Press Release Archive
Anti-Fraud and Corruption Awareness Campaign at George Municipality
Standing from left to right are Mr E Ndou (COGTA), Mr E Chauke (SALGA), Cllr Renicia Willemse (Bitou Municipality), Executive Mayor of Knysna Municipality Thando Matika, Cllr Nadia Krige (Mossel Bay Municipality) and Executive Mayor of Oudtshoorn Municipality Ald Johan Allers. Seated from left to right are Mr M Leaser(Provincial Head of SIU), Brigadier MF […]
George Municipality winter soup drive brings warmth and hope to the homeless
In the photograph above are Zelda Barnard from Stop Trafficking, Brian Faul from Sahara and Estelle Fredericks from Community Development handing out socks and beanies during the soup drive. The goods were donated by Barnard. The George Municipality officially launched its annual Winter Soup Drive in early May, providing hot, nourishing meals – along with […]
George Municipality Parks and Recreation tree team engages learners at Blanco Primary School
The George Municipality’s Parks and Recreation tree team visited Blanco Primary School last week as part of the school’s Occupation’s Week programme. The visit aimed to raise awareness among young learners about the importance of trees and to provide a behind-the-scenes look at how municipal teams care for and maintain trees and vegetation. Foreman Valdon […]
George Municipality Welcomes New 15,000-Litre Super Sucker to Waste Ser-vices Fleet
In the photo, from left: Bertie Stewart (Manager Wastewater Network), Jannie Koegelenberg (Director of Civil Engineering Services), Ald Jackie von Brandis (Executive Mayor of George), Cllr Marchell Kleynhans (MMC for Civil Engineering Services), Ernest Claassen (Deputy Director of Wastewater Services) The George Municipality’s Civil Engineering Services Department (CES) has bolstered its Waste Ser-vices fleet with […]
George Mayor receives national recognition for excellence in leadership
In the photo above proudly sharing in the Mayor’s achievement are from left MMC Environmental Services, Cllr Monique Simmers; Whip of Council Theresa Jeyi, Cllr Annatjie Janse van Rensburg (Mossel Bay) who accepted the award on behalf of George and who represents the Western Cape SALGA Women’s Commission; Executive Mayor Jackie von Brandis and MMC […]
George Launches First Public Silent Book Club: A Weekly Escape Into Reading
In the photo: Elmine Vorster, Joan Shaw & Noel Shaw – covered in their picnic blanket George’s very first public Silent Book Club has officially launched—an initiative jointly run by George Tourism and the George Library, with a simple mission: to inspire both locals and visitors to read more, even if it’s just for one […]
George Municipality Ongoing Commitment to Dignified and Inclusive Housing
In the photo: Metro Grounds Housing Project a mix of double- and single-storey homes, Photo Ruwacon Reaffirming its commitment to sustainable housing and dignified living environments, the George Municipality continues to roll out key human settlements’ projects across the city. Through its Hu-man Settlements Department, the Municipality is driving integrated development, service provision, and inclusive […]
George Municipality Hosts Training Workshop on Disciplinary Procedures
In the photo from left: Johannes Jacobs (Superintendent Refuse Removal and Ablution, George Municipality), Mr Bevan Ellman (Director of Corporate Services, George Municipality), Arthur Clarke (SALGA Labour Relations and Dispute Resolution Advisor), Nosidima Vumindaba (Manager of Parks and Recreation, George Municipality), Zola Dayimani (Labour Relations Manager, George Municipality), Mr Andrew Madisha (SALGA Labour Relations and […]
Flood damage repair – Seven Passes Road
Issued by George Municipality, on behalf of Western Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Background Since November 2021, the Garden Route District Municipality area has experienced repeated flooding events in which numerous river crossings and roadway infrastructure have often been overtopped, undermined and significantly damaged. The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (DOI) had to […]
Parliamentary Committee Lauds George Municipality’s Human Settlements Projects
In the phhoto from left: Ms Thokozile Magagula (Member of Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements), Mr Mammoga Seabi (Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements), Mr Mahlatse Phosa (Director of Planning and Development, George Municipality), Ms Motebele Kegakilwe (Member of Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements), Cllr Jean Safers (MMC for Human Settlements, George Municipality), […]
Your signature, their future: Are your kids protected?
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness encourages all parents to be on the lookout for consent forms that will be sent home for your child to receive the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine. HPV is the virus that causes cervical cancer. The vaccine does not contain any live virus or DNA from the virus […]
Winners announced in Vote for Wilderness Competition
Wilderness was selected as the Western Cape finalist in kykNET’s prestigious ‘Dorp van die Jaar 2025’ (Town of the Year) competition, and George, Wilderness and Uniondale Tourism ran a parallel competition to encourage Dorp van die Jaar voting. Residents, ratepayers, and the business community united in support of Wilderness, with voting enthusiasm running high as […]