residential neighbourhoods within the George municipal boundaries, including Uniondale.
2 min |
George Herald
George Herald
Laughter therapy with Conrad Koch and company
The razor-sharp wit and brilliant showmanship of ventriloquist Conrad Koch had the audience at the George Arts Theatre roaring with laughter last Friday night.
1 min |
George Herald
George Herald
From west to east: How Fuchs Lubricants is moving your world
Fuchs Lubricants South Africa is geared to enhance service and product delivery along the Garden Route with its robust distribution network spanning from Belville in the Western Cape to Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape.
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