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The official Western Cape fire season will end on 30 April 2026 and landowners and custodians in possession of controlled burn permits are allowed to perform burns with the usual safety requirements as of 1 May 2026.

Permit applicants are requested to contact the department by phone or email (information below) to make the necessary arrangements. The last allowable date for controlled burns this year will be 30 November 2026. Please note that this date is subject to change.

The municipality would prefer that only controlled burns for agricultural purposes – such as clearing fields for re-growth – take place and request landowners who are using fire to reduce biomass to consider alternatives such as chipping.

• A controlled burn permit is valid for 12 months from the date of issue but may not be used during the official fire season which is determined by Western Cape Disaster Management.

• On the day of the planned controlled burn, the permit holder must phone the fire station for permission to light the controlled burn. Permission may be withheld if the Fire Index for the day is too high.

• Controlled burns must occur Monday to Thursday, excluding public holidays, and all fires must be extinguished by 16h00 daily.

• Permits will not be issued inside the urban edge (among residential areas).

• The municipality appeals to the public to always be fire aware, no matter the time of the year.

• Please always exercise extreme caution, make fires in protected and designated areas only, and dispose of cigarette butts safely.

• Burning of garden refuse in residential areas is illegal.
Fire Emergencies must be reported to 044 801 6311.

For enquiries phone 044 801 6360
Email: Acting Fire Chief Johan Brand at jbrand@george.gov.za

Please note that the telephone system at the Old Town Hall building (Civil Engineering) in York Street, CBD is currently offline. As a result, no telephonic services are available at this facility.
Technicians have been notified and are attending to the matter.
The Municipality apologises for any inconvenience caused and will provide updates once the system has been restored.

The George Municipal Directorate Planning and Development is pleased to present the second video in our animated series aimed at introducing municipal planning in a simple, clear and accessible way.

This video explains the concept of zoning and how it is used to regulate land use within the George Municipal area. It provides an easy-to-understand overview of different zoning categories and outlines how zoning determines what activities can take place on a property—such as residential, business, industrial or mixed-use.

Viewers will gain insight into how zoning rules help shape neighbourhoods, guide development, and ensure orderly and sustainable land use across the municipality. Whether you are a property owner, prospective buyer, developer, or simply interested in how land use is managed, this video will help you better understand the basics of zoning.

Upcoming videos in the series will explore topics such as land use rights, the land use application process, the roles of planners and consultants, and how to interpret the zoning scheme by-law. Future series are also planned to cover more advanced planning topics and additional functions within the Directorate. Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to submit suggestions on municipal planning topics or related by-laws they would like to learn more about.

Access more information on our municipal website: https://www.george.gov.za/planning-development/
For enquiries or to submit ideas 044 801 9477 | cpetersen@george.gov.za

Issued by George Municipality, 10 February 2026The George Municipal Directorate Planning and Development is pleased to launch the first of a series of 10 animated videos aimed at introducing municipal planning. The Town Planning Department has carefully structured the videos to ensure the information is basic, clear and easy to understand.

The first video in the series introduces the concept of municipal planning. Later videos will delve into topics such as zoning and land use rights, the roles and responsibilities of consultants and municipal planners, the different components of the land use application process, and how to read and interpret a zoning scheme by-law.

Future series are planned to cover more complex planning topics as well as other functions within the Directorate. Residents and stakeholders are invited to submit suggestions on future topics related to municipal planning and associated by-laws that they would like more information on.

Access more information on our municipal website https://www.george.gov.za/planning-development/

Enquiries or submission of ideas 044 801 9477 or cpetersen@george.gov.za

Please note that the Natis system is now back online.

All services at the Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) in Pacaltsdorp, as well as the Vehicle Testing Station (VTS), have resumed and are operating as normal.

The public is hereby informed that the NATIS system at the Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) in Pacaltsdorp, as well as the Vehicle Testing Station (VTS), is currently offline. As a result, no services are available at these facilities at present.

The Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) offices are operational.

Further updates will be communicated as soon as the system has been restored.

George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience caused which is out of our control.