George Herald - June 05, 2025

In this issue

Newspaper covering news from George and surrounds in the Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa

Sandman shares Big 5 message

Beach-goers at Wilderness and Herold's Bay did a double take last week when lifelike sand sculptures of a white rhino and elephant appeared on the shoreline.

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Supersandman shares a powerful Big 5 message

Beach-goers on Wilderness and Herold's Bay beaches were both surprised and intrigued to come across beautiful, life-size sand sculptures of some of Africa's Big 5, all done in magnificent detail.

1 min

Public Works receives report on building collapse

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) het Maandag 2 Junie aangekondig dat hy die finale ingenieursverslag ontvang het oor die George-gebou se ineenstorting van die Raad vir die Beboude Omgewing (RBO).

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Three Thembalethu murders in four days

It seems that Thembalethu is fast becoming the murder capital of George.

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Four arrested for body found in Thembalethu

Four suspects, Shaun Matthews (32), Leander Stanton (29), Darrel Cloete (23) and Christiaan Afrika (24), appeared in the George Magistrate's Court on Friday 30 May, in connection with the death of a man whose body was discovered in an open field in Zone 6, Thembalethu, on Thursday 27 March.

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Violent end to a peaceful soul

\"He didn't die the way he lived.\" These were the words of a heartbroken Jermaine Lee, after his younger brother, Manfred (36), was senselessly murdered in Pacaltsdorp on Saturday evening, 31 May.

2 mins

Odin's move done and dusted!

They came out in force to support a local animal welfare organisation. Residents, local businesses, volunteers and even helpers from out of town rolled up their sleeves and achieved what once seemed impossible.

1 min

Man gevonnis vir wrede 2022-huisrowe

Een van die mans wat verantwoordelik was vir twee gewelddadige huisrowe in George gedurende 2022 is uiteindelik gevonnis.

2 mins

Cornelius Esau dies at 59

Cornelius Esau (59), a long-serving employee of the George Municipality and known community activist, passed away on Thursday 29 May.

1 min

WELCOMING EXPERT CARE A new chapter at Scholtz & Williams Dental

Scholtz & Williams Dental Clinic proudly welcomes Dr Hilda Zoomers, along with Oral Hygienists Nicole van Rensburg and Mateenah Jajbhay.

1 min

Some relief for indigent and pensioners

George residents will be coughing up between 4% and 6% more for municipal services, but at the same time the nearly R5b budget approved by the George Council on Friday 30 May does offer a little relief for indigent and low-income residents, as well as property-owning pensioners.

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Court cracks down on GBV in wake of NMU tragedy

Gender-based crimes, such as the murder of Nelson Mandela University (NMU) student Zimkhitha Ntshisela inside her George Campus residence on 6 May 2023, have been singled out for severe punishment.

2 mins

Stratu's suspension a 'vindictive political vendetta' - his attorney

The preliminary suspension of Garden Route District Municipality's (GRDM) Municipal Manager, Monde Stratu, is part of a 'vindictive political vendetta against him'.

2 mins

Storm over legal opinion on building collapse being under wraps

The content of the legal opinion on George Municipality's delictual liability in the Victoria Street building collapse, commissioned by the local authority itself, is not being made public.

2 mins

Teenagers and smartphones a double-edged sword

In today's fast-paced digital age, smartphones have become an essential part of everyday life, especially for teenagers, and technology grows faster than a teenager outgrows shoes.

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George Airport's April through traffic has stakeholders hopeful

George Airport handled over 81 000 two-way passengers in April, a 25% year-on-year increase compared with April 2024 - the thirdhighest total recorded in one month since the end of Covid.

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Recyclable fashion turns heads at Tyholora

Heads turned and creativity stole the spotlight during a unique fashion show held at Tyholora Primary on Friday 30 May, when learners from schools across the region brought their own eye-catching creations made entirely from recyclable materials to the runway.

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Paying it forward at the new Generosity charity shop

Generosity, a new charity shop in Hibernia Street that sells second-hand clothing, held an open day on Saturday 31 May with the idea to create awareness of people with disability and those in frail care.

1 min

Seniors wys hul fut is nog nie uit

Seniors wat deelgeneem het aan die Active Ageing Games op Donderdag 29 Mei het gewys dat 'n hoë ouderdom jou nie hoef te ontneem van prettige dinge soos sport en speletjies nie.

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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY Community urged to join beach clean-up

In celebration of World Environment Day, George Municipality, in partnership with Henque Waste and Polyco, is calling on residents to take part in a community beach clean-up at Leentjiesklip in Wilderness on Saturday 7 June, starting at 09:00.

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Give blood, give hope - save lives during Blood Donor Month

During June, the Western Cape Blood Services (WCBS) celebrate National Blood Donor Month, and globally, World Blood Donor Day is observed on 14 June.

1 min

Heroine's welcome for 2 MUT Miler runners

While running partners Gaelyn Slabber-Postma and Gillian Lupton-Smith were recovering last week from a weekend of running the Mountain Ultra Trail (MUT) Miler by UTMB, four more women were brought off the streets of George into the circle of safety at Wild Mongoo, whose mission it is to empower vulnerable women facing poverty, abuse and violence.

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Verkopings help bejaardes

Die JJ Watson Tehuis vir Bejaardes se Mei-verkoping is verlede Donderdag, 29 Mei, gehou.

1 min

Music lovers in the neighbourhood get together

Twice a year, Bertie and Annétia Heckroodt's home doubles up as a theatre house for Musiek inni buurt ('music in the neighbourhood'), an evening of musical fun and appreciation.

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An evening of great romantic sonatas

Two of South Africa's popular musicians, Zanta Hofmeyr (violin) and Elna van der Merwe (piano), treated local concert-goers to a concert titled Great Romantic Sonatas on Tuesday evening, 27 May.

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U3A: Talks on armchair travelling, submarine warfare, shipwrecks along SA coast

The June programme of the University of the Third Age (U3A) opens on Wednesday 11 June with 'Armchair Travel' with Estelle Frohling, who will give a talk titled 'Feet on the Ground in Israel'.

1 min

Bonsaifees weer 'n treffer

Die agste Herfs-bonsaifees van die Katrivier Kai-bonsaiklub, was weereens 'n heerlike ervaring vir almal wat dit bygewoon het én 'n hoogtepunt op entoesiaste se kalender.

1 min

Discover the Old Toll House at the foot of the Montagu Pass

Nestled just 2km from the Outeniqua Pass at the foot of the scenic Montagu Pass, the Old Toll House is a charming historical gem, declared a national monument in 1972.

1 min

The Women's Pink Table talks mothers and motherhood

The honest sharing of personal experiences by local family lawyer Alida Gerber and motivational speaker and social media influencer Left Sleeve at the Take a Seat at Our Pink Table event surely left no one in the audience untouched.

1 min

Blanco North Neighbourhood Watch

The Blanco North Neighbourhood Watch will be hosting its AGM at the VGK Hall in Blanco at 18:00 on Wednesday 18 June.

1 min

Sanca slaan bal vir herstel

Sanca Tuinroete nooi gholfentoesiaste, besighede en die gemeenskap om deel te wees van hul jaarlikse liefdadigheidsgholfdag op Donderdag 26 Junie by Kingswood-gholfklub.

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Employers' legal liability - learn from the experts

Businesses are reminded of the legal liability workshop for employers being presented in George on Thursday 12 June, under the auspices of the George Business Chamber.

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Kigai George students shine at national championship

Four talented students of the Kigai George Karate Club recently flew the flag high for the region as part of the JKA Western Province team at the annual SAJKA African/National Karate Championship held in Johannesburg on 23 and 24 May.

1 min

Local rugby star needs help to compete overseas

A rising local rugby talent from Borcherds, Ronalddino Williams (20), was recently given the chance to represent his community and country at a tournament in Thailand.

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Lace up for the annual Youth Day 10km race

The ever-popular 10km Youth Day race returns to the streets of George on Monday 16 June.

1 min

Table tennis team readies for nationals

The Eden Table Tennis Federation is sending a strong team of 35 players to represent the region at the 2025 South African National Table Tennis Championship in Durban from 3 to 12 October.

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George Herald Newspaper Description:

Community Newspaper serving George on the Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa.
The George Herald is a weekly bilingual community newspaper in George, South Africa. Distributed every Thursday in the Garden Route area it is by far the most widely read community newspaper in George area