Press Releases
GO GEORGE launches route to Uniondale and surrounds
In the photo above, the new Uniondale route will be operated with the GO GEORGE minibus. In die foto hierbo, die nuwe Uniondale-roete sal met die GO GEORGE-minibus bedryf word. The Western Cape Government and George Municipality have announced that GO GEORGE will launch a route to Uniondale and surrounding areas on Friday, 30 October […]
George Mayor conveys condolences following fatal farm incident
The Executive Mayor of George, Alderman Browen Johnson, has extended his sincere condolences to the families of the three men who lost their lives following a chemical-related incident on a farm near Herold’s Bay on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. “This is a deeply tragic incident that has affected our community. On behalf of George Municipality, […]
Pacaltsdorp Library grows a culture of reading through its Reading Tree
In the photo above, is a role play session of the Yeboneers (the mouse and the lion). Pacaltsdorp Library celebrated Literacy Month in September, by using its Reading Tree at the library, to encourage youngsters to read books. With every book finished by a young reader, their name and the title of the book are […]
Waboomskraal Thusong-dienssentrum bring gesondheid en ondersteuning nader aan die gemeenskap
Hierbo is ‘n foto van die rolspelers by die welstandsdag in Waboomskraal. Die Waboomskraal Thusong-dienssentrum het onlangs ’n suksesvolle Gemeenskapswelstandsdag aangebied, waartydens inwoners toegang gekry het tot belangrike inligting, ondersteuning en dienste wat op hul gesondheid en welstand fokus. Verrigtinge het by die dienssentrum in Waboomskraal plaasgevind. Verskeie diensverskaffers en belanghebbendes byeengebring, wat inwoners die […]
George Municipality recognises staff at Community Safety and Mobility ranking ceremony
In the photo above, the Executive Mayor of George, Ald Browen Johnson (back middle) at the ranking ceremony of Law Enforcement and Traffic officers and two firefighters who have received training certificates. To the left of the mayor are Mawethu Gobozi (Assistant Superintendent:Traffic), Jaymee Jaftha (Law Enforcement Officer), Ald Daniel Cronje, MMC for Safety and […]
Annual Branch Libraries’ Spelling Bee celebrates multilingualism and literacy
Top winners in all three languages (from left): Samkelo Gwaza (isiXhosa 1st Place – M.M. Mateza Primary School), Caydee-Leigh Cherry (Afrikaans 1st Place – Pacaltsdorp Primary School), and Ferguson Van Wyk (English 1st Place – Pacaltsdorp Primary School). George Municipality’s Annual Branch Libraries’ Spelling Bee brought together eight primary schools for a highly contested celebration […]
George Municipality retains Blue Flag status for three beaches and celebrates coastal milestones
Full Blue Flag status for the 2026-27 season: Receiving the 2026/27 Blue Flag award for George Municipality’s beaches are (from left) Cindy-Lee Cloete (WESSA Chief Executive Officer), Thandiwe Mayile (Superintendent: Beaches and Public Ablution Facilities, George Municipality), Sisanda Velembo (Superintendent: Parks and Recreation, George Municipality), Kathy Young (Foundation for Environmental Education International board member), and […]
George Municipality’s electrical team recognised for excellence in revenue management
George Municipality’s Electrical Engineering Services Directorate received the “Excellence in Revenue Management” award at the Ontec User Conference held at Fancourt, George, from 21 to 23 September 2026. From left to right: Mr Michael Rhode (Director: Electrical Engineering Services, George Municipality), Mr Kobus Wilken (Deputy Director: Specialised Engineering Services, George Municipality), Mr Charles Jackson (Senior […]
George Pride Imbizo 2026 builds momentum for inclusive and safer communities
In the photo above is a group of attendees at the George Pride Imbizo 2026 Pre-Launch and Stakeholder Engagement George Municipality hosted the pre-launch of the 4th Annual George Pride Imbizo on in this past week, bringing together local government, civil society organisations, LGBTQIA+ community structures, health-sector partners, Nelson Mandela University (NMU) and other stakeholders. […]
Council considers impact of labour costs on IUDG-funded projects
George Municipality Council has approved and adopted its Consolidated Capital Expenditure Framework (CEF) for 2026/2027, which will guide how the Municipality plans and prioritises its infrastructure projects. During the discussion, of the item in a Special Council sitting online on 28 September 2026, Council also considered the cost of employing workers on projects funded wholly […]
GO GEORGE activates trial route to airport
CAPTION (20 SEP 2026) A group of excited stakeholders travelled to the George Airport on Route 19 on Sunday morning to celebrate the activation of the trial route. From left are: George Cllr Given Masase (Chairperson GIPTN), Lee-Anne Meiring (George Director of Community Safety and Mobility, Ald. Browen Johnson (George Executive Mayor), Western Cape Minister […]
George Municipality officials stand in solidarity against GBVF
In the photo: A wide-angle view of the solidarity demonstration held outside George City Hall on 18 September 2026, drawing municipal staff and community members together to protest against GBVF. In solidarity with efforts to end gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) in South Africa, George Municipality officials, accompanied by Executive Mayor Alderman Browen Johnson, joined […]