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Communications & IGR Manager
Chantel Edwards-Klose 044 801 9160
Senior Communications Officer
Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe 044 801 9111 ext 9512
Communications Officer
Debra Sauer 044 801 9988
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UNAUTHORIZED USE OF MUNICIPAL LOGO
The George Municipal Logo and Crest are registered as the intellectual property of the George Municipality, and as such can only be used by the George Municipality for official purposes, unless otherwise authorised by Council. No business, organisation and/or individual has the right to use the George Municipal logo in any social or printed media, and or including any marketing items such as caps, tshirts, banners, posters and flyers etc.
Where a business, organisation or individual is collaborating with a municipal department on a project, prior approval must always be requested before using the municipal logo in any format. This will be granted on condition that the project and/or event is endorsed by the municipality officially, and that the product or marketing material which is produced is in good taste, not offensive and adheres to the guidelines as set out by the George Municipal Corporate Identity Manual. Please contact this office, on details above, in this regard.
2023 Salga Nomination – One of three most proactive communication teams in local municipalities in South Africa
According to SALGA, the award for which the George Municipal Communications team was nominated, is for a communications team that is always proactive in its work. “It ensures that it takes part in information sharing, creates more awareness, or even profiles certain service delivery programmes and events. This team remains committed to actively participating in various platforms and programmes in the three spheres of Government. This is quite an outstanding team indeed!”
Front Row from left Executive Mayor Jackie von Brandis, Acting Municipal Manager Godfrey Louw with the 2025 Salga Award. Back row from left Manager Communications and IGR Chantel Edwards, Social Media Communications Official Nadine May, Communications Official Debra Sauer and Senior Communications Official Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe.
2025 SALGA Award for most active local municipality on social media in South Africa
This achievement highlights the municipality’s commitment to keeping the community informed and engaged through effective communication strategies. The team’s approach to digital engagement ensures timely and transparent communication on key municipal matters.