Press Releases
Vote for Wilderness – Western Cape finalist in ‘DORP VAN DIE JAAR 2025’
George Municipality is proud to announce that Wilderness has been selected as the Western Cape finalist in kykNET’s prestigious ‘Dorp van die Jaar 2025’ (Town of the Year) competition. Residents, ratepayers, and the business community have united in support of Wilderness, with voting enthusiasm running high as the town vies for the national title. Winning […]
GEORGE ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES AT WESTERN CAPE ECONOMIC SUMMIT
Caption: George’s strong delegation was led by Mahlatse Phosa (Director, Planning and Development), Tourism Manager Joan Shaw, Alderlady Iona Kritzinger (MMC Finance and Strategic Services) and the Municipal Manager Godfrey Louw. George Municipality demonstrated its commitment to driving tourism and investment growth by actively participating in the Western Cape Economic Summit, held from 8–10 July […]
Elephant Seal at Victoria Bay – Please Keep Your Distance
Issued by George Municipality in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment & SMART (Stranding Marine Animal Rescue Team) 11 July 2025 The George Municipality, in collaboration with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), would like to inform beachgoers that a seal, affectionately known as Columbo, has been resting […]
George Municipality Receives Award for Most Engaging Local Municipality
In the photo: George Municipality’s Communications Manager, Chantèl Edwards, and Tambo FM founder and CEO, Olwethu Ndabankulu George Municipality has been awarded the title of Most Engaging Local Municipality by Tambo FM. The award was handed over on Friday, 11 July, at the Tambo FM studios in Mossel Bay by station founder and CEO Olwethu […]
George Launches New High-Tech Street Sweeper Truck to Boost Clean City Drive
In the photo: The new mechanical street sweeper truck launched at the Civil Engineering Depot. In the photograph from left to right are Cllr Jean Safers, Cllr Monique Simmers, Cllr Teresa Jeyi, Executive Mayor Jackie von Brandis, MMC Civil Engineering Services Marchell Kleynhans, Deputy Director Streets and Stormwater Lionel Daniels. Sharing in the excitement are […]
MAJOR ROAD AND INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES UNDERWAY ACROSS GEORGE
Jonga / Nelson Mandela Boulevard Transfer Location George Municipality is currently implementing large-scale road and infrastructure upgrades across the city to support the expansion of the GO GEORGE public transport service. These upgrades form part of a multi-year capital investment enabled through funding received from the Public Transport Network Grant (PTNG) administered by the National […]
George Mourns the Loss of Veteran Traffic Officer, Thembekile Desha
Thembekile Desha – One thing everyone experienced about him is his smile George Municipality is mourning the loss of one of its most dedicated and respected employees, Traffic Officer Thembekile Desha, who passed away on the morning of Friday, 27 June 2025. Traffic officer Thembekile Desha, aged 56, was the longest-serving member of the George […]
Multi-journey top-ups on Smart card much cheaper
Buying bus trips in bulk with your GO GEORGE Smart card is not only more convenient – it’s also significantly cheaper. With the annual fare increase taking effect on 1 July 2025, now is the perfect time to top up and save. From 1 July, smart card trips bought in bundles of 10 or more […]
Celebrations Erupt as World-Class Rosemoor Athletics Track Is Unveiled in George
From left is Ald. Jackie von Brandis (Executive Mayor of George), Mr Gayton McKenzie (National Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture), Mr Ricardo McKenzie (Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport), and Ald. Andrew Stroebel (Executive Mayor of the Garden Route District Municipality) Joy, pride, and hope filled the air during the official handover of […]
Historic “Home of Golf, Africa” Launch for the Garden Route, South Africa
Today marks a historic milestone for George as the leading golf destination in the Garden Route. The George Tourism initiative, in partnership with the George Joint Marketing Association (GJMA)—a recently registered NPC—has launched its second major brand: Home of Golf, Africa. For many years, golf businesses in the Garden Route have discussed the need for […]
What You Need to Know About Emission Licensing and the GRDM
Issued on behalf of GRDM on 20 June 2025 “GRDM’s Air Quality Management Unit regulates, amongst others, industrial emissions to maintain a healthy environment. Atmospheric Emission Licences (AEL) are issued by the GRDM team to industries operating on the Garden Route (Hessequa, Mossel Bay, George, Knysna, Bitou, Oudtshoorn and Kannaland), said Dr Johann Schoeman, GRDM […]
First full council meeting of the George Junior City Council
The George Junior City Council (JCC) held its first full Council meeting recently (29 May 2025), marking a milestone with learners from more schools now represented. Participating schools included Glenwood House, York High, Outeniqua High, George High, Eden Technical High school, and the new Heatherlands High. Although unable to attend, Jonga High and Thembalethu High […]