Notice Archive

George Municipality warns residents, account holders, and job seekers to be vigilant of scammers impersonating municipal officials who threaten to disconnect your electricity or water supply, claiming your account is in arrears.

George Municipality does not disconnect electricity meters or water supply for accounts in arrears.

These fraudsters:
• Claim to be “Heads of Disconnections” or Finance officials.
• Threaten immediate electricity or water disconnections unless instant payments are made.
• Demand money for EPWP or other job opportunities, including job interviews.
• Contact residents via WhatsApp or phone, instructing payments into private accounts.

Important to note:
• The Municipality never demands instant payment via WhatsApp/phone.
• The municipality will 𝗡𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 request payments via e-wallet or any informal payment method.
• The Municipality does not charge money for job interviews or employment.
• Officials will not visit your property to block/unblock prepaid meters or collect payments.
• Bank Account details for the Municipality are reflected on your statement. No other bank details are valid for George Municipality.
• If you receive any suspicious calls, messages, or requests for payment or personal information related to municipal accounts, please take the following steps immediately: Report to South African Police Service (SAPS) and/or via Municipal Fraud Hotline 0860 044 044

For Assistance, please contact:
Account access or billing (Monday to Friday, 07:45 – 16:30) 044 801 9111 or accounts@george.gov.za citing your account number for reference.

Human Resources: 044 801 9367 | recruitment@george.gov.za

Stay alert. Verify before you pay. Report suspicious activity immediately! George Municipality – Working together to protect our community.

Please be advised that the George Municipality Main Building will close early on Friday, 06 February 2026, to allow for scheduled fumigation of the premises.

Closure times are as follows:

• Cashiers: close at 15:00
• All other public access areas: close at 15:30

The temporary closure is necessary to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for staff and members of the public. Normal operations will resume on Monday, 9 February 2026.

The Municipality apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for their understanding.

• Backyard housing is formally recognised in municipal planning
  • Backyard Housing Strategy adopted (Feb 2025)
  • Backyard dwellings can get their own prepaid electricity meters subject to certain conditions. The public will be advised when applications open.
  • Safer, legal electricity = reduced fire risk & access to Free Basic Electricity (qualifying households)
  • Properties in key areas rezoned to legalise and support backyard dwellings
  • Second dwellings (up to 175m²) allowed without extra land-use approval
  • Municipality cannot legally provide building plans for private property
  • We are working with Western Cape Department of Infrastructure to explore cost-reducing pro-forma plans.
  • The Thembalethu Overlay Zone pilot makes it easier and cheaper to legalise backyard flats and small rental homes without rezoning, helping deliver formal housing faster.
  • Housing policies reviewed & registration drives ongoing
  • Backyard housing involves private property and national law.

George Municipality remains committed to improving living conditions for backyard dwellers through responsible, legally compliant action.

Members of the public are hereby advised that the Driver’s Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) and the Vehicle Testing Centre (VTS) will close early on Friday, 30 January 2026 due to circumstances beyond our control. Both centres will close at 14:00.
Normal operating hours will resume on Monday, 2 February 2026.
The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks residents for their understanding.
Enquiries: 044 878 2400

Garden Route Dam Level
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 44.77%

Rainfall for the previous days: 3.5 mm (Measured from 20 – 26 January 2026)

Haarlem Dam Level
Percentage storage 24,00 %

Rainfall for the previous days: 1.5 mm (Measured from 20 – 26 January 2026)

Please see the link to 2D water demand management measures being implemented currently: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7

The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.