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Flight for Birders identification & conservation course at Grootbrak on 23 & 24 March 2017
A bird identification course for novice and intermediate birdwatchers: St Francis United Church Hall, Sedgefield.
Refreshed Protea Hotel George Outeniqua welcomes visitors to Garden Route
A large number of visitors visiting the Garden Route, characterised by beautiful coastal and forested mountain areas, created a need for more and improved accommodation options.
NSRI assist semi-conscious kayaker
Arno Cloete, NSRI Mossel Bay duty coxswain, said: At 08h25, Tuesday, 14th February, NSRI Mossel Bay duty crew were activated following eye-witness reports of a fisherman appearing to be unconscious on a sea-kayak just off-shore of the Mossel Bay harbour.
New self-catering apartment bolsters Garden Route luxury travel offering
With the addition of a new 5-star apartment located in the Protea Hotel by Marriott Mossel Bay, the Garden Route region is well placed to cater to the luxury travel market.
Tickled Pink with De Krans Cape Pink
Break with tradition and celebrate that special occasion– birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, or simply a pre-dinner drink – with a glass of chilled De Krans Cape Pink.
Does South Africa have a signature red variety?
VIDEO: Diving With Seals In Plettenberg Bay
Tourists seeking an animal encounter can go diving with seals in Plettenberg Bay.
Back-to-basics for police Mossel Bay Advertiser
MOSSEL BAY NEWS – The KwaNonqaba Police recently hosted a back-to-basics programme for junior members at the popular Bonniedale guest …
Mossel Bay seems popular among Swiss Mossel Bay Advertiser
Last year the Mossel Bay Advertiser reported that a Swiss TV crew had visited and interviewed Hein Marais, owner of Township Angels art and craft …
Knysna community now called to take on the ‘bio-wise brick’ challenge CXpress
RIVERWOOD Primary is once again at the forefront of all things environmentally beautiful, as it was the Knysna School chosen by Bio Wise to launch …
108 Plett students get bursaries Knysna-Plett Herald
KNYSNA NEWS FLASH – More than a hundred Plettenberg Bay youngsters received a boost for their futures when they were awarded Bitou mayoral …
Update: Human remains found in Plett Knysna-Plett Herald
PLETTENBERG BAY NEWS – Plettenberg Bay police do not suspect foul play following the unearthing of human remains on a construction site in the …
Let’s try some applause, rather than slating letters, when our local authorities excel CXpress
… Mr C Scott, who seems to reside in Wilderness, and Mr G Nefdt, who may own a holiday house in Plettenberg Bay, but resides in Johannesburg.
Wees versigtig vir fietsryers Oudtshoorn Courant
OUDTSHOORN NUUS – Met die Cape Town Cycle Tour (voorheen die Argus) enkele weke weg, word ‘n groot toename in fietsryers soggens en …
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Jaguar Simola Hillclimb promises to be the most spectacular yet
Every year since its inception in 2009, Knysna’s Jaguar Simola Hillclimb (JSHC) has become bigger and better. However, this year’s eighth edition – the fourth with Jaguar as the title sponsor – will undoubtedly be the most breathtaking and exciting yet.
Martelize Brink sal by OCC inspireer
SUID AFRIKA (Februarie 2017) – Die 15de jaarlikse Outeniqua Rolstoel Uitdaging vind plaas op 18 Februarie 2017 in die strate van George.
Dimension Data made Valentine’s Day extraordinary
Lali Stander – GEORGE, 15 February 2017 – Dimension Data gifted the Sunshine Ladies Tour with a magnificent surprise on Valentine’s Day with the announcement of record prize money for the fourth edition of the Sunshine Ladies Tour Dimension Data Pro-Am.
12 Schools to take part in 15’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.
George Golf Club Newsletter
Fancourt Golf Club Newsletter
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No one’s safe in the Kim family
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the Workers’ Party Congress in Pyongyang May 7, 2016. Image by: KCNA / REUTERS. The half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, who was murdered in Malaysia, had earlier pleaded with his sibling …
US spies reportedly keeping intelligence from Trump
Sensitive intelligence is being withheld from President Trump by U.S. intelligence officials because they are reportedly concerned that the information could be compromised.
Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and a fatal attraction
Donald Trump imagined he could do as he pleased in the White House. It fell to the ninth federal circuit court in Seattle to draw the limits of the president’s authority at home by overturning an executive order barring migrants from seven Muslim …
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Cyclone Dineo is heading for us
South Africa is bracing for the fury of Cyclone Dineo today as it shifts from battering Mozambique’s coastline with howling gales and torrential downpours.
McBride tells parly Ipid has ‘valid reasons’ to probe Phahlane
Lieutenant-General Khomotso Phahlane is seen during a press briefing, 1 December 2016, at the SAPS Training Acadamy, Pretoria. Picture: Jacques Nelles.
Can Gordhan afford to spend the political capital for a VAT hike?
JOHANNESBURG – A VAT hike may be the most effective way for Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan to raise the bulk of additional tax revenues required, but the internal power struggle within the ANC may discourage such a move.
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EU Parliament backs landmark Canada trade deal
FILE: EU states and Canada formally signed the deal in October after seven years of tough talks, overcoming last-minute resistance from a small Belgian region that blocked its national government from approving the accord.
SAA mulls appeal of Comair judgment
The state-owned airline has been ordered to pay Comair R554 million plus interest at 15.5% for anti-competitive behaviour. South African Airways plane.
Competition Commission confident of case against 17 banks
The commission says it has evidence 17 banks faked bids to distort supply and demand of the currency. Picture: EWN. Currency · Competition Commission · Competition Tribunal of South Africa · Thembinkosi Bonakele.
What’s happening in the platinum market sounds like fake news
Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) delivered a solid set of results on Wednesday that demonstrated cost discipline, strong cash generation and a rapidly deleveraging balance sheet.
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Lions tickets almost snapped up
Only general admission tickets remain for the British and Irish Lions match against the Maori All Blacks in Rotorua. Photo/File. Test match tickets for the British and Irish Lions tour are already sold out with only general admission remaining for the …
‘We collapsed, no excuses’ – Wenger
MUNICH – Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted his side had “collapsed mentally” in their 5-1 Champions League rout by Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
Bulls squad packed with Boks
The Vodacom Bulls announced a squad of 46 players that includes 12 Springboks as they look to an improved performance this year in the Vodacom Super Rugby competition.
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Summer Festival gears up for bumper entry
Next weekend’s SPAR Summer Festival is set for another bumper entry as action enthusiasts gear up for an assortment of outdoor disciplines in the resort town of Cannonville just outside Port Elizabeth.
Madibaz chasing football success
NMMU-Madibaz have built up a proud record in the Safa-Nelson Mandela Bay SAB League this year, but are aware that there is still much to be done in the second half of the season.
Gondwana introduces all-inclusive self-drive safari
Gondwana Collection’s new self-drive safari packages for two, Namibia2Go, has launched.
Regular Columns & Opinion Pieces
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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.
Until next time…
Bruce