Notices

Dam levels are under pressure — every drop counts.
🚰 Households, businesses, and visitors must reduce water use now to protect supply during the peak season.

💦 Report leaks or water misuse:
📞 044 801 9262 / 66 (office hours) | 044 801 6300 (after hours)
🚨 Violations: 044 801 6350 (office hours) | 044 801 6300 (a/h)
#GeorgeMunicipality #WaterDemandManagement #EveryDropCounts

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💧 Vlak 2C Waterverbruiksbestuursmaatreëls is in werking in George en omgewing.

Damvlakke is onder druk — elke druppel tel.
🚰 Huishoudings, besighede en besoekers moet waterverbruik dringend verminder.

💦 Rapporteer lekkasies of misbruik:
📞 044 801 9262 / 66 | 044 801 6300 (na-ure)
🚨 Oortredings: 044 801 6350 | 044 801 6300
#GeorgeMunisipaliteit #Waterbestuur #ElkeDruppelTel

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💧 Amanqanaba e-2C oLawulo lokuSetyenziswa kwaManzi ayasebenza eGeorge.

Amanzi edama aphantsi koxinzelelo — ithontsi ngalinye libalulekile.
🚰 Amakhaya, amashishini nabakhenkethi kufuneka banciphise ukusetyenziswa kwamanzi.

💦 Xela ukuvuza okanye ukusetyenziswa gwenxa:
📞 044 801 9262 / 66 | 044 801 6300
🚨 Ukophula imithetho: 044 801 6350 | 044 801 6300
#UMasipalaWaseGeorge #GcinaAmanzi #AmathontsiAbalulekile

Due to ongoing severe water demand management measures, all public showers at municipal beaches and public swimming pools in George have been temporarily disconnected with immediate effect. This intervention has the full support of WESSA with regard to the Blue Flag beaches.

As part of the Municipality’s water-saving interventions, flow restrictors have been installed at all public beach facilities for some time. These devices reduce the volume of water released by limiting the flow rate, helping to conserve water while still allowing basic use. The current severe water demand management measures in place however, require additional action to protect the municipal drinking water supply.

Residents and visitors are urged to use water sparingly and responsibly at all times. If you notice a tap dripping or a shower running unnecessarily — whether at a gym, at home or any public facility — please take a moment to switch it off or report it. George Municipality thanks residents, businesses and visitors for their continued cooperation, understanding and commitment to saving water during this challenging period.

Every Drop Counts.

Get everything you need to explore George, Wilderness and Uniondale on our official tourism website:
👉 visitgeorge.co.za

From exciting things to do and upcoming events that might just tickle your interest, to a wide range of accommodation, restaurants, and hidden local gems – it’s all waiting for you in one place.

But hey… if you don’t have time to browse everything just yet, here are 70 things to get you started off 😉

So long, happy exploring, and we’ll see you out there!

As water demand management measures remain in place at 2C, the George Municipality encourages all businesses to help promote responsible water use. Water Scarce Awareness and Water Saving Tip artwork is available on our website. Businesses are welcome to download and print these materials for display in areas such as reception areas, gyms, change rooms, restrooms, staff rooms and notice boards.

💧 The material includes Practical water-saving tips | Awareness posters and artwork | Information to encourage water-wise behaviour among staff and customers
📍 Access the material here: https://www.george.gov.za/civil-engineering/water/water-saving-tips/

By displaying these materials, businesses can play an important role in supporting the community’s efforts to save water and protect our limited resources.

The Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) has noted an increase in late applications for the renewal of driving licence cards. Members of the public are advised that when applying for a new driving licence card and the issuing of a temporary driving licence, the same legal requirements apply, including eye testing. Vision standards differ according to the code of the driving licence applied for.

In many cases, where applicants do not meet the prescribed vision standards, the driving licence code may need to be downgraded. Such applications must be submitted to the Mobility Department and the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) for approval. Please note that both entities are closed for the festive season and will only resume operations on 05 January 2026. As a result, a temporary driving licence may not be issued, and the affected individual will not be permitted to operate a motor vehicle, as this would constitute driving without a valid licence.

In terms of Section 15(1)(f)(vi) of the National Road Traffic Act, Act 93 of 1996, a person is disqualified from obtaining or holding a learner’s or driving licence if he or she suffers from defective vision as determined in accordance with prescribed standards. This is further supported by Regulation 102, which deals with defective vision disqualifying a person from holding or obtaining a licence.

With regard to licence card validity, Regulation 108(5)(a) provides that a driving licence card expires five years from the date it was ordered from the Card Production Facility. Regulation 108(6)(a) further states that if a person applies for a new driving licence card on or before the expiry date, and the licence has not been suspended or cancelled, the existing card remains valid for up to three months after expiry, pending the issuing of the new card.

Drivers may continue to use their expired driving licence card during this period only if they are in possession of:
The expired driving licence card, and proof of application (receipt) for the new driving licence card.

Motorists are urged to apply for renewal well in advance of the expiry date of their driving licence cards to avoid inconvenience, delays, or the risk of being unable to legally operate a motor vehicle

Please be advised that the Community Development Offices, situated at the corner of Varing and St John’s Street, will close earlier than usual on Friday, 19 December 2025, at 15:30, to allow for scheduled pest control fumigation.
For more information, please contact the office at 044 802 2000.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank the public for their understanding and cooperation.

George Municipality has become aware, with concern, of incidents where water purchased from municipal depots is being resold by certain contractors, including for the purpose of filling swimming pools within the municipal area. Reports indicate that some of these activities involve water tanker trucks with capacities ranging from 4000 to 10000 litres.

The Municipality reiterates that the resale of municipal water is strictly prohibited, unless prior written permission has been granted by the Municipality. Furthermore, the filling of swimming pools using potable municipal water is not permitted under the current Level 2C Water Demand Management Measures, which came into effect on 4 December 2025.

Such practices are illegal in terms of the George Municipality Water and Sanitation Services By-Law and constitute a direct contravention of the approved water demand management measures.

In this regard, attention is drawn to Section 19(8) of the Water and Sanitation Services By-Law, which states: “No customer shall resell water supplied to him by the municipality except with the written permission of the municipality, which may stipulate the maximum price at which the water may be resold, and may impose such other conditions as the municipality may deem fit.”

Non-compliance with the By-Law and applicable water demand management measures may result in enforcement action, including fines or further legal steps as provided for in municipal legislation.

Contractors and members of the public may purchase potable water strictly for their own use, subject to payment in accordance with the approved municipal tariff list. Proof of payment must be submitted to the Water Distribution Section before water is released. In addition, raw (non-potable) water may be purchased from the Water Treatment Plant in Denneoord, subject to application and depending on the intended use.

Members of the public are encouraged to report suspected incidents of illegal water resale or non-compliance with water demand management measures to Civil Engineering Services (Water Services) on 044 801 9260 / 044 801 6300.

George Municipality appeals to all contractors, residents, and businesses to act responsibly, comply with all water use regulations, and support efforts to safeguard limited water resources during this period of increased water stress.

George Munisipaliteit is bewus van die bruin/verkleurde water wat voorkom in die Proteaville-gebied van Haarlem. Dit is weens die water vlak in Reservoir 1 wat tot ’n lae vlak gedaal het.

Die reservoir se watervlak styg geleidelik, waarna die watergehalte sal verbeter soos die vlakke stabiliseer.

Inwoners word versoek om water vir drinkdoeleindes te kook tot verdere kennisgewing.

George Munisipaliteit vra om verskoning vir die ongerief en bedank inwoners vir hul geduld.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Brown Water – Proteaville, Haarlem

George Municipality is aware of reports of brown/discoloured water in the Proteaville area of Haarlem. This is due to the water level in Reservoir 1 having dropped to a low level.

The reservoir level is gradually rising, and water quality is expected to improve as levels stabilise.

Residents are advised to boil water for drinking purposes until further notice.

George Municipality apologises for the inconvenience caused and thanks residents for their patience.

Finance Section Temporary Closure & Year-End Operating Hours

George Municipality would like to inform all residents of the temporary closure of the Finance Section at 46 on Market Street from 22 December 2025 to 9 January 2026.
During this period, all available finance staff will operate from the Main Building in York Street to assist residents with financial enquiries.

📆 Municipal Office Closures & Adjusted Hours:
* All George Municipality administrative offices will close at 12:00 on 24 December 2025 – the Cashier hall closes at 11:30 on the day
* Offices will also close at 12:00 on 31 December 2025 – the Cashier hall closes at 11:30 on the day
* All libraries of George Municipality will be closed on 2 January 2026.
* Municipal offices will be open on Friday, 2 January 2026.
🚨 Emergency Services:
All essential and emergency services will remain fully operational during this period.
📞 After-Hours & Emergency Contact Numbers:
* Fire Emergencies: 044 801 6311
* General After-Hours Emergencies: 044 801 6300
* Toll-free disaster number: 087 152 9999
We thank all residents for their cooperation and wish you a safe and peaceful holiday season.