Press Release Archive
Municipal Staff Face Growing Threats During Service Calls
A call on residents to assist in safeguarding officials working in communities The safety of George Municipality officials attending to after-hours service delivery calls is under serious threat due to a rise in crime-related incidents, intimidation, and the theft of essential municipal equipment. This alarming trend is undermining efforts to provide consistent services across the […]
Congestion on Nelson Mandela Boulevard at Thembalethu Bridge to ease soon
Issued on behalf of Sanral. Western Cape, 12 September 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced that construction works, that have been in progress at the Thembalethu interchange on the N2 at Nelson Mandela Boulevard since May 2022, is nearly complete. “While construction work is virtually finished, temporary restrictions […]
Homeless participants lead CBD clean-up to challenge perceptions
In the photo above are Estelle Fredericks (left) and some of the homeless people that took part in the clean-up action. In a George Municipality Community development and Environmental Services initiative, homeless individuals took to the streets of the Central Business District (CBD) last week, to participate in a large-scale clean-up action. The event was […]
George Municipality hosts successful HR Exhibition in Uniondale
In the photograph above, are all the officials from Uniondale and Haarlem and HR officials that attended the exhibition. To improve accessibility and communication, the George Municipality’s Human Resources department during this week held a successful exhibition in Uniondale for the officials of Uniondale and Haarlem. The event aimed to provide employees with direct access […]
Integrated Safety Strategy to Secure George’s Future as a Safer City
In the photo from the Front row: From left: Cllr Marlene Barnardt (MMC for Planning and Development – Planning, Building Control, Property, IDP, Performance Management, Economic Development, Agriculture and Tourism), Cllr Marchell Kleynhans (MMC for Community Services – Parks, Refuse and Environmental), Lee-Anne Meiring (Senior Manager for Community Safety), Ald Jackie von Brandis (Executive Mayor […]
Officials getting ready for Springboks and All Blacks showdown in Cape Town!
The Internal Audit team in high spirits before the game. As the anticipated rugby showdown between the Springboks and the All Blacks approaches, George Municipality is embracing the rugby spirit at work today, Friday September 6th. Some of our officials sported green and gold and rugby jerseys to show their support for the Springboks. Clarina […]
Municipal LGBTQIA+ Help Desk supports Queer and Trans Imbizo
Meeting the Executive Mayor Jackie von Brandis are on left Khanyisile Fortuin, Special Programmes & Project Coordinator for George Municipal Social Development, and on her right Gita November, Health Advocacy Officer for Gender Dynamix Executive Mayor Jackie von Brandis met with Khanyisile Fortuin, Special Programmes & Project Coordinator for George Social Development, and Gita November, […]
Television Show Set Construction Underway at Garden Route Dam in George
The Garden Route Dam, a natural setting for the George community, is currently playing host to a popular South African television show set. The project, which commenced earlier this month, is scheduled to restrict public access to some areas around the dam between 20 October to 24 November with no impact on regular walkers and […]
Agt nuwe huiseienaars by Metrogronde Behuisingsprojek in hul skik met huise
In die foto hierbo is Rdl Jean Safers, Burgemeesterskomiteelid vir Menslike Nedersettings, Johan en Suzette Andrews (begunstigdes met hul huisdokumente), Sheen- Wayne Kiewitz, Brumilda Kirchner, Velencia Botha (ook ‘n begunstigde) Burgemeester Jackie von Brandis en Rayleen Petrus by die oorhandiging van die huise by Metrogronde. Die uitvoerende burgemeester van George, Rdh Jackie von Brandis […]
Impactful business and entrepreneurs information session held for youth and women
In the photo above, Kevin Abrahams from Local Economic Development and Sorica Campher from Supply Chain Management, Financial Services, George Municipality explain to the attendees which services are available and how to access the services at these two sections. George Municipality, in collaboration with the Pacaltsdorp Community Business Association and the Youth Office of George […]
Brand-new nutritional centre for the residents of the Metrogrounds Housing Project
In the photo above: At the handover of the hamper to the nutritional centre at Metrogrounds are from left, Willbedine Jordaan (Community Development), Elizabeth Goldman (volunteer at the nutritional centre), Maggie (Mona) Sampson (coordinator of the nutritional centre), Sophie Bewee (volunteer at the nutritional centre),Veronique Ferndale (Community Development), Cllr Melvin Roelfse (Member of the Mayoral […]
George Municipal Officials joined in the fun embracing the start of Spring
In the photo above, feeling the Spring spirit are Planning officials from left Nangamso Mhobo, Khuliso Mukhovha, Marina Welman, Amanda Joubert, Amelia Lombard, Lynette Groenewald and Henko Lourens. George Municipality officials decided to embrace the new season with fresh energy and optimism by dressing up in florals and hats for Spring on Monday, 2 September. […]