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GO GEORGE ROLLS OUT THIRD ROUTE TO THEMBALETHU

The Thembalethu community welcomed the GO GEORGE bus service with open arms when the previous two routes to this area were rolled out. A third route to the Garden Route Mall is set to be activated on Sunday 17 May 2026. Featured here are the GO GEORGE transfer facilities at the Mall and Jonga, with direct travel between the two destinations becoming a reality with the latest addition – Route 11: Thembalethu – Garden Route Mall on 17 May.

According to a joint announcement by the Western Cape MEC of Mobility, Minister Isaac Sileku, and George Executive Mayor, Alderman Browen Johnson, another bus route to Thembalethu will be activated by GO GEORGE on Sunday 17 May 2026.

Route 11: Thembalethu – Garden Route Mall will be the third route servicing the residents of Thembalethu. R18A rolled out in November 2023 and connects Thembalethu with Blanco while the second route, Route 10: Thembalethu – George Industria, started running in October 2024.

According to Minister Sileku, the GO GEORGE network is typical of what can be achieved in public transport development if all partners work together. “I am looking forward to experience the new route and to meet some of the commuters who will benefit from the additional public transport options that the direct link to the mall offers,” he said.

Mayor Johnson noted that the expansion of the service marks a further step in extending public transport to Thembalethu. “The full implementation of the GO GEORGE bus services to our residents in Thembalethu has remained a priority, despite initial delays experienced due to the congestion caused by the N2 bridge construction. As a Municipality, we remain committed to ensuring that the service becomes fully operational and accessible to all who intent to use it,” he said.

Community engagement
The GO GEORGE communication team members will be engaging with Thembalethu residents travelling to and from the Mall, explaining the new route to current and future bus users. Any businesses or institutions who would like the team to visit their staff to share route information are welcome to reach out to GO GEORGE with such a request. Contact GO GEORGE by phoning the Call Centre on 0800 044 044; send an email to info@gogeorge.org.za or like the GO GEORGE Facebook page to stay up to date with developments.

The GO GEORGE website, https://www.gogeorge.org.za/, offers valuable information on how to use the system as well as user-friendly features to plan a trip. GoBot, the GO GEORGE chatbot, is the newest addition to the GO GEORGE bouquet of information channels, accessible through the hovering chatbot icon (bottom right) on the GO GEORGE website.