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LATEST LOCAL NEWS
Mayor opens Old Car show in Style
Executive Mayor of George, Ald. Melvin Naik enjoyed a quick whirl into the heydey of vintage vehicles when he arrived for the official opening of the Southern Cape Old Car Show held in George this Saturday – on an immaculate 1911 Model T-Ford driven by Philip Kuschke.
Drama op die planke in die Klein Karoo
Bekroondes en debuutwerke kenmerk die toneelprogram van die 23ste KKNK, wat van 8 tot 15 April op Oudtshoorn aangebied word.
Gondwana introduces conservation activities for guests
Gondwana Game Reserve in the Western Cape has introduced two new conservation activities for guests – the cheetah experience and rhino tracking.
Municipal Official dies in car accident
Mr Kevin Grünewald, Director of Electrotechnical Services, at George Municipality regrets the sudden passing of Mr Gideon Tyhalimpi (28), who died in a motor vehicle accident in the Hansmoeskraal area on 9 February.
Eden Districts & Hospitality students receive recognition of success
Another jubilant occasion repeated itself at the Francois Ferreira Academy, situated at the PW College in George, in recognition of the 8thgroup of students, who successfully completed a Culinary and Hospitality Skills programme through the Eden District Cater Care initiative.
Ontec service provider
George Municipality has awarded a company called Ontec Systems (Pty) Ltd the tender to manage the prepayment electricity meter environment in George and work as an extension of several of the municipality’s departments.
Go George ticket price increased
The George Municipality has announced an increase in the price of GO GEORGE bus tickets from 1 February 2017.
Plettenberg Bay ‘Coining’ it for the Rhino
The Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve is one of a very small number of safari camps on the Southern Cape coastline where visitors can see many of the big 5 wildlife in their natural habitat.
Parking attendant catches ‘thief’ Knysna-Plett Herald
The suspect was apprehended in Queen Street, opposite the Knysna-Plett Herald. Here he sticks his head out of the back of an AllSound security …
Human remains found on construction site Citizen
Plettenberg Bay police in Western Cape have confirmed that human remains had been uncovered on a construction site in the coastal holiday town.
Evita Bezuidenhout in Plett Knysna-Plett Herald
PLETTENBERG BAY NEWS – They say that laughter is the best medicine, so in light of the recent State of the Nation chaos that plagued South Africa, …
Plett Music Festival this month Knysna-Plett Herald
PLETTENBERG BAY NEWS – The popular Plett Music Festival is set to hit all the right notes when it is held for the fourth time later this month. Not only …
New zip line for Garden Route Knysna-Plett Herald
PLETTENBERG BAY NEWS – A request for proposals (RFP) was issued by SANParks to all interested bidders for the proposed Kranshoek zip line …
Love in the rocks in Mossel Bay Mossel Bay Advertiser
In Mossel Bay, however, the month of love, February, delivered ‘Love in the rocks’ when construction workers uncovered a uniquely heart-shaped rock …
5-Jaar sedert gru-botsing meisies eis Mossel Bay Advertiser
Na ‘n uitgerekte hofsaak is die 39-jarige bestuurder van ‘n wit Ford, Friedel Roller, daaraan skuldig bevind dat hy, op die aand van die leerders se …
Insette op wysiging van drankwet Oudtshoorn Courant
OUDTSHOORN NUUS – ‘n Gemeenskapspolisiëringsforum (GPF) is verlede Vrydag op Dysselsdorp gehou. Die mi-nister van gemeenskapsveiligheid …
LATEST LOCAL SPORTS NEWS
Van Rooyen pulls off play-off victory
Former Oudtshoorn schoolboy, Erik van Rooyen hit his approach to inside a foot in the first hole of a three-way play-off on Sunday to set himself up for birdie and victory in the R1.5-million Eye of Africa PGA Championship.
New pro outfit seal victory at TransCape
The Ellsworth-ASG outfit of Pieter Seyffert and Travis Walker finished off the TransCape mountain bike race in style by claiming victory on the final stage to cement their overall triumph today.
Vive le Bleu for SA Stroke Play champion Catherine
Lali Stander – GEORGE, 10 February 2017 – The prestigious South African Stroke Play Championship trophy is back in French hands after Edgar Catherine triumphed at Kingswood Golf Estate on Friday.
The Sedgefield Misfit Colour run
The happiest 3.5km run on the planet is back! The Misfit Training and Events Colour Run will take place on Good Friday 14 April 2017, starting at the Steam Whistle Stop (the old Sedgefield train station).
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
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Zuma, Trump reaffirm commitment to strengthening bilateral relations
President Jacob Zuma’s office confirmed that it had agreed to a request from the US for a teleconference with Donald Trump. FILE: President Jacob Zuma.
Trump tells Nigerian leader Buhari ‘to keep up the good work he is doing’
Cape Town – United States President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Monday with his Nigerian counterpart President Muhammadu Buhari.
Japan PM Shinzo Abe’s diplomatic hole in one with Trump
Shinzo Abe’s golf diplomacy in Florida charts a path for foreign leaders with the Trump administration: use strategic patience and reap rewards (though remember, you could always end up in the sand traps).
NATIONAL NEWS
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Political parties to debate Zuma’s Sona
Laughing while Rome burns: President Jacob Zuma delivered his 10th state of the nation address in Parliament in Cape Town on Thursday.
High Court orders immediate release of Paul O’Sullivan
About a dozen police officers arrested O’Sullivan shortly after he left his attorney’s offices in Centurion on Monday evening.
Swelling the state coffers for dysfunctional, corrupt emptying
Ineptocracy – it’s an appropriate term used by economist Dawie Roodt, especially as Pravin Gordhan prepares to swell the State coffers (at considerable extra cost to the mostly-efficient private sector), which are then quickly emptied by mostly …
Troon delays Trollip’s defamation case
Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Athol Trollip, who is suing former ANC councillor Lawrence Troon for defamation, may have to wait another year before he gets his day in court.
SASSA: Playing games with the poor
For the poorest South Africans, 1 April 2017 may indeed be April Fool’s Day as they return empty-handed from SASSA collection points, when the contract of Cash Paymaster Services (CPS), distributors of social grants on behalf of SASSA, comes to an end …
BUSINESS NEWS
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Eskom: Independent Power Procurement Progamme will go ahead
In his State of the Nation Address last week, President Jacob Zuma said government is committed to the project. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.
Data to finally overtake voice on Vodacom
In the current quarter, data revenue should overtake that which Vodacom’s South African operation derives from voice services.
Global Stock Rally Loses Momentum, Dollar Declines: Markets Wrap
Japanese stocks fell, taking the momentum out of a global rally after U.S. benchmarks surged to a fresh round of record, while the dollar extended losses as Donald Trump’s national security adviser resigned.
Transport ministry denies suspension of Acsa board members
File image of Transport Minister Dipuo Peters. Her office has moved to dismiss as “speculation” any reports suggesting she has acted to suspend four board members of the Airports Company of South Africa.
SPORTS NEWS
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Black Caps coach defends Taylor non-selection
The Black Caps coach Mike Hesson says there’s no animosity between himself and former Black Caps skipper Ross Taylor. Ross Taylor batting briefly in the T20 series sealer vs Pakistan.
F1 legend: Rosberg should pip Wayde for Laureus award
Monaco – Wayde van Niekerk won’t find himself in the same conversation as Nico Rosberg very often, but the 18th Laureus World Sports Awards in Monaco have provided an exception.
From ‘joker’ to skipper as Root takes charge
London – Will the responsibility of being England’s Test captain over-burden Joe Root or inspire the Yorkshire batsman to even greater heights?
PRESS RELEASES
Cape Wine Auction Breaks Record With R22.3 Million Raised
In a spectacular show of generosity and opulence the Cape Wine Auction broke their own record by raising a staggering R22.3 million on 11 February at the Antonij Rupert Wyne Estate, sponsored by Nedbank Private Wealth.
Fedhealth XTERRA Kids take Nelson Mandela Bay by Storm
The picturesque Kings Beach was a hub of excitement today (Friday, 10 February 2017) with eager junior adventure seekers lining up to partake in the Fedhealth XTERRA Kids Nelson Mandela Bay.
Challenging chefs to produce great food – in a unique location
The Tsogo Sun Chef’s Challenge takes the hospitality group’s leading chefs out of the comfort zones of their restaurant kitchens and challenges them to prepare a meal for a select group of invited foodies in a unique location within the property.
REGULAR COLUMNS & OPINION PIECES
Cartoon – Setting an Example
Book Review: On your bike
“Tricky test” for Panasonic Jaguar Racing at Buenos Aires ePrix
With the winter break at an end, Panasonic Jaguar Racing is off to sunnier climes, travelling to Argentina for the third round of the FIA Formula E Championship in Buenos Aires on 18 February.
Finlayson “will bring strong business acumen” to Wesbank Motor Division
WesBank has announced the appointment of Mark Finlayson as the CEO of its Motor division from March 1 following the departure of Simphiwe Nghona at the beginning of this month.
Until next time…
Bruce