Press Releases
MM Mateza Primary School crowned 2026 Scholar Patrol Champions
The champions of the Scholar Patrol competition is MM Mateza Primary School. Here are the winners, teachers and members from George Traffic and Department of Mobility. In front from left are, Gwaza Samkelo, Maqalanqa Alizwa,Fudumele Anovuyo,Roxo Lahluma and Manko Ingalakha. At the back are Fayela Ahlumile, Duwayne Joseph, Gcuku Aviwe, Franklin Windwaai, Thobeka Kowa, Memani […]
George Municipality officially opens award-winning Thembalethu 66kV substation
Celebrating Excellence: The project team and municipal leadership proudly display the AMEU Top Performing Municipal Project Award presented for the newly commissioned Thembalethu 66kV substation project. Front Row (L-R): Cllr Thandiswa Qatana (George Municipality), Cllr Sifiso Ntondini (Ward 11 Councillor), Joubert Theart (Technical Specialist Project Management, ZUTARI), Ald Browen Johnson (Executive Mayor of George), Cllr […]
Municipal cameras assist SAPS in recovering allegedly stolen vehicle
The cooperation between the South African Police Service (SAPS) and George Municipality’s Integrated Operational Centre has once again demonstrated the value of the Municipal Safer City camera network in supporting crime prevention and law enforcement. On Thursday, 29 October 2026, SAPS requested assistance from the Municipal Integrated Operational Centre following a report of an allegedly […]
George Municipality celebrates South African Garden Day with indigenous tree planting
Attending the tree-planting event above are front from left, Bertie Jordaan from the Garden Route Botanical Gardens, Bulelani Matyhila (Yearbeyond intern: George Library), Lee-Quin Maree (EPWP worker) and Onako Dayimani (Yearbeyond intern: George Library). At the back are Ludwig Miller, Manager: Garden Route Botanical Gardens, James de Waal, Branch Senior Librarian, Malibongwe Luyenge, Senior Librarian, […]
Two Suspects Arrested Following Incidents at Tamsui Substation
Tamsui Substation: George Municipality’s Tamsui Substation, a key component of the local electricity distribution network supplying the industrial area and surrounding community, where two suspects were apprehended following incidents of vandalism and trespassing. Two suspects were arrested during the early hours of Thursday, 22 October 2026, following a joint operation by George Municipality’s Law Enforcement […]
George Municipality calls on community to support coordinated response to homelessness
In the photo above, officials from George Municipality gather information from people living on the streets. October survey recorded 120 people living on the streets, helping to guide outreach and support services George Municipality is calling on residents, businesses and community organisations to help strengthen support for people living on the streets by sharing reliable […]
George Municipality mourns the passing of Alderman Johan Stander
The Executive Mayor of George, Alderman Browen Johnson, has expressed his heartfelt condolences following the passing of former George Municipality councillor Alderman Johan Stander. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Alderman Johan Stander, a friend, colleague and dedicated public servant who made a lasting contribution to our communities,” said Mayor Johnson. Alderman Stander […]
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 […]