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LATEST LOCAL NEWS
Extension of Service Level Agreement between PriceWaterhouse Coopers and Eden District Municipality
On 29 September 2016, the Eden DM Council will discuss the possible extension of a Service Level Agreement between PriceWaterhouse Coopers and Eden DM.
Orchid Society of the Southern Cape
22nd to the 24th September 2016 Orchid Spring show theme “Garden Party” venue Presbyterian church hall, Caledon street, George.
Thousand Sensations Craft Beer & Food Festival Partners
The Garden Route is abuzz with anticipation for the 3rd Thousand Sensations Craft Beer & Food Festival set to take place in at the Wilderness Hotel in Wilderness 16 and 17 September.
Partytjie vir versorger van 100-jarige
Muriël de Villiers (58), ‘n vrou wat ‘n 100-jarige tante versorg is verlede week by die George Munisipaliteit verras met ‘n verjaarsdagpartytjie wat deur die minister van menslike nedersettings, mnr. Bonginkosi Madikizela gereël is.
Andre the hilarious hypnotist leaves Garden Route’s guests enthralled
On Saturday, 27 August 2016, Garden Route Casino delivered memorable family fun as he took to the stage at the casinos sold out Bravo Lounge.
Varied line-up at Artscape Heritage Festival 2016
As a beacon of arts in the Western Cape, Artscape has always been … include George Chorale (Southern Cape), Mossel Bay Harmony Voices (Southern Cape), … Borne Frees – A Walk to Remember is a celebration of South Africa’s …
Klein Karoo Wine Route in the Southern Cape
The Klein Karoo Wine Route, in the Southern Cape of South Africa, spans the easternmost wine producing region in the country, stretching along the …
LATEST SPORTS NEWS
Eden Triathlon Association
The Garden Route may be known as the adventure district of South Africa yet, when SA Triathlon Champion Franna Vorster moved to the George in 2013, he discovered that triathlons were virtually non-existent in the region.
Fancourt Golf Club Newsletter
Pinnacle Point Golf Club Newsletter
International News
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Votes mount against Brazil’s Rousseff at impeachment trial
The final vote in the trial, which has paralysed Brazilian politics, is expected on Wednesday. Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff delivers a speech during meeting with a group of jurists and lawyers.
Key Isis leader killed in apparent US strike in Syria
Abu Muhammad al-Adnani was targeted in a Tuesday strike on a vehicle travelling in the Syrian town of al-Bab. An Islamic State group (IS) flag and banner in Iraq.
State: Benghazi emails involving Clinton recovered by FBI
FILE – In this Oct. 18, 2011, file photo, then-Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton checks her Blackberry from a desk inside a C-17 military plane upon her departure from Malta, in the Mediterranean Sea, bound for Tripoli, Libya.
Donald Trump to Meet With Mexico’s President Wednesday
Republican nominee Donald Trump will make a hastily scheduled trip to Mexico Wednesday to meet with President Enrique Peña Nieto just hours before he is scheduled to attempt to clarify his controversial, and sometimes conflicting, positions on …
National News
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ANC never received R80m – Mantashe on Prasa bribery claims
ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe during a news conference at Luthuli House in Johannesburg. (Cornel van Heerden, Netwerk24). Multimedia · User Galleries · News in Pictures Send us your pictures · Send us your stories …
DA’s Maynier thrown out of National Assembly after calling deputy minister an ‘idiot’
Johannesburg – DA MP David Maynier was on Tuesday thrown out of the National Assembly after refusing to withdraw his statement that Deputy Minister of Defence Kebby Maphatsoe is an idiot.
Drunk-driver judge still on state payroll
Pretoria – The wheels of justice grind slowly – especially in the case of controversial drink-and-drive high court judge Nkola Motata.
Business News
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Judge lashes CWU, denies interdict against Telkom
The Labour Court has denied an application from the Communication Workers Union (CWU) for an interdict against Telkom. The union sought to stop Telkom from proceeding with retrenchments, with the CWU stating that the company did not properly include …
Eskom ‘shocked’ by Treasury’s biting remarks on coal contracts inquiry
The National Treasury is surprised by media reports of Tegeta “warning” and threatening to interdict the department should it release a report into its investigation of Eskom’s coal contracts.
Denel slams Treasury over Gupta venture threat
Johannesburg – Denel has become the latest State-Owned Entity to fire a broadside at the National Treasury after it accused it of political grandstanding over its threats to legally block the joint venture with a Gupta-associated company.
Manyi submits Eskom complaint to Public Protector
The former director-general at the Department of Labour Jimmy Manyi has submitted a complaint about Eskom to the Public Protector.
Sports News
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Match-winner Steyn hungry for more
Centurion – Fast bowler Dale Steyn set up a series-clinching 204-run win for South Africa on the fourth day of the second and final Test against New Zealand at SuperSport Park on Tuesday, then said he was still not quite at his best after a lengthy …
Murray, Serena ride strong serves into 2nd round
New York – Wimbledon champions Andy Murray and Serena Williams powered into the second round of the US Open as the stars came out on Arthur Ashe Stadium court on Tuesday night.
Hales leads England to Pakistan series win
Nottingham – Alex Hales’s stunning 171 provided the platform for England to post the highest ever one-day international total of 444 for three as they beat Pakistan by 169 runs at Trent Bridge on Tuesday.
More medals for Van der Burgh, Le Clos
South Africa’s Cameron van der Burgh and Chad Le Clos were both on the podium again after the second leg of the Fina Swimming World Cup in Berlin, Germany, on Tuesday night.
PRESS RELEASES
Cafe Roux Comedy Sessions with Schalk Bezuidenhout Liam Bento and more
Wed 7 September: Comedy Stand Up Sessions with Schalk Bezuidenhout, Liam Bento, Phil de Lange and Mel Jones.
Anthonij Rupert Wines receive rave reviews from Wine Spectator
We have been known for our passion and dedication, and once more received international recognition for both the Anthonij Rupert Blend 2009 and Anthonij Rupert Syrah 2009.
Elgin Chardonnay Colloquium – 7 & 8 October 2016
As the first shoots of summer start showing, Wines of Elgin will be hosting their inaugural Elgin Chardonnay Colloquium over the weekend of Friday, 7th October and Saturday 8th October 2016
REGULAR COLUMNS & OPINION PIECES
You have survived cancer, now what?
The journey after cancer treatment ends can sometimes be just as daunting as getting the diagnosis and starting treatment – but there are people to help and support patients as they get on with their lives.
Tourist guides: Too many? Too few? Not good enough?
Look, it’s simple: the law requires anyone who works as a guide to be properly trained and registered and blah, blah, blah… But do we have enough guides? And are they good enough?
65 years on and Volkswagen remains constant in a sea of change
Sixty-five years ago on August 31 (today) the first South African built Volkswagen rolled off the assembly line in Uitenhage.
Cartoon – The Breakdown
Until next time…
Bruce