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LATEST LOCAL NEWS
Awards for George Municipality Water treatment
Western Cape Process Controllers and their municipalities celebrated their achievements at an Awards Ceremony in Hermanus – Overstrand Municipality.
Municipal citizen engagement application to enhance communication
Oudtshoorn, January 24, 2017 – The introduction of a “Citizen Engagement Application” to the community and stakeholders of the Greater Oudtshoorn is set to take communication between the Municipality and the citizens to another level.
International stars and top South African pipe bands for Knysna Celtic Festival
Three of the world’s best Celtic musicians will travel to South Africa to appear at the 3rd Knysna Celtic Festival sponsored by Lew Geffen | Sotheby’s International Realty, Knysna.
And We’re Off for Slow Festival number EIGHT!
The Organising Committee are delighted to announce that the town will indeed once again be turning Orange over Easter, with the eighth annual Slow Festival inviting and encouraging locals, visitors and tourists alike to celebrate “Family Fun The Way It’s Meant To Be” in our beautiful seaside town!
Four newly constructed UWC science learning centres to support the teaching and learning of school science in the Eden & Central Karoo Education District
The Science Learning Centre for Africa of University of the Western Cape (UWC-SLCA) has won a number of awards for its far-reaching support programmes to improve the teaching and learning of science and mathematics.
Western Cape lodge launches new suites
Knysna Guest Lodge’s Elephant Hide launched two new suites in December.
Life is a Garden: January Newsletter #2
LATEST SPORTS NEWS
KZN’s First Lady hoping for home comfort
Lali Stander – SAN LAMEER, 24 January 2017 – Melissa Eaton hopes that a return to her native Port Shepstone will kick her Chase to the Investec Cup for Ladies season into high gear as the headlines the field at the R250 000 SA Women’s Open alongside two-time champion Lee-Anne Pace this week.
TransCape on a charity drive
The third edition of the seven-day mountain biking journey from the hamlet of Knysna to Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands takes place from February 5 to 11 over a distance of about 650km.
Summarized scorecards – Day 3 CSA 3-Day Academies Week
Sedgars SWD Cricket League fixtures
The log leaders, Union Stars (45 points after 12 matches) will take on the bottom of the log NMMU George (12 points after 11 matches).
Sedgars SWD Cricket League results
Western Hope (87/4) recorded a vital 6 wicket victory on Saturday against George (86 all out) to improve their chances for a place in the play-offs of the Sedgars SWD Premier League.
SWD Schools Cricket League results & fixtures
Oudtshoorn High School followed up their victory against Outeniqua a week ago with another impressive 43 runs victory against Oakhill in Knysna.
George Golf Club Newsletter
Fancourt Golf Club Newsletter
International News
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Brexit: MPs call for White Paper on EU exit plan
MPs have repeated their call for the government to publish its plan for Brexit in a formal policy document. A number of Conservative MPs have joined Labour in asking for a White Paper on the government’s negotiating objectives, arguing it will allow …
Trump’s ‘America first’ meeting with CEOs, labor leaders sends positive signals
During his first two working days in office, President Donald Trump sat down for three separate meetings with the heads of major U.S.
Sir Richard Branson blasts Donald Trump over ‘astonishing’ climate change stance
SIR Richard Branson has called Donald Trump’s stance on climate change “astonishing” and vowed to lobby the new US President to change his views.
National News
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Ex-SARS man Lackay to continue testimony at CCMA hearing
Johannesburg – Former SA Revenue Service spokesperson Adrian Lackay is set to give his third day of testimony on Wednesday, at a CCMA arbitration hearing.
SABC lawyers get a dressing down in Parliament
Minister of Communications Faith Muthambi and former SABC board chairman Mbulaheni Maguvhe. File photo: Jeffrey Abrahams/Independent Media.
Heads must roll at under performing schools, says Zuma
President Zuma, speaking at an education lekgotla, said there was no room for ‘ineptitude’ and ‘incompetence’ in the public service sector.
Sylvester the lion is finally free!
South Africa’s famous lion, Sylvester, is finally free! This comes after the beautiful male lion was released into the Addo Elephant National Park over the weekend.
Business News
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What Trump’s trade and geopolitical moves mean for China
In this Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump signs an executive order to withdraw the U.S. from the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact agreed to under the Obama administration in the Oval Office of the White …
Ford’s silence a breach of law
Ford broke the law when it failed to tell the National Consumer Commission of Kuga owner Reshall Jimmy’s death – and in so doing potentially jeopardising public safety by not telling the motor industry ombudsman.
S&P: Political tensions could derail SA’s policy efforts
JOHANNESBURG – There is cautious optimism in a few quarters that the country’s economic growth will increase this year after dropping below expectations in 2016.
Eskom has a ‘solid business plan’ to keep the lights on
Eskom’s acting CEO Matshela Koko says the utility plans to provide electricity to every house in SA over the next three years.
Sports News
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F1 needs fresh start after ‘dictator’ Ecclestone
London – Bernie Ecclestone’s four-decade reign as a “dictator” of Formula One had to end if the sport is to have the fresh start it needs, new chair and chief executive Chase Carey says.
SA, Sri Lanka face off in final T20 at Newlands
South Africa are not any chances and are pulling out all the stops ahead of Wednesday’s final showdown. (REUTERS). Tags: South Africa · Sri Lanka · Cricket · T20 · Newlands · Cape Town · AB De Villiers · Farhaan Behardien · Proteas.
Irrepressible Serena powers into Aussie semis
Serena Williams celebrates winning her Women’s singles quarter-final match against Britain’s Johanna Konta. REUTERS/Jason Reed.
PRESS RELEASES
Romantic Valentine’s Picnic by the Sea @ the Radisson Blu Waterfront Cape Town
This Valentine’s Day enjoy an exclusive picnic for two on the rolling lawns of the Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Hoener met die Rooi Skoene – Besprekings open op 24 Januarie 2017
Besprekings vir die nuwe Koos Roets fliek, HOENER MET DIE ROOI SKOENE, open op Dinsdag, 24 Januarie 2017, om 16h00.
cafe Roux Cape Town and cafe Roux Noordhoek Feb shows
CAFÉ ROUX, NOORDHOEK AND CAFÉ ROUX CAPE TOWN – FEBRUARY SHOWS: JACK PAROW, VALIANT SWART, MATTHEW MOLE, ARD MATTHEWS, MAJOZI, BLUES BROERS AND MANY MORE.
Nomad Bistro & Bar launches its ‘Friday Feels’ event
Cape Town’s latest addition to the trendy gastropub scene, Nomad Bistro & Bar, will host the Friday Feels event where guests can expect well-known DJ’s on the decks playing familiar favourites and toe-tapping tunes from 8pm.
What’s happening in 2017?
With the festive season at an end, we can finally start making plans for 2017. But which prospects should be lying on your horizon?
River Mile now more family friendly
The 93rd River Mile will be rebranded as the SPAR Summer Festival to cater for a broader audience, organisers announced today.
REGULAR COLUMNS & OPINION PIECES
Nissan celebrates pioneering Qashqai’s 10th anniversary in style
February 2017 marks 10 years since the Nissan Qashqai crossover first went on sale, and the brand is celebrating in style. Customer events and media activities are taking place across Europe to mark the occasion.
Redesigned Triton “most advanced pick-up” developed by Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Motors South Africa has launched a completely redesigned Mitsubishi Triton. The 2017 model, the fifth in the lineage, is the most advanced pick-up yet developed by Mitsubishi..
I had a great holiday and it shows, now what?
Stick to realistic fitness resolutions in 2017! The festive season is at an end and, unfortunately, so is our careless bliss regarding what we eat and how much we exercise.
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Until next time…
Bruce