Press Releases
George Municipality retains Three Blue Flags
In the photo on the left, Andre Blaine V&A Waterfront Executive Manager Marine & Industrial and far right Wessa CEO Cindy Lee Cloete presented the George Blue Flag awards to George Manager Parks and Recreation Nosidima Vumindaba and MMC for Community Services Marchell Kleynhans. George Municipality has proudly retained Blue Flag status for Wilderness Main, […]
George Municipality Launches Public Education Campaign on Emergency Access in Informal Settlements
Mlungiseleli Henry-Stone Ciko is deeply committed to educating communities The George Municipality has launched a public education campaign to improve emergency access in informal areas, particularly those with limited access to emergency services for fire response, police assistance, and medical assistance. This campaign is led by Mlungiseleli Henry-Stone Ciko, a Platoon Commander who joined the […]
George Fire Services Shines at Garden Route’s First Fire Safety Expo
In the photo from left to right: Jeandre Bernardo (Firefighter), Joseph Fortuin (Firefighter), Nico Russouw (Firefighter), Neels Barnard (Chief Fire Officer and Disaster Management), Kenny Jhonson (Junior Firefighter), Machiel Troskie (Platoon Commander) and Reagan van Beulen (Junior Firefighter). The George Fire Services proudly participated in the inaugural Fire Expo, hosted by the Wilderness Fire Forum […]
Media Statement: George Municipality’s R1.1 Billion Infrastructure Overhaul to Secure Water, Boost Economy by 2025
George Municipality has made significant strides in its infrastructure development, thanks to a Budget Facility for Infrastructure Funding (BFI) grant of R1.115 billion received from National Treasury during the 2021/22 financial year. By the first quarter of the 2024/25 financial year, the BFI project, which includes multiple components, has shown considerable progress in both implementation […]
GO GEORGE ROLLS OUT SECOND ROUTE TO THEMBALETHU
According to a joint announcement by the Western Cape MEC of Mobility, Isaac Sileku, and George Executive Mayor, Alderman Jackie von Brandis, another bus route to Thembalethu will be activated by GO GEORGE on Monday 28 October 2024. Route 10 Thembalethu – George Industria will be the second route servicing the residents of Thembalethu. R18A […]
Waste Picker Integration Programme Launched in George
The George Municipality and Henque Waste handed over trollies to waste pickers during the launch The George Municipality, in collaboration with Henque Waste, EWASA, Polyco, and the Department of Environmental Affairs, officially launched the Waste Picker Integration Programme on 17 October 2024. This initiative aims to formalise the role of waste pickers in George by […]
Homeless Community’s Second CBD Clean-up to Challenge Perceptions
In the photo above, Estelle Fredericks in brown, along with some of the homeless individuals who took part in the clean-up action. Some members of the George Homeless Community, under the supervision of the George Municipality Community Development and Environmental Services, took part in their second clean-up initiative in the CBD last week to challenge […]
George Traffic Department celebrates joint winners at Scholar Patrol Championship
In the photo above all the learners who participated in the George Scholar Patrol Championship, teachers and judges after a successful day. Follow the link to video: https://youtu.be/tMaZnSiWn_M The George Traffic Department proudly hosted this year’s scholar patrol competition at the George Junior Traffic Training and Road Safety Centre, highlighting the vital importance of child […]
George Municipality Welcomes New Director for Corporate Services, Bevan Ellman
Bevan Ellman, Director of Corporate Services George Municipality is pleased to announce the appointment of Bevan Ellman as the new Director for Corporate Services, effective 12 October 2024. Bevan brings over twenty years of experience in local government, with fifteen years in senior and middle management roles. Bevan’s journey in local government began with a […]
GMUN Our Matric Class of 2024, from Ald Jackie von Brandis
To Our Matric Class of 2024 The 21st of October 2024 marks the beginning of a new period in your academic journey. After twelve years of dedication and perseverance, you are now on the cusp of a new adventure, but before you embark on this exciting path, you must overcome one last hurdle– your final […]
GO GEORGE celebrates milestones during Transport Month
The development of the transfer precinct at the Garden Route Mall offers a sheltered terminal facility with seating, and six shelters at bus stops. The existing smart card kiosk was integrated into the design. / Die ontwikkeling van die oorklimgebied by die Garden Route Mall bied ‘n beskutte terminus met sitplekke en ses skuilings by […]
George Tourism Impresses at IGTM 2024 in Lisbon
George Tourism Impresses at IGTM 2024 in Lisbon: Showcasing Garden Route’s Golf and Leisure Experiences George, Wilderness and Uniondale Tourism made a notable impact at the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) in Lisbon which took place from 14 to 17 October 2024, presenting the best of George and the Garden Route’s golf and leisure offerings. […]