Vote for Wilderness – Western Cape finalist in ‘DORP VAN DIE JAAR 2025’

George Municipality is proud to announce that Wilderness has been selected as the Western Cape finalist in kykNET’s prestigious ‘Dorp van die Jaar 2025’ (Town of the Year) competition.
Residents, ratepayers, and the business community have united in support of Wilderness, with voting enthusiasm running high as the town vies for the national title. Winning this coveted accolade will bring significant exposure and investment to the region, including R1 million in advertising and promotional content on kykNET platforms throughout the year, as well as a R1 million cash prize from Lotto Land. The cash award will be allocated towards the repair of the Wilderness Boardwalk—an iconic pathway used and enjoyed daily by residents and visitors alike.
The public is urged to continue voting and help secure the title for Wilderness before voting closes at 12:00 on Friday, 18 July 2025. To cast your vote, SMS the word “Wilderness” to 33157, up to 30 times. Each SMS costs R1.50.
Make it count – you could win too!
Once you have voted, take a screenshot and enter your proof via Facebook Messenger (see the George Tourism Facebook page for details) or by completing the online form at:
🔗 https://surveyzohopublic.com/zs/pGB17q
Let’s rally together and show our support for Wilderness – a gem of the Garden Route.