Notice Archive

Issued George Municipality, 23 July 2026

George Municipality would like to inform residents, visitors and members of the public that a collaborative emergency response exercise will take place at Voëlklip on Thursday, 23 July 2026. The exercise is being conducted as a planned training and coordination activity to test emergency response procedures, improve inter-agency cooperation, and strengthen readiness between participating emergency services.

The exercise will involve the following organisations:
• George Fire Department and Disaster Services
• SAPS Search and Rescue / Dive Unit
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Rescue
• Forensic Pathology Services (FPS) – Special Operations Rescue Team (SORT)
• EDR Rescue

Members of the public are requested to take note that this is a planned exercise and not an actual rescue operation. Emergency vehicles, personnel and rescue equipment may be visible in the area as part of the training activities.George Municipality appreciates the public’s cooperation and support as emergency services continue to prepare for effective responses to incidents and emergencies.

Residents are encouraged to save the following emergency contact numbers and make use of the appropriate contact channels when reporting emergencies.

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS
GEORGE
Toll-Free Disaster Management (24/07) 0800 424 477
Fire Emergencies (24/7) 044 801 6311
After Hours 044 801 6300

UNIONDALE & HAARLEM
Uniondale/Haarlem Emergency Only 044 801 9189
Uniondale/Haarlem After Hours 044 801 6300

George Municipality’s Credit Control Section will conduct an Indigent Registration Drive in rural areas and farming communities across the George municipal area from 22 July to 7 August 2026.

The purpose of the drive is to inform residents about the Municipality’s approved Indigent Policy and Credit Control Policy, explain the qualifying criteria and registration requirements for indigent support, and assist eligible households with indigent applications and related enquiries.

Residents living in the identified rural areas and farming communities are encouraged to engage with municipal officials when the team visits their area.
The following programme indicates the dates on which municipal officials will visit the various rural areas and farms:

Residents who believe they may qualify for indigent support are encouraged to make use of this opportunity to obtain information, receive assistance with applications, and ensure they are registered for the benefits available to qualifying households.

For more information or assistance, please contact the George Municipality Indigent Control Section during office hours:
044 801 9111 or 9362 or 9130 /indigentsupport@george.gov.za

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DEERNISREGISTRASIEVELDTOG BESOEK LANDELIKE GEBIEDE EN PLASE

George Munisipaliteit se Kredietbeheerafdeling sal vanaf 22 Julie tot 7 Augustus 2026 ‘n Deernisregistrasieveldtog in landelike gebiede en plaasgemeenskappe regoor die George munisipale gebied aanbied.

Die doel van die veldtog is om inwoners in te lig oor die Munisipaliteit se goedgekeurde Deernisbeleid en Kredietbeheerbeleid, die kwalifiseringsvereistes en registrasieproses vir deernisondersteuning te verduidelik, en kwalifiserende huishoudings by te staan met deernisaansoeke en verwante navrae.

Inwoners van die geïdentifiseerde landelike gebiede en plaasgemeenskappe word aangemoedig om met munisipale amptenare in gesprek te tree wanneer die span hul gebied besoek.
Die volgende program dui die datums aan waarop munisipale amptenare die onderskeie landelike gebiede en plase sal besoek:

Inwoners wat meen dat hulle vir deernisondersteuning kwalifiseer, word aangemoedig om van hierdie geleentheid gebruik te maak om inligting te bekom, hulp met hul aansoeke te ontvang en te verseker dat hulle vir die beskikbare voordele vir kwalifiserende huishoudings geregistreer is.
Vir meer inligting of bystand, kontak die George Munisipaliteit se Deernisondersteuningsafdeling gedurende kantoorure:
Tel: 044 801 9111 / 9362 / 9130/ E-pos: indigentsupport@george.gov.za

The Western Cape Government, through its Department of Economic Development and Tourism, invites Business Support Organisations (BSOs) to apply for support through the Compliance Enhancement Programme (CEP). The programme aims to strengthen and enhance the capacity of organisations that support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), enabling them to deliver targeted compliance support and interventions that improve the sustainability, competitiveness, and growth of the businesses they serve.

Through this initiative, eligible organisations can access assistance to enhance the programmes that help MSMEs improve their compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, enhance business sustainability, and position themselves for growth opportunities. We believe that Business Support Organisations play a critical role in building a more resilient and competitive MSME ecosystem. By partnering with organisations that have established relationships with businesses on the ground, the programme aims to extend the reach and impact of compliance support across the Western Cape.

We encourage your organisation to review the programme details at Compliance Enhancement Programme | Western Cape Government and submit an application. For more information, eligibility requirements, and application details, please click on the link below.

We would also appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with other Business Support Organisations within your network that may be interested in supporting MSMEs through the programme.

Thank you for your continued contribution to enterprise development and economic growth in the Western Cape.

For more infomation read more: https://tinyurl.com/p57zmuz6

NOTICE TO ALL ENTREPRENEURS / INFORMAL TRADERS IN THE CITY OF GEORGE TO APPLY FOR AN INFORMAL TRADING STAND FOR ONE YEAR.

The George Municipality acknowledges the relevance and contribution of informal trading to the socio-economic growth of the area. The informal trading sector provides a means of generating local business opportunities for people and bringing income and job opportunities
into the communities. To this effect, the George Municipality hereby invites residents of George to apply for an informal trading opportunity through a fair, equal, and transparent process.

Trading stands are available at the following allocated areas:

CBD
▪ Hibernia Street (5)
▪ York Street (9)
▪ Van der Stel Square

RESIDENTIAL
▪ Blanco (3)
▪ Conville (1)

The following criteria will apply:
• Certified copy of ID
• Proof of residence
• Certificate of Acceptability (COA) for selling any foodstuffs or beverages
• One permit will be issued per household/family
• The trader must personally trade on the allocated site; and
• No food preparation will be allowed at stalls.

Application forms can be obtained from the George Municipal Website and the Economic Development Office at 12 Industrial Street, George Industria (Workers Collection Point).
Completed applications must be placed in the Application Box 12 Industrial Street, George Industria by no later than 12h00 on Friday, 07th August 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
For enquiries and further information please contact Kevin Abrahams at 044 801 9443 or email kabrahams@george.gov.za

Link to application form: https://tinyurl.com/5jtxz8mr

💧 Using borehole or stored water?
Remember to display clearly visible “OWN WATER” signage on your property.

This helps avoid confusion during compliance inspections.
📞 Water restriction violations: 044 801 6350 (office hours) 044 801 6300 (a/h)

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💧 Gebruik jy boorgat- of eie reservoir water?

Maak seker dat “EIE WATER”-borde duidelik vertoon word.
Dit help inspeksiespanne tydens nakomingskontroles.
📞 Oortredings: 044 801 6350 (office hours) 044 801 6300 (a/h)
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💧 Usebenzisa amanzi omgxuma wesitsala-manzi okanye agciniweyo?

Qinisekisa ukuba umqondiso othi “AMANZI AM” ubonakala kakuhle.
Oku kunceda ngexesha lokuhlolwa kokuthotyelwa kwemithetho.
📞 Ukwaphulwa kwemithetho: 044 801 6350 (office hours) 044 801 6300 (a/h)

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George Munisipaliteit is tans besig met padskraap- en instandhoudingswerk in Uniondale.

Daar is opgemerk dat kinders voor en agter die padskraper hardloop terwyl dit in werking is. Dit is uiters gevaarlik en stel hul lewens in ernstige gevaar.

Ouers en voogde word dringend versoek om met hul kinders te praat en te verseker dat hulle te alle tye ‘n veilige afstand van alle padwerktoerusting hou. Alhoewel die operateur van die padskraper voortdurend waaksaam is, veroorsaak die grootte van die masjien blindekolle, wat beteken dat dit nie moontlik is om te alle tye alles rondom die voertuig te sien nie.

Die veiligheid van ons gemeenskap is ‘n gedeelde verantwoordelikheid. Help ons asseblief om ‘n tragedie te voorkom deur seker te maak dat kinders nie padwerkmasjinerie nader of agtervolg terwyl werk aan die gang is nie.

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Children Asked to Keep Clear of Road Grader Operations

George Municipality is currently carrying out road scraping and maintenance work in Uniondale.

It has been observed that children are running in front of and behind the road grader while it is operating. This is extremely dangerous and places their lives at serious risk.

Parents and guardians are urgently requested to speak to their children and ensure they keep well away from all road maintenance equipment. Although the grader operator remains vigilant at all times, the size of the machine creates blind spots, making it impossible to see in every direction continuously.

The safety of our community is a shared responsibility. Please help us prevent a tragedy by ensuring children do not approach or follow road construction and maintenance vehicles while work is in progress.

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Every great adventure starts somewhere. Sometimes it’s with a paper map spread across the kitchen table. Sometimes it’s with someone saying, “Let’s take the long way today.”

Drive over the mountain to Herold. Wander the streets of Uniondale. Enjoy a beach walk in Wilderness or discover a new corner of George. Stop at a farm stall, order dessert, and take in the view. There’s no rush.

Pop into one of our Visitor Information Centres to collect a free map.

📍 George – 124 York Street
📍 Wilderness – 198 George Road

Adventure is closer than you think.

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