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Issued by George Municipality | 14 July 2025

Please note that the George Municipality’s main building at 71 York Street will close to the public at 15:30 on Thursday, 17 July 2025, to allow for scheduled fumigation.

This routine fumigation, aimed at controlling crawling and creeping insects, is conducted every 3 to 4 months or as needed to maintain a clean and healthy environment.

The building will reopen on Friday, 18 July 2025, during normal office hours.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this essential health and safety procedure.

A fire broke out at the George Municipal Landfill Site on Saturday, 12 July 2025. The George Municipal Fire Services responded promptly to contain the blaze.

Following continuous assessment and close monitoring of the site, the Municipality confirmed on Monday, 14 July, that the landfill is safe for public access. However, all users are urged to proceed with caution and to strictly follow the instructions provided by on-site personnel.

Important Information for Site Users:
• A designated area in the upper section of the site has been reserved exclusively for soil disposal.
• All other waste types, including rubble and garden refuse, will be directed to the appropriate areas by municipal staff.

Although the fire has been contained by the Fire Services and Community Services teams, smoke may still be visible, particularly in areas close to the landfill.

Fire Services continue with damping down and water-cooling operations, while the landfill team is covering burning heaps with soil to smother any remaining hotspots. This is a slow but necessary process.

We are pleased to report that smoke levels have significantly improved since the weekend. The remaining hotspots are expected to be fully covered within the next two days.

We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation during this time.

George Municipality urges all residents, businesses, and service users to be vigilant following reports of fraudsters impersonating the municipality to solicit payments or banking details under false pretences.

PLEASE NOTE: OUR BANKING DETAILS HAVE NOT CHANGED.
Our only official municipal banking details are as follows:
Bank: First National Bank (FNB)
Account Number: 62869623150
Branch Code: 210114
Account Type: Cheque/Tjek
VAT Number: 4630193664
SWIFT Code (for international payments): FIRNZAJJ

Any message or communication suggesting otherwise is fraudulent.
Examples of Common Scam Tactics:
If you receive any suspicious communication, especially messages that include the following, do not act on them:
• Claims that the Municipality’s banking details have changed
• Offers of early settlement discounts to reduce your account balance
• Threatening or urgent messages pressuring you to pay immediately
• Requests for payment via Bitcoin or untraceable methods
• Claims that your services (e.g., electricity/water) will be cut off if payment isn’t made
• Requests for your personal or banking details

George Municipality will never ask you to share your banking information or offer unsolicited payment discounts.

Report Suspicious Activity
Please report any strange or suspicious messages—especially those involving financial requests—to us immediately:
Email to accounts@george.gov.za or contact us on 044 801 9118

Stay Safe:
• Only trust official George Municipality channels and verified contact details.
• Always double-check before making payments or disclosing information.
• When in doubt, contact us directly using the numbers above.