George’s varsity dam plan damned

Garden Route city divided over water’s edge development

12 September 2021 - 00:00 By Philani Nombembe and Bobby Jordan

The Garden Route city of George wants to turn the grassy bank of its main dam into a mini-university town, complete with a commercial waterfront and student accommodation...

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