Press Release Archive
George Municipality Steps Up Water-Saving Measures as National Water Week Begins
In the photo: Cllr Donovan Gultig is next to a water-saving tap fitted with an aerator that can reduce water use by up to 50% or more As South Africa observes National Water Week 2026 from 16 to 20 March, George Municipality highlights its ongoing commitment to intensifying water-saving interventions as the city remains under […]
George Municipality partners with Kidstop to empower parents through training programme
In the photo above, Sivuyile Mtila, Acting Director of Community Services at the time, with some of the participants of the three-day Parent Training Programme hosted by George Municipality in partnership with Kidstop. Due to the vulnerability of the people involved, there faces are not being shown George Municipality, in partnership with the organisation […]
Minister MacKenzie besoek Uniondale Biblioteek wat vanjaar hul 130ste bestaansjaar vier
In the foto hierbo, by die vieringe is Minister Ricardo MacKenzie met van links Jesnick Pieterse van EPWP, Precious Spengana, Senior biblioteekassistent, Andri Avontuur, Biblioteekassistent. Die Uniondale Gemeenskapsbiblioteek vier vanjaar ’n merkwaardige mylpaal van 130 jaar as ’n sentrum van kennis, leer en gemeenskapsontwikkeling in die dorp en Minister Ricardo MacKenzie, Provinsiale Minister an Kultuursake […]
Silent Walk Sends Strong Message to Keep George Clean
In the photo: Residents, municipal officials, and partners in a Silent Walk Against Illegal Dumping Residents, municipal officials, and campaign partners united on the streets of Thembalethu on Friday, 27 February 2026, for a Silent Walk Against Illegal Dumping. The event formed part of George Municipality’s ongoing Illegal Dumping Awareness Campaign, reinforcing a shared commitment […]
MEDIA STATEMENT: Executive Mayor Clarifies Council’s Position on Pending Court Proceedings Relating to Municipal Manager
Issued by George Municipality, on behalf of the Office of the Executive Mayor, 27 February 2026 The Executive Mayor, on behalf of Council, would like to clarify the George Municipality’s position following recent misleading and inaccurate public statements and comments about the court case concerning the Municipal Manager. For the sake of accuracy, at this […]
Improving commuter connectivity and digital services in George
BEACH PANTHER TRANSFER LOCATION LAUNCH Ready to be “unwrapped”: Bus stops, with covered bus shelters at the upgraded Beach Panther Transfer Facility in Pacaltsdorp are already in use but were officially “unwrapped” during a ceremony officiated by Minister Sileku. On Tuesday, 24 February 2026, Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku joined officials from GO GEORGE […]
GO GEORGE launches new digital tools for commuters
Western Cape MEC for Mobility, Minister Isaac Sileku, featured at the GO GEORGE venue at TRUNS, where he officially launched GoBot – the newest addition to the GO GEORGE bouquet of information channels. He is featured with Communication Champions, and other attendees, and props used to introduce the concept. GO GEORGE has launched a campaign […]
National Treasury Conducts 2025/26 Mid-Year Budget and Performance Assessment in George
Delegates from the National Treasury, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), Western Cape Provincial Treasury, and George Municipality are following the 2025/26 Mid-Year Budget and Performance Assessment engagement in George. Service delivery, financial health, governance, institutional arrangements, and budget preparation were among the key focus areas during […]
GO GEORGE buses rerouted for Wheelchair Challenge
This map indicates how the bus routes will be affected by the wheelchair challenge. Delays and deviations to GO GEORGE routes are to be expected on Saturday 21 February 2026 when the annual OCC Wheelchair Challenge takes place in George. The OCC routing requires that a section of Union Street, between Meade and York […]
Rain Boosts Dams in the George Municipal Area, But Water Conservation Measures Remain
In the photo: The Water Management Task Team, established in October last year, continues to meet regularly to coordinate drought response measures. As of Monday, 16 February 2026, the Garden Route Dam has risen to 56.89%, up from 43.61% last week, following 55mm of rainfall recorded over the past seven days. The Haarlem Dam has […]
George Municipality hosts annual Events Compliance Workshop
In the photo above, Joan Shaw, Manager: George Tourism, does the programme introduction to the attendees at the George Municipality Events Compliance and Support Workshop, held at the Conference Centre at George Civic Centre. The Tourism Section of the George Municipality successfully hosted its annual Events Compliance Workshop on 11 February 2026. The workshop […]