Press Releases
From Georgie to gadgets: GO GEORGE engages the community
In the photo above, the Western Cape Minister of Mobility, Isaac Sileku (in the white shirt, on bicycle), enjoyed participating in a lively educational event at the Municipality’s Junior Traffic Training and Road Safety Centre on Monday. Far left is Morné Lakay, GO GEORGE Manager, in the middle left of mascot Georgie is George Traffic […]
GO GEORGE survey to measure passenger satisfaction
In the photo: Surveyor Ranwin James talking to Aletta Joseph from Blanco about GO GEORGE during last year’s survey. Surveyors will be wearing GO GEORGE-branded identification cards showing the person’s photo and ID number. The annual GO GEORGE passenger satisfaction survey will kick off on 13 October with easily identifiable surveyors approaching people for input. […]
George Municipality and Partners Commemorate National River and Coastal Clean-Up Days
George Municipality, SANParks Working for the Coast, and GRDM interns united for National River Clean-Up Day at Gwaing River Mouth, collecting around 25 kg of waste. The 17th of September 2025 marked National River Clean-Up Day, observed as part of Clean-Up & Recycle Week. This initiative encourages communities to clear litter from rivers, streams, and […]
Municipality Mourns the Passing of Dedicated Employee, Ms Jakkie Armoed
In the photo: Ms Jakkie Armoed It is with deep sadness that the George Municipality mourns the passing of Ms Jakkie Armoed, a valued member of our Parks and Recreation, Beaches section. Ms Armoed passed away on 19 September 2025 at the age of 58. She began her service to the Municipality in 2006 as […]
Something Big is Coming: Launch of George Festival 2025 – Culture, Art and Sport
Celebrating the announcement of the George Festival 2025 are officials from George Municipality and Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport who together form the Festival Local Organising Committee. From the left at the back are Themba Mchunu (DCAS WC); Dyllon van der Rheede (DCAS WC); Khanyisile Fortuin (George Municipality); Melanie Martins (George Municipality); […]
George Municipality hosts LGBTQIA+ summit to advance healthcare, legal recognition and safety
At the LGBTQIA+ summit in George are from left,Social Workers, Megan Wolhuter and Siyanda Mtshotana from the Department of Social Development and Khanyisile Fortuin form George Municipality Community Development LGBTQIA+ helpdesk. George Municipality hosted its second annual LGBTQIA+ Summit, a full-day event that brought together civil society, government departments, and community members to reflect on […]
Training session empowers reading facilitators and peer educators
George Municipality, together with the Sommernet Ons ATKV branch, recently hosted a hands-on training session at Eagle’s Nest aimed at giving reading facilitators and peer educators practical workplace skills and inspiration for their professional journey. The session was led by André Hendricks from ATKV and Angeline Naidoo, a member of the Sommernet Ons branch. Hendricks […]
George Municipality Launches Proactive Alien Vegetation Management in Katrivier Catchment
In a decisive move to safeguard the water security of the Garden Route Dam, George Municipality has launched a comprehensive alien vegetation management programme in the Katrivier catchment area. This strategic initiative aims to restore ecological balance and improve water flow into one of the region’s most critical water sources. Executive Mayor Jackie von Brandis […]
Ten More Families Receive Keys to Their New Homes at Metrogrounds
Mahlatse Phosa (Director of Planning and Development, George Municipality), Cllr Rita Gregory (Ward 20 Councillor), Cllr Jayzee Jantjies, Layla Malight (Beneficiary), Ald Jackie von Brandis (Executive Mayor of George), Cllr Jean Safers (MMC for Human Settlements) and Siminikiwe Mbekushe (Deputy Director of Human Settlements, George Municipality). George Municipality is proud to announce that 10 more […]
George Strengthens Building Control Through Professional Collaboration
George Municipal Plans Examiner, Hannes Labuschagne engages with architectural and built environment professionals. The George Municipality’s Directorate of Planning and Development, Division Building Control, hosted an engagement with architectural and built environment professionals, aimed at improving collaboration, ensuring compliance, and achieving uniformity in building control and construction processes. The session took place at 46 Market […]
George Fire Rescue Expertise Goes Global
George Fire and Rescue Services Senior Management are from left Johann Crause (Station Commander Fire Prevention), Santa Sternsdorff (Station Commander), Neels Barnard (Chief Fire Officer and Disaster Manager)and Johan Brand (Divisional Commander). George Municipality is proud to announce that Station Commander Santa Sternsdorff has been published in the Journal of the Institution of Fire Engineers […]
George Municipality and Ministers delivers keys and title deeds in three-day housing blitz to 112
At the handover of homes at Metro Grounds. George Municipality, in partnership with the Western Cape Government and the National Department of Human Settlements, celebrated a historic milestone last week with the handover of 112 houses across different projects in George, including the first-ever dedicated housing for military veterans. The three-day housing blitz ran from […]