Author: Nadine Payle

💧 As we close the year and enter the peak summer season, Level 2C Water Demand Management Measures remain in place in George.
Every drop saved today protects our water tomorrow.

🚰 Let’s carry water-wise habits into the new year — at home, work and while hosting visitors.

💦 Report leaks or water misuse:
📞 044 801 9262 / 66 (office hours) | 044 801 6300 (after hours)
🚨 Violations: 044 801 6350 (office hours) | 044 801 6300 (a/h)
#GeorgeMunicipality #WaterDemandManagement #EveryDropCounts

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💧 Terwyl ons die jaar afsluit, bly Vlak 2C Waterverbruiksbestuursmaatreëls van krag in George.
Elke druppel wat vandag gespaar word, beskerm môre se water.

🚰 Neem waterwys gewoontes saam die nuwe jaar in.

💦 Rapporteer lekkasies of misbruik:
📞 044 801 9262 / 66 | 044 801 6300 (na-ure)
🚨 Oortredings: 044 801 6350 | 044 801 6300

#GeorgeMunisipaliteit #Waterbestuur #ElkeDruppelTel

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💧 Njengoko unyaka usiya esiphelweni, amanqanaba e-2C aqhubeka nokusebenza eGeorge.
Ithontsi ngalinye esiligcinayo namhlanje likhusela ikamva.

🚰 Masingenise unyaka omtsha sisebenzisa amanzi ngobulumko.

💦 Xela ukuvuza okanye ukusetyenziswa gwenxa:
📞 044 801 9262 / 66 | 044 801 6300
🚨 Ukophula imithetho: 044 801 6350 | 044 801 6300
#UMasipalaWaseGeorge #GcinaAmanzi #AmathontsiAbalulekile

🌿 Gardens may only be watered using buckets or watering cans.
🚫 No hoses or irrigation systems allowed.

💦 Report leaks or water misuse:
📞 044 801 9262 / 66 (office hours) | 044 801 6300 (after hours)
🚨 Violations: 044 801 6350 (office hours) | 044 801 6300 (a/h)

#GeorgeMunicipality #WaterDemandManagement #EveryDropCounts

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🌿 Tuine mag slegs met emmers of gieters natgemaak word.
💦 Rapporteer lekkasies of misbruik:
📞 044 801 9262 / 66 | 044 801 6300 (na-ure)
🚨 Oortredings: 044 801 6350 | 044 801 6300

#GeorgeMunisipaliteit #Waterbestuur #ElkeDruppelTel

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🌿 Igadi mayinkcenkceshelwe kuphela ngeebhakethi okanye iijagi.
💦 Xela ukuvuza okanye ukusetyenziswa gwenxa:
📞 044 801 9262 / 66 | 044 801 6300
🚨 Ukophula imithetho: 044 801 6350 | 044 801 6300

#UMasipalaWaseGeorge #GcinaAmanzi #AmathontsiAbalulekile

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height: 45,68 %

Rainfall for the previous days:                                    16.1 mm
(Measured from 22 – 29 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.

Dam levels are under pressure — every drop counts.
🚰 Households, businesses, and visitors must reduce water use now to protect supply during the peak season.

💦 Report leaks or water misuse:
📞 044 801 9262 / 66 (office hours) | 044 801 6300 (after hours)
🚨 Violations: 044 801 6350 (office hours) | 044 801 6300 (a/h)
#GeorgeMunicipality #WaterDemandManagement #EveryDropCounts

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💧 Vlak 2C Waterverbruiksbestuursmaatreëls is in werking in George en omgewing.

Damvlakke is onder druk — elke druppel tel.
🚰 Huishoudings, besighede en besoekers moet waterverbruik dringend verminder.

💦 Rapporteer lekkasies of misbruik:
📞 044 801 9262 / 66 | 044 801 6300 (na-ure)
🚨 Oortredings: 044 801 6350 | 044 801 6300
#GeorgeMunisipaliteit #Waterbestuur #ElkeDruppelTel

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💧 Amanqanaba e-2C oLawulo lokuSetyenziswa kwaManzi ayasebenza eGeorge.

Amanzi edama aphantsi koxinzelelo — ithontsi ngalinye libalulekile.
🚰 Amakhaya, amashishini nabakhenkethi kufuneka banciphise ukusetyenziswa kwamanzi.

💦 Xela ukuvuza okanye ukusetyenziswa gwenxa:
📞 044 801 9262 / 66 | 044 801 6300
🚨 Ukophula imithetho: 044 801 6350 | 044 801 6300
#UMasipalaWaseGeorge #GcinaAmanzi #AmathontsiAbalulekile

Get everything you need to explore George, Wilderness and Uniondale on our official tourism website:
👉 visitgeorge.co.za

From exciting things to do and upcoming events that might just tickle your interest, to a wide range of accommodation, restaurants, and hidden local gems – it’s all waiting for you in one place.

But hey… if you don’t have time to browse everything just yet, here are 70 things to get you started off 😉

So long, happy exploring, and we’ll see you out there!

The Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) has noted an increase in late applications for the renewal of driving licence cards. Members of the public are advised that when applying for a new driving licence card and the issuing of a temporary driving licence, the same legal requirements apply, including eye testing. Vision standards differ according to the code of the driving licence applied for.

In many cases, where applicants do not meet the prescribed vision standards, the driving licence code may need to be downgraded. Such applications must be submitted to the Mobility Department and the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) for approval. Please note that both entities are closed for the festive season and will only resume operations on 05 January 2026. As a result, a temporary driving licence may not be issued, and the affected individual will not be permitted to operate a motor vehicle, as this would constitute driving without a valid licence.

In terms of Section 15(1)(f)(vi) of the National Road Traffic Act, Act 93 of 1996, a person is disqualified from obtaining or holding a learner’s or driving licence if he or she suffers from defective vision as determined in accordance with prescribed standards. This is further supported by Regulation 102, which deals with defective vision disqualifying a person from holding or obtaining a licence.

With regard to licence card validity, Regulation 108(5)(a) provides that a driving licence card expires five years from the date it was ordered from the Card Production Facility. Regulation 108(6)(a) further states that if a person applies for a new driving licence card on or before the expiry date, and the licence has not been suspended or cancelled, the existing card remains valid for up to three months after expiry, pending the issuing of the new card.

Drivers may continue to use their expired driving licence card during this period only if they are in possession of:
The expired driving licence card, and proof of application (receipt) for the new driving licence card.

Motorists are urged to apply for renewal well in advance of the expiry date of their driving licence cards to avoid inconvenience, delays, or the risk of being unable to legally operate a motor vehicle

George Munisipaliteit is bewus van die bruin/verkleurde water wat voorkom in die Proteaville-gebied van Haarlem. Dit is weens die water vlak in Reservoir 1 wat tot ’n lae vlak gedaal het.

Die reservoir se watervlak styg geleidelik, waarna die watergehalte sal verbeter soos die vlakke stabiliseer.

Inwoners word versoek om water vir drinkdoeleindes te kook tot verdere kennisgewing.

George Munisipaliteit vra om verskoning vir die ongerief en bedank inwoners vir hul geduld.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Brown Water – Proteaville, Haarlem

George Municipality is aware of reports of brown/discoloured water in the Proteaville area of Haarlem. This is due to the water level in Reservoir 1 having dropped to a low level.

The reservoir level is gradually rising, and water quality is expected to improve as levels stabilise.

Residents are advised to boil water for drinking purposes until further notice.

George Municipality apologises for the inconvenience caused and thanks residents for their patience.

George Municipality has been made aware of refuse workers asking members of the public for donations. Please note that no municipal official may ask for a gratuity or any money in lieu of services rendered.

We request that the GM Number on the vehicle is provided to our Community Services Directorate when reporting any such requests to 044 802 2900.

Please be advised that the Drive-through Motor Vehicle and Registration Offices in Blanco, will close at 13:00 tomorrow, 12 December 2025, due to operational requirements.

The Hibernia office will close normal time @15:00

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.

The George Municipality wishes to inform residents and motorists that the asphalt plant supplying material for ongoing work in Beukes Street experienced an unexpected breakdown. As a result, asphalt patching will only be completed on Thursday, 11 December 2025.

Milling and removal of the existing road surface had already taken place prior to the breakdown. Motorists are therefore requested to proceed with caution, as several patch areas will remain open overnight. Temporary warning signage has been installed for public safety.

We apologise for any inconvenience as a result of this and thank the public for their patience.

KIDDIES FUN ZONE on 15 December @ Garden Route Botanical Gardens

PW Botha Boulevard is completely open for two-way traffic as of 10h00 this morning, for the duration of the annual builders’ holiday (Friday, 12 December 2025, until Monday, 12 January 2026) and will remain the responsibility of the Contractor.

All stop/go’s and traffic accommodation has been removed except the median island at Abattoir Road intersection which is secure and will be maintained throughout this period.

Regular inspections will be done by the Contractor during this period and as the need arises, maintenance will be done.

Lights Festival MAX GOZO on 13 December @ Unity Park

Gregory Noble on 14 December @ Unity Park