Press Releases
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 […]
GEORGE TOURISM AT WORLD TRAVEL MARKET 2026
Sharon House, George Tourism Marketing Official and Joan Shaw, George Tourism Manager at WTM 2026 in CTICC. World Travel Market (WTM) Africa kicked off with a bang in Cape Town yesterday( 13 April 2026) in the Cape Town International Convention Centre. George Tourism’s Joan Shaw and Marketer Sharon House, on a platform with other towns […]
George Municipality hosts Bitou Municipality for Internal Audit Knowledge-Sharing and Benchmarking Engagement
In the photo above are from left in the front, Zimasa Bulo, Sanelisiwe Kopeshe, Carlos Koeberg, Jean-Pierre Rossouw, Margot Volmink , Thembisa Xakekile and Kloper Mabunda. At the back are Natacha Martins, Nompilo Xoxani, Bongiwe Mgwali, Sikelelwa Masiza, Xolisile Sotushe and Heybrè Ellis. George Municipality successfully hosted a knowledge-sharing and benchmarking engagement with Bitou Municipality on […]
George Municipality and stakeholders unite to strengthen early childhood development in George
In the photo above are representatives from the Western Cape Education Department, Commissioner of children with delegates from ECD centres at the Meet and greet in George. George Municipality Community Development, in collaboration with the Western Cape Commissioner for Children, recently hosted a successful meet-and-greet at Conville Community Hall. The session brought together stakeholders in […]
Youth-Led YearBeyond Programme Brings Reading Initiative to George Libraries
The YearBeyond Library Programme officially launched across several George municipal libraries on 30 March 2026, bringing renewed energy to community reading initiatives and youth development. The programme is currently active at George Library, Pacaltsdorp Library, Blanco Library, Thembalethu Library, and Uniondale Library, where unemployed youth-known as “YeBoneers”-have been placed to support daily library operations and […]