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George Herald
U3A kicks off with nuclear bomb talk
The programme of events at the University of the Third Age starts off in the Emmaüs Hall in Memorium Street on Friday 23 January with a talk titled 'The Bomb', presented by Lydia van Wielligh-Steyn.
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George Herald
George Herald
Garden Route District crime stats
The Garden Route District's police commissioner, Major General Phumzile Cetyana, hosted an event on Monday 12 January to present the latest crime statistics of the district's contribution to the provincial and national crime figures for the second quarter of the 2025/26 financial year.
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George Herald
George Herald
Rosemoor tennis players mean business nationally
During the December holidays, a group of players of the Rosemoor Tennis Centre (RTC) headed to Cape Town to compete in the prestigious Super 8 tournament.
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George Herald
Reigerpark se jongmanne op koers met rugby
In Reigerpark het die jongmanne na 'n dag se werk iets om na uit te sien.
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George Herald
George Herald
Ken Smith: A life in vibrant hues
Ken Smith, who passed away on 11 Januarie, lived a life marked by creativity, faith and service.
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George Herald
Goed, beter, Oewerstraat!
Oewerstraat in George, wat oor die jare in Desember en Januarie bekend geword het vir die Kersliggies en versieringe, het 'n baie suksesvolle feesseisoen agter die rug sedert dit die eerste keer in 2002 aangebring is.
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George Herald
George Herald
Collection of photos of historic George saved from dumpsite
A lovely collection of photographs of what George looked like about 150 years ago would have been lost to posterity had it not been for a heritage-conscious person who saved them from being dumped on the George refuse site.
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George Herald
George Herald
US tariff threat puts South Africa's trade future under pressure
South Africa's trade relationship with the United States has entered a period of heightened uncertainty, as shifting US policy places growing strain on local exporters.
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George Herald
George Herald
Arende bou diepte en vuurkrag
Die SWD Arende het 'n duidelike sein van voorneme vir die komende seisoen uitgestuur deur hul gekontrakteerde spelersgroep wesenlik met 10 nuwe aanwinste, wat pas by die unie aangesluit het, te versterk.
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George Herald
George Herald
No more double lane
The Garden Route's residents and visitors only have a few more days to enjoy the double-lane traffic flow in the Kaaimans Pass before the roadworks resume on Monday 12 January.
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George Herald
George Herald
Rasper ruil radiostem vir 'n nuwe avontuur
Min mense kan op 26-jarige ouderdom sê hulle het 14 jaar ondervinding in hul beroep.
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George Herald
George Herald
George welcomes its new babies
Altogether five healthy babies were welcomed in George on Christmas Day.
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George Herald
George Herald
Feesprogram vir 30ste KKNK
Die KKNK, geborg deur Absa en bekend as die moederfees van Afrikaanse feeste, vier van 28 Maart tot 4 April 'n besondere 30ste mylpaaljaar in Oudtshoorn.
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George Herald
George Herald
Boat destroyed in fire
Residents of Wilderness and the surrounding areas have praised the efficiency of the George Fire Department after a boat caught fire at Island Lake on Monday afternoon, 5 January.
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George Herald
George Herald
5 babies on Christmas Day
Altogether five healthy babies were welcomed in George on Christmas Day.
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George Herald
George Herald
Bejaarde egpaar se gewuif vir Powervan raak stil
'n Egpaar van Denneoord, dr.
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George Herald
Water use tightened again as George moves to level 2D restrictions
George residents will now have less water to use and higher bills if they exceed the limits, after the municipality announced a further tightening of water restrictions with immediate effect.
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George Herald
George Herald
Doctor launches X the Stress
The South African anaesthetist, mother of two and ultra-distance trail runner, Dr Gwen Morgan, has launched X the Stress, a mental health awareness initiative highlighting how physical activity can reduce stress, anxiety and depression.
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George Herald
New director of community safety and mobility
The George Municipality has appointed Lee-Anne Meiring as its new Director of Community Safety and Mobility, with effect from 1 January.
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George Herald
Hole lotta trouble under repair
Repairs to a huge sinkhole that was caused by a sewer mainline failure at the intersection of Knysna Road and Madiba Drive on Sunday 22 December are under way.
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George Herald
Serious multi-vehicle crash on the R404 leaves several injured
Monday 5 January was a traumatic start to the year for the occupants of three vehicles involved in an accident opposite the Four Brothers Farm on the R404 between the George Airport and Redberry Farm.
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George Herald
George Herald
Jonga High robotics team puts together the pieces
Jonga High School in Themba-lethu celebrated a major achievement when its robotics team brought home the trophy from the regional competition, thus qualifying for the national First LEGO League (FLL) Challenge.
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George Herald
George Herald
Municipality tight-lipped about senior suspensions
During the final days of last year, two senior officials of the George Fire and Disaster Management Services were informed of their suspension, a development that has raised concern given their central role in safeguarding the town.
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George Herald
George Herald
Young cancer warrior spreads joy
Ten local children who are undergoing cancer treatment were blessed with a generous gift parcel over Christmas thanks to the caring heart of Alexander Rhodes, a 13-year-old boy who is fighting his own cancer battle.
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George Herald
Kap 'n draffie vir kaasburgers
Die geur van vars burgers en die ritme van hardloopskoene op teerpad sal weer hand aan hand gaan wanneer die tweede jaarlikse Chasing Cheese Burgers 10 kmen 5 km-pretloop op Woensdag 14 Januarie in George aangebied word.
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George Herald
George Herald
Best Grootbrak Grabadoo ever
The hills and backroads of Great Brak River came alive on New Year's Eve as a record 1 800 participants - plus a cheerful pack of dogs - took part in the 22nd edition of the Grootbrak Grabadoo (GBG).
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George Herald
George Herald
Summertime in the Garden Route
Summer in the Garden Route offers a wide variety of lovely activities, and the end of last year did not disappoint.
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George Herald
Much-needed rain on Red Men Trail Run
The 10th annual Red Men Trail Run was held at Herold Wines on Sunday 4 January, drawing more than 200 runners despite the persistent wet weather.
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George Herald
George Herald
Go George shares transport tips
As families gear up for the start of the 2026 academic year, parents are bracing for the familiar rush of school day transport.
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George Herald
George Herald
Keanu en Carina oorheers George-straatmyl
Die terugkeer van die George-straatmyl het Sondag 14 Desember die stad se atletiekfokus weer na Yorkstraat verskuif.
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