Press Releases
Municipal Support for Backyard Dwellers
Photograph for illustration purposes only. George Municipality recognises that backyard dwellings provide important and affordable accommodation for many residents. The Municipality is taking practical steps to ensure an enabling environment and improve living conditions for backyard households, while ensuring safety and compliance with national legislation. Backyard housing is formally recognised in the Municipality’s long-term planning […]
GEORGE MUNICIPALITY INTERNAL AUDIT LAUNCHES “INTERNAL AUDIT AWARENESS – EVERY MONTH” CAMPAIGN
George Municipality’s Internal Audit Department is proud to announce the launch of a year-long Internal Audit Awareness Campaign, reinforcing the message that assurance, governance, and risk management are not once-off events, but continuous responsibilities. Globally, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) designates May as Internal Audit Awareness Month, during which internal auditors are encouraged to […]
George, Wilderness and Uniondale Deliver Strong Festive Season 2025/26 – Tourism Analysis
George, Wilderness and Uniondale enjoyed a successful 2025/26 festive season, with high visitor satisfaction, stable accommodation performance, improved restaurant trade and growing airlift reinforcing the destination’s appeal to both domestic and international travellers. Insights gathered from visitors and tourism stakeholders across the peak holiday period paint a positive picture of a destination that continues to […]
George Municipality Implements Water-Saving Measures at Municipal Swimming Pools Under Level 2D
In the pohoto: Conville Swimming Pool George Municipality will host two major swimming events in 2026 — the Eden Aquatics Gala on 24 January 2026 and the South African Masters Swimming Championships in March 2026. Both events will take place at the Conville Swimming Pool and will be conducted in strict compliance with Council-approved Level […]
George Municipality mourns the passing of official Arno Barnard
George Municipality mourns the recent passing of official Arno Barnard, a valued employee within the Directorate: Community Services. Barnard was appointed on 1 July 2024 as a Foreman: Refuse Removal in the Department Refuse Removal, Collections and Minimisation. According to his manager, Frank Tamboer, during his tenure Barnard was known as a dedicated and hardworking […]
Explaining Level 3 Emergency Water Tariffs and how billing will work for January 2026 and going forward
George Municipality has implemented Level 3 Emergency Water Tariffs with immediate effect, under the intensified Level 2D Water Demand Management Measures applicable to greater George, Uniondale, and Haarlem, following the continued decline of the Garden Route Dam to 43.48% and the Haarlem Dam to 30.42% as of this week. The purpose of the Level 3 […]
George Municipality Extends Level 2D Water Demand Management Measures and Level 3 Emergency Water Tariffs to Uniondale and Haarlem
George Municipality has extended the implementation of Level 2D Water Demand Management Measures and Level 3 Emergency Water Tariffs to Uniondale and Haarlem with immediate effect from today, 9 January 2026, following critically low raw water availability in both areas as a result of ongoing below-average rainfall. The Haarlem Dam was at 30,45% on 7 […]
Planning and Partnership Ensure Safe Festive Season in George
Extensive planning, strong inter-agency cooperation and coordinated internal operations contributed to a safe and successful 2025/26 festive season in George, with municipal services responding effectively to high visitor numbers and peak holiday activity. The George Municipality once again worked closely with Provincial Traffic, NSRI, SAPS, Community Policing Forums and forensic services, while internal directorates operated […]
George Municipality Welcomes Appointment of Director of Community Safety and Mobility, Lee-Anne Meiring
Lee-Anne Meiring, Director of Community Safety and Mobility The George Municipality is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Lee-Anne Meiring as Director of Community Safety and Mobility, effective 1 January 2026. In her new role, Ms Meiring will provide strategic leadership and oversight of community safety and mobility functions to ensure the safety and […]
George Fire and Disaster Services Assists at Mossel Bay Fire
On Tuesday 6 January 2026, George Fire and Disaster Services deployed our 35,000-litre water tanker and a skid unit to assist Mossel Bay Fire and Rescue with firefighting operations. The tanker provides essential water supply, while the skid unit supports suppression efforts in difficult terrain. Officials deployed include Platoon Commander Henry Ciko and Firefighters Nico […]
George Municipality Implements Level 3 Emergency Water Tariffs Following Public Participation
In the photo: Lower dam levels at the Garden Route Dam serve as a reminder for all residents to use water responsibly The Garden Route Dam has declined from 45.68% last week to 44.50% this week, with only 17 mm of rainfall recorded over the past week. This continued decline has necessitated the escalation of […]
START THE SCHOOL YEAR READY TO RIDE
As families gear up for the start of the 2026 academic year, many parents are already bracing themselves for the familiar rush of school day transport. For learners who rely on the GO GEORGE bus service, a little preparation now sets them up for a smooth return to routine. A GO GEORGE Smart Card is […]