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LATEST LOCAL NEWS
Go George impresses transport forum
The City of George hosted a meeting of the National Transport Forum (NTF) for the first time last week, treating 25 delegates from all over the country to Garden Route hospitality.
Go George route changes for the OCC
The GO GEORGE bus service will be making temporary changes to certain routes to accommodate the Outeniqua Wheelchair Challenge (OCC) taking place on Saturday, 18 February 2017.
Accommodation Scam
Please be aware of an accommodation scam that is presently taking place in our region.
Year of the Teacher encourages respect for and responsibility of teachers
The Western Cape Education Department has adopted The Year of the Teacher as a key theme for 2017.
Plett Tourism: Miscellaneous News
Plett Air Safaris
Why drive when you can fly? Plett Air Safaris offers a reliable and scenic flight shuttle service from Plett Aiport to the magnificent Shamwari Private Game Reserve and Kwandwe Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape.
Two firsts for the Plett Music Festival
The Plett Music Festival, held in aid of the Kids of Kurland and hosted at The White House theatre from 23-26 February, will be presenting festivos with two wonderful debuts.
Valentine’s Day in Plett
Romance is in the air and Plettenberg Bay is filled with romantic experiences to suit foodies, adventure seekers, music-lovers and more for the month of love.
Life is a Garden: February Newsletter #2
Skietvoorval: Motorfietsryer se identiteit bekend Oudtshoorn Courant
Die polisie is gister om 10:45 in kennis gestel van ‘n persoon wat 10 km vanaf Oudtshoorn op die Calitzdorp-pad, oorlede is . Die man is met ‘n …
Soldaat ter ruste gelê Oudtshoorn Courant
OUDTSHOORN NUUS – ‘n Soldaat van Oudtshoorn wat verlede jaar op 16 Desember in die see by Port Alfred verdrink het is Saterdag met volle …
New centre at NMMU points to origin of mankind Herald live
Focusing on the historic archaeological dig at Pinnacle Point near Mossel Bay, the Point of Human Origin Exhibition Centre features fascinating …
Knysna author on global award shortlist Knysna-Plett Herald
KNYSNA NEWS FLASH – A local mom is making headlines with her book, Mila’s Meals: The Beginning & The Basics, which has been shortlisted for a …
Block of flats not welcome George Herald
GEORGE NEWS – The George Municipality has approved an application to develop a block of … ‘We bring you the latest George, Garden Route news’.
World champions to sing in Knysna Knysna-Plett Herald
KNYSNA NEWS – World, European and South African choral champions, the acclaimed South Cape Children’s Choir, directed by Jan-Erik Swart, will …
LATEST SPORTS NEWS
12 Schools to take part in 13’th annual OCC
SOUTH AFRICA (February 2017) – On Friday 17 February 2017 the 15th annual Outeniqua Wheelchair Challenge for Schools will take place in the Garden Route Mall’s parking area.
Another defeat for SWD in CSA Three-Day Competition
The SWD senior team suffered their third consecutive defeat in the Cricket South Africa Provincial competition when they lost by 8 wickets against Northern Cape in a match that was played at the Recreation Ground the past weekend.
SWD Schools Super League fixtures
Sedgars SWD Cricket League results
Two strong contenders for a place in the qualifying rounds of the Sedgars Premier league, Pirates United and Harlequins, both suffered surprising defeats during the weekend’s round of the competition.
Sedgars SWD Cricket League fixtures
Great excitement is expected when all ten premier league clubs will complete their last two pool matches of the round robin stage of the Sedgar’s Premier League competition this weekend.
SWD Women determined to finish on a high
The SWD Women’s team will be determined to keep to finish their season on a high when they host KwaZulu-Natal this weekend in their fourth and final round of matches in the Cricket South Africa Provincial Women’s competition.
CSA Focus School Tournament
The team of Imizamo Yethu High School in Thembalethu that participated in a triangular Cricket South Africa Focus School tournament together with Hudson Park (Border) and Cape Town Sport School (Western Province).
Moya Charity Golf Day
Moya Animal Outreach (a non-profit company) is having a Golf Day fundraiser at Plettenberg Bay Country Club on the 26th of March.
SA Senior Open supporting the endangered Humpback Dolphin
The EWT S.A. Senior Golf Tour will be hosting the R500 000 SA Senior Open from 4 – 7 April at Plettenberg Bay Country Club, with the Endangered Wildlife Trust being the beneficiary – specifically the Humpback Dolphin.
George Golf Club Newsletter
Fancourt Golf Club Newsletter
Grace sets sights on Top 10 ranking Sport24
Cape Town – South African star golfer Branden Grace admits that winning on any tour is tough, but believes he has what it takes to enter the winner’s …
Namibian wheelchair cyclists off to SA New Era
Windhoek-Namibian veteran wheelchair cyclist, Frans ‘Tupac’ Paulus yesterday led a three-member wheelchair cycling team to George, South Africa, …
Trans Outeniqua 3 Day MTB Into Cycling (blog)
The Trans Outeniqua 3 day MTB tour, a Scenic Mountain bike tour in the Garden Route will start at Pine Creek River Resort in Great-Brak River from …
DarkFest rocks Garden Route Trail Park Knysna-Plett Herald
KNYSNA NEWS FLASH & VIDEO – The #DarkFest, held at the Garden Route Trail Park outside Knysna over the past weekend (Saturday, February …
Grey learners chosen for EP Junior Angling Team News24
… Lance Daniell and Daniel Dickinson, were selected to represent the EP Junior Angling Team which competed in the annual Nationals in Mossel Bay …
International News
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Kim Jong Un’s half brother murdered with poison, South Korea says
Hong Kong (CNN) The sudden death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s half-brother was murder, South Korean officials announced Wednesday.
White House tries to protect Trump from Russia scandal
Washington – The White House battled on Tuesday to insulate Donald Trump from the scandal over a top aide’s contacts with Russia, as calls grew for an independent investigation.
Edward Snowden’s New Job: Protecting Reporters From Spies
This story is part of our special coverage, The News in Crisis. When Edward Snowden leaked the biggest collection of classified National Security Agency documents in history, he wasn’t just revealing the inner workings of a global surveillance machine.
National News
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Mashaba not following due process – Sacked MMC
Johannesburg – Fired Johannesburg MMC Anthony Still has accused Mayor Herman Mashaba of trying to summarily suspend two senior City Power executives without following due process.
Maimane: The ANC has gone from liberator to the enemy of people
Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane used the State of the Nation address (Sona) debate as a platform to outline his party’s plans for the country should the DA govern, bashing President Jacob Zuma, his administration and the ANC in the process.
Stats indicate crime is going down, but so is police confidence
Since 2010 there has been a decline of home robberies and housebreakings from 6.8 to 5.7% in 2015-2016. Theft of personal property also went down slightly, from 2.5% in 2011 2% in 2015-2016.
Mkhwebane asked to probe Tshwane city manager’s appointment
Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, the Public Protector, is seen during a press briefing at her offices, 2 February 2017, Pretoria. Picture: Jacques Nelles.
SACP launches scathing attack on ‘reckless’ Zuma, Gupta family
The party accuses the Gupta family of exploiting ‘political influence’ to gain access to resources, licences, contracts and tenders.
Business News
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Nkwinti pushes for restitution without compensation
Constitutional amendments should be made to address the issue of land restitution without compensation, said Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti.
Dipuo Peters zeroes in on Acsa probe leader
Transport Minister Dipuo Peters on Monday issued an amended notice of intent to remove four Airports Company SA (Acsa) board members at a shareholders’ meeting scheduled for next Monday in a move that has stunned her critics.
Rand breaks through R13.20 on dollar
File: Emerging market strength in the currency markets, came as investors awaited comments from US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen on US interest rates.
Eskom load shedding was part of a simple get-rich-quick scheme: report
A damning Eskom report released by professional auditing firm Deloitte has found that the country’s mass blackouts and load shedding was engineered as part of a senior Eskom manager’s plan to get wealthy through irregular contracts.
Pressure on Gordhan as budget speech looms
Experts in the country expect Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan to announce an increase in the fuel levy of over 50 cents a litre when he delivers his budget speech in Cape Town on Wednesday next week.
Sports News
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PSG gives Barcelona some major payback with 4-0 thumping
PSG’s Angel Di Maria, second left, celebrates after scoring the first goal of the game during the Champion’s League round of 16, first leg soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Barcelona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, Tuesday, Feb.
Khwela ready to steal the show and claim K1 Dusi victory
PHOTO: Supplied The Dusi K1 title is something I would definitely want to win, it would be my dream and I have worked hard again this year to try and reach my goal.
Bolt: Wayde deserved Laureus award
Monaco – His 400m run at Rio 2016 was possibly the story of the Olympic Games, but South Africa’s Wayde van Niekerk could not finish ahead of Nico Rosberg at the Laureus World Sports Awards on Tuesday night.
Black Cap Guptill out for three SA matches
Wellington – New Zealand’s in-form opening batsman Martin Guptill will miss the first three matches of South Africa’s tour after suffering a hamstring injury, officials said on Wednesday.
Oz needs to be ‘more sensitive’ to Test rejects
Nic Maddinson struggled and was dropped after the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan, having scored only 27 runs from his three matches.
SA charity wins Laureus ‘Sport for Good’ award
Cape Town – South African charity, Waves for Change has been recognized for their outstanding work in the community by winning the Sport for Good category at the 2017 Laureus Awards held in Monaco.
PRESS RELEASES
Shamwari Game Reserve joins Fair Trade Tourism’s portfolio
February 2017 – Fair Trade Tourism has started 2017 with a bang thanks to the addition of Shamwari Game Reserve to its portfolio of South African tourism businesses.
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.
REGULAR COLUMNS & OPINION PIECES
More opportunities for “city car” sector in 2017
The 2017 motoring year will mark the entrenchment of value-added, stylish cars in the South African market, predicts Datsun South Africa General Manager, Des Fenner, as he assesses the changes taking place in car buying circles.
Toyota’s hybrid sells more than 10 million unit world wide
Toyota Motor Corporation is proud to announce cumulative global hybrid vehicle (HV) sales of 10.05 million units as of January 31, surpassing the 10 million unit mark.
Cartoon – Trump Calls Zuma
Mercedes-Maybach G 650 Landaulet, open-air luxury on and off-road
With the G 650 Landaulet*, Mercedes Maybach presents a new masterpiece of automotive engineering.
Until next time…
Bruce