Notice Archive

Due to the current inclement weather conditions, municipal teams are unable to access the Landfill Site safely.

As a result, all Green Bag collection operations have been suspended for today.

The service is expected to resume tomorrow, weather permitting.

George Municipality apologises for the inconvenience caused and thanks residents for their understanding and cooperation.

George Municipality hereby informs residents that a new WhatsApp line has been introduced for the reporting of electrical faults ONLY.

WhatsApp Number: 067 553 1728
Operating Hours: Working hours only (07h45 – 16h30)

Members of the public are encouraged to make use of this WhatsApp service to report electrical-related issues timeously, to assist the Municipality in improving response times and overall service delivery.

Please note, this WhatsApp service is only operational during normal working hours and also services Uniondale and all other areas under the jurisdiction of the George Municipality..

Alternative Reporting Channels

Office Hours (07h45 – 16h30):
• 044 801 9222 / 044 801 9202 / 044 801 9258
• 044 803 9222

After Hours:
• 044 801 6300

Uniondale Electrical Fault Reporting

Office Hours (07h45 – 16h30):
• 044 752 1024

After Hours:
• 044 801 6300

The Uniondale Swimming Pool will be temporarily closed from today until Thursday, 15 January 2026, to allow for routine maintenance work.
The facility will reopen on Friday, 16 January 2026.
The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks residents for their understanding.

George Municipality hereby informs residents that there will be a delay in refuse collection today (Wednesday) due to operational challenges.
Residents are kindly requested to keep their refuse bags/bins outside, as municipal teams will continue working and all scheduled refuse collection for today will be completed.
George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience caused.

Please take note that Waboomskraal library will be closed to the public on Tuesday, 10 February and Wednesday, 11 February 2026, to allow for an asset verification (stocktake) to be conducted.
This process forms part of mandatory asset verification planning by the Provincial Library Service, as required in terms of Section 14 of Regulations PK.689/1980, which stipulates that a full asset verification must be undertaken at all libraries affiliated with the Provincial Library Service, Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport.
Unfortunately, no checking in or checking out of library material will be permitted during this period, as it may compromise the accuracy and outcome of the stocktake.
The library will reopen to the public on Thursday, 12 February 2026.
For further enquiries, please contact the Main George Library at 044 801 9288.

Update on how these streets will impact road users from January 2026 to June 2026

Garden Route Dam Level

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 43,48 %
Rainfall for the previous days: 7.5 mm (Measured from 6 – 12 January 2026)

Haarlem Dam Level
Percentage storage 30,42 %
Rainfall for the previous days: 2 mm (Measured from 6 – 12 January 2026)

Please see the link to 2D water demand management measures being implemented currently: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.