Press Releases
George Municipality Maintains Full Disaster Response Activation Following Severe Weather Events
All technical and operational departments of George Municipality remain on full activation following the severe weather events experienced across George and surrounding areas from Wednesday, 6 May to present. Civil Engineering Services has mobilised internal teams together with ad hoc emergency contractors to respond to water outages caused by burst pipelines following fallen trees, as […]
“United for Growth” – George, Wilderness and Uniondale Tourism Sector to Gather for Major Industry Conference 2026
George, Wilderness and Uniondale Tourism, the official Tourism Bureau of George Municipality, in collaboration with the Hawthorn Boutique Hotel in George, proudly announces the Tourism Stakeholders Conference 2026, taking place on Monday, 25 May 2026, from 09:00 to 16:30. The conference will be hosted at the elegant Hawthorn Boutique Hotel in George, one of the […]
George firefighters celebrated on International Firefighter’s Day on 4 May
George Municipality proudly recognises and honours the dedication and bravery of its firefighters on International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD), observed annually on 4 May. Pictured are members of George Fire & Rescue Services receiving generous tokens of appreciation from members of the public, in recognition of their continued commitment to protecting lives and property. Joining them […]
George Municipality Internal Audit Department launches International Internal Audit Awareness Month – May 2026
In the photograph is the George Municipal Internal Audit Team The month of May marks International Internal Audit Awareness Month, a global initiative dedicated to recognising the vital role of internal audit professionals and promoting greater awareness of the profession. The Internal Audit Department at George Municipality is proud to participate in this initiative by […]
GO GEORGE ROLLS OUT THIRD ROUTE TO THEMBALETHU
The Thembalethu community welcomed the GO GEORGE bus service with open arms when the previous two routes to this area were rolled out. A third route to the Garden Route Mall is set to be activated on Sunday 17 May 2026. Featured here are the GO GEORGE transfer facilities at the Mall and Jonga, with […]
George Municipality strengthens skills development through collaborative WSP process
At the signing are from the back, Juanee November (Assistant HR Officer); Micheal Eksteen (Acting Deputy Director HR); Nompumelelo Jende (Acting Training Manager); Nondumiso Mbi (Assistant HR Officer) In the front row are from left Ziyanda Bless (Chairperson SAMWU George); Bevan Ellman (Acting Municipal Manager and Director Corporate Services) and Gertrude Potts (Chairperson IMATU George). […]
George Municipality BFI Projects Successfully Delivering Bulk Water and Sanitation Services
Seen at the launch in Thembalethu are from left, Cllr Eric Mdaka, Ward 12 Councillor, Ntombizanele Bila-Mupariwa, Provincial Head: of Western Cape at the Department of Water and Sanitation, Ald Gert van Niekerk (Deputy Mayor) and Cllr Thembinkosi Lento Ward 9 Councillor. George Municipality’s ongoing investment in bulk water infrastructure was recently highlighted during the […]
George Municipality public participation process gains strong momentum across communities
In the photo above, community members in attendance at the IDP and Budget public participation meeting at Pacaltsdorp Community Hall. George Municipality’s 2026 Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Budget public participation process continues to gain strong momentum, with high levels of community engagement recorded across multiple wards during April. One of the most well-attended engagements […]
George Municipality Human Resources Department drives employee wellness day and hosts successful exhibition
Caption 1: Traffic officials use activities to demonstrate the importance of responsible road usage. George Municipality held its annual Wellness Day, providing officials from various departments with the opportunity to focus on their overall wellbeing. The event took place on 15 April 2026 at the Banquet Hall, where employees accessed a variety of support services […]
George Municipal Internal Audit achieves Full Conformance with Global Internal Audit Standards
In the photo above the George Municipality Internal Audit team with the External Quality Assurance Review report. The Internal Audit function of George Municipality has achieved a Full Conformance rating following a recent External Quality Assurance Review (EQAR), confirming alignment with the Global Internal Audit Standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors. In addition […]
George Junior City Council inaugurated for 2026
In the photo above are members of the new JCC, previous JCC, Councillors and Official. Infront from left: Mzivuyo Gumede (Glenwood House School) Chief Whip of JCC 2026, Matthew Taylor (Outeniqua High school) Junior Speaker of JCC 2026, Cllr Melvin Roelfse, MMC Community Development, Sport and Libraries, Anouk van Coller (Outeniqua High School) Junior Mayor […]