Visit George SA

17/10/2024

More cases of rabies on Cape Fur Seals reported, residents and holiday makers to note the following: https://www.earthnews365.co.za/more-cases-of-rabies-on-cape-fur-seals-reported. Pic: Seal Snorkeling

02/10/2024

Oudtshoorn, 30 September 2024 – The Executive Mayor of the Greater Oudtshoorn Municipality, Alderman Johan Allers, extends his heartfelt appreciation to all who contributed to the success of the Miss SA 2024 homecoming event in Oudtshoorn. This event was a celebration not only of our Miss South Africa’s achievements but also of the beautiful community that made her return to her hometown unforgettable.

The Executive Mayor of the Greater Oudtshoorn Municipality, Alderman Johan Allers, extends his heartfelt appreciation to all who contributed to the success of the Miss SA 2024 homecoming event in Oudtshoorn.

02/10/2024

South Western Districts Cricket, on Saturday in Oudtshoorn, hosted a very successful KFC provincial mini-cricket seminar.

02/10/2024

Stage 1 of the 2024 Momentum Medical Scheme Cape Pioneer, presented by Biogen, was raced under cloudy skies on Tuesday, 1 October, on the tracks and trails of the Outeniqua Mountain above George. The opening day was a fiercely contested affair in the men’s race with PYGA Euro Steel winning out after seizing an opportunity during a lull in action, in the final kilometre. For Efficient Infiniti Insurance the margin of victory was more commanding, having distanced their rivals for stage honours within the first 20 kilometres of the 56-kilometre-long course.

Stage 1 of the 2024 Momentum Medical Scheme Cape Pioneer, presented by Biogen, was raced under cloudy skies on Tuesday, 1 October, on the tracks and trails of the Outeniqua Mountain above George. The opening day was a fiercely contested affair in the men’s race with PYGA Euro Steel winning out aft...

02/10/2024

Hi there! In this edition...
Events - Connect at the Plett ARTS Festival
Exhibitions - The largest exhibition in the smallest space
Birding - Bitou Birding Festival
Land Art - Plett Land Art Route
Arts - Shows, Talks, Workshops & Events
Cultural - How to celebrate Heritage Day in Plett
Sport - Women’s Football in Plett: Lidz fc
Nature - CapeNature Access Week
Gigs - View the Gig Guide for local happenings this month

26/09/2024

Garden Route District Municipality has invested R15m in Fire and Rescue efforts: https://www.earthnews365.co.za/garden-Route-has-invested-R15-m-in-Fire-rescue.

20/09/2024

Plett ARTS Festival kicks off tonight with the Twilight Meander in Main Street which promises a captivating blend of art, music, and community spirit.

Dress up to impress in your most outrageously creative outfit and come and connect with friends and artists as we celebrate the launch of the Plett ARTS Festival.

https://pletttourism.createsend1.com/t/i-e-fwhyz-l-hk/

19/09/2024

A new astro-tourism strategy to be launched next week: https://www.earthnews365.co.za/new-astro-tourism-strategy. Pic:

19/09/2024

Plett writer, Rene Connolly, chats to celebrated photographer and writer, Obie Oberholzer, ahead of the Plett ARTS Festival from 20 – 29 September 2024 and his exhibition at the festival.

Obie Oberholzer: Biggest Exhibition in the Smallest Space September 19, 2024 southcapenetSport & Entertainment ‘Is it an ism, or is it art?’ Rather, it’s a phy… photography Plett writer, Rene Connolly, chats to celebrated photographer and writer, Obie Oberholzer, ahead of the Plett ARTS Fest...

19/09/2024

Obie Oberholzer: Biggest Exhibition in the Smallest Space

13/09/2024

15 rescued from vessel on fire in Southern Cape: https://www.earthnews365.co.za/15-rescued-from-vessel-on-fire-in-S-cape.

11/09/2024

Cricket South Africa (CSA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday 7 September 2024 in Sandton, where the national cricket governing body proudly reported a strong financial performance for the fiscal year spanning 01 May 2023 – 30 April 2024.

11/09/2024

Personnel and players from the Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers were well represented at the Cricket South Africa (CSA) annual awards function that was held at Vodaworld in Midrand on Thursday, last week.

11/09/2024

Invitation: Garden Route Export Seminar 2024

Date: Thursday, 19 September 2024 Time: 08h00 to 16h00 Venue: Banquet Hall, George Civic Centre, 71 York Street, George RSVP: Click here Please liaise with Marthinus van Wyk @ [email protected] / 021 4833106 or Tembela Selani @ [email protected] / 021 4839200 for an...

08/09/2024

Public Notice: Refuse Collection During the Upcoming Public Holiday
Issued by George Municipality, 06 September 2024

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE HOUSEHOLD REFUSE REMOVAL SCHEDULE OVER THE UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAY
24 September 2024- Collection as per normal schedule

TUESDAY: Levallia, Rosemoor, Conville, Protea Park, Parkdene, Ballotsview, Borchards, Lawaaikamp, Thembalethu, Wilderness, Constantia Kloof, Kleinkrantz

BUSINESSES: Monday, Wednesday and Friday

06/09/2024

The Plettenberg has appointed Ewald Schulenburg as Executive Chef at The Plettenberg.

The Plettenberg appoints Executive Chef September 6, 2024 southcapenetPlettenberg Bay Business News The Plettenberg has appointed Ewald Schulenburg as Executive Chef at The Plettenberg. He trained at Warwick’s Chefs Training School in Hermanus and comes with 17 years’ experience. He started hi...

06/09/2024

KNYSNA, South Africa, 05 September 2024 – It has come to the attention of Knysna Speed Festival, the owner of the Simola Hillclimb, that Zwartkops Raceway has used Simola Hillclimb’s event regulations for its Top of the Hill event to be held in October.

KNYSNA, South Africa, 05 September 2024 – It has come to the attention of Knysna Speed Festival, the owner of the Simola Hillclimb, that Zwartkops Raceway has used Simola Hillclimb’s event regulations for its Top of the Hill event to be held in October.

05/09/2024

The Garden Route Dam, a natural setting for the George community, is currently playing host to a popular South African television show set. The project, which commenced earlier this month, is scheduled to restrict public access to some areas around the dam between 20 October to 24 November with no impact on regular walkers and cyclists.
https://thegremlin.co.za/george-news/wordpress/2024/09/05/television-show-set-construction-underway-at-garden-route-dam-in-george/