Notice Archive

George Municipality was honoured to receive a Certificate of Recognition from the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) for its outstanding hands-on commitment and service in humanitarian efforts, search, rescue, and recovery operations during the “Victoria Street Building Collapse” in George, May 2024.

Present at the handover were (from left):
Riaan du Plessis (Chief Financial Officer), Godfrey Louw (Municipal Manager),
Station Commander Santa Sternsdorff (George Fire and Rescue Services), Jannie Koegelenberg
(Director: Civil Engineering Services),
Executive Mayor Jackie von Brandis,
Fire Chief and Disaster Manager Neels Barnard (George Fire and Rescue Services), and Cllr Brendon Adams (MMC: Community Safety and Mobility).

George Municipality hereby advises the public that the Old Town Hall building will be closed for fumigation on Wednesday, 17 September 2025 from 15:00.

The Civil Engineering Services offices located in this building will therefore be closed during this time.

Normal operations will resume on Thursday, 18 September 2025 at 07:45.

The Municipality apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for their understanding.

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

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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.