Press Release Archive

Natasha van Greunen claims her first WSL QS 1,000 title at Vic Bay George Positions Itself as a Regional Alternative to Major Metros for World-Class Events Municipality invites national and international organisers as it continues to invest strategically in events to drive economic growth George, Wilderness and Uniondale Tourism under the umbrella of George Municipality, […]

In the photo: Posters prominently displayed in Thembalethu Shops The George Municipality has launched a comprehensive community outreach and awareness campaign regarding the current water situation in George, targeting various communities with a specific focus on Thembalethu. Over the past two weeks, law enforcement officials, assisted by beach monitors, have been actively engaging communities in […]

George Municipality invites event organisers operating across the municipal footprint to attend the annual Events Compliance and Support Workshop on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, from 08:00 to 13:00 (registration from 08:00 to 08:30). The workshop will be hosted at the George Municipality Town Hall, Conference Room, 71 York Street, George. Presented by George, Wilderness and […]

In the photo above: Mayor Browen Johnson and Cllr Erika Brown, MMC for Environmental Services looks on as Samuel Buys, a Supervisor Driver from Community Services demonstrates how to operate a refuse compactor. He is a driver of a compactor truck. George Municipality has officially taken delivery of two new refuse compactors and two cage […]

In the photo: Gardenb Route Dam George Municipality informs residents, businesses, and stakeholders that the Council, on Thursday, 29 January 2026, unanimously approved the request for a classification of the George Municipal Area as a Local Disaster Area due to severe water challenges and the current drought conditions. This request is directed at the Provincial […]

Photograph for illustration purposes only. George Municipality recognises that backyard dwellings provide important and affordable accommodation for many residents. The Municipality is taking practical steps to ensure an enabling environment and improve living conditions for backyard households, while ensuring safety and compliance with national legislation. Backyard housing is formally recognised in the Municipality’s long-term planning […]

George Municipality’s Internal Audit Department is proud to announce the launch of a year-long Internal Audit Awareness Campaign, reinforcing the message that assurance, governance, and risk management are not once-off events, but continuous responsibilities. Globally, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) designates May as Internal Audit Awareness Month, during which internal auditors are encouraged to […]

George, Wilderness and Uniondale enjoyed a successful 2025/26 festive season, with high visitor satisfaction, stable accommodation performance, improved restaurant trade and growing airlift reinforcing the destination’s appeal to both domestic and international travellers. Insights gathered from visitors and tourism stakeholders across the peak holiday period paint a positive picture of a destination that continues to […]

In the pohoto: Conville Swimming Pool George Municipality will host two major swimming events in 2026 — the Eden Aquatics Gala on 24 January 2026 and the South African Masters Swimming Championships in March 2026. Both events will take place at the Conville Swimming Pool and will be conducted in strict compliance with Council-approved Level […]

George Municipality mourns the recent passing of official Arno Barnard, a valued employee within the Directorate: Community Services. Barnard was appointed on 1 July 2024 as a Foreman: Refuse Removal in the Department Refuse Removal, Collections and Minimisation. According to his manager, Frank Tamboer, during his tenure Barnard was known as a dedicated and hardworking […]

George Municipality has implemented Level 3 Emergency Water Tariffs with immediate effect, under the intensified Level 2D Water Demand Management Measures applicable to greater George, Uniondale, and Haarlem, following the continued decline of the Garden Route Dam to 43.48% and the Haarlem Dam to 30.42% as of this week. The purpose of the Level 3 […]

George Municipality has extended the implementation of Level 2D Water Demand Management Measures and Level 3 Emergency Water Tariffs to Uniondale and Haarlem with immediate effect from today, 9 January 2026, following critically low raw water availability in both areas as a result of ongoing below-average rainfall. The Haarlem Dam was at 30,45% on 7 […]