Municipal teams have completed repairs to the burst pipe in Denneoord.
Water supply is being restored, but residents are requested to allow time for the network to stabilise.
We thank residents for their patience and apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Municipal teams are still attending to the burst pipe in Denneoord. A water truck remains dispatched to the area to assist affected residents.
The new estimated time of repair is set for 5pm.
We apologise for the inconvenience and thank residents for their continued patience
Please note that a pipe burst has occurred at the corner of Outeniqua and Loop Street in Denneoord. This has affected the water supply to parts of the Denneoord area.
The estimated time of repair will be 4-6 hours.
More information will be shared as it becomes available.
The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and thanks residents for their patience.
George Municipality confirms that power has been restored to the affected portion of Thembalethu Zone 7 and 8.
Residents are reminded that illegal connections remain a serious risk and will continue to be addressed to ensure a stable and safe power supply
Please note that a portion of July Marakeni Street and Potsolo Nyekeke Street in Lawaaikamp has been switched off to allow for emergency repairs.
The estimated time for restoration is 2 hours.
We apologise for the inconvenience
Today’s planned outage affecting Erica St, Myrtle St & Langenhoven St is cancelled.
New date: 03 July 2025
George Municipality apologises for the inconvenience
George Municipality is aware of the current low water pressure affecting areas in the George CBD.
The relevant teams are on site and attending to the issue.
The estimated time for repair is between 4 to 6 hours.
Residents and businesses are thanked for their patience and cooperation.
Further updates will be provided as necessary.
Today marks a historic milestone for George as the leading golf destination in the Garden Route. The George Tourism initiative, in partnership with the George Joint Marketing Association (GJMA)—a recently registered NPC—has launched its second major brand: Home of Golf, Africa.
For many years, golf businesses in the Garden Route have discussed the need for a unified marketing strategy. Today, that vision becomes a reality with the launch of Home of Golf, Africa. This follows the recent success of the George Trails rebrand—another private-sector-led initiative aimed at increasing regional tourism by combatting seasonality and promoting niche travel experiences.
Charl Marais, Chairman of the George Joint Marketing Association, who has been instrumental in driving this initiative behind the scenes, remarked: “It is a joyous occasion to launch such a brand.”
Leroy Ferreira, Marketing Director at Fancourt, added: “We want to position the Garden Route’s coastal belt—from Mossel Bay to Knysna—as the premier golfing destination in Africa. With George as the central hub, tourists can enjoy 12 golf courses within an hour’s radius, featuring some of the continent’s finest courses.”
Why “Home of Golf”?
The Garden Route’s coastal belt has long been admired for its awe-inspiring landscapes, nestled between majestic mountain ranges and a brilliant blue coastline. This region not only boasts the best golf courses in Africa—possibly even in the Southern Hemisphere—but also offers unmatched natural beauty. From breathtaking mountain vistas and lush valleys to rivers, forests, and unspoiled white sandy beaches, the Garden Route is a haven for eco-tourism, birdwatchers, and nature lovers alike.
Visitors can also experience malaria-free Big Five game viewing and boutique local vineyards—making this compact region a powerhouse of diverse attractions.
While golf remains the anchor, the Home of Golf initiative aims to attract both domestic and international tourists by showcasing the full spectrum of experiences the region has to offer. The goal is to drive visitor numbers and stimulate economic growth across multiple sectors of the tourism industry.
George Municipality’s Tourism Manager, Joan Shaw, concluded: “The launch of Home of Golf, Africa is a milestone that will not only grow visitor numbers, but also boost revenue for all businesses that benefit from the region’s exceptional golf offering.” Participating golf courses include Pinnacle Point, Mossel Bay Golf Club, Oubaai Golf Estate, George Golf Club, Kingswood Golf Estate, and Fancourt’s four renowned courses.
For more information, visit www.homeofgolf.africa or contact Joan Shaw at George Tourism via jshaw@george.gov.za. For additional details on related initiatives, http://www.georgetrails.org.
Wilderness Heights is currently experiencing a water outage due to low reservoir levels.
Residents are urgently requested to conserve water to assist in building up the reservoir levels.
The estimated time of water restoration is 3 hours.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
Please note that an unplanned power outage is currently affecting Thembalethu Zones 6 and 7.
Our electricians are onsite investigating the fault.
The estimated time of repair will be communicated once the fault has been identified.
Power will remain off until all illegal connections have been removed to ensure the safety of the community.
We appreciate your patience as we work on restoring power to the affected areas
Issued on behalf of GRDM on 20 June 2025
“GRDM’s Air Quality Management Unit regulates, amongst others, industrial emissions to maintain a healthy environment. Atmospheric Emission Licences (AEL) are issued by the GRDM team to industries operating on the Garden Route (Hessequa, Mossel Bay, George, Knysna, Bitou, Oudtshoorn and Kannaland), said Dr Johann Schoeman, GRDM Manager: District Air Quality Control.
“Local municipalities have a role to play by enforcing air quality laws, regulating small pollution sources (like fuel-burning appliances), and managing air quality nuisances outside their jurisdictions.”
Industries that require an AEL are referred to as ‘Listed Activities’, classified under Government Notice 893 of November 2013 (as amended). The law recognises industrial activities that could harm the air you breathe, impact public health, disrupt environmental and cultural heritage, and possibly impact social and economic conditions.
To make sure air quality is managed sustainably, the GRDM has an Air Quality Management Plan. It was recently unanimously adopted by the GRDM Council after extensive consultations. The document is available at tinyurl.com/4vpskzy7 or via the municipal website at www.gardenroute.gov.za.
Which activities are listed on the Garden Route?
There are 10 broad categories of listed activities, each with subcategories of industries that need licensing. GRDM has 24 Section 21 Listed Activities and three Controlled Emitters, regulated under Section 23 of the Air Quality Act.
Here’s what they include:
1. Combustion installations (Power stations and industrial boilers that burn fossil fuels for energy)
2. Petrochemical Industry where fuels are produced and stored by refining and processing crude oil, coal, gas, and biomass.
3. Coal gasification and carbonization (the process of converting coal into gas or solid carbon-based products) or tar processes in which creosote or tar is heated or distilled in any manufacturing process.
4. Metallurgy (Processing and refining metals like steel, aluminium, and iron)
5. Handling, storing, and processing minerals (crushing, screening, and transporting mined materials) The clay brick making process is also part of this category.
6. Organic chemical industry which covers the manufacturing of organic chemicals and compounds.
7. Inorganic chemical industry where specific inorganic chemicals, such as ammonia, chlorine, hydrogen cyanide, etc., are manufactured or used.
8. Treatment of Hazardous and General Waste (incineration of waste materials, including hazardous and medical waste; crematoria, etc.)
9. Pulp and paper manufacturing activities including by-product recovery such as lime recovery kilns, chemical recovery furnaces, etc.
10. Animal matter processing plants such as bone or fishmeal processing plants and tanneries.
Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/3mabb66x
George Municipality hereby advises members of the public, event organisers, and interested parties of the procedures and requirements relating to the use of municipal beaches, public open spaces, and the Garden Route Botanical Garden for events and gatherings.
1. George Municipal Beaches
Members of the public may apply to host events on any beach within the jurisdiction of George Municipality. Bookings must be made through the Community Services: Environmental Services Office by contacting:
Ms Noluvuyo Mankayi on email at nmankayi@george.gov.za or Ms Celeste Africa at cpafrica@george.gov.za or 044 8022900. Events on beaches are subject to the payment of applicable tariffs.https://tinyurl.com/5h226wnw
Please note the following rules and conditions apply:
• No disturbance to sand dunes.
• No nuisance to the public or other beach users.
• No exclusive use of any section of the beach.
• Compliance with noise control regulations.
• No littering; all waste must be removed after the event.
• All rules displayed on regulation boards at the beaches must be adhered to.
• Large events (e.g., sporting events) that extend beyond municipal staff working hours require the organiser to arrange for their own post-event clean-up services.
2. Public Open Spaces
There is currently no tariff for the use of public open spaces. However, all users are required to:
• Request permission in advance.
• Complete and submit the Indemnity and Compliance Form, which outlines all conditions of use.
• The form includes important guidelines regarding public conduct, safety, environmental protection, and event responsibilities.
3. Garden Route Botanical Garden
Bookings for events at the Garden Route Botanical Garden must be made directly with the Garden management. The Municipality does not manage this venue.
4. Population Certificate Requirement (for Larger Events)
In terms of George Municipality’s by-laws and applicable national safety regulations, larger events—including those involving temporary structures, staging, or expected attendance above normal usage thresholds—must obtain a Population Certificate (also referred to as a Temporary Population Certificate).
This certificate is:
• Issued by the George Fire Department.
• Required to ensure the event complies with the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act (SASREA) and other local legislation.
• A condition for approval when applying to host events on public amenities, especially where crowd capacity, infrastructure or safety considerations are involved.
• Event organisers are urged to engage early with the relevant municipal departments to ensure all compliance requirements are met well in advance of the event.
• Contact Station Commander Santa Sternsdorf via email at ssternsdorf@george.gov.za or telephone on 044 801 6300
For further information or to make a booking, please contact the Environmental Services Office on 044 802 2900.General event queries can be directed to George, Wilderness and Uniondale Tourism, the official Tourism Bureau of George Municipality, via events@visitgeorge.co.za.
George Municipality thanks you for your cooperation in maintaining safe, clean, and accessible public spaces for all residents and visitors.
Remedial works are scheduled to take place on Mitchell Street.
Power supply has been restored to Mooikloof and DeBoff Farm.
However, due to the extent of the damage caused by the lightning, work is still being conducted in other surrounding areas of Hansmoeskraal.
The estimated time for the restoration of the remaining areas is 20 minutes.
🔥 The George Fire Department is conducting a small controlled burn in Denneoord today for fuel reduction and safety purposes.
⚠️ Residents are advised not to be alarmed if they see fire or smoke in the area.
This operation is planned and managed by fire professionals to reduce wildfire risks.
Thank you for your understanding.
George Municipality is aware that certain sections of Hansmoenskraal are still affected by ongoing issues.
Our team is actively working to resolve the problem and restore normal services.
Please be advised that at this time, the estimated time of restoration (ETR) is approximately 3 hours.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to address the situation.
George, Garden Route (February 2025) – Much has been penned in local publications and posted on social media about the fabulous joint effort made by George businesses and provincial bodies to get this year’s Outeniqua (Wheel)Chair Challenge (OCC) back on track.
The event takes place on 15 March, with Carpe Diem School once again serving as race hub. Participation in the 5km fun event is free for participants from George.
One of the biggest contributions came, literally overnight, from the Southern Cape’s foremost shopping centre. Garden Route Mall general manager, Rion Olivier, explains: “Around 5am on a Friday morning I saw the previous day’s George Herald article about the OCC being postponed for lack of funds. I immediately forwarded the info to our stakeholders and CEO, saying ‘We need to jump in here’.”
“It’s a unique event, the first in South Africa to focus exclusively on athletes who are physically challenged. Having known the late OCC founder, Esther Watson, it’s an event I’m really passionate about. This year, the OCC celebrates over two decades of the community taking hands, but of course Covid has had its impact and all businesses have had to recover, which is why the 21st OCC event was at risk of not taking place. That would have been a shame.”
“We understand that sponsorships for the race were limited during this recovery period, and it took us only 24 hours to make the call. Halfway through our financial year, business is going well at Garden Route Mall, and it was a pleasure to pledge R250,000 towards this excellent cause,” says Olivier.
Presented by the Disabled Road Race Foundation, OCC25 is also supported by the Western Cape Government, George Municipality, Master Cargo, Lancewood, Safari, Garden Route District Municipality, George Herald, AlgoaFM, and iX; many of these sponsors have previously been involved, and organisers thank them as well as new backers on the OCC block.
On Saturday 15 March, the OCC will be hosted for the 21st time and once again cyclists in the starting line-up of pro races will include stars of the South African Paralympic Team, as well as racers from Ghana, Botswana, Namibia and other continental neighbours.
The only race of its kind in the country, the OCC serves as a major economic and tourism boost for George. But most importantly, it is an occasion greatly anticipated by scores of members of SA’s disabled community every year.
Race director Alewijn Dippenaar says this year’s 5km fun event will be free for local participants, and he invites young and old to join in the name of community spirit. “The professional races over 10km, 21.1km and the 42.2km marathon attract world-class athletes, and this combination of fun and pro participants makes our George event a true flagship event for SA para-cyclists.”
Entries close on 28 February and event registration takes place on 14 March from 11am to 6pm at the Carpe Diem grounds. Download entry forms at www.outeniquachairchallenge.co.za and contact Alewijn Dippenaar on 082 457 5675 or at dyndev@mweb.co.za for more information or to contribute towards OCC25!
