Press Releases
George Municipality public participation process gains strong momentum across communities
In the photo above, community members in attendance at the IDP and Budget public participation meeting at Pacaltsdorp Community Hall. George Municipality’s 2026 Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Budget public participation process continues to gain strong momentum, with high levels of community engagement recorded across multiple wards during April. One of the most well-attended engagements […]
George Municipality Human Resources Department drives employee wellness day and hosts successful exhibition
Caption 1: Traffic officials use activities to demonstrate the importance of responsible road usage. George Municipality held its annual Wellness Day, providing officials from various departments with the opportunity to focus on their overall wellbeing. The event took place on 15 April 2026 at the Banquet Hall, where employees accessed a variety of support services […]
George Municipal Internal Audit achieves Full Conformance with Global Internal Audit Standards
In the photo above the George Municipality Internal Audit team with the External Quality Assurance Review report. The Internal Audit function of George Municipality has achieved a Full Conformance rating following a recent External Quality Assurance Review (EQAR), confirming alignment with the Global Internal Audit Standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors. In addition […]
George Junior City Council inaugurated for 2026
In the photo above are members of the new JCC, previous JCC, Councillors and Official. Infront from left: Mzivuyo Gumede (Glenwood House School) Chief Whip of JCC 2026, Matthew Taylor (Outeniqua High school) Junior Speaker of JCC 2026, Cllr Melvin Roelfse, MMC Community Development, Sport and Libraries, Anouk van Coller (Outeniqua High School) Junior Mayor […]
GEORGE TOURISM AT WORLD TRAVEL MARKET 2026
Sharon House, George Tourism Marketing Official and Joan Shaw, George Tourism Manager at WTM 2026 in CTICC. World Travel Market (WTM) Africa kicked off with a bang in Cape Town yesterday( 13 April 2026) in the Cape Town International Convention Centre. George Tourism’s Joan Shaw and Marketer Sharon House, on a platform with other towns […]
George Municipality hosts Bitou Municipality for Internal Audit Knowledge-Sharing and Benchmarking Engagement
In the photo above are from left in the front, Zimasa Bulo, Sanelisiwe Kopeshe, Carlos Koeberg, Jean-Pierre Rossouw, Margot Volmink , Thembisa Xakekile and Kloper Mabunda. At the back are Natacha Martins, Nompilo Xoxani, Bongiwe Mgwali, Sikelelwa Masiza, Xolisile Sotushe and Heybrè Ellis. George Municipality successfully hosted a knowledge-sharing and benchmarking engagement with Bitou Municipality on […]
George Municipality and stakeholders unite to strengthen early childhood development in George
In the photo above are representatives from the Western Cape Education Department, Commissioner of children with delegates from ECD centres at the Meet and greet in George. George Municipality Community Development, in collaboration with the Western Cape Commissioner for Children, recently hosted a successful meet-and-greet at Conville Community Hall. The session brought together stakeholders in […]
Youth-Led YearBeyond Programme Brings Reading Initiative to George Libraries
The YearBeyond Library Programme officially launched across several George municipal libraries on 30 March 2026, bringing renewed energy to community reading initiatives and youth development. The programme is currently active at George Library, Pacaltsdorp Library, Blanco Library, Thembalethu Library, and Uniondale Library, where unemployed youth-known as “YeBoneers”-have been placed to support daily library operations and […]
George Municipality Strengthens Water Innovation Through International Engineering Exchange
Delegates from the Water Research Commission Young Engineers Changemakers Programme during their visit to TÜV SÜD in Singapore. George Municipality is strengthening its approach to sustainable water and sanitation services through international collaboration and skills development, as the country marks National Water Week. Esethu Nyamankulu, a Senior Process Controller at Water Treatment Works who is […]
George Municipality reinforces commitment to good governance through continental engagement
The George Municipality continues to strengthen its commitment to ethical leadership, accountability, and sound governance as part of its Internal Audit Awareness Campaign, with March dedicated to the theme of Good Corporate Governance. As part of this focus, the Municipality’s Chief Audit Executive (CAE), Jean‑Pierre Rossouw, participated as a panel speaker at the 45th African […]
George Municipality Mourns the Passing of Long-Serving Employee Mr. Milton Nobakada
Mr. Milton Nobakada It is with great sadness that George Municipality has learnt of the passing of Mr. Milton Nobakada, who served in the Corporate Services Directorate, Building Maintenance Section, as a handyman. Mr. Nobakada passed away on Friday, 13 March 2026, at the age of 52. Mr. Nobakada dedicated 21 years of service to […]