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Construction workers trapped as building collapses in George, Western Cape
Construction workers at a job site in George, Western Cape, are trapped after the building they were working on collapsed…
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Workers remain trapped after building collapse in George
Emergency services across the Western Cape are on their way to George to assist in the rescue of trapped workers,…
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Timothy Ova found guilty of murdering 2 nine-year-old girls
The High Court of South Africa in George has convicted Timothy Ova for the murders of two nine-year-old girls Sharon…
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Western Cape Agriculture Dept confirms African Swine Flu outbreak in pigs in George
The Western Cape agriculture department confirmed a new outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in pigs of small farmers on…
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Over 100 firefighters tackle fires across Western Cape
A battle against raging fires continues in multiple areas of the Western Cape, with more than 100 firefighters from Overstrand,…
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George woman accused of trafficking 4 women to spend festive season in jail
A woman in George, in the Western Cape, who was arrested in connection with a case of trafficking in persons,…
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George caretaker arrested for human trafficking
The Directorate for Priority Crime Prevention in the Western Cape arrested a 34-year-old suspect for alleged trafficking in persons. The…
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South African Poultry Association worried about avian flu but says products in stores safe
The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) said it was quite nervous about the current avian flu situation. This followed confirmation…
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Avian flu detected in George, Western Cape
The first case of Avian influenza in the Western Cape has been reported in George on Thursday, Western Cape MEC…
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Southern Cape police: Probe into deadly N2 bus accident at an advanced stage
Southern Cape police told the publication that their investigation into the fatal bus accident in Swellendam was at an advanced…
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Level 4 weather warning for snow & damaging waves in Western and Northern Cape
The South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued impact-based warnings for disruptive rain, damaging waves, and snow in the Western…
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WC ANC member charged with r@ping student
An ANC staff member in the Western Cape was arrested after a Nelson Mandela University student accused him of rape.…
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Suspects convicted of murder & r@pe of George woman
Two men have been convicted on charges ranging from murder, rape, and robbery with aggravating circumstances in the High Court…
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Director and accountant found guilty of R16 million Sars fraud
The Thembalethu Regional Court in George has found a company, its director, and an accountant guilty of defrauding the South…
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George bookkeeper sentenced to 8 years for R7.6 million theft
A 56-year-old Western Cape bookkeeper has been sentenced to eight years in prison for stealing over R7.6 million from a…
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Police: Cause of Western Cape bus crash that killed 5 people still unknown
Southern Cape police on Sunday said the cause of the bus crash which killed five people and left 48 others…
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Cape police investigate death of suspect linked to slain Almay Hurling
Southern Cape police are investigating the death of a murder suspect in George. The deceased had been linked to the…
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Two men drown in separate incidents in the Cape
Two men drowned in separate incidents on the Southern Cape coastline this week. In the first, National Sea Rescue Institute…
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WC Education Dept calls for calm following scabies outbreak
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has called for calm as it deals with a scabies outbreak at two schools…
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Pupils in trouble for allegedly throwing poo & urine at teachers
Concerns over the safety of pupils and teachers of Pacaltsdorp Secondary School in George, Western Cape, have been expressed after…
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Gospel star survives 3 accidents
Cape Town-based gospel artist, Kholekile Hlubi Qongqo, survived three car accidents in the past 10 years. He believes that his…
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Crime in SA: Thugs bust with cloned fuel cards
Two suspects, including a former cop, briefly appeared in the George Magistrates Court on Monday, 7 March, for their involvement…
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Family of Western Cape woman jailed in Thailand for drugs believe her imprisonment unjust
The family of a George woman who is locked up in Thailand for selling drugs believes that their daughter was…
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Judgment day set for George Riding Club murder accused
Judgment in the trial of Revticken Patrick Muller, 40, accused of the rape and murder of Bianca Matroos, 37, is…
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Residents urged to avoid illegal power connections after child’s death in George
The Western Cape’s George Municipality is on Wednesday urging residents to avoid illegal electrical connections, follow the death of a…
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Man arrested for allegedly stealing Krugerrands worth R7.8 million 10 years ago
Knysna detectives have arrested a man who has been on the run since 2012 in connection with the theft of…
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CIT robbery suspect appears in Worcester court
The case of a 37-year-old man accused of being involved in a cash-in-transit heist was postponed until January 12 for…
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Homes damaged by heavy rains in Oudtshoorn
The damage caused by two different storms that hit George in the Southern Cape two weeks ago, and Oudtshoorn in…
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Expert warns above-normal rainfall in South Africa could result in more flooding
If parts of the country continue to receive above-normal rainfall next year, scientists are worried that it could lead to…
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Rescue teams ask public for help after flooding in the Garden Route
Businesses and members of the public are being called upon to support flood victims in the Garden Route. Teams from…
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Southern Cape businesses count cost of flood damage
Businesses in parts of the Southern Cape hit by heavy rain and flooding are counting the costs of the damage…
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8-year-old George boy stabbed to death, allegedly by his mother’s partner
A man has been arrested in George for allegedly murdering his girlfriend’s eight-year-old son. On Thursday night, the man handed…
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Western Cape DPP urges communities not to resort to vigilantism
Mob justice continues to play out in various communities, as police admit they are failing to meet their obligations in…
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Video of scared police officer, George crying out over needles during vaccination leaves Mzansi in stitches – Watch
A video of a police officer receiving his Covid-19 vaccination jab has gone viral, leaving many in stitches. This week…
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Covid-19: Private hospitals under pressure as 3rd wave hits Western Cape
The Western Cape could see more than 500 hospital admissions for Covid-19 patients by next week as private sector hospitals…
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COVID-19: Garden Route health authorities worried as cases rise by 95% in last week
The Garden Route district in the Western Cape has seen a 95% increase in COVID-19 cases in the last week.…
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Cape Town lady sentenced to 15 years in jail for s.e.x trafficking
A Cape Town woman, who was convicted of s.e.x trafficking a 14-year-old girl and selling her to foreigners to work…
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2-year-old toddler among four people killed in Thembalethu home fire
Four people have died in an informal dwelling fire in Thembalethu, in George, on Monday. Two women, a man, and…
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Dangerous Voëlklip road gets extra barrier protection
The picturesque Voëlklip cliff near Herold’s Bay in George has become the scene of tragedies after a number of car…
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Area near Voëlklip cliff claims more lives after crash kills 2
Police confirmed on Saturday that yet another vehicle has careened off a cliff near the infamous Voëlklip viewpoint near Herold’s…
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Man arrested for murder of George woman to appear in court on Monday
A man has been arrested following the murder of a woman in George this weekend. It’s believed the 21-year-old woman…
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Mandrax tablets worth R132 000 destined for Cape Town seized by Hawks
A consignment of mandrax tablets, with an estimated value of R132 000, has been intercepted by the Hawks en route…
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Man with drugs valued at R132k nabbed in George
The Hawks have busted a man in George, in the Western Cape, while he was allegedly transporting drugs meant for…
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Search still on for 2-year-old missing girl after Voëlklip accident
Search teams continued their efforts to find the body of a two-year-old girl believed to have drowned at the Voëlklip…
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Search for missing toddler resumes after car she was in plunges off cliff near George
A search will resume on Friday for a 2-year-old girl who went missing when the car she was in plunged…
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Health Minister visits George amid rising coronavirus cases
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize is in George in the Western Cape for a meeting with stakeholders in the health sector.…
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16-year-old George boy arrested for killing another teen
A 16-year-old boy from George has been apprehended following the alleged murder of another teenager over the weekend. The incident,…
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Man drowns at Gwaing River Mouth
A man has drowned at the Gwaing River Mouth near George in the Western Cape. The National Sea Rescue Institute…
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Heatwave to continue into Friday
The heatwave currently blazing down on South Africa is set to continue into Friday, with the coastal areas set for…
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Ex-George mayor and 4 municipal officials to appear in court for R9 million fraud
A former mayor of George in the Western Cape and four senior municipal officials are to appear in court in…
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