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LATEST LOCAL NEWS
‘Plett Tourism at Work ‘ – Plett Tourism and Eco-Atlas present Bea Johson, The Zero Waste Guru
Plett Tourism and Eco Atlas bring Bea Johnson, the ‘Zero Waste Guru’, to the Beacon Island Resort during the first Plett Tourism Thought Leadership Program initiative, on Saturday the 6th of May 2017.
Calling all citizen scientists in Sedgefield
Help researchers collect data on the Endangered Knysna seahorse Writes Clement Arendse SANParks scientific services Are you aware that the Garden Route is the only place in the world where you can see the Endangered Knysna seahorse in the wild?
Boreholes and well-points in Greater Knysna
Following the Knysna Municipality’s implementation of Level 2 Water Restrictions during December 2016, many Greater Knysna residents have opted to use alternate water sources such as boreholes and well-points / spikes.
Farmers to be on the lookout for Fall Armyworms
The Fall Armyworm that recently invaded South Africa and established itself primarily in maize but also in sorghum, cotton, potatoes, some vegetables and in natural veld around maize fields has not yet been reported as being present in the Western Cape.
Two-year battle over mosque plans in Knysna heads to court Eyewitness News
Some residents in Knysna have approached the WC High Court to ask that a decision which approved the construction of a mosque be set aside.
New finance chief for Knysna Knysna-Plett Herald
Memani, whose contract started on March 1, is well qualified to head the department of finance as director, says a municipal press release.
Recording studio for Great Brak Mossel Bay Advertiser
Mossel Bay was abuzz on Wednesday morning when a contingent of provincial officials accompanied the MEC of Social Development, Minister Albert …
Team effort restores playpark George Herald
GEORGE NEWS FLASH – The George Municipal Parks and Recreation division recently … ‘We bring you the latest George, Garden Route news’.
A wheelchair for young chess player George Herald
GEORGE NEWS FLASH – A borrowed wheelchair is the reason for the newfound light in … ‘We bring you the latest George, Garden Route news’.
Tourist drowns in Plettenberg Bay Knysna-Plett Herald
PLETTENBERG BAY NEWS – Yesterday afternoon, Sunday March 5, NSRI Plettenberg Bay duty crew were activated to respond to Robberg 5 beach …
New festival for Plettenberg Bay Knysna-Plett Herald
Redford Lane Wines in the heart of the Plettenberg Bay. PLETTENBERG BAY NEWS – Plettenberg Bay is expanding its celebrations of good food and …
LATEST LOCAL SPORTS NEWS
A Fat Bike Challenge for the Garden Route
Calling all Mountain Bikers! Have you ever taken a ride on the beach?
Taylor throws Investec Cup chase wide open
Lali Stander – JOHANNESBURG, 6 March 2017 – English golfer Lauren Taylor will start the final round of the R500 000 Joburg Ladies Open with a slender lead and South African duo Kim Williams and Ashleigh Buhai lying in wait at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club on Wednesday. A second round 76 dropped Monique Smit down the field.
Hillclimb on shortlist for big award Knysna-Plett Herald
KNYSNA NEWS FLASH – The Jaguar Simola Hillclimb continues to grow in stature, having received its second consecutive nomination for the prized …
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
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What makes Trump’s revised travel ban different?
President Donald Trump has signed a revised executive order banning refugees and citizens from six Muslim-majority nations from entering the United States.
Kremlin: Trump’s wiretap claim ‘domestic issue’
Moscow – Claims by President Donald Trump that his phones were wiretapped by his predecessor, Barack Obama, during the 2016 election campaign are a purely domestic matter for the United States, said the spokesperson for Russian President Vladimir …
UN envoy for Western Sahara quits
New York – The UN envoy for Western Sahara has offered his resignation after leading efforts for eight years to settle the conflict between Morocco and the Polisario Front independence movement, a senior UN official said on Monday.
Israel passes a travel ban targeting boycott supporters
Israel’s parliament has passed into law a controversial travel ban to keep out people who support boycotts of the country or the Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank.
NATIONAL NEWS
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Dlamini to face Scopa over grants crisis
An unhappy Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini walked out of press briefing on Sunday. Watch the moment here…WATCH. What To Read Next.
Muthambi looks to ‘draconian’ Russia for social media policy
A day after State Security Minister David Mahlobo said he wanted to regulate social media, communications minister Faith Muthambi met the Russian deputy minister of telecoms and mass media to discuss “best practices” for the media.
Trust in cops ‘at all time low’
Members of the Grassy Park Community Policing Forum (CPF) want to see an improvement in policing services in the area. They are calling on residents to join them in a march to the police station on Saturday.
Sassa: There’s no need to answer questions‚ Zuma tells ministers
Zuma told the eNCA there was no crisis and cautioned ministers against engaging in public spats. File photo. Image by: KEVIN SUTHERLAND.
Gupta lawyer hits at Vytjie Mentor
The Gupta family lawyer Gert van der Merwe has advised them to take legal action against Vytjie Mentor, following a Facebook post by the former ANC MP.
BUSINESS NEWS
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Trump may create jobs, just not in America
President Donald Trump speaks in front of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner while visiting the Boeing South Carolina facility in North Charleston, S.C.
The benefits of a flexible investment approach – Cash “tremendously” under-appreciated
A new mega fund manager for Europe: Can Aberdeen AM, Standard Life survive passive fund onslaught? Walter Aylett is South Africa’s asset management rock star – all the Fund Awards winners here!
Oil market whipsawed as OPEC production discussed
Workers look at a drilling rig of the Rosneft-owned Prirazlomnoye oil field outside Nefteyugansk, Russia, August 4, 2016. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin/File Photo.
SPORTS NEWS
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Morkel marked for test return in Dunedin
Morkel has been plagued by a lingering back injury and played his last test against England in January. File photo. Image by: Carl Fourie/Gallo Images.
Safa Technical director applauds the SA Under-20 side after qualifying for the World Cup
South African Football Association (Safa) technical director Neil Tovey says the SA Under-20s have made the country proud after qualifying for the 2017 FIFA Under-20 World Cup.
Proteas take aim at unbeaten Kiwi run
Wellington – SA are backing their pace attack to snap New Zealand’s unbeaten run at Dunedin’s University Oval when the first Test starts on Wednesday.
Ackermann’s not going to repeat last year’s mistakes
The Lions are travelling with a strong squad but will be without Howard Mnisi who was injured in the opening round and fellow centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg who will stay home to attend his mother’s funeral tomorrow.
PRESS RELEASES
Introducing the new look Jason’s Creek – tradition with a bit of edge
Jason’s Creek, a classic Cape Blend, illustrates the story of Jason’s Hill in its revamped label design.
Introducing Hartenberg Wine Estate’s Grande Dame, the Eleanor Chardonnay 2015
The Eleanor Chardonnay, which forms part of Hartenberg Wine Estate’s range of Super Premium wines, pays tribute to the matriarch of the Finalyson family who, with her husband Maurice, owned the farm (then known as Montagne) from 1948 to 1977.
Young Guns coach aims to shore up defence
Coach Zane Bosch wants to see an improved defence from the FNB NMMU-Madibaz Young Guns in their crucial Varsity Cup rugby encounter against UCT on the NMMU B field on Monday.
American Express® From the Winelands to the World winner announced
American Express® and Cape Wine Auction are delighted to unveil the winner of their From the Winelands to the World campaign aimed at inspiring school children from the local wine farm region.
Vision, passion and patience culminate in the Cape of Good Hope Serruria Chardonnay 2015
Staying ahead of the game in a highly competitive wine market takes more than passion and commitment, it also requires patience and innovation, and all these elements have led to the latest offering to emerge from Anthonij Rupert Wyne’s portfolio – the Cape of Good Hope Serruria Chardonnay 2015.
International Business Dialogue, 23 February 2017
Garlicke & Bousfield hosted the first International Business Dialogue of 2017, the year when Garlicke & Bousfield celebrates its 150th anniversary.
REGULAR COLUMNS & OPINION PIECES
How far can the remedy of Reinstatement be stretched?
By Neil Coetzer, Partner, Employment Law, Benefits & Industrial Relations, Cowan-Harper Attorneys
Mercedes Benz moves in to the future with its new “concept bakkie”
The Mercedes-Benz “Concept X-Class” study, on display at the Geneva Motor Show from March 9 to March 19, provides an outlook on the brand’s forthcoming new pick-up, the X-Class.
Concept car: Jaguar’s I-Pace electric performance SUV to feature at Geneva Motor Show
Jaguar’s electric performance SUV concept will showcase one of the production car’s First Edition colours – Photon Red – when it appears at the Geneva Motor Show on March 7.
New car market still in decline, but LCVs, heavy and medium trucks show upward trend in February, says Naamsa
NAAMSA said that the positive trend in new vehicle sales had been maintained in February 2017 characterised by noteworthy gains in light commercial vehicle as well as medium and heavy commercial vehicle sales. The consumer driven new car market had however registered a decline.
Cartoon – SASSA Crisis? What Crisis?
Until next time…
Bruce