GEORGE FESTIVAL 2025 – Louis Massyn Rocket Run – 5 and 10km 15 December 2025
Follow this link to the Application Form for the Louis Massyn Rocket Night Race

Follow this link to the Application Form for the Louis Massyn Rocket Night Race


Please note that the Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR), Driver’s Licence Testing Centre (DLTC), and Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) will close at 14:00 on Friday, 14 November 2025, due to compulsory monthly operational requirements.
Normal services will resume on Monday, 17 November 2025.
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank residents for their understanding
George Municipality has a NO ALCOHOL policy applicable to Beaches and other public areas, which will be strictly enforced, especially during the Festive period. The George law enforcement officers will be assisted by beach monitors during the Festive season to assist with beach patrols, and the enforcement of Municipal bylaws to ensure safe beaches for everyone.
The control, searching of vehicles, and bag access at municipal beaches is implemented under “The Access to Public Premises and Access of Vehicles Act (53 1985)”. Members of the Public are warned that prohibited substances, weapons, alcohol, fireworks etc., will be confiscated and that fines can be issued. All confiscated items or goods will be handed over to the South African Police Service (SAPS) for disposal.
No dogs or other animals are allowed on the beach unless there are signs that identify any allowed times and areas.
George Municipality encourages all beachgoers to cooperate with our officials to ensure their visit to the beach is a safe and enjoyable experience. Neighbourhood Watch, Community Police Forums, George and Provincial Traffic Services, SANPARKS, National Sea Rescue Institute, Private Security Companies, the South African Police Service (SAPD), including Business Owners, also assist the Municipality in ensuring a safe festival season. Previous festive seasons have been very successful due to the excellent cooperation between all role players and members of the public.
The beach areas under the control of the George Municipality include Wilderness Main Beach, Wilderness Lagoon, Wilderness Steps, Wilderness Lientjiesklip, Victoria Bay Beach, Gwaing River Mouth Beach and Day Camp and Herold’s Bay Beach, and Tidal Pool.
For any further information on complaints, please contact the Law Enforcement office on 044 801 6350 (07h45 – 16h30) or 044 801 6300 (A/h Assistance team only for bylaw-related offences and emergencies). Law Enforcement Office - 25B Cathedral Street.

Further updates and the final programme details, including venues and times, will be shared via the George Municipal Website: https://tinyurl.com/5e5u8hhm, as well as on George Municipality and WC DCAS official social media platforms.
@SportPesa.SA @Home Of Golf Africa @Western Cape Government Cultural Affairs and Sport @Garden Route District Municipality @George Tourism

Further updates and the final programme details, including venues and times, will be shared via the George Municipal Website: https://tinyurl.com/5e5u8hhm, as well as on George Municipality and WC DCAS official social media platforms.
ATKV | SCAVA | Western Cape Government Cultural Affairs and Sport | Garden Route District Municipality

Further updates and the final programme details, including venues and times, will be shared via the George Municipal Website: https://tinyurl.com/5e5u8hhm, as well as on George Municipality and WC DCAS official social media platforms.
@George Trails @Hillbillies MTB @Western Cape Government Cultural Affairs and Sport @Garden Route District Municipality @George Tourism

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 55,22 %
Rainfall for the previous days: 6.5 mm (Measured from 4 – 10 November 2025)
Please see the link to 2B water restrictions implemented as of 1 May 2024: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.