Notice Archive

George Municipality hereby advises the public that all municipal offices will close on Thursday, 2 April at 12:00 and reopen on Tuesday, 7 April at 07:45.

Refuse removal services will continue as per the normal schedule on this day and throughout the Easter weekend period. Households and businesses are reminded to place refuse out by 07:00.

The Cashier Halls at the Main Building on York Street and the Market Street offices will close at 11:30. All libraries will be closed over the Easter weekend. The swimming pools in Conville and Uniondale will be open over the weekend, operating during normal hours.
Offices of Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) Office and Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) in Hibernia Street, MVR Blanco and Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) in Pacaltsdorp will also be closing at 11:30 to the public.

Residents are urged to take note of these arrangements and to plan accordingly. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Refuse collection will proceed as normal on Thursday, 2 April 2026, as well as on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Business refuse removal will take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, as per the usual schedule.

For refuse-related enquiries (black, green, and blue bags), contact George Municipality Environmental Services at 82 Meade Street, George, or telephone 044 802 2900.

Building rubble, garden waste, and other materials not suitable for bag collection may be disposed of at the municipal refuse site on the R102 (Airport Road).

Operating hours are as follows: Monday to Friday 07:00–18:00, Saturday 07:00–15:00, and on all public holidays (excluding 25 December).
All emergency services will remain operational throughout the Easter weekend.

After-hours contact numbers:
Fire Emergency (24/7): 044 801 6311
Toll-Free Disaster Number (24/7): 087 152 9999
George Municipality After-hours Number: 044 801 6300

The George Municipality reminds all residents to follow responsible waste practices to help maintain clean and safe neighbourhoods.

Refuse must only be placed outside on the morning of the scheduled collection day (by 07:00) and not the night before. Early placement of refuse contributes significantly to bags being torn open, litter being spread in public spaces, and increased activity by waste pickers.

The Municipality is aware of increased complaints regarding waste pickers in residential areas, including the tearing open of refuse bags, littering, and incidents of intimidation or confrontation. Such behaviour is unacceptable and raises legitimate public health and safety concerns. At the same time, the matter requires a balanced, lawful, and sustainable response.

Law enforcement continues to support waste management efforts through ongoing high-visibility patrols in identified areas, with dedicated shifts deployed from the early hours. However, resource constraints require teams to balance responses to service complaints with proactive patrols addressing bin rummaging and related issues.

The Municipality continues to promote recycling and waste minimisation initiatives and encourages residents to separate waste at source and make use of available services.

The George Municipality remains committed to improving waste management services and working with communities to find practical, locally appropriate solutions.

Enquiries and Reporting:
Refuse Removal and Solid Waste: 044 802 2900 / 044 802 2911
Law Enforcement: 044 801 6350 / 044 801 6389

https://www.george.gov.za/george-doc-categories/documents/council/speeches-of-the-executive-mayor/

Please find via above link the Mayoral Speeches made today in the Ordinary Council 26 March 2026 by Executive Mayor Browen Johnson, on the Draft Budget 2026/27; the Draft 5th Generation Review of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) for the 2026/2027 financial year and the Oversight Report on the 2024/2025 Draft Annual Report of the George Municipality.

Please join us for the Ordinary Council Meeting today, 26 March 2026, at 10H00 AM.

👉 Click on the link below to access the live stream via our YouTube Account:

https://www.youtube.com/live/Pfot3u3hIik?si=hgPjyv1nPtjBxFdD

March is recognised as National Ethics Awareness Month, a time dedicated to encouraging individuals and organisations to reflect on their ethical standards and professional conduct. It provides an opportunity to promote integrity, accountability and responsible decision-making in the workplace and in public service.

For George Municipality, Ethics Awareness Month serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the highest standards of honesty, transparency and fairness in serving our community. By strengthening an ethical culture within the organisation, the municipality reaffirms its commitment to good governance, ethical leadership and building public trust.

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