Press Release Archive
Mayors newsletter for George Herald of 25 May 2023
This newsletter is being written on the eve of completing my third year in office as Executive Mayor. What an honour and privilege it has been to participate in taking George forward! On this occasion, I am reporting on some engagements that have recently taken place in relation to our economy and in shaping the […]
Mountain Ultra-Trail by UTMB® plays host to Africa’s first UTMB® World Series event this week in South Africa
Mountain Ultra-Trail by UTMB® plays host to Africa’s first UTMB® World Series event this week in South Africa – George Municipality and Mountain Ultra-Trail by UTMB® announce new partnership that sees the city and tourism board as Official Host Venue; a partnership that will showcase both the event and race venue globally. – Mountain Ultra-Trail […]
SHOWCASING OUR BEAUTIFUL TOWN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE TEAM FROM, ALL THINGS
SHOWCASING OUR BEAUTIFUL TOWN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ALL THINGS Tourism plays such an important role in the local economy, and for this reason, George Tourism would like to invite all residents of George to share some love and pride for the partnership with the team from All Things. George Tourism is very excited to announce […]
GEORGE MUNICIPALITY’S FIRE STATIONS DISPLAY FOUR LOCALLY MANUFACTURED FIREFIGHTING VEHICLES
The George Municipality is proud to show off the new additions to its firefighting fleet and the Executive Mayor of George, Alderman Leon van Wyk accompanied by the Portfolio Councillor for Community Safety, Councillor Charlotte Clarke, received the fleet in a special handover event that took place at the George Fire Station on Tuesday, 16 […]
MEDIA STATEMENT: George Municipality confirms SAMWU strike will not take place
George Municipality confirms that an interim interdict has been granted on SAMWU’s intended Strike Action for 24 May 2023. The municipality expects service delivery to continue with no disruptions. George Municipality as the employer remains committed to following due process and engaging in discussion with SAMWU to resolve their issues. The municipality remains open on […]
George Municipality held an Aids Candlelight Memorial ceremony to raise awareness about HIV/Aids
Media Release: George Municipality held an Aids Candlelight Memorial ceremony to raise awareness about HIV/Aids Issued by George Municipality 23 May 2023 for immediate release George Municipality held an Aids Candlelight Memorial ceremony last week to raise awareness about HIV/Aids and break down the stigma around this illness. According to Cllr Enrico Figland, Member of […]
What’s happening in George, Wilderness and Uniondale – Tourism Update May 2023
Follow our monthly #GettoknowGeorge tourism update to discover interesting snippets happening in our beautiful area, curated just for you, as well as upcoming events you can look forward to! Find all the tourism information you need in the greater George area at www.visitgeorge.co.za – the official tourism destination website. #GeorgeTourism #GettoknowGeorge One of the seventeen […]
UPDATE ON THE OUTENIQUA WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS UPGRADE
Executive Mayor, Leon Van Wyk last week together with Portfolio Cllr Civil Engineering Services: Capital Projects and BFI, Jackie Von Brandis and Portfolio Cllr Civil Engineering Services: Operating Aspects, Browen Johnson visited the Outeniqua Wastewater Treatment Works site to view the status of the current upgrade and review the changes that have been implemented to […]
ENTREPRENEURSHIP WORKSHOP FOCUSES ON WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT
The George Municipality’s Strategic Growth and Development division has recently hosted a Women’s Entrepreneurship Workshop to empower women entrepreneurs in the George Municipal area. The workshop focused on Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, and Human Resources for SMMEs, as well as creating a platform for a local women entrepreneur to share her success story. “With the anticipation […]
MEDIA STATEMENT: George Municipality response to proposed SAMWU Strike
George Municipality notes a media statement issued by SAMWU on 17 May 2023, with regard to a strike due to start on the 24 May 2023 and confirms receiving a notice to strike in terms of the Gatherings Act based on a Strike Certificate issued 6 March 2023. George Municipality would like to assure all […]
Community Services: SAFETY – By-law Relating to the Use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft and Model Aircraft in Public Open Spaces and Streets
The Community Services Directorate, division Community Safety has developed a new by-law relating to the use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft and Model Aircraft in Public Open Spaces and Streets. DRAFT NEW BY-LAW Relating to the Use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft and Model Aircraft in Public Open Spaces and Streets In terms of the by-law a […]
GEORGE MUNICIPAL INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL INTERNAL AUDIT MONTH
The month of May is International Internal Audit Awareness Month and the Internal audit professionals play an important role in raising awareness and elevating the Internal Audit (IA) profession. Therefore, it is an ideal opportunity to showcase The George Municipality’s Internal Audit Team and the value-adding Role of Internal Audit. The Municipality’s internal audit has […]