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To successfully decentralize the planning while ensuring a cohesive, professional festival, the best approach is to operate as an “umbrella” coordinator, offering centralized marketing and permitting in exchange for alignment with the festival’s overarching values. This model also brings the benefits of centralised and shared infrastructure and services that may be provided by the city or appointed service providers, including medical, security and public liability cover of the event.

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: George Culture, Arts, Sports Festival 2026

Festival Dates: 12 – 16 December 2026
Location: Various Venues Across George (Hub: Outeniqua Park Stadium, Unity Park, Rosemoor Stadium, Kaptein Dikkop Amphitheatre – Pacaltsdorp, and Garden Route Botanical Gardens)
Submission Deadline for Event Proposals: 30 September 2026 @ 24:00

1. About the Festival
The George Sports, Arts & Culture Festival 2026 is returning to the heart of the Garden Route for an unforgettable multi-day celebration of community, heritage, sport, and creativity. This year, we are adopting an innovative “Festival of Festivals” decentralised model.

We are inviting local event organisers, clubs, artists, and community groups to curate and execute their own individual events under the unified banner and joint marketing of the greater George Festival. You bring the passion, the talent, and the organization—and we’ll bring the crowds and the city-wide platform.

2. Why Participate?

By hosting your event under the George Sports, Arts & Culture umbrella, you gain access to significant benefits:
• Unified Marketing Reach: Leverage the festival’s joint marketing campaigns, press releases, social media, and digital platforms.
• Official Programme Inclusion: Your event will be listed on the official festival map, programme, and regional tourism calendars distributed via the Visit George network.
• Cross-Promotion: Benefit from shared audiences attending multiple events across the 5-day period.
• Network & Collaboration: Connect with other event organizers, local vendors, and sponsors in the George area.

3. How It Works
You retain full control and operational responsibility for your specific event. This means you plan the content, sell your own tickets (if applicable), book your specific venue, and manage your staff/volunteers.
In return, your event must:

✅ Take place in or around the George municipal area between 12 and 16 December 2026.
✅ Align with the core values of sport, arts, culture, or family entertainment.
✅ Feature the George Sports, Arts & Culture Festival logo on all your marketing materials.
✅ Meet all required local municipal compliance and permitting requirements (e.g., safety, noise, traffic).

4. Proposed Event Categories
We are looking for a diverse array of activities across the city and surrounding areas. You are welcome to submit proposals for:
• Sports & Wellness: 5-a-side soccer, netball, rugby, fun runs, cycling, and indigenous games & sports clinics.
• Arts & Culture: Literary experiences, live music, comedy, and theatrical performances.
• Community & Family: Craft markets, kiddies’ zones, street fairs.
• Exhibitions: Historical tours, art galleries, and cultural showcases.
• Food & Beverage: Craft drinks, Tastings, pairings, Food markets & festivals.

5. Submit Your Event Proposal
To include your event in our official 2026 line-up, please complete the online EVENT PARTICIPATION APPLICATION FORM: https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/3jC5Th

Your proposal must include at a minimum:

• Event Name and Concept
• Date, Time, and Proposed Venue
• Target Audience and Expected Attendance
• Brief Outline of your Organization/Team
• Space and Infrastructure Requirements
• Any sponsors that you have for your event
• Any branding rights allocated to sponsors
• Please list secured sponsors, targeted sponsors, or industry sectors currently being engaged, along with proposed branding rights.*

* Privacy Pledge: All sponsor data submitted is strictly confidential and used solely for municipal vetting against sponsors already being engaged by the municipality.

For more information, contact Melanie Martins at George Tourism, Tel 044 801 9296 or email events@visitgeorge.gov.za.

The Community Development Division is currently experiencing a temporary internet outage. As a result, Community Development staff are unable to send or receive emails until the service has been restored.

Affected offices include:
HIV/AIDS
Youth Development
Gender and Disability
LGBTQI
Community Projects

The issue is receiving urgent attention, and technicians are working to restore services as soon as possible.

We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

* Exports are a cornerstone of economic growth and job creation. The Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism is bolstering this vital economic lever by launching its Export Global Accelerator Programme (EGAP) Fund.

EGAP is a strategic initiative designed to support local businesses to expand their international market reach and unlock export opportunities.

As the Western Cape economy becomes increasingly integrated into global trade networks, building a robust, high-performing pipeline of export businesses is essential to boost exports. The fund offers grants on a co-funding basis to eligible export-enabling intermediary organisations across a range of sectors to boost exports through diversifying product offerings and unlocking international opportunities.

Participating organisations can leverage the funding by facilitating activities that support:

* International Market Development: Assisting businesses to identify, access, and establish a footprint in strategic overseas markets.
• Late-Stage Innovation: Supporting late-stage products and service innovations that drive global market expansion.
• Export Compliance Tools and Systems: Equipping established exporters with the platforms, tools, and certifications required to meet strict international standards and scale volume.

“Exports remain a critical driver of economic growth, investment and job creation in the Western Cape. We are helping Western Cape businesses to overcome technical challenges, improve their competitiveness, diversify their markets and access international trade opportunities,” said Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism.

Applications and Information
Export-enabling intermediary organisations operating within the Western Cape are invited to review the fund guidelines and apply online. For full eligibility criteria, application guidelines, and portal access, please visit the official page at: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/edat/export-global-accelerator-programme-egap-fund

For more information, contact DEDAT at EGAP@westerncape.gov.za or Marthinus van Wyk on 021 483 3106.

Regards,

George Municipality hereby informs members of the public that a drone survey will be undertaken at Wilderness Beach as part of a baseline assessment that will inform the development of a coastal dune rehabilitation and maintenance management plan for a section of Wilderness beach. Members of the public may observe drone activity in the area during the survey period.

The drone survey will be used to collect aerial information on:
• dune and beach topography;
• dune and beach vegetation; and
• other environmental features relevant to the maintenance and management of the coastal environment.

The drone survey is planned for 15 September 2026 (subject to suitable weather conditions)
Drone flights will be limited to the dune and beach areas within the approved survey site.

SAFER CITY CALL CENTRE NOW AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY

The Safer City Call Centre is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to receive and log safety-related complaints and incidents.

☎️ 24-Hour Safer City Call Centre Numbers:
044 801 6350
044 801 6310
044 801 6389

Residents are encouraged to report safety-related concerns through the Call Centre, where complaints can be registered and referred to the appropriate service for attention.

📱 Safer City WhatsApp Service
Residents may also submit complaints via WhatsApp.
When submitting a complaint via WhatsApp, please provide:
✅ Full name and surname (anonymous complaints cannot be accepted)
✅ Contact telephone number
✅ Brief description of the complaint or incident
✅ Full address or exact location of the incident
✅ Any relevant photographs or videos

Once all the required information has been received, the complaint will be logged and a reference number will be issued.

⚠️ Please note:
WhatsApp calls are not accepted and cannot be answered.
Voice notes are not monitored and cannot be processed.
All complaints must be submitted in writing via WhatsApp text message.
Complaints will be attended to as operationally feasible and according to operational priorities.
Matters falling under another Municipal Department will be referred to the relevant department.

🚨 FIRE AND OTHER EMERGENCIES

The WhatsApp service and Safer City Call Centre must not be used to report emergencies requiring an immediate response.

It must be used for:

Fires
Rescue incidents
Serious motor vehicle accidents
Any life-threatening emergency
☎️ Contact the Fire Department Emergency Call Centre immediately on 044 801 6311.

This remains the official emergency number for all fire and rescue incidents and will ensure the fastest possible response.

Thank you for helping us keep our community safe.

Safer City Call Centre
☎️ 044 801 6350 / 6310 / 6389
🚒 Fire & Rescue Emergencies: 044 801 6311
📱 WhatsApp Complaints Service: 0824235082

Please be advised that the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) has opened applications for the Integrated Land Reform and Rural Development Support Programme (ILRRDSP) for the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 financial years.

The programme provides support aimed at enhancing food security, promoting rural enterprise development, strengthening agricultural value chains and revitalising land reform catalytic projects. Eligible applicants include rural households, subsistence farmers, communal producers, land reform beneficiaries, smallholder farmers, cooperatives, agri-SMMEs, aggregated producers and qualifying catalytic land reform projects.

Application Period
• Opening date: 03 September 2026
• Closing date: 30 September 2026

How to Apply
Applicants are advised to:
1. Identify the appropriate category of support based on their farming operation, enterprise or project.
2. Complete the application form and ensure that all required supporting documentation is available.
3. Prepare, where applicable:
o Certified copy of ID;
o Proof of land rights or legal access;
o Business plan or project proposal;
o Relevant technical support letters;
o Governance documents;
o CIPC registration and tax compliance documents, where applicable.

4. Submit the completed application electronically through the following application link: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/d22007cbc66048f09426f73a26847839?open=menu
Applicants are strongly encouraged not to wait until the closing date and to ensure that their applications are complete before submission. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be subjected to compliance screening, verification and due diligence, and submission does not guarantee approval.

For Western Cape enquiries, applicants may contact Mr. N. Mgoqi on 076 512 5216.

Kindly circulate this advert widely within your networks, particularly to eligible farmers, CPAs, cooperatives, rural enterprises, land reform beneficiaries and other potential applicants who may benefit from the programme.
Please find the official advert attached for further details and eligibility requirements.

The Department of Small Business Development and SEDFA are proud to announce that the National Presidential MSME and Cooperatives Awards are back, championing local excellence for a globally competitive South Africa!

These prestigious awards recognise excellence, innovation, and resilience across ten diverse categories, including agriculture, manufacturing, finance, digital, cooperatives, as well as female- and youth-owned enterprises.

Great News! The application deadline has been extended.

You now have additional time to submit your entry and showcase your business on a national platform.

New Application Deadline: Monday, 07 September 2026

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain recognition for your hard work and contribution to South Africa’s economy.

Apply: https://www.msmeawards.org/