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The Jan 28 Edition of The EDGE is up on www.edgenews.co.za. Printed copies will be on the streets from lunchtime. We lead with an update on the horrific murder case that is surely on everyone's minds in the Garden Route, we share the good news about the Choo Tjoe - and what Sedgefield's role will be. We also have a good look at the water crisis, and give feedback on the Sedgefield Ratepayers & Residents Association AGM - All this and more in the world's greatest community newspaper (according to the nice lady who popped in)
The Edge Community News – Sedgefield, Knysna, Wilderness, George
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Sedgefield SRA AGM TONIGHT!!!!![]()
After nearly 20 years of negotiations, disappointments and false starts, there is finally real steam in the boiler again.![]()
The Outeniqua Choo Tjoe – the Garden Route’s iconic steam train and one of South Africa’s most loved rail journeys – is set to run again in 2026.![]()
As part of the Sedgefield Ratepayers Association AGM, you are invited to come and hear it from the horse’s mouth.![]()
Alan McVitty, CEO of Classic Rail and the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe, will address the meeting and share first-hand insight into the reopening of this much-loved rail journey and what it means for Sedgefield.![]()
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The AGM is tonight Monday 26 January 2026 at 18:00 at the Bowling Club
It's Time to Tango! ![]()
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Be transported to a bustling streetside cafe in Buenos Aires with acoustic guitarist Kurt Siegfried playing the music that influenced the beginnings of the Tango and enjoy an Argentine-inspired lunch (empanadas, chimichurri and dulce de leche) prepared by Yegusha Caterers. After the dessert, professional dancers Werner Steinmann and Rosalina Vieira from Pulse Dance Studio in George will perform a choreographed tango dance - followed by an invitation to step onto the dance floor and learn the basic steps of the dance of love, the dance of seduction: The Tango!![]()
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Kurt Siegfried weaves classical and romantic melodies with influences from both Europe and Latin America. His sincere yet powerful performances reveal his passion for musical journeys. ![]()
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Join us at In Toto Retreat on The Island in Sedgefield on Sunday 25 January from 13h00-15h00. Please bring your own drinks. Wine glasses will be available. Tickets cost R450 and include a three-course lunch, live music performance, a tango dance demonstration and beginner class. Book on Quicket: tinyurl.com/y6565vk6
KNYSNA POLICE SEARCH FOR MISSING PLETTENBERG BAY MAN![]()
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Knysna Detectives are seeking the assistance of the public in the search for Farrol Ritzenberg (46) from Essenhout Street, New Horizons in Plettenberg Bay who was reported missing on Thursday, 22 January 2026.![]()
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Reports available indicates that the man was with family in the parking area at the Knysna Mall after they visited a medical facility. They left him in the vehicle and upon their return he was gone. A search for him in the surrounding ensued without success. He was dressed in a red top, black jeans and blue Crocs at the time of his disappearance.![]()
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The investigation officer, Warrant Officer Mario Uithaler, urges the public to come forward with any information which could assist police with the search for the man. Anyone with information may contact the investigation officer at 044 302 6652 or Crime Stop at 08600 10111.
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