Notices

In the wake of three successive weather-related incidents that have affected George over the past month, George Municipality has enhanced public access to emergency services by introducing a dedicated toll-free emergency number, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The new toll-free emergency number is 0800 424 477 and replaces the previous emergency number, 087 152 999.

In addition, the George Fire Services contact number, which was previously shared with other emergency services, is now dedicated exclusively to fire emergencies.

Given the impact of recent weather-related events on outlying areas, the Municipality has strengthened emergency communication channels for Uniondale and Haarlem with dedicated Fire Services and emergency reporting numbers.

These developments demonstrate the Municipality’s commitment to improving access to information, strengthening emergency communication, and enhancing rapid response and service delivery.

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS
GEORGE
Toll-Free Disaster Management (24/07) 0800 424 477
Fire Emergencies (24/7) 044 801 6311
After Hours 044 801 6300

UNIONDALE & HAARLEM
Uniondale/Haarlem Emergency Only 044 801 9189
Uniondale/Haarlem Fire Service (07:45-16:30) 044 752 1225
Uniondale/Haarlem After Hours 044 801 6300

Residents are encouraged to save these numbers and share them with family members, neighbours, community groups, and businesses.

On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a road will be closed to traffic at the corner of Union and Hope Streets in the western direction from 8:00 AM to 16h00 for repairs on the sewer network. Only the eastbound lane will remain open.

The George Municipality is pleased to inform residents that hard copies of Learner Licence Study Material will be available at all public libraries in the George Municipal area from 1 July 2026.

The study material was printed and supplied by the Western Cape Mobility Department and delivered to the George Municipality Main Library for distribution to libraries across the municipal area.

The delivery was facilitated by Randall Barreiro, Director: Transport Administration and Licensing, and Charlton Majiedt, Deputy Director: Compliance Monitoring.

The learner licence books were officially received on behalf of George Municipality by Malibongwe Luyenge, Senior Librarian: George Library.

Residents preparing for their learner licence tests are encouraged to visit their nearest municipal library from 1 July 2026 to access the study material.

Visit the portal: natis.gov.za

Learner Licence Study Material that will be available at George Municipality libraries from 1 July 2026, were delivered by Randall Barreiro (left), Director: Transport Administration and Licensing and Charlton Majiedt, Deputy Director: Compliance Monitoring to Malibongwe Luyenge (middle), Senior Librarian: George Library.

George jobseekers can now access free bus travel to pursue employment opportunities

The Western Cape Government’s Jobseeker Travel Voucher Programme has officially been expanded to George, providing unemployed residents with free public transport to help them access job interviews and other employment-related opportunities.

The programme, which has successfully supported thousands of jobseekers in the Cape Metro over the past two years, is now being rolled out in George through a partnership between the Western Cape Mobility Department, GO GEORGE Bus Service and George Municipality.
Although formal launch events previously planned for George had to be postponed due to severe weather conditions, the programme is already available and residents can begin registering immediately.

A community launch and registration drive will take place on 25 and 26 June 2026 to formally introduce the programme to residents and provide assistance with registration.

The Jobseeker Travel Voucher Programme aims to reduce one of the biggest barriers facing unemployed residents – the cost of transport when searching for work. Encouragingly, several George residents have already begun registering for the programme following initial communication about the rollout, demonstrating the demand for support that helps jobseekers access opportunities.

Eligible jobseekers who register for the programme receive a GO GEORGE smart card pre-loaded with six free bus trips that can be used on GO GEORGE routes between 09:00 and 15:00 on weekdays. The voucher can be used for travel to job interviews, and employment-related appointments that support job seeking.

Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku, said the expansion of the programme to George demonstrates the province’s commitment to helping residents access opportunities. ” A jobseeker should be able to go to an interview without worrying about transport costs, attend training or skills assessments without extra pressure on their household budget, and take up opportunities knowing transport will not stand in their way.

Through the expansion of this initiative, we are helping unemployed residents access interviews, training opportunities and other employment-related activities. We encourage all eligible residents to register and make use of this support as they pursue opportunities to improve their lives and support their families,” said Minister Sileku.

Director for Land Transport Safety Projects, Melvin Arendse, who leads the Jobseeker Travel Voucher Programme, said the initiative has already shown positive results in other parts of the province, “We have seen the difference that access to affordable transport can make for jobseekers. By removing some of the financial burden associated with travelling to interviews and employment opportunities, we are helping people stay active in their job search. We encourage unemployed residents in George to register and make full use of the six free trips available through the programme.”

How to register
Unemployed residents can register online on the portal:
https://gettingyoutowork.westerncape.gov.za/

Applicants should:
* Select “Jobseeker Registration” on the portal.
* Select “GO GEORGE” as their transport provider.
* Complete the registration process by following the prompts.
Once registration is complete, applicants will receive an SMS confirming their registration.

They can then visit a Smart Card kiosk with their South African ID to collect their card. The card will be pre-loaded with the Jobseeker Travel Voucher, providing six free trips on GO GEORGE bus routes.

The Western Cape Government, GO GEORGE and George Municipality encourage unemployed residents in George to register and make use of the programme to access employment opportunities and support their job-seeking journey.

For more information about the programme in George, visit Getting YOU to Work webpage by clicking the link
https://tinyurl.com/mwtsjxf3.

To register, visit the online portal https://gettingyoutowork.westerncape.gov.za/