Press Release Archive
GEORGE MUNICIPALITY ADVANCES CITY-WIDE ROAD AND INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES
Mission Street Completed Jan 2026 George Municipality is successfully moving forward with a major programme of road and infrastructure upgrades designed to improve mobility, safety, and accessibility across the city. While construction may cause temporary inconvenience for pedestrians and road users, the end result will be a safer, more efficient, and better-connected city for everyone. […]
George Libraries celebrate World Read-Aloud Day 2026
In the photo above, Anette Kortman, Librarian at Thembalethu Library, engages with learners at Tyholorha Primary School. George Municipality joined millions of readers around the world in celebrating World Read-Aloud Day, an annual global event that highlights the joy, power and importance of reading aloud. World Read-Aloud Day is celebrated on the first Wednesday of […]
George Municipality launches Illegal Dumping Awareness Month, February 2026
In the photo above, Cllr Erika Brown, MMC for Environmental Services, Mayor Browen Johnson and Anneline April, Senior Supervisor: Street Cleansing work together to clean up some of the garden refuse dumped in Sierrissie Street. Videolink: George Municipality officially launched its annual Illegal Dumping Awareness Month campaign on Friday, 6 February 2026, at Sierrissie […]
George Positions Itself as a Regional Alternative to Major Metros for World-Class Events
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, […]
Water Saving Campaign Intensified Across George, Focusing on Thembalethu
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 to Build Stronger, More Successful Events
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 […]
New vehicles strengthen George Municipality’s refuse collection fleet
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 […]
George Municipal requests to be declared a Water-Scarce Area
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 […]
Municipal Support for Backyard Dwellers
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 INTERNAL AUDIT LAUNCHES “INTERNAL AUDIT AWARENESS – EVERY MONTH” CAMPAIGN
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 Deliver Strong Festive Season 2025/26 – Tourism Analysis
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 […]
George Municipality Implements Water-Saving Measures at Municipal Swimming Pools Under Level 2D
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 […]