Press Releases
Urhwebo e-Transand grades emergency airstrip
George Fire Chief Neels Barnard had high praise and special thanks for Urhwebo e-Transand who recently graded and levelled the landing strip at the Denneoord Emergency Airbase at no cost to the municipality. The emergency airbase which was established in 2017 remains the Garden Route’s first dedicated emergency firefighting airstrip on municipal property. Caption: Seen […]
Retaining walls and access improved at 24 properties
In the photo above at a retaining wall build at a home in Voëlnesvaring Close, New Dawn Park are from left Mbulelo Suping from the Directorate of Human Settlements, Planning and Development,Portfolio Councillor of Human Settlements, Cllr Jean Safers, Cheri van Rooy, a resident of the home and Ward Councillor for Ward 16,Cllr Theresa Jeyi. […]
Planned power outage: Portion of Pacaltsdorp Industrial
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: PORTION OF PACALTSDORP INDUSTRIAL PIONEER AND COMPASS STREET. NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 25 JULY 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned […]
Nelson Mandela Day Activities
In the photo above, Mayor Jackie Von Brandis and Cllr Charlotte Clarke showing off their painting skills at Akkertjie ECD as part of the Nelson Mandela Day activities In a tribute to Nelson Mandela’s legacy, the Executive Mayor of George, Jackie Von Brandis, along councillors and officials, actively participated in various community service activities on […]
Major Development Initiative in Thembalethu: George Municipality Unveils Ilisolethu Precinct
In the photo: Ilisolethu Precinct’s Eleven Projects George Municipality is pleased to announce the Thembalethu Node Development Project to create a vibrant and sustainable community hub in Thembalethu. This initiative branded “Ilisolethu” (which means, “Our Eye”, in IsiXhosa), aims to attract new investments and stimulate economic growth in the precinct area along Nelson Mandela Boulevard […]
Media Statement: Updated status on the BFI Water Projects for George
George Municipality received a Budget Facility for Infrastructure Funding (BFI) grant to the value of R1.115 billion from National Treasury in the 2021/22 financial year and the BFI project with its various project components, has shown significant progress and expenditure up to the 2023/24 financial years. The full BFI project is planned to be completed […]
George Municipality Seeks Funding for Alternative Sanitation Solutions in Informal Settlements
In the photo: After a year of use, residents have praised the new sanitation units The George Municipality has applied for funding from the Western Cape Provincial Department of Infrastructure to install alternative sanitation solutions for approximately 900 units. This follows the successful implementation of pilot projects in various informal settlement areas last year. In […]
Rebuilding of Flood-Damaged Houses in George Underway
A geotechnical report for the rebuilding of Five (5) houses has been completed. These houses are in Blanco, Maraiskamp, and Thembalethu, and will undergo reconstruction. These old RDP houses, now known as Breaking New Ground (BNG) houses, have been identified by a Structural Engineer who recommended rebuilding due to recurrent flooding during heavy rains. The […]
George Municipality Officers Complete Peace Officer and Warden Training
In the photo: Front row from left: Adam Roelfse (Officer), Daniellia Laws (Officer), Sgt. T van Schalkwyk (Training facilitator), Verona Botha (Officer) and Xoliswa Zokoza (Officer). Middle Row from left: Curtley Joseph (Officer), Ashely Joseph (Officer), Andre Baartman (Officer), Jan Adams (Officer), Africa Mpembe (Officer), Adrian Jansen (Officer) Fadiel Luiters (Officer), and Roland Hardnick (Inspector). […]
George Municipality on High Alert for Level 6 Storm Surge
Issued by George Municipality, 07 July 2024, For Immediate Release The George Municipality is on high alert following a Level 6 Storm Surge warning issued by SA Weather Service on Saturday. The warning predicts waves of 6-8 metres, reaching up to 10 metres on the south-western coast, including George’s coastal areas. This surge, combined with […]
Nelson Mandela International Day 2024
Issued by the Government Communication and Information System Have you already thought about what you are going to do for Nelson Mandela International Day? This year’s Nelson Mandela International Day on 18 July will be celebrated under the theme: “It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity”. The theme is a clarion call […]
MEDIA STATEMENT: George Municipality confirms NERSA Tariff Approval
George Municipality confirms that, following the Council Resolution approving the Budget on 31 May 2024, electrical tariffs will increase by 12,72% effective from 1 July 2024. We have noted the MyBroadband news article referencing the Gauteng High Court interdict against several municipalities that failed to conduct the necessary cost studies before increasing electricity tariffs. George […]