Mitchell’s Plain police on Tuesday arrested four men for dealing in drugs as well as for for illegal firearm possession. “On Monday, at 16:30 members were busy with crime prevention duties when they searched a house in Perderberg Street, Tafelsig,” said police spokesperson, Sergeant Noloyiso Rwexana. “A total of 70 mandrax tablets were found.” He said … Read moreFour in Mitchell’s Plain Court for drug dealing
A 64-year-old man from the United Kingdom had a lucky escape after being swept out to sea by rip currents at the Kleinmond Main Beach. According to Schalk Boonzaaier, National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Kleinmond station commander, at 18h16, on Tuesday, NSRI Kleinmond duty crew were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Kleinmond … Read moreUK man swept out to sea at Kleinmond Main Beach
A group of 30 matriculants started their job readiness training at the George Youth Café on Monday. “The George Municipal Youth Office in partnership with the George Youth Cafe and the Department of Labour, is running the Job Readiness Workshops for youngsters at no cost,” said George Municipality spokesperson, Debra Sauer. “The aim of the workshop … Read moreGeorge youth office offers job readiness training for matriculants
“At the launch of the Garden Route Environmental Forum (GREF), launched in December 2018 in Mossel Bay, the event programme was packed by national and regional environmental scientists and specialists,” says Cobus Meiring of the Garden Route Environmental Forum (GREF) Secretariat. Addressing various subjects relevant to the Garden Route environment, there was a common thread throughout all … Read moreEnvironmental management key to Garden Route future
The Overstrand Municipality has placed water tankers at Penguin Place and the Best Place in Town Pub & Grill in Clarence Drive in Betty’s Bay to assist residents who are without water. “In addition, water tanks are regularly moving through the streets of Betty’s Bay and surrounding affected areas to further assist those without water,” … Read moreUPDATE on Betty’s Bay water and power outage
George Municipality confirms that the annual Outeniqua Wheelchair Challenge will go ahead for 2019, however the event will be postponed to either the 5th or 12th of May 2019. “The potential dates have been established following discussion with international wheelchair athlete, Ernst Van Dyk,” said George Municipality spokesperson, Chantel Edwards-Klose. “They will registered to ensure that … Read moreOuteniqua Wheelchair Challenge 2019 going ahead