Author: Chantel Edwards

As water demand management measures remain in place at 2C, the George Municipality encourages all businesses to help promote responsible water use. Water Scarce Awareness and Water Saving Tip artwork is available on our website. Businesses are welcome to download and print these materials for display in areas such as reception areas, gyms, change rooms, restrooms, staff rooms and notice boards.

💧 The material includes Practical water-saving tips | Awareness posters and artwork | Information to encourage water-wise behaviour among staff and customers
📍 Access the material here: https://www.george.gov.za/civil-engineering/water/water-saving-tips/

By displaying these materials, businesses can play an important role in supporting the community’s efforts to save water and protect our limited resources.

KENNISGEWING: GMN013/25-26

2025/26 FINANSIëLE JAAR
AANSUIWERINGSBEGROTING 24 NOVEMBER 2025

Kennis geskied hiermee ingevolge Artikel 28 van die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Finansiële Bestuur, 2003 (Wet no.56 van 2003) en Artikel 23 van die Munisipale Begrotings en Verslagdoening Regulasies 2008 onderskeidelik, dat die Aansuiweringsbegroting goedgekeur is tydens die Raadsvergadering van 24 November 2025.

Die dokument sal beskikbaar wees vir publieke inspeksie op die munisipale webtuiste, www.george.gov.za, vanaf 13 Desember 2025.

Lede van die publiek word uitgenooi om skriftelike kommentaar by die munisipaliteit in te dien met betrekking tot die dokument. Alle kommentaar en insae moet gerig word aan “Die Munisipale Bestuurder, George Munisipaliteit, Yorkstraat 71, George 6530”.

Kontak gerus die Begrotingsbestuurder, Me Le-Anne Maksella by 044 801 9122 vir enige verdere navrae.
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NOTICE: GMN013/25-26

2025/26 FINANCIAL YEAR
ADJUSTMENT BUDGET 24 NOVEMBER 2025
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 28 of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act no.56 of 2003) and Section 23 of the Municipal Budgets and Reporting Regulations 2008 respectively, that the Adjustment Budget was approved during the Council meeting held on 24 November 2025.

This document will be available for public inspection and comments on the municipal website www.george.gov.za, from 13 December 2025.

Members of the public are invited to submit written comments or representations to the municipality in respect of this document. All comments and inputs must be directed to “The Municipal Manager, George Municipality, 71 York Street, George 6530”.

Please contact the Budget Manager, Ms Le-Anne Maksella at 044 802 9122 with any enquiries.

The rehabilitation of Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp, has reached a major milestone and at 15h00 on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, both lanes are now open for two-way traffic between Clinic and Protea Street (West).

Work Currently Underway Along Mission Street:
• Trimming of sidewalks
• Paving of the furniture zone
• Erection of road signage
• Making the site safe and removing all debris and materials from site

Annual Builders’ Break Notice:
• The site will close for the annual builders’ holiday on Friday, 12 December 2025, and will reopen on Monday, 12 January 2026 and will remain the responsibility of the Contractor until a completion inspection with the Municipality is done.
• In 2026, it might be required that portions of the road between Clinic and Protea Street will be closed with temporary “Stop & Go’s” as needed to attend to outstanding Universal Access (UA) related work on sidewalks, minor defects (if any) and further trimming work along the sidewalks and road verges will continue.

George Municipality apologizes for the inconvenience and appeals to road users to be patient and exercise caution. Please look out for and adhere to temporary road signage

GEORGE FESTIVAL_ROAD CLOSURES_Sunday 14 December

The Gospel Festival promises a day of worship and song on Sunday 14th December from14h00 – 20h00.

With a full programme and something for everyone, all residents are invited to attend – Ps Fernando Fredricks will provide worship @ Unity Park.

Explore the full line-up of events, activities, and entertainment by accessing the programme via the link: https://www.george.gov.za/…/george-festival-2025…/

The Annual Lights Festival opens the George Festival on the Saturday 13th December at 14h00 – 22h00.

With a full programme and something for everyone, all residents are invited to attend – Your MC for the Lights Festival will be DIMITRI UNFILTERED at Unity Park.

Explore the full line-up of events, activities, and entertainment by accessing the programme via the link: https://www.george.gov.za/planning-development/local-economic-development/tourism/george-festival-2025-culture-sport-art/

Follow this link / Volg hierdie skakel https://tinyurl.com/4audh392

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 49.43 %
Rainfall for the previous days: 37.3mm (Measured from 25 – 1 December 2025)

Please see the link to 2B water restrictions implemented as of 1 May 2024: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.cember 2025, George Municipality

Follow this link to read the November 2025 Edition of the George Municipal Newspaper https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/gm-newspaper-november-2025/

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