Press Release Archive
Something Big is Coming: Launch of George Festival 2025 – Culture, Art and Sport
Celebrating the announcement of the George Festival 2025 are officials from George Municipality and Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport who together form the Festival Local Organising Committee. From the left at the back are Themba Mchunu (DCAS WC); Dyllon van der Rheede (DCAS WC); Khanyisile Fortuin (George Municipality); Melanie Martins (George Municipality); […]
George Municipality hosts LGBTQIA+ summit to advance healthcare, legal recognition and safety
At the LGBTQIA+ summit in George are from left,Social Workers, Megan Wolhuter and Siyanda Mtshotana from the Department of Social Development and Khanyisile Fortuin form George Municipality Community Development LGBTQIA+ helpdesk. George Municipality hosted its second annual LGBTQIA+ Summit, a full-day event that brought together civil society, government departments, and community members to reflect on […]
Training session empowers reading facilitators and peer educators
George Municipality, together with the Sommernet Ons ATKV branch, recently hosted a hands-on training session at Eagle’s Nest aimed at giving reading facilitators and peer educators practical workplace skills and inspiration for their professional journey. The session was led by André Hendricks from ATKV and Angeline Naidoo, a member of the Sommernet Ons branch. Hendricks […]
George Municipality Launches Proactive Alien Vegetation Management in Katrivier Catchment
In a decisive move to safeguard the water security of the Garden Route Dam, George Municipality has launched a comprehensive alien vegetation management programme in the Katrivier catchment area. This strategic initiative aims to restore ecological balance and improve water flow into one of the region’s most critical water sources. Executive Mayor Jackie von Brandis […]
Ten More Families Receive Keys to Their New Homes at Metrogrounds
Mahlatse Phosa (Director of Planning and Development, George Municipality), Cllr Rita Gregory (Ward 20 Councillor), Cllr Jayzee Jantjies, Layla Malight (Beneficiary), Ald Jackie von Brandis (Executive Mayor of George), Cllr Jean Safers (MMC for Human Settlements) and Siminikiwe Mbekushe (Deputy Director of Human Settlements, George Municipality). George Municipality is proud to announce that 10 more […]
George Strengthens Building Control Through Professional Collaboration
George Municipal Plans Examiner, Hannes Labuschagne engages with architectural and built environment professionals. The George Municipality’s Directorate of Planning and Development, Division Building Control, hosted an engagement with architectural and built environment professionals, aimed at improving collaboration, ensuring compliance, and achieving uniformity in building control and construction processes. The session took place at 46 Market […]
George Fire Rescue Expertise Goes Global
George Fire and Rescue Services Senior Management are from left Johann Crause (Station Commander Fire Prevention), Santa Sternsdorff (Station Commander), Neels Barnard (Chief Fire Officer and Disaster Manager)and Johan Brand (Divisional Commander). George Municipality is proud to announce that Station Commander Santa Sternsdorff has been published in the Journal of the Institution of Fire Engineers […]
George Municipality and Ministers delivers keys and title deeds in three-day housing blitz to 112
At the handover of homes at Metro Grounds. George Municipality, in partnership with the Western Cape Government and the National Department of Human Settlements, celebrated a historic milestone last week with the handover of 112 houses across different projects in George, including the first-ever dedicated housing for military veterans. The three-day housing blitz ran from […]
George Unveils Ilisolethu Logo, Symbol of Renewal
Ilisolethu Logo officially unveiled George Municipality has officially unveiled the brand identity for the Ilisolethu Precinct, marking an exciting milestone in the Thembalethu Node Development Project. “Ilisolethu” – meaning “Our Eye” in isiXhosa – symbolises vision, vigilance, and a col-lective outlook toward a brighter future. The logo, developed in consultation with Ward 13 Councillor Simphiwe […]
George Municipality Spends R1.115 Billion Infrastructure Grant in Record Time
Inside Thembalethu East Reservoir All projects on water and sewer upgrades progressing well, with residents set to benefit from stronger water security, improved sanitation, and expanded storage capacity. George Municipality has achieved a significant milestone by spending 100% of the R1.115 billion Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI) grant in just three and a half years, […]
Upgrades at George Municipality’s community halls
In the photograph above are some of the officials who work in Facility Management section. Several of George Municipality’s community halls have recently benefitted from much-needed upgrades, ensuring safer, more welcoming spaces for residents. Improvements include refurbished kitchens, upgraded toilets, new lighting, fencing, accessibility features, and other general safety measures. The Facility Management Section, under […]
George Municipality Celebrates Fourth Consecutive Clean Audit
In the photo: Front row: Ald. Iona Kritzinger, MMC for Financial & Strategic Services (left), and Ald. Jackie von Brandis, Executive Mayor of George (Right) Back row: Municipal Manager Godfrey Louw (Left) and Chief Financial Officer Riaan du Plessis (Right). George Municipality is proud to announce that it has received its fourth consecutive clean audit […]