Press Release Archive
George Municipality Welcomes Appointment of New Municipal Manager, Mr Godfrey Louw
Mr Godfrey Louw, Municipal Manager The George Municipality is proud to announce the appointment of Mr Godfrey Louw as the new Municipal Manager, effective 15 April 2025. His term will extend until a year after the next local government elections in 2026. Mr Louw, a highly experienced and respected public administrator, brings nearly 35 years […]
George, Wilderness and Uniondale Tourism Showcases the Region at World Travel Market Africa 2025
In the photo: Various exhibitors on the GR&KK stand at WTMA 2025 along with the Garden Route District Mayor Cape Town, South Africa – 16 April 2025 — George, Wilderness and Uniondale Tourism – the official tourism bureau of George Municipality, proudly participated in the World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2025, held from 9 to […]
George Municipality Launches Computerised Learner’s Licence Testing
In the photo: Computerised Learner’s Licence Testing effective Thursday, 17 April 2025 In line with the adoption of modern technology, the George Municipality is pleased to announce the implementation of Computerised Learner’s Licence Testing (CLLT) at the George Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC), effective Thursday, 17 April 2025. The new system replaces the traditional handwritten […]
GO GEORGE schedules on upcoming Public Holidays
With several public holidays coming up, GO GEORGE calls on passengers to take note of the schedules that will be followed on these days. Over the Easter weekend, the Sunday schedule will apply on all routes on Friday 18 April, while the Saturday schedule will be followed on Monday 21 April 2025. On both Freedom […]
George Outeniqua Marathon 2025 tjekoorhandiging
Die gewilde George Outeniqua Marathon, aangebied met die ondersteuning van George Munisipaliteit, Universal Kitchens en verskeie ander rolspelers, vind vanjaar weer plaas op Saterdag, 26 April 2025. Sakkie Stoffberg en Duppie du Preez van die Outeniqua Harriers Multi Sportklub het ‘n tjek van R50 000 ontvang vanuit die George Munisipaliteit se 2024/25 Event Support-begroting. Die […]
George Municipality Concludes Human Rights Month with Community March
In the photo from left are Cllr Thandiswa Qatana (Phakamani Makhosikazi Movement), Bernelee Wonderlik (Social Worker at Social Health and Empowerment), Ms Heliza Mentoor (Director, Department of Health Garden Route District), Reese O’Connor (Human Rights Violations Coordinator at Social Health and Empowerment), Mr Khangelani Rawuza (Deputy Director, Violence Prevention Unit), Colonel Lionel Kennedy (George SAPS), […]
MEDIA STATEMENT: Response to NHBRC Investigative Report on the Victoria Street Building Collapse
Issued George Municipality, 8 April 2025 The George Municipality takes note of recent media reports and statements made by the Minister of Human Settlements regarding the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) investigative report into the Victoria Street building collapse on 6 May 2024. It needs to be noted that the comment by the minister […]
George Municipality expands on Indigent Support
George Municipality remains committed to ensuring equitable access to essential services. As part of this commitment, the Indigent Support Programme has been expanded to provide relief to more households in need. From 1 July 2025, more residents will qualify for support to reduce their water, electricity, refuse removal, and property rates bills. Previously, only households […]
George Municipality Rolls Out Waste Skips to Combat Illegal Dumping
In the photo from from left: Sivuyile Mtila (Senior Manager for Environmental Services at George Mu-nicipality), Cllr Monique Simmers (MMC for Refuse, Environmental and Parks), Ald. Jackie von Brandis (Executive Mayor of George), Cllr Therasa Jeyi (Ward 16 & Chief Whip of Council) and Dawie Adonis (Director of Community Services at George Municipality). As part […]
Construction of Housing Units for Persons With Disabilities and Military Veterans Begins
In the photo from left to right: Melvin Roelfse (MMC for Social Development, Sport, libraries and customer care), Nosicelo Mbethe (MMC for Human Resources), Monique Simmers (MMC for Community Services: Refuse, Environment and Parks), Iona Kritzinger (MMC for Financial and Strategic Services), Jean Safers (MMC for Human Settlements), Brown Johson (Deputy Executive Mayor), Minister Tertius […]
Second Glenwood Transformer Successfully Upgraded
In the photo: Treasury delegation visited the Glenwood substation to assess progress of key municipal infrastructure The George Municipality is pleased to announce the completion of the second new 20MVA 66/11kV Glenwood transformer upgrade. This upgrade forms part of 3 new 20MVA transformers that will be installed during this project at Glenwood Substation. The project […]
R698 200 spent on bus window repairs in one year
In the photo: Vandalism side window The GO GEORGE bus service has endured a staggering 43 incidents of stone-throwing last year. These senseless and malicious acts of vandalism have cost the George Integrated Public Transport Network (GIPTN) a total of R698 200 to repair damaged bus windows alone. “Vandalism targeting GO GEORGE infrastructure and buses […]