Author: Chantel Edwards

The George Municipality is pleased to announce the launch of the updated Platinum Citizen Portal, designed to give residents easy access to view and manage their municipal account information.

Important Information

• The portal will be active from 12:00 on 24 December 2025, after December billing statements have been issued. Residents will not be able to view statements before this time.
• Only new account numbers must be used when registering on the portal. The use of old account numbers may result in access errors.
• A video help guide is available to assist residents with registration and navigation of the portal. The updated video has been published on the George Municipality YouTube channel and can be accessed here: https://tinyurl.com/3evu6dn3
• Once registered, residents can view, download and print their municipal statements via the Platinum Citizen Portal which is accessed via the ACCOUNTS VIEW button on the website – https://www.george.gov.za/
• For further assistance, contact the municipality at accounts@george.gov.za or call 044 801 9111 during office hours.

Payment Options – George Municipality

• Download the My Smart City app, register and pay once your account is verified.
• Pay directly into George Municipality’s bank account (use your new GRG account number as reference).
• Pay at Pick n Pay, Woolworths, Boxer, Game, Spar, Pep, Ackermans, Shoprite and Usave or in person at municipal facilities. Pay by scanning the barcode on your municipal account statement.

OPENBARE KENNISGEWING: NUWE PLATINUM BURGERPORTAAL VIR MAANDELIKSE REKENINGSTATE

Die George Munisipaliteit kondig met trots die bekendstelling van die opgedateerde Platinum Burgerportaal aan, wat inwoners maklike toegang bied om hul munisipale rekeninginligting te sien en te bestuur.

 Belangrike Inligting

• Die portaal sal vanaf 12:00 op 24 Desember 2025 aktief wees, nadat die Desember-rekeningstate uitgereik is. Inwoners sal nie voor hierdie tyd hul state kan sien nie.
• Slegs nuwe rekeningnommers moet gebruik word wanneer op die portaal geregistreer word. Die gebruik van ou rekeningnommers kan toegangsfoute veroorsaak.
• ’n Video-gidshulp is beskikbaar om inwoners te help met registrasie en navigasie van die portaal. Die opgedateerde video is op die George Munisipaliteit se YouTube-kanaal beskikbaar en kan hier gekyk word: https://tinyurl.com/3evu6dn3
• Nadat hulle geregistreer het, kan inwoners hul munisipale rekeningstate sien, aflaai en druk via die Platinum Burgerportaal toeganklik deur die ACCOUNTS VIEW knoppie: https://www.george.gov.za/
• Vir verdere hulp, kontak die munisipaliteit by accounts@george.gov.za of skakel 044 801 9111 gedurende kantoorure.

Betalingsopsies – George Munisipaliteit

•  Laai die My Smart City-toepassing af, registreer en betaal sodra jou rekening geverifieer is.
• Betaal direk in George Munisipaliteit se bankrekening (gebruik jou nuwe GRG-rekeningnommer as verwysing).
• Betaal by Pick n Pay, Woolworths, Boxer, Game, Spar, Pep, Ackermans, Shoprite en Usave of of persoonlik by munisipale fasiliteite. Gebruik die strepies-kode op jou munisipale rekeningstaat.

A major sewer mainline failure last night, has resulted in the formation of a sinkhole, compromising the structural integrity of the intersection at Knysna Road and Madiba Drive (close to Pine Lodge). The damage affects the entire intersection footprint, requiring specialist assessment and investigation before permanent repairs can commence.

A temporary connection was installed overnight to accommodate sewer flow and prevent further system overload while long-term repair options are being evaluated.

At this stage, no final Estimated Time of Repair (ETR) can be confirmed. Technical teams are on site and actively investigating permanent repair solutions. Further updates will be issued as soon as more information becomes available.

Road Closures

•  The intersection of Knysna Road and Madiba Drive remains fully closed
• One lane of Knysna Road, in the direction of the Garden Route Mall, remains closed
• Traffic Services and Law Enforcement remain on site to manage traffic flow and ensure public safety

Approved Detour Routes:

• No entry from Knysna Road (George / Garden Route Mall direction) into Madiba Drive
• No left turn from Pine Lodge exit.

Detour Options (See attached graphic)

• Madiba Drive → Zondagh Street → Rijk Tulbach Street → 5th Street → Knysna Road
• Clear detour signage and concrete barricades are in place.
• Motorists are urged to reduce speed, exercise caution and follow all traffic signage and instructions from officials on site.

Further updates will be communicated as information becomes available.

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/