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Steve Newman and Greg Georgiades will be performing at the Old Church Hall on Saturday the 28 July as part of their "The Very Live Tour" in support of the Karoo anti-fracking forum. Together these two consummate performers are known for their dynamic harmonies and melodic adventures that have transported audiences across the length and breadth of the country on a spicy, sonic journey of rhythmical delight that is sure to leave you thrilled and rejuvenated. Tickets for the performance are R100 and bookings can be made by phoning 049 841 1642 or 072 742 7113.

By Michael Wentworth

For anyone seeking the glitz and glamour of a five-star holiday destination, I can only sympathize with your limited horizons.

I recently arrived in Nieu Bethesda for an extended sabbatical. I was traveling from Cape Town and with each passing kilometer the angst and stresses of urban living were gradually shed and replaced with the anticipation of settling into a new space and the excitement of starting work on my debut novel.

Good news for all - the road into Nieu Bethesda off the N9 at Wellwood Farm has recently been tarred all the way into town. It's now easier and quicker to get here. This road [...]

The Official Opening of the 2010 Absa Fugard Festival takes place at 18:30 on Thursday 23 September 2010 with a special message from Athol Fugard read by his sister Glenda Swart, our patron. Entry is [...]

Nieu Bethesda will be hosting the second Fugard Festival from the 23-36 September. Not only will Nieu Bethesda introduce a unique STREET ART competition in the village, but theatre and Fugard lovers will have the [...]

Visitors to the Fugard Festival in Nieu Bethesda from 1 to 4 October 2009 are set for a treat of rare occurrence: to enjoy the theatre of Athol Fugard in the setting that originally inspired the dramatist. Fugard Festival-goers will be able to view extracts from The Road to Mecca, by Yvonne Batista, who received the highest award and great praise from the adjudicators for her role as Helen Martins at the SA Guild of Speech and Drama Eisteddfod in Port Elizabeth last year.