Notice Archive

Please note that the George Municipality Supply Chain Management Offices, Main Building, 71 York Street, George (entrance behind City Hall, access via Victoria Street) will be closed daily during lunch from 13:00 to 13:45, Monday to Friday. The SCM offices are now situated on the 5th floor.
Kindly take this into consideration when planning your visit.

Neem asseblief kennis dat die George Munisipale Voorsieningslynbestuurskantore, Hoofgebou, Yorkstraat 71, George (ingang agter die Stadsaal, toegang via Victoriastraat) daagliks gesluit sal wees tydens etenstyd van 13:00 tot 13:45, Maandag tot Vrydag. Die Voorsieningslynbestuurskantore is nou op die 5de vloer geleë.
Neem dit asseblief in ag wanneer u u besoek beplan.

Enquiries / Navrae:
☎ 044 801 9134
📧 scm@george.gov.za

We are pleased to invite you to an informative webinar on International Trade with Namibia, hosted by the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA) in collaboration with the Namibian High Commission.

This session is designed to empower South African MSMEs with insights, opportunities, and practical guidance for engaging in trade with Namibia. As one of South Africa’s closest trading partners, Namibia offers strategic opportunities across multiple sectors, and this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to successfully access this growing market.

Webinar Details:
📅 Date: 17 September 2025
⏰ Time: 10:30 – 12:00
💻 Platform: MS Teams

👉 Click here to register for the session: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8199bb91-729c-4b2b-a3ae-2d29d893ca98@e2546b9d-33f9-4279-b6ed-e809f62fb336?utm_source=chatgpt.com 

We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to explore business opportunities in Namibia and expand your market footprint. For more information, please contact Quinton Coetzee at 044 803 4900 or qcoetzee@sedfa.org.za

We look forward to your participation.

Please be informed that on Thursday, 11 September 2025, maintenance work will be taking place on the access road at the landfill site (main area where disposal takes place).

During this time, only one lane of the road will be open for vehicle access .

Our machinery will be working on one side of the road, while the other side will remain open for vehicles to drive in and out.

We kindly request all landfill site users to exercise patience and caution while using the access road during these works.

Your cooperation will ensure the safety of both the workers and all site users.

George Municipality is offering free home compost bins to permanent residents within the George Municipal area.

Composting is a simple, eco-friendly way to reduce the amount of food and organic waste sent to landfill sites. It also helps create nutrient-rich humus that replenishes soil, promotes healthier plant growth, and supports a thriving garden.

Composting offers many benefits, including reducing household waste, extending the lifespan of municipal landfill sites by diverting organic matter, improving soil health, promoting stronger plant growth, helping to lower greenhouse gas emissions, and providing a meaningful way to connect with nature.

To qualify for a free compost bin, applicants must be permanent residents of the George Municipal area and must submit proof of residence with their application form. Applicants should also generate suitable organic material such as raw vegetable and fruit peels, eggshells and grass cuttings. Please note that certain items do not qualify as organic material. These include meat or meat products, oils, fats or grease, diseased plant material, sawdust or woodchips from treated wood, dog or cat faeces, weeds with seeds, dairy products, coal ash, cooked foods, nappies and used tissues, as well as glossy or coloured paper.

Application forms can be downloaded from the George Municipality website at https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Home-Compost-Project-form.pdf. Completed forms, together with proof of residence, must be emailed to gesau@george.gov.za or kvstoffels@george.gov.za. Alternatively, application forms may be collected from the George Environmental Services Municipal Offices at 82 Meade Street, George.

For more information about the programme, please contact us on 044 802 2900.

For more information on composting, follow the link: https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Home-Composting-Guideline.pdf.

Some of the compost bins at Jonga High School, Thembalethu. Jonga is one of the High Schools in George that is actively involved in the composting programme.

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, 12 September 2025, due to compulsory monthly operational requirements.

Normal services will resume on Monday, 15 September 2025.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank residents for their understanding.

Issued by George Municipality, 10 September 2025

Planned construction activities for the UPGRADING OF EDEN SEWAGE PUMPSTATION, initially scheduled to take place on weekdays between 07:00 and 17:00, have now been extended until 18:00.

Construction activities will also take place on the following weekends: Saturdays of 13th, 20th and 27th September 2025 between 07:00 and 13:00.

The construction activities extend from the Eden Sewage Pumpstation to Dikkop Str and Pikkewyn Str.

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Minor operational interruptions can be expected during the construction works. Advance notifications of planned temporary disruptions and the effects thereof will be issued via social media.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
Residents, road users, and pedestrians are advised to exercise caution during the construction period. Please adhere to flag persons, temporary construction works and road signage.

ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the construction site will be strictly controlled. In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, no members of the public will be allowed in the construction area.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES: Mr Danie Brandt – 083 555 1290 (Engineer)
: Mr Kosie Smit – 044 801 9496 (George Municipality)
: Ms Shaldene Davids – 074 899 4420 (Community Liaison Officer)

The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to the public to be patient and exercise caution throughout the construction period. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

The Municipality has noticed an increasing trend of residents placing waste bags and containers on the kerb on days when no collection takes place.

We remind all residents that, in terms of the George Municipal Integrated Waste Management Bylaw (2024):
• Section 10(5): No person may place refuse receptacles or refuse bags on the kerb except on their scheduled waste collection day.
• Section 6(1): A person who generates waste remains the owner of that waste until it is removed by the Municipality or an authorised service provider.

The Municipality’s Waste Management Officer urges all residents to comply with these bylaws and place waste on the kerb only on the scheduled collection day.

Failure to do so may result in enforcement action in line with municipal bylaws.

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Vullisverwydering, herinnering aan inwoners

Die Munisipaliteit het opgemerk dat daar ’n toenemende tendens is waar inwoners vullissakke en -houers op die sypaadjie plaas op dae wanneer geen verwydering plaasvind nie.

Ons herinner alle inwoners daaraan dat, ingevolge die George Munisipale Geïntegreerde Afvalbestuursverordening (2024):
• Artikel 10(5): Geen persoon mag vullishouers of vullissakke op die sypaadjie plaas nie, behalwe op hul geskeduleerde vullisverwyderingsdag.
• Artikel 6(1): ’n Persoon wat afval lewer, bly die eienaar van daardie afval totdat dit deur die Munisipaliteit of ’n gemagtigde diensverskaffer verwyder is.

Die Munisipaliteit se Afvalbestuursbeampte doen ’n beroep op alle inwoners om die verordeninge na te kom en vullis slegs op die geskeduleerde verwyderingsdag uit te sit.

Versuim om dit te doen, kan lei tot wetstoepassing ingevolge die munisipale verordeninge.

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height        71,90%

Rainfall for the previous days:                                         3 mm (Measured from 2 – 8 September 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.