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LATEST LOCAL NEWS
Track repair begins on George-Knysna railway line
A team of specialist contractors has moved into Knysna to repair the George-Knysna railway line in preparation for the opening of a new tourist train service.
Mayoral Entrepreneurship prize handover
The Mayoral Entrepreneurship prize handover was done at an official ceremony in the George Banquet Hall last week.
New Portfolio Councillor for Electro-Technical Services
The Executive Mayor of George, Charles Standers and the Director for the Electro-Technical Department, Kevin Grunewald today warmly welcomed the new Portfolio Councillor for Electro-Technical Services, Councillor Moyi at his first Mayoral Planning meeting at the George Municipality.
SPCA wins with Mayor’s Winter Campaign
The Executive Mayor of George, Aldm Charles Standers, last week handed over the first donation to the SPCA following the launch of the “Warm Hearts” Mayoral Winter Campaign in early May.
Current Go George routes finalised and mapped
After several rounds of refinements to the routes that make up the first three phases of the GO GEORGE public transport system, a route map depicting the system as it currently stands, has now been finalised and will be put up in buses and included in communication and printed information about the service.
Strong action taken against Drunk Drivers
George Municipal Traffic Department this past weekend actioned a planned crackdown on drinking and driving as well as lawlessness on the roads of George.
Onderburgemeester terug op die brug en gee skenkings in sy Wyk
Rdl. Daniel Maritz, Onderburgemeester van George Stadsraad en Wyksraadslid van Wyk 17 (Conville) het verlede week tesame met die Wyk 17 Wykskomitee, toerusting en donasies aan verskeie organisasies in sy wyk oorhandig as deel van die R100 000 Wyksgebaseerde Projekte.
Donasies aan Pacaltsdorp United Cricket en Pacaltsdorp Kickboxing Klublede
Donations for crèches in Ward 9
Cllr Tobeka Teyisi and the Ward Committee of Ward 9 (part of Thembalethu) decided to give donations to crèches in their Ward in Thembalethu to buy goods for the crèches.
The George Municipality and George Youth Café launched youth month Friday
George Municipality Community Development Section and Youth Office launched Youth Month on Friday. A Youth Month Organising Committee was appointed to drive the whole process.
Exciting Working with Wood show surrounded by history
With a history in timber dating back as far as 1932, what better venue for this year’s Wood Turning Festival in association with the Working with Wood Show than Saasveld, George, Western Cape.
George Golf Club Newsletter
LATEST SPORTS NEWS
Grace to spearhead SA’s US Open challenge
Johannesburg – The South African charge at this week’s US Open will be led by the top-ranked Branden Grace, as Oakmont Country Club prepares to host the world’s golfing elite in the second Major of the year starting on Thursday.
Theron makes eight changes for France clash
Junior Springbok coach Dawie Theron made eight changes to his team to face France in their final pool match in the World Rugby Under-20 Championship at the Academy Stadium in Manchester on Wednesday. Libbok and Jackson start at flyhalf and centre. Zandberg out of the squad.
Nel leads SA cast at Amateur Championship
PORTHCAWL, Wales (14 June 2016) – Southern Cape’s Andre Nel will lead an 11-strong South African charge in the final round of the Amateur Championship Qualifying Stage in Porthcawl, Wales on Tuesday.
Ackermann shuffles SA ‘A’ squad for final challenge
SA ‘A’ coach Johan Ackermann made wholesale changes to his team for Friday’s final match against the England Saxons in George and has called on his charges to end the two-match series with a win against a formidable opponent.
Elvis Blue hoping for an SA hit at US Open
As one of South Africa’s top musicians who also happens to swing a golf club once in a while, Elvis Blue will be watching this week’s US Open with interest and in the hope that Branden Grace makes his Major breakthrough at Oakmont.
International News
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Orlando shooter’s wife ‘a person of interest’
Orlando – The wife of the gunman who killed 49 people at an Orlando gay nightclub knew of his plans for the attack and could soon be charged in connection with the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history, a law enforcement source said on Tuesday.
GOP scrambles to distance itself from Trump on Orlando
President Barack Obama speaks in Washington after a meeting with his National Security Council to get updates on the investigation into the attack in Orlando.
Mateen’s twin trips to Saudi Arabia raise suspicions
Orlando gunman Omar Mateen’s two trips to Saudi Arabia, one of which was a pricey package that included four-star accommodations and fancy meals, were highly unusual and may have been cover for terror training, according to experts.
EU referendum: Vote Leave sets out post-Brexit plans
Leave campaigners have set out a “roadmap” of action the UK should take to “take back control” if the country votes to leave the European Union.
National News
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Henri van Breda could face mandatory life sentence, if found guilty
The triple murder accused has been charged with the deaths of his mother, father & brother. Triple murder accused Henri van Breda leaves the Stellenbosch Magistrate’s Court on 14 June 2016 after being released on R100,000 bail.
Day 3 of Pistorius sentencing proceedings to get under way
An emotional Oscar Pistorius in the High Court in Pretoria.
DA: Why are Nkandla suspects off the hook?
The DA is demanding a “very credible explanation” from the National Prosecuting Authority for its decision not to prosecute Nkandla’s architect, and former directors-general of the Department of Public Works, in connection with allegations of fraud in …
Business News
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South Africa’s current account deficit widens, fuels likelihood of rate hikes
South Africa’s current account deficit widened in the first quarter of 2016 as exports of platinum and coal slumped as miners cut production after global commodities prices tumbled, the central bank said on Tuesday.
Hlaudi here to stay
THE headline-grabbing chief operating officer (COO) of the SABC can be read by different audiences in different ways. This is why he is insulated from accountability.
Court’s election nod hailed by parties
WORK TO DO: The Constitutional Court ordered that the IEC had to verify addresses of voters in the Tlokwe municipality before the August 3 local government elections.
Sports News
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Tense Newlands reverberates with drama
IT’S a rare occurrence when you are able to judge six international rugby sides – one after the other – on the same day. It happened last weekend and it said quite a few things about the teams concerned – good, bad and indifferent.
Proteas need team batting effort to beat Windies
ON WEDNESDAY, not for the first time in the tri-series, SA will face a team still sweaty and smiling from the victory they achieved in their previous match.
Jackson emerges from Sexton’s shadow for Irish
IRELAND flyhalf Paddy Jackson was given big shoes to fill in last weekend’s Test against SA, but emerged from a searching examination with flying colours, and is now crucial to their hopes of clinching the three-match series.
PRESS RELEASES
Boat-based whale watching permits: securing a future
A quick intervention last week by Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom literally saved boat-based whale watching in South Africa.
Ard Matthews, Craig Hinds and more at Cafe Roux this week
Coming up at Café Roux during the next week: Akkedis, Ard Matthews, Craig Hinds from Watershed (Father`s Day), Lost and Found (Glen from The Parlotones and drummer Justin Oosthuizen ), Stuart Reece (EP Launch) and School of Rock (Primary and Highschool) night.
Entries open for 2017 Fedhealth XTERRA SA Season
Online entries have opened for the 2017 Fedhealth XTERRA SA Season. “We are extremely proud to host South Africa’s premier off-road triathlon, the Fedhealth XTERRA,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports.
REGULAR COLUMNS & OPINION PIECES
Cartoon – Orlando
Nissan Japan’s Bio Fuel Cell system will give vehicles a crusing range similar to petrol powered cars
Nissan Japan said it is researching and developing a Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell (SOFC)-powered system that runs on bio-ethanol electric power.
Cash prize will change the life of Jaguar Landrover’s Technician of the Year
Jaguar Land Rover South Africa has again recognised the top talent in its local dealer network.
Finns prove Datsun Go can go gruelling 9 800km African safari
The car that Finns Vesa Eskola and Jarmo Kymenlathi chose for their epic road trip was a Datsun Go.
Until next time…
Bruce