The George Municipality is aware that a large portion of George is currently without electricity due to a major power outage.
The outage has been caused by a trip on the 66kV subtransmission line, which has interrupted power supply to several areas.
Our teams are investigating the fault and working urgently to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. We will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available
Workers in action cleaning the surroundings at the Rosemoor Home for the Aged Rotary.
George Municipality, in partnership with the Garden Route District Municipality and the Western Cape Blood Service, co-hosted a successful blood donation drive in celebration of Nelson Mandela International Day on Thursday, 18 July 2025.
Pacaltsdorp Library officials and Yeboneers handed out snacks and 40 soft toys donations to children of Rooibootjie creche, Syferfontein and children from Reiger Park on Mandela Day as part of giving back to the community.
The blood drive was the Municipality’s main event but other officials also ploughed back by cleaning areas in the community and others knitted beanies over a period over time and donated to different organisations.
The event took place at the George Banquet Hall and invited members of the public and municipal officials to dedicate 67 minutes of their time to this life-saving cause, in the spirit of Madiba’s legacy. A total of 58 donors participated in the drive, demonstrating strong support for community health and wellbeing.
Willbedine Jordaan busy painting Siyazama creche, Thembalethu on Mandela Day.
Executive Mayor Jackie von Brandis feeding the dogs at the SPCA George as part of Mandela Day 2025 activities.
Francois Michaels, one of the event organisers, expressed his gratitude and noted that they were pleasantly surprised by the turnout from both officials and members of the public. “With the blood donated, these donors have helped save approximately 150 lives,” he said.
The Municipality extends its sincere thanks to all who participated and helped make a meaningful difference in honour of Nelson Mandela.
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The Mobility Department has notified us that the NATIS system is currently offline.
As a result, all Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) stations and the Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) in Pacaltsdorp are temporarily unable to operate.
This disruption is affecting our ability to provide services at these facilities.
George Municipality sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
For reference, the call log number is: HD372663
Please note that the following traffic service centres will be closing at 14:00 Wednesday, 30 July 2025 for operational purposes:
• Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) – Hibernia Street
• Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) – Hibernia Street
• Motor Vehicle Registration – Blanco
• Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) – Pacaltsdorp
Normal services will resume on Thursday, 31 July 2025.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.
Please be advised that the landfill site will be closed from 15:00 today due to a fire and ongoing smoke in the area.
This closure is necessary for public safety and will remain in effect until further notice.
We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
George Municipality, is aware of a high voltage power outage currently affecting the following areas:
Lavalia, Rosemore, Madiba Drive, Industrial and Saagmeul Street.
Electricians are on site and working to resolve the issue.
The Estimated Time of Repair is not yet available.
We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Issued on behalf of ESKOM
Date: 22 July 2025
Time: 08:30 – 16:00
For further enquiries, please contact 08600 37566
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George Municipality urges all residents, businesses, and service users to be vigilant following reports of fraudsters impersonating the municipality to solicit payments or banking details under false pretences.
PLEASE NOTE: OUR BANKING DETAILS HAVE NOT CHANGED.
Our only official municipal banking details are as follows:
Bank: First National Bank (FNB)
Account Number: 62869623150
Branch Code: 210114
Account Type: Cheque/Tjek
VAT Number: 4630193664
SWIFT Code (for international payments): FIRNZAJJ
Any message or communication suggesting otherwise is fraudulent.
Examples of Common Scam Tactics:
If you receive any suspicious communication, especially messages that include the following, do not act on them:
• Claims that the Municipality’s banking details have changed
• Offers of early settlement discounts to reduce your account balance
• Threatening or urgent messages pressuring you to pay immediately
• Requests for payment via Bitcoin or untraceable methods
• Claims that your services (e.g., electricity/water) will be cut off if payment isn’t made
• Requests for your personal or banking details
George Municipality will never ask you to share your banking information or offer unsolicited payment discounts.
Report Suspicious Activity
Please report any strange or suspicious messages—especially those involving financial requests—to us immediately:
Email to accounts@george.gov.za or contact us on 044 801 9118
Stay Safe:
• Only trust official George Municipality channels and verified contact details.
• Always double-check before making payments or disclosing information.
• When in doubt, contact us directly using the numbers above.
Caption: George’s strong delegation was led by Mahlatse Phosa (Director, Planning and Development), Tourism Manager Joan Shaw, Alderlady Iona Kritzinger (MMC Finance and Strategic Services) and the Municipal Manager Godfrey Louw.
George Municipality demonstrated its commitment to driving tourism and investment growth by actively participating in the Western Cape Economic Summit, held from 8–10 July 2025 at the ATKV Goudini Spa in Rawsonville. The summit, hosted by Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr. Ivan Meyer, brought together key stakeholders to collaborate on strategies that will boost economic development across the province.
The first full day addressed the critical role of tourism in economic development, aligning with the “Growth for Jobs” (G4J) strategy. Key topics included tourism marketing, destination planning, data-driven decision-making, and the importance of strong institutional frameworks. Tourism Manager Joan Shaw featured as a panellist in the session on Destination Marketing Excellence, where she presented the George Municipality’s successful in-house tourism model. Her presentation highlighted that both in-house and outsourced models can be effective—what matters most is strong political support. Shaw also addressed strategic issues such as improved air access to George and the need for sustainable tourism funding. The contrasting—but effective—approaches of Cape Town and George drew particular interest from attendees.
Day two focused on investment attraction and facilitation. Participants took part in an Investment Facilitation Masterclass, which shared practical tools, principles, and real-world success stories to guide local governments in attracting and managing investments. The day concluded with a collaborative “World Café” workshop, where participants developed actionable strategies that will be shared across municipalities for implementation.
Reflecting on the summit, Alder lady Iona Kritzinger stated: “It’s encouraging to see George being recognized as a model for integrating tourism into local government strategy. As we move into the new term, our focus will be on identifying and promoting a pipeline of bankable projects to attract meaningful investment into George.”
Please note that a power outage is currently affecting the Ebb and Flow area. This is due to a faulty high voltage cable linked to a portion of wilderness that is impacting the electrical infrastructure.
Our technical teams are on-site and working to resolve the issue as a matter of urgency. An Estimated Time of Repair will be communicated as soon as more information becomes available.
We thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time.
Issued by George Municipality on behalf of Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM), on 15 July 2025
The GRDM construction team has continued with the upgrading of the Gwaiing Road, nearing the completion of the placement of the final gravel layer on the right-hand side lane for the full length of the project.
Once this layer has cured and the final test results have been issued, the layer will then be sealed with a temporary bituminous seal.
Following ongoing assessments and close monitoring of the landfill site and the recent fire incident, we can now confirm that the site is safe to reopen.
We urge all users to proceed with caution and to strictly adhere to the instructions provided by personnel on site.
Please note:
• A designated area at the top section has been reserved exclusively for soil disposal.
• All other waste types, including rubble and garden refuse, will be directed to the appropriate areas by our team.
Your cooperation is essential to ensure safe and efficient operations.
We thank the community and all users for their patience and support.
