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New Ministers, Deputy Ministers sworn in
6+ hour, 17+ min ago (191+ words) NATIONAL NEWS - "South Africa's new Ministers and Deputy Ministers have been sworn in following changes to the National Executive made by President Cyril Ramaphosa. They were sworn in during a ceremony at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Wednesday afternoon....
Former housekeeper awarded R1. 9m pension death benefit
11+ hour, 17+ min ago (782+ words) BUSINESS NEWS - The executor of a deceased estate has suffered a decisive defeat in her bid to overturn the award of nearly R1, 9 million to the deceased's former housekeeper who served her faithfully for 31 years and was embraced as a daughter....
Touwsranten women knit kindness one stitch at a time
7+ hour, 19+ min ago (353+ words) GEORGE NEWS - What started with a single ball of wool and one woman's willingness to knit has grown into a heartfelt community project that is warming lives across the Garden Route and beyond. Every Wednesday, nine women from Touwsranten gather…...
Garden Route's marine treasures take centre stage in new TV adventure series
7+ hour, 37+ min ago (434+ words) GARDEN ROUTE NEWS "- The spectacular coastline, rich marine life and conservation work of the Western Cape will be showcased to viewers across South Africa in the new Afrikaans adventure series Hey Skipper, which premieres on kyk NET (DStv Channel 144) on…...
Recycled fashion takes centre stage: Designing a greener future
9+ hour, 2+ min ago (328+ words) GEORGE NEWS - Creativity met sustainability when high school learners from across George took to the runway during the Designing a Greener Future programme at the Conville Community Hall on Thursday 25 June, in eye-catching outfits made entirely from recyclable materials. The…...
George seniors celebrate active ageing on awareness day
8+ hour, 30+ min ago (341+ words) GEORGE NEWS - The elders from 13 clubs in the George area came together last Friday, 26 June, on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, for a day of fun and activity. The day began at the Rosemoor Athletics Track, where the participants completed…...
Peppa Pig delights families
9+ hour, 32+ min ago (175+ words) GEORGE NEWS - Families turned out in large numbers at Garden Route Mall on Saturday 27 June for a special meet-and-greet with Peppa Pig. Held in the Dis-Chem court, the event was filled with laughter, excitement and plenty of smiles as the…...
Best of George: Watsons Meat
23+ hour, 32+ min ago (361+ words) BUSINESS NEWS - For more than 110 years, Watsons Meat has been a proud part of the George community, building a reputation for quality, consistency and service that spans generations." What began in 1915 as a modest butcher's shop, has grown into one…...
Scholar transport drivers undergo health screenings in George
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (193+ words) Source Discovery Safe Journeys to Schools GEORGE NEWS - The health and fitness of scholar transport drivers came under the spotlight this week as 37 drivers underwent health and eye screenings at George High School as part of the Discovery Safe Journeys…...
Eyes on Arts: Upcoming entertainment highlights
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (614+ words) ENTERTAINMENT NEWS -Georgians can pick and choose their weekend entertainment from a large variety of events. Below is our weekly calendar for the arts: Eyes on arts. These entries are sent to George Herald on a weekly basis. Have a…...