Press Releases
GO GEORGE buses rerouted for Wheelchair Challenge
This map indicates how the bus routes will be affected by the wheelchair challenge. Delays and deviations to GO GEORGE routes are to be expected on Saturday 21 February 2026 when the annual OCC Wheelchair Challenge takes place in George. The OCC routing requires that a section of Union Street, between Meade and York […]
Rain Boosts Dams in the George Municipal Area, But Water Conservation Measures Remain
In the photo: The Water Management Task Team, established in October last year, continues to meet regularly to coordinate drought response measures. As of Monday, 16 February 2026, the Garden Route Dam has risen to 56.89%, up from 43.61% last week, following 55mm of rainfall recorded over the past seven days. The Haarlem Dam has […]
MEDIA RELEASE George Municipality strengthens water resilience with streamlined rainwater harvesting tank application process
Executive Mayor Browen Johnson at George Municipality’s newly refurbished offices at 46 Market Street, formerly the York Hostel— now a modern municipal hub located near the GO GEORGE transport hub, featuring rainwater harvesting tanks to support sustainable water management In response to the current Level 2 Water Demand Management measures, the Executive Mayor of George […]
George Municipality hosts annual Events Compliance Workshop
In the photo above, Joan Shaw, Manager: George Tourism, does the programme introduction to the attendees at the George Municipality Events Compliance and Support Workshop, held at the Conference Centre at George Civic Centre. The Tourism Section of the George Municipality successfully hosted its annual Events Compliance Workshop on 11 February 2026. The workshop […]
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 […]