Notices

George Municipality invites the community to participate in the public consultation process as per NERSA’s requirements regarding the Cost of Supply (COS) study and proposed electricity tariffs for the 2026/2027 financial year as stipulated in the COS phase in strategy.

As part of this process, two key documents have been published on the municipal website for public review:

1. NERSA approved Cost of Supply study report for electricity services.
2. Cost of Supply study Implementation Phase In Strategy report outlining the proposed implementation of cost reflective electricity tariffs over a five year period.

Please find the documents by following this link https://tinyurl.com/46fjdsa8

In 2024/25, George Municipality undertook a Cost of Supply study as regulated by NERSA to understand the true cost of providing electricity services to customers, the outcome of the study was cost reflective electricity tariffs which will assist the municipality in offering sustainable electricity services to customers.

NERSA has preliminarily approved an Eskom tariff increase of 9.01% for local authorities (municipalities), which will come into effect 1 April 2026 for the 2026/2027 financial year. In alignment with achieving long term cost reflectivity and supporting customers paying their fair-share for electricity services, George is proposing a range of electricity tariff increases informed by the Cost of Supply study and the Cost of Supply study Phase In Strategy. These proposed adjustments aim to ensure the sustainable delivery of electricity services while progressively moving towards cost reflective tariff levels.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – HAVE YOUR SAY
Community members are encouraged to review the published documents and submit written comments on the proposed electricity tariffs.

Submission deadline Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Email for comments LBotha@george.gov.za

All comments received by the due date will be compiled and included in the public participation and George Local Municipality decision making process.

Your participation is important in making sure transparent and informed electricity tariff planning. George Local Municipality thanks all stakeholders and residents for engaging in this important process.

Residents are invited to take part in the upcoming George Municipal Public Participation meetings regarding the Electricity Cost of Supply study and resultant proposed electricity tariff structures for the 2026–2027 financial year. These sessions provide an opportunity for community members to learn more about the proposed tariffs, ask questions and share their input.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend the meeting scheduled for their ward, where municipal representatives will present information and engage directly with residents.

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Issued on behalf of the Western Cape Government: Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

The Western Cape Government invites stakeholders, municipalities, industry partners, civil society organisations and members of the public to participate in the public participation process for the review of the 3rd Generation Provincial Integrated Waste Management Plan (2023–2027) and the development of the 4th Generation Western Cape Integrated Waste Management Plan (WC IWMP) 2027–2032.

The WC IWMP provides strategic direction for waste management in the province and supports sustainable waste services, improved environmental outcomes and the transition towards a resource-efficient circular economy, aligned with the National Waste Management Strategy.

The Draft WC IWMP Situational Analysis Report is available for public comment from 19 February 2026 to 20 March 2026. Stakeholders are encouraged to review the report and submit comments using the official commenting template, and to share the documents across relevant platforms to encourage participation.
An online Public Participation Workshop will be held as part of Phase 1 (2025/26): Situational Analysis to present findings and inform the next phase of the IWMP process.

Date: 3 March 2026
Time: 09:30 – 12:00
Platform: MS Teams

Participants are requested to register and complete the questionnaire using the following links:
Registration to attend the WCIWMP Public Participation Workshop – Fill out form
Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/2dwxcyp5 or
Registration to attend the WCIWMP Public Participation Workshop

Development of the Western Cape Integrated Waste Management Plan (WCIWMP) 2027–2032 – Fill out form
Questionnaire link: https://tinyurl.com/ydvxfjev or
Questionnaire-Waste Services

WC IWMP – Template for Comments
https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WC-IWMP-Template-for-Comments.pdf

WC IWMP Situational Analysis for Public Review:
https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WC-IWMP-Situational-Analysis-for-Public-Review.pdf

If you have any problems with the links: Further information and access to documents are available at:
www.westerncape.gov.za/eadp

For enquiries, please contact:
Xoliswa Mazana – Xoliswa.Mazana@westerncape.gov.za
Martha Strydom – Martha.Strydom@westerncape.gov.za