Press Release Archive

In the photo: Construction works underway on Plattner Boulevard, Heather Park — part of George Municipality’s major road and infrastructure upgrades to support the expansion of the GO GEORGE public transport network. George Municipality is taking a decisive step forward in building a smart, connected, and accessible city through major road and transport infrastructure upgrades. […]

In the photo: Ward 18 Councillor Donovan Gultig (standing, second from left) with members of the Ward 18 Committee and Denneoord Neighbourhood Watch during the handover of safety equipment. Standing from left: Denise Human, Cllr Donovan Gultig, Bridget Viljoen, and Viljé Maritz. Seated from left: Zak Edgar (Chairperson, Denneoord Neighbourhood Watch) and Cheré Vivier (Treasurer, […]

George Festival 2025 – Culture. Art. Sport. Our community. Our celebration. The George Joint Marketing Association (GJMA) NPC is proud to join the George Festival 2025, contributing a vibrant mix of sport, outdoor adventure and family-friendly activities that highlight the natural beauty and dynamic spirit of the Garden Route. Through its well-loved brands, Home of […]

The George Festival 2025, hosted by George Municipality in collaboration with the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, and supported by the Eden Sport Council and the Garden Route District Municipality, proudly announces its key sponsors who are helping make this year’s festival a world-class celebration of arts, sport, and culture. Taking place […]

In the photo above, courtesy towards a passenger with a disability contributes to a culture of respect on board the bus. Hoflikheid teenoor ‘n passasier met ‘n gestremdheid dra by tot ‘n kultuur van respek op die bus.   November marks Disability Rights Awareness Month, and GO GEORGE is once again highlighting the importance of […]

In the photo above: Mike Denison, Senior Manager:Coastal Programmes WESSA, Morgan Griffiths, Senior Manager: Advocacy, Membership and Governance Wessa, Nosidima Vumindaba: Manager Parks and Recreation,George Municipality, Buhle Mkentane: Superintendent Parks and Recreation, George Municipality, Sisanda Velembo: Superintendent Parks and Recreation, George Municipality and far right is Cindy-Lee Cloete: Wessa CEO with the sought-after Blue Flag […]

In the photo above, Hendrik Ingo, Ashley Ruiters, Elizabeth Manyana and Suzette Fortuin from Ward 6 at the public participation session at Conville. George Municipality recently hosted a series of public participation sessions as part of the annual review of the 2025/2026 Integrated Development Plan (IDP). The sessions provided Ward Councillors and Ward Committee members […]

Burgemeester Jackie von Brandis hierbo, Rdl Jean Safers, onderwysers, leerders van Kretzenshoop Primêre Skool by die viering van die Nasionale Kinderdag. Op 1 November 2025 het George Munisipaliteit, in samewerking met die Departement van Maatskaplike Ontwikkeling, Departement van Onderwys, Kidstop, SUFF en SAPD, BADISA ’n suksesvolle geleentheid by Kretzenshoop Primêre Skool aangebied om Nasionale Kinderdag […]

A section of Cradock Street in the central business district is next in line for upgrades as part of the extensive infrastructure improvements currently underway across George. Construction is scheduled to begin on Monday 10 November and is expected to be completed by the end of April 2026. Cradock Street at Hub to be closed […]

In the photo: George Municipal Law Enforcement officials visits top water users as part of the city’s intensified Water Saving Programme to promote compliance and reduce excessive consumption. To ensure continuous access to drinking water for all residents, George Municipality has intensified its Water Saving Programme by identifying and engaging with the city’s top 300 […]

Three refurbished Honda motorbikes have been added to the George Fire Department’s fleet to support rapid response during controlled burns and veld fires. The bikes, previously part of the department’s older fleet, were restored and repainted to extend their service life and improve mobility during firefighting operations in rough terrain. The restoration included a full […]

Seated from left Godfrey Louw, Municipal Manager, Executive Mayor of George Jackie von Brandis and Western Cape Minister for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie address business owners located around Unity Park, York Street. Executive Mayor Jackie von Brandis, together with Municipal Manager Godfrey Louw and Western Cape MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Recardo […]