Press Releases

Executive Mayor of George, Browen Johnson, extended his heartfelt congratulations to Cllr Johan du Toit (ACDP) and Cllr Johan Stander (DA) on being conferred with the prestigious Aldermanship during yesterday’s continuation of the Special Council Meeting, Monday 24 November. “This is not merely a title, but a recognition of years of hard work, principled leadership, […]

In the photo is the Executive Team: (From left to right) Speaker Cllr Sean Snyman, Executive Deputy Mayor Ald Gert van Niekerk, Executive Mayor Cllr Browen Johnson, and Municipal Manager Godfrey Louw. The George Municipality is pleased to announce that, at a Special Council Meeting held today, 21 November 2025, Council elected Alderman (Ald) Browen […]

Expanded partnership unites George, Wilderness and Uniondale Tourism, Mossel Bay Tourism, Visit Knysna, and Garden Route & Klein Karoo Tourism under a single destination brand celebrating South Africa’s premier golf coastline. GEORGE, SOUTH AFRICA – 12 November 2025 – The Garden Route’s drive to position itself as The Home of Golf in Africa has gained […]

In the photo: Leaders celebrating the official launch of the George Festival 2025 at the George Museum. From left: Cllr Melvin Roelfse (MMC for Social Development – Libraries, Sport and Customer Care), Cllr Browen Johnson (Executive Deputy Mayor of George), Alderman Jackie von Brandis (Executive Mayor of George), MEC Isaac Sileku (Western Cape Minister of […]

In the photo above are at the forum front from left, Asathi Ngejane (Chief Risk Officer; George Municipality), Lauren James (Chief Risk Officer;GRDM), Jean-Pierre Rossouw (Chief Audit Executive; George Municipality), Pamela Lufele (Chief Audit Executive; GRDM), Elizmari Sieberhagen (Chief Risk Officer;Oudtshoorn Municipality). Standing at back from left are Henry Laufs (Risk & Performance Management; Mossel […]

In the photo: Construction works underway on Plattner Boulevard, Heather Park — part of George Municipality’s major road and infrastructure upgrades to support the expansion of the GO GEORGE public transport network. George Municipality is taking a decisive step forward in building a smart, connected, and accessible city through major road and transport infrastructure upgrades. […]

In the photo: Ward 18 Councillor Donovan Gultig (standing, second from left) with members of the Ward 18 Committee and Denneoord Neighbourhood Watch during the handover of safety equipment. Standing from left: Denise Human, Cllr Donovan Gultig, Bridget Viljoen, and Viljé Maritz. Seated from left: Zak Edgar (Chairperson, Denneoord Neighbourhood Watch) and Cheré Vivier (Treasurer, […]

George Festival 2025 – Culture. Art. Sport. Our community. Our celebration. The George Joint Marketing Association (GJMA) NPC is proud to join the George Festival 2025, contributing a vibrant mix of sport, outdoor adventure and family-friendly activities that highlight the natural beauty and dynamic spirit of the Garden Route. Through its well-loved brands, Home of […]

The George Festival 2025, hosted by George Municipality in collaboration with the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, and supported by the Eden Sport Council and the Garden Route District Municipality, proudly announces its key sponsors who are helping make this year’s festival a world-class celebration of arts, sport, and culture. Taking place […]

In the photo above, courtesy towards a passenger with a disability contributes to a culture of respect on board the bus. Hoflikheid teenoor ‘n passasier met ‘n gestremdheid dra by tot ‘n kultuur van respek op die bus.   November marks Disability Rights Awareness Month, and GO GEORGE is once again highlighting the importance of […]

In the photo above: Mike Denison, Senior Manager:Coastal Programmes WESSA, Morgan Griffiths, Senior Manager: Advocacy, Membership and Governance Wessa, Nosidima Vumindaba: Manager Parks and Recreation,George Municipality, Buhle Mkentane: Superintendent Parks and Recreation, George Municipality, Sisanda Velembo: Superintendent Parks and Recreation, George Municipality and far right is Cindy-Lee Cloete: Wessa CEO with the sought-after Blue Flag […]

In the photo above, Hendrik Ingo, Ashley Ruiters, Elizabeth Manyana and Suzette Fortuin from Ward 6 at the public participation session at Conville. George Municipality recently hosted a series of public participation sessions as part of the annual review of the 2025/2026 Integrated Development Plan (IDP). The sessions provided Ward Councillors and Ward Committee members […]