18+ hour, 37+ min ago   (303+ words) LIFESTYLE NEWS - The University of the Third Age's (U3A) September programme starts on the 16th with Armchair Travel. Chris Leggatt will give an illustrated talk on his three-month 16 000km drive around Namibia. From the dry coastal dunes of the Namib to the remote…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (1010+ words) Journalist Marguerite van Ginkel GEORGE NEWS - With many children in George urgently needing safe, stable homes, George Child and Family Welfare is appealing to residents to consider becoming foster or safety parents, particularly those willing to take in older children…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (750+ words) GEORGE NEWS - A low-entry safe space for people sleeping on the streets has emerged as a key proposal in plans to tackle homelessness in George. This comes amid growing concern about people sleeping outside businesses, using shopfronts and public areas…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (193+ words) Journalist Marguerite van Ginkel In this video interview, senior personnel from George Child and Family Welfare discuss the growing need for foster and safety parents, the particular challenge of accommodating older children and sibling groups, what the process involves and…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (437+ words) NATIONAL NEWS - The Western Cape Government and Mossel Bay Municipality have agreed on interim emergency measures to address the serious and ongoing coastal erosion risks at Diaz Beach. In a statement issued by the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (464+ words) Source Melt Botes, spokesman for Min Tertuis Simmers BUSINESS NEWS - The Western Cape Government is driving its model to protect vulnerable homeowners, expanding its strategic housing interventions through a new partnership with Nedbank. The initiative has already identified 278 Nedbank households…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (520+ words) NATIONAL NEWS - The Department of Social Development has welcomed the safe return of two South African children, aged 9 and 15, who were repatriated from Malawi, following an alleged case of human trafficking. The children were received at OR Tambo International Airport…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (278+ words) BUSINESS NEWS - Some awards recognise a beautiful finish. This one recognises everything beneath it. DAFCO George is proud to have been voted the Best Painting Company in the 2026 Best of George Readers' Choice Awards. Because the result was decided by…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (533+ words) GEORGE NEWS - At just 19, violinist Maja Snyman has already performed on international stages, built a TikTok following of more than 370 000 and twice claimed a world title in performing arts. Now she is bringing her music to a live audience in…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (429+ words) NATIONAL NEWS - France says its investigation into the death of the late former South African ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, is complete and has ruled it a suicide. However, South African officials say they have not received a final report....