Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 47.65 %
Rainfall for the previous days: 9.8 mm (Measured from 2- 8 December 2025)
Please see the link to 2C water restrictions implemented as of 4 December 2025: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.
Kindly note the operational hours during the festive season for this year.
George & Wilderness Offices
Monday – Friday 08:00 – 16:30
Weekends & Public Holidays: Closed
Look out for our pop-up information stands at tourism hot spots or QR codes displayed extensively throughout the destination for online information.
Please note that the Uniondale Municipal Offices and Town Hall will undergo fumigation on Monday, 8 December 2025.
The buildings will be closed to the public from 14:00 to 16:30.
Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, 9 Desember at 07:45. The Municipality apologises for any inconvenience caused.
OPENBARE KENNISGEWING: UNIONDALE-KANTORE EN SAAL – BEROKING(ONTSMETTING)
Neem asseblief kennis dat die Uniondale Munisipale Kantore en Saal op Maandag, 8 Desember 2025, ontsmet sal word met beroking.
Die geboue sal van 14:00 tot 16:30 vir die publiek gesluit wees.
Normale bedrywighede sal Dinsdag, 9 Desemer om 07:45 hervat word. Die Munisipaliteit vra om verskoning vir enige ongerief.
Households may put out SEVEN BLACK, FOUR GREEN, and an UNLIMITED number of BLUE bags on their weekly collection day.
Additional tied bundles of branches are allowed if they are shorter than a metre in length and can be picked up by one person.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF HOUSEHOLD REFUSE REMOVAL SCHEDULE OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON
16 December 2025 – Collection as per normal schedule – TUESDAY
25 December 2025 – Collection as per normal schedule – THURSDAY
26 December 2025 – Collection as per normal schedule – FRIDAY
1 January 2026 – Collection as per normal schedule – THURSDAY
ALL BUSINESS REFUSE WILL BE COLLECTED ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND FRIDAYS, INCLUDING CHRISTMAS DAY.
ANY BUSINESS THAT WANTS EXTRA REFUSE COLLECTION DUE TO WASTE VOLUMES, CAN CONTACT THE REFUSE REMOVAL OFFICES TO MAKE SUCH ARRANGEMENTS AND MAKE PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS.
BLUE bags are for non-soiled recyclable materials, including plastic, paper, cardboard, glass, etc.
GREEN bags are for green waste, including organic kitchen waste such as fruit and vegetable peels, as well as garden waste, including grass cuttings, leaves, etc. No soil is allowed in green bags.
BLACK bags are for ‘wet’ waste, things that cannot be recycled.
All refuse bags must be put out by 7 am on removal day.
Please don’t put bags out the day or night before removal.
Please wrap broken glass in newspaper before placing it in bags to prevent injuries to workers.
A pack of 26 black bags is distributed to households quarterly.
Black and green bags are removed by George Municipality trucks, and blue bags are removed by service provider Henque Waste trucks, all on the same day.
Participating households will receive a maximum of two blue and two green replacement bags per week
Households or businesses that are actively recycling and require additional blue bags can collect from the municipality’s Environmental Services department or Henque Waste at the addresses listed below.
Households that regularly generate more than four green bags per week are advised to make use of a private garden or waste removal service.
REFUSE REMOVAL DAYS
MONDAY: Blanco, Riverlea, Heatherpark, Heatherlands, Glen Barrie, Kraaibosch, Groenkloof, Blue Mountain Village, Herold’s Bay, Victoria Bay, Rondevlei area (George side)
TUESDAY: Levallia, Rosemoor, Conville, Protea Park, Parkdene, Ballotsview, Borchards, Lawaaikamp, Thembalethu, Wilderness, Constantia Kloof, Kleinkrantz
WEDNESDAY: Camphersdrift, Fernridge, Denneoord, Bo-Dorp, Blommekloof, Tweerivieren, Hoogekraal, Hoekwil, Touwsranten farm areas
THURSDAY: Wilderness Heights, Dormehlsdrift, George South, Le Grand, Bos en Dal, Groeneweidepark, Sinksabrug, Herold, Geelhoutboom, Eselsjacht, Hansmoeskraal, Jonkershoek, Rooirivierrif, Pacaltsdorp, Rosedale, Waboomskraal, Touwsranten village
FRIDAY: Glenwood, Loerie Park, Eden George, Genevafontein, Denver Park, Bergsig, Eastern Extension
BUSINESSES: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
CONTACT DETAILS
REFUSE AND GREEN BAS COLLECTION
George Municipality Environmental Services
82 Meade Street, George.
Phone 044 802 2900
Black and Green bag-related enquiries: 044 802 2900
Blue bag enquiries:
Contact Person Name: Douw Bezuidenhout
Contact Number Office: 064 905 8180 (also WhatsApp)
Complaints Number: 072 592 6212
General Contact Email Address: admin@henquewaste.co.za
Complaints Contact Email Address: douw@henquewaste.co.za
Factory Address: 27 Rand St, George Industria, George, 6536
Website Address: www.henquewaste.co.za
George Municipality is proud to announce that it has once again received an unqualified audit opinion for the 2024/2025 financial year — marking 13 unqualified audit opinions in the past 14 years, of which 11 were unqualified without findings. This long-term track record places George among the top-performing non-metro municipalities in South Africa for financial governance and accountability.
Executive Mayor Johnson welcomed the outcome. “This audit outcome demonstrates our commitment to transparent, accountable governance and sound financial management. It is a reflection of strong leadership, disciplined financial management, and a culture of compliance that underpins everything we do. George is striving to be South Africa’s best non-metro municipality — proving that good governance is truly a team effort.”
MMC for Finance and Strategic Services, Iona Kritzinger, expressed her appreciation for the result, noting that his outcome confirms that our financial controls, reporting practices, and oversight mechanisms are functioning exactly as they should. “We remain focused on prudent spending, efficient service delivery, and ensuring that every rand is used to benefit our residents.”
Municipal Manager Godfrey Louw thanked the administration for their commitment, and commended the high standards maintained across all departments. “Our teams are committed to accuracy, accountability, and the continuous strengthening of financial governance.”
George Municipality remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance and financial accountability, ensuring that resources are managed responsibly in the service of all residents.
#GoodGovernance #
As we enjoy the festive season, please keep these essential water safety tips in mind to protect yourself and your loved ones:
· Never swim alone and avoid swimming in the sea, dams, or rivers at night.
· Do not swim under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants.
· Always supervise children near water. Ensure they cannot access pools, ponds, water features, baths, buckets of water, or open toilets—young children can drown in as little as 4 cm of water.
· Secure your swimming pool with a pool net or an SABS-approved fence to prevent accidental falls.
· Swim only in designated areas at the beach where lifeguards are present and avoid swimming too far out.
· Remember, swimming in the sea is very different from swimming in a pool or dam, even for experienced swimmers.
· Only dive into water if you can see what’s below the surface, and always test the depth, first.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
· George Fire and Rescue: 044 801 6311
· Toll-Free Disaster Number: 087 152 9999
· NSRI (National Sea Rescue Institute): 082 990 5955 | 087 094 9774
Stay safe and enjoy the water responsibly!
Please be advised that the NATIS System is currently down or very slow at the Pacaltsdorp Traffic Centre, Motor Vehicle Registration (next to the train station).
The situation affects transactions and services.
Technicians have been informed of the problem and the public is asked to be patient in this regard.
For more information contact the Pacaltsdorp DLTC on 044 878 2400,MVR on 044 801 9310.
Executive Mayor of George, Browen Johnson, extended his heartfelt congratulations to Cllr Johan du Toit (ACDP) and Cllr Johan Stander (DA) on being conferred with the prestigious Aldermanship during yesterday’s continuation of the Special Council Meeting, Monday 24 November.
“This is not merely a title, but a recognition of years of hard work, principled leadership, and a deep, sustained commitment to public service. This honour represents the culmination of countless mornings, late nights, difficult decisions, and the courage to stand firm when it would have been easier to compromise. It is earned through consistency,” said Ald Johnson. “Today we acknowledge not only their accomplishments, but also the example they set for all of us in public service. I thank Ald du Toit and Ald Stander for their continued devotion to George and congratulate them on this significant and well-deserved honour.”
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 50,98 %
Rainfall for the previous days: 12 mm (Measured from 18 – 24 November 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.
Public Notice: Montagu Village – UPGRADING OF THE INTERSECTION COENIE APPEL STREET AND MONTAGU ROAD, BLANCO
George Municipality is pleased to inform all residents and account holders that we have successfully implemented a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. This forms part of our commitment to modernising municipal systems, improving efficiency, and ensuring more reliable billing and customer services.
From this month onward, all municipal debtor accounts will be emailed to customers directly from the new ERP system. As a result, the layout and format of your monthly statement will look different from the previous version. All billing information remains accurate and compliant with municipal financial regulations.
In addition to the emailed statement, customers will also receive an SMS containing a secure link to view and download their monthly account statement.
During the transition period, your municipal statement will show both:
This dual display is intended to assist customers with a smooth transition.
Use of Old Account Numbers Until 30 June 2026
The old account number may still be used as a payment reference until 30 June 2026.
Dear Residents of Wilderness,
George Municipality is aware and is attending to the water disruptions in the Wilderness area. Over the past day and a half, our technical teams have been working tirelessly to identify and resolve the issue affecting the water network in Wilderness.
What we have done so far:
• We located and replaced several faulty components, including a valve that was faulty that we suspected was the problem.
• This resulted in the system partially restored to normal. Unfortunately, this did not fully resolve the issue.
Current situation:
• The problem still exists within the network, therefore we are actively investigating other potential issues along the network.
• Due to the complex nature of the network and many pipes running through difficult terrain (including dense bush areas), pinpointing the exact location of the fault is challenging.
• We have also observed air trapped in the pipeline which have been addressed.
Impact on residents and businesses:
• Some guesthouses/businesses and residents may experience intermittent or no water supply until the issue is resolved.
• We understand the full effect of this and ask for your patience and understanding during this time.
Next steps:
• All our resources are attending to resolving this outage.
• We do not yet have an estimated time of repair (ETR), but we will communicate immediately as soon as we identify the problem.
We appreciate your cooperation, and we sincerely apologise for the ongoing disruptions to the water supply. We view the situation seriously. We will keep you informed as more information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Stay safe around water this festive season by following these practical drowning prevention strategies:
EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
Stay alert and make water safety a priority to prevent drowning tragedies.
Experience the outdoors with Trails & Tunes! Join the Trail Run on 14 December, plus MTB and a Cross Hike with live music on 16 December. Fresh air, great vibes, and support for local trails — don’t miss it!
Explore the full line-up of events, activities, and entertainment by accessing the programme via the link: https://tinyurl.com/45dvp5d8 and follow official George Municipality and WC DCAS social media channels.
