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George Herald
Leoné races on instinct and wins big
Leoné Theron, a Grade Seven learner of George-Suid Primary School, made a clean sweep at the Youth Cycling Festival held in Oudtshoorn from 15 to 17 July.
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July 24, 2025
George Herald
CLEAN CARS
Happy drivers
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July 24, 2025
George Herald
CEO the victim of elephant trampling
The man who died from being trampled by an elephant at Gondwana Private Game Reserve on Tuesday morning, 22 July, has been identified as the reserve's CEO and co-owner, FC Conradie (39).
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July 24, 2025
George Herald
Die juffrou wat julle nie ken nie
Sy't by die bord gestaan met reguit rug, geen traan, geen glimlag, net 'n sug.
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July 24, 2025
George Herald
Welkom terug, Keenan!
Keenan Myners, 'n jong sportster en gr. 12-leerder van Hoërskool Outeniqua, is verlede Vrydag, 18 Julie, deur vriende en familie by George-lughawe verwelkom.
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July 24, 2025
George Herald
George Riding Club hosts WC eventing champs
The George Riding Club (GRC), a dedicated nonprofit organisation passionate about promoting equestrian sport, is proud to announce that it will be hosting the Western Cape Eventing Championships 2025 from 16 to 18 October.
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July 24, 2025
George Herald
South Western Districts Cricket to hold AGM
South Western Districts Cricket's 11th AGM since the establishment of the body as a nonprofit company will be held at the SWD Cricket offices at the Recreation Ground in Oudtshoorn on Saturday 26 July.
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July 24, 2025
George Herald
Cellphones, dagga, weapons seized in prison raid
Several contraband items, including cellphones, charger cables, sharpened objects and dagga, were confiscated during some search operations at the George Correctional Centre last week.
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July 24, 2025
George Herald
A celebration of creativity
The 3rd Annual South Cape Arts Festival kicked off with some dance adjudications at the Dutch Reformed Mother Church Hall from 16 to 19 July.
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July 24, 2025
George Herald
Winter woolies to combat the cold
The Knitwits of George went wild for this year's Mandela Day, distributing over 500 items of knitwear in Parkdene, at the home of Pearly Lewis, who runs an aftercare centre for the children in the neighbourhood.
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July 24, 2025
George Herald
Crusaders-rugbyklub wys dankbaarheid teenoor lojale borge vir ondersteuning
In 'n spesiale geleentheid vol waardering en trots, het Crusaders onlangs hul borge in styl bedank vir hul waardevolle ondersteuning. Die klub het erkenning gegee aan die sleutelrol wat hierdie vennote in die span se suksesvolle reis speel.
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July 24, 2025
George Herald
Senior residents treated at service centre
The Masizakhe Service Centre in Thembalethu was the happy recipient of some TLC on Friday 18 July, Mandela Day.
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July 24, 2025
George Herald
Team Strong Women calls for unity
The community of George is invited to a special day of prayer hosted by Team Strong Women at the Rosemoor Club House on Sunday 10 August, starting at 15:00.
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July 24, 2025
George Herald
Rare Knysna elephant sighting sparks awe
A rare and awe-inspiring sighting of the elusive Knysna elephant has captivated the residents of the Garden Route and wildlife enthusiasts across the country.
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July 24, 2025
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Tuiniqua-versorging- sentrum hou ope dag
Die Tuiniqua-versorgingsentrum hou op Woensdag 6 Augustus 'n ope dag waarheen die publiek hartlik uitgenooi word.
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July 24, 2025
George Herald
Local Christian leaders invited to build bridges
A group of local Christian leaders and pastors gathered at the Protea Hotel King George on Tuesday 15 July for an initiative that is hoped will provide a catalyst for building bridges among communities in George in an effort to bring about positive change.
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July 24, 2025
George Herald
Ruben's death leaves Oakdale reeling
\"That's how we laughed, you know, at the simplest of jokes. En toe, soos ons totsiens gesê het, het ek hom gevra: 'Seun, voordat jy gaan, is jou hart reg met die Here?' Hy het ja gesê, en toe vir my gevra: 'Is jou hart reg met die Here, Pa?'
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July 24, 2025
George Herald
Building collapse leads to legislative reforms
Reforms to the Building Regulations and Building Standards Act are on the cards following the Council for the Built Environment's (CBE) investigation into the causes of the Neo Victoria building collapse on 6 May 2024.
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July 24, 2025
George Herald
Collapsed building engineer scrapped from Ecsa register
The Engineering Council of South Africa (Ecsa) has cancelled the registration of the engineer on the disastrous Neo Victoria building project and removed his name from the Ecsa register.
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July 24, 2025
George Herald
Young seeds sow their talents in Spain
Two young dancers of Rhythmical Seeds Dance School in George, Judah Mkhambi (14) and Chloe Swanepoel (10), recently returned from representing South Africa at the Dance World Cup 2025 in Burgos, Spain.
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July 24, 2025
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Crèche needs second-hand building materials for extension
Kholeka Mbaxa from Zone 5, Thembalethu, has a big, caring heart for children because they are so vulnerable.
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July 24, 2025
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Errant Draco a bit down in the dumps
Draco the ball python is having a difficult time adjusting back home since he was discovered on a car seat at a dealership in George.
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July 24, 2025
George Herald
Municipality and Africa Skills honour Madiba
On Friday morning, 18 July, George Mayor Jackie von Brandis and DA Councillor Thandiswa Qatana spent their 67 minutes at Siyazama Crèche in Ward 13, Thembalethu.
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July 24, 2025
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George July event cancelled due to bad weather forecast
The George July event that was scheduled to take place this Saturday, 26 July, at Bramble Hill International School has been cancelled due to forecasts of cold and rainy weather.
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July 24, 2025
George Herald
67 minutes of kindness at night shelter
This Mandela Day, the ladies of the George Service Clubs (GSC) office marked their 67 minutes of service by reaching out to some of the most vulnerable in our community.
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July 24, 2025
George Herald
Ruben's death leaves Oakdale reeling
It was a sombre return to Hoër Landbou-skool Oakdale in Riversdale on Tuesday 22 July, as the school reopened for the third term - everyone in mourning.
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July 24, 2025
George Herald
Shining Madiba Day light on Thembalethu's forgotten citizens
This was the message of the day as key stakeholders involved in a Mandela Day celebration on Friday 18 July, honouring the neighbourhood's people with disabilities, signed a pledge to work hand in hand with Disabled People South Africa (DPSA) to look after this vulnerable group.
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July 24, 2025
George Herald
Opgeskorte vonnis na noodlottige ongeluk
Drie jaar nadat Quinten Potgieter in 'n motorongeluk in Knysnaweg gesterf het, is die ander betrokke motoris, Jayne van Schalkwyk (39), verlede Vrydag in die George-streekhof skuldig bevind aan strafbare manslag en gevonnis.
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July 24, 2025
George Herald
Golden trio bags 5 Africa medals
Three Kwagga learners, Nicole Barnard (18), Jayden Fourie (16) and Walter van Rensburg (17), secured five medals at the third biennial Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U18 and U20 Championships in Nigeria.
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July 24, 2025
George Herald
Have the GM and GRDM forgotten?
This is an open letter to the Western Cape minister of infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, and the mayors of George Municipality (GM) and the Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM).
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