Notices

Lights Festival MAX GOZO on 13 December @ Unity Park

Gregory Noble on 14 December @ Unity Park

The George Municipality wishes to inform residents of the temporary closure of several libraries on Monday, 15 December 2025,
due to operational support required for the George Festival 2025, taking place from 13–16 December 2025.
To accommodate festival activities, the following libraries will be closed on 15 December:
• Blanco Library
• Conville Library
• Pacaltsdorp Library
• Thembalethu Library
Please also note that George Library will close earlier than usual and will be operating until 17:00 on Monday, 15 December 2025, due to the same festival-related requirements.
Full library services will resume on Wednesday, 17 December 2025.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely thank our community for its understanding and support during this vibrant city-wide event.

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 47.65 %
Rainfall for the previous days: 9.8 mm (Measured from 2- 8 December 2025)

Please see the link to 2C water restrictions implemented as of 4 December 2025: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

Kindly note the operational hours during the festive season for this year.

George & Wilderness Offices
Monday – Friday 08:00 – 16:30
Weekends & Public Holidays: Closed

Look out for our pop-up information stands at tourism hot spots or QR codes displayed extensively throughout the destination for online information.

The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) is re-launching the Asset Assist Programme which was previously implemented through the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA).

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME’s) are hereby invited to submit applications for assistance with machinery, equipment, working capital and acquisition of raw material from a maximum grant of R250 000. Only up to 20% of the grant applied for, may be used for raw materials and stock.

All qualifying MSMEs including those who applied in the previous Call for Applications but did not get the financial support are invited to re-apply.

How to apply:
Apply online at: https://systemsnew.sefa.org.za/SMMEPortal

Closing date:09 January 2026, at 23:59.

For enquiries email: servicedesk@sedfa.org.za