Press Releases
George Festival 2026 Set to Be Bigger and Better
Ahead of the festival’s return, stakeholders, officials, sponsors, sporting bodies and cultural organisations came together to build excitement and strengthen collaboration for an even bigger celebration. The George Festival 2026 is set to return in December with an expanded programme, additional sporting codes and greater use of George’s natural assets, including its beaches and other […]
George Rental Housing Information Office brings rental support closer to residents
Ribbon-Cutting Moment: Cutting the ribbon to officially open the George Rental Housing Information Office (RHIO) at the Municipality’s Planning and Development Building are (from left) Ald Gert van Niekerk (Executive Deputy Mayor of George), Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertius Simmers, Executive Mayor of George Ald Browen Johnson, and Chairperson of the Western Cape Rental […]
Joint Roadblock Strengthens Road Safety and Law Enforcement in George
Law enforcement and road safety officials prepare for the joint operational roadblock in George on 14 August 2026. A joint operational roadblock was held in George on Friday, 14 August 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to promote road safety, ensure compliance with traffic legislation and strengthen law enforcement.Traffic officials conduct vehicle inspections during the […]
GO GEORGE survey to measure passenger satisfaction
Easily identifiable surveyors like Siphiwo Mathys (right) will be approaching GO GEORGE passengers from 26 August to 23 September 2026. Here Siphiwo explains to Mesuli Makasi from Thembalethu what kind of information the survey collects. The annual, independent GO GEORGE passenger satisfaction survey will kick off on Wednesday 26 August with easily identifiable surveyors approaching […]
Dr Dean O’Neill appointed Acting Municipal Manager of George Municipality
George Municipality has appointed Dr Dean O’Neill as Acting Municipal Manager, following a decision by the George Municipal Council and consultation with the MEC for Local Government. He has been seconded from Overstrand Municipality and commenced his duties today, 11 August 2026, for a period of three months. Executive Mayor of George, Ald Browen Johnson, […]
George Municipality Mourns the Passing of Former Councillor Erasmus “Rassie” de Villiers
George Municipality is saddened by the passing of former Councillor Erasmus “Rassie” de Villiers last week, who served the people of George with dedication over many years, including as the Mayoral Committee Member for Human Resources from 2011. On behalf of the George Municipal Council and the Administration,, Executive Mayor Alderman Browen Johnson extended his […]
Joint Municipal Blood Donation Campaign Marks Mandela Day Initiative
Representatives from the South African National Blood Service with HR officials from Garden Route District Municipality and George Municipality supporting the initiative and contributing to making the day a success. For the second consecutive year, George Municipality hosted a blood donation awareness campaign in partnership with the Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM). The campaign took […]
George businesses take the Waste Wise Business Pledge for Mandela Day
In the photo above, at the event are from left, Victoria Tshambo from Shoprite Thembalethu, Andile Mobo from Henque Waste, Aphelele Dyani from Henque Waste, Vuyisani Dwani, Sarel Samson from George Municipality, Likho Ndlebe from Hungry Lion, Thembile Kobi from Shoprite Thembalethu, Zamikhaya Motonjeni from Jam Alley Tavern, Khanyisa Shoto from George Municipality, Sisipho Mngqushwana, […]
George Municipality Reaches Out to Rosemore Old Age Home for Mandela Day
Front: Johan Mundey, a resident at the Rosemore Old Age Home: Back: from left to right: Xolisile Sotushe (Internal Audit), Berna-Lee Nkasaai (Office of the Mayor), Annie Potts (Administrative Support at Rosemore Old age home), Liyema Mzamo (Office of the Municipal Manager), and Klopper Mabunda (Internal Audit). The Office of the Municipal Manager and the […]
George Council Approves Next Step Towards New Reservoirs to Strengthen Water Security
Illustration: A water reservoir constructed as part of ongoing investment in water infrastructure George Municipal Council has approved the rezoning of a portion of Erf 221, George, paving the way for the future construction of two new bulk potable water storage reservoirs that will significantly strengthen the municipality’s long-term water security. The decision, taken at […]
George Tourism launches destination marketing toolkit
In the photo above are some of the elements contained in the digital marketing toolkit. George, Wilderness and Uniondale tourism has officially launched a digital destination marketing toolkit so every stakeholder can access common tools to promote our amazing destination. The concept was one of the outcomes of the Unity for Growth Conference hosted by […]
Ward 18 Committee Keeps the Pots Simmering at the George Night Shelter
From left to right: Councillor Nathanial Edwards, Mr Dave Weldon (Chairperson of the George Night Shelter), Ms Rina Smith (Manager of the George Night Shelter), Ms Denise Human (Ward 18 Committee Member), Ms Wida Titus (Kitchen Chef), Cllr Donovan Gultig, and Ms Lizzie Petersen (Kitchen Chef). The George Night Shelter recently received a donation of […]