Notice Archive

The George Municipality is pleased to inform residents that hard copies of Learner Licence Study Material will be available at all public libraries in the George Municipal area from 1 July 2026.

The study material was printed and supplied by the Western Cape Mobility Department and delivered to the George Municipality Main Library for distribution to libraries across the municipal area.

The delivery was facilitated by Randall Barreiro, Director: Transport Administration and Licensing, and Charlton Majiedt, Deputy Director: Compliance Monitoring.

The learner licence books were officially received on behalf of George Municipality by Malibongwe Luyenge, Senior Librarian: George Library.

Residents preparing for their learner licence tests are encouraged to visit their nearest municipal library from 1 July 2026 to access the study material.

Visit the portal: natis.gov.za

Learner Licence Study Material that will be available at George Municipality libraries from 1 July 2026, were delivered by Randall Barreiro (left), Director: Transport Administration and Licensing and Charlton Majiedt, Deputy Director: Compliance Monitoring to Malibongwe Luyenge (middle), Senior Librarian: George Library.

George jobseekers can now access free bus travel to pursue employment opportunities

The Western Cape Government’s Jobseeker Travel Voucher Programme has officially been expanded to George, providing unemployed residents with free public transport to help them access job interviews and other employment-related opportunities.

The programme, which has successfully supported thousands of jobseekers in the Cape Metro over the past two years, is now being rolled out in George through a partnership between the Western Cape Mobility Department, GO GEORGE Bus Service and George Municipality.
Although formal launch events previously planned for George had to be postponed due to severe weather conditions, the programme is already available and residents can begin registering immediately.

A community launch and registration drive will take place on 25 and 26 June 2026 to formally introduce the programme to residents and provide assistance with registration.

The Jobseeker Travel Voucher Programme aims to reduce one of the biggest barriers facing unemployed residents – the cost of transport when searching for work. Encouragingly, several George residents have already begun registering for the programme following initial communication about the rollout, demonstrating the demand for support that helps jobseekers access opportunities.

Eligible jobseekers who register for the programme receive a GO GEORGE smart card pre-loaded with six free bus trips that can be used on GO GEORGE routes between 09:00 and 15:00 on weekdays. The voucher can be used for travel to job interviews, and employment-related appointments that support job seeking.

Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku, said the expansion of the programme to George demonstrates the province’s commitment to helping residents access opportunities. ” A jobseeker should be able to go to an interview without worrying about transport costs, attend training or skills assessments without extra pressure on their household budget, and take up opportunities knowing transport will not stand in their way.

Through the expansion of this initiative, we are helping unemployed residents access interviews, training opportunities and other employment-related activities. We encourage all eligible residents to register and make use of this support as they pursue opportunities to improve their lives and support their families,” said Minister Sileku.

Director for Land Transport Safety Projects, Melvin Arendse, who leads the Jobseeker Travel Voucher Programme, said the initiative has already shown positive results in other parts of the province, “We have seen the difference that access to affordable transport can make for jobseekers. By removing some of the financial burden associated with travelling to interviews and employment opportunities, we are helping people stay active in their job search. We encourage unemployed residents in George to register and make full use of the six free trips available through the programme.”

How to register
Unemployed residents can register online on the portal:
https://gettingyoutowork.westerncape.gov.za/

Applicants should:
* Select “Jobseeker Registration” on the portal.
* Select “GO GEORGE” as their transport provider.
* Complete the registration process by following the prompts.
Once registration is complete, applicants will receive an SMS confirming their registration.

They can then visit a Smart Card kiosk with their South African ID to collect their card. The card will be pre-loaded with the Jobseeker Travel Voucher, providing six free trips on GO GEORGE bus routes.

The Western Cape Government, GO GEORGE and George Municipality encourage unemployed residents in George to register and make use of the programme to access employment opportunities and support their job-seeking journey.

For more information about the programme in George, visit Getting YOU to Work webpage by clicking the link
https://tinyurl.com/mwtsjxf3.

To register, visit the online portal https://gettingyoutowork.westerncape.gov.za/

George Municipality hereby notifies residents that data collection for the compilation and maintenance of the General Valuation Roll and supplementary valuation rolls, will be implemented across the greater George area from mid-April 2026. This process includes the collection of property data and street view imagery for approximately 50 000 properties and forms a critical part of determining property values for municipal rating purposes.

The appointed service provider, DDP Property Valuers Pty (Ltd) will be conducting:
* Site visits to properties,
* Driving through neighbourhoods,
* Capturing street-facing photographs only using mobile applications and related technology,
* Residents are advised that photographs will be limited to external, street-facing views only and that No access to private homes is required unless arranged by appointment,
* Inspections may take place between 07:30 and 19:00, excluding Sundays and Public Holidays,
* Data collection will take place across multiple areas.
* DDP Property Valuers will make contact with businesses and residents via email and telephonically as the appointed municipal service provider.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING INDENTIFICATION AND VERIFICATION
* Fieldworkers will carry official identification cards at all times.
* They will not wear branded clothing, but will be able to identify themselves on request.
* An official municipal authorisation letter with relevant contact numbers will be available on request to support this process.
* Residents are encouraged to request identification if unsure and/or contact the numbers provided below.

ACCESS TO ESTATES AND COMPLEXES
Residents, body corporates, and management of security estates and gated complexes are kindly requested to cooperate and facilitate access to authorised data collection teams. This is a municipal process applicable to all properties, including those within estates. The Municipality will engage directly with estate management structures; however, cooperation at security access points is essential to ensure the successful completion of this process.

Areas to be visited include Herolds Bay, Le Grand, Residential Estates in George, Pacaltsdorp and Blanco, Langvlei Dunes, Wilderness, George, Thembalethu, Victoria Bay, Hoekwil, Uniondale and surrounding small farms.

CONTACT DETAILS FOR VERIFICATION AND/OR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES
Municipal officials A Scheepers or J Smith on 044 801 9111 / 9109 for any queries or to verify fieldworkers 07:45 – 16:30, Monday to Friday.
George Municipality appreciates the community’s cooperation and assistance in facilitating this important process.

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George Munisipaliteit stel inwoners hiermee in kennis dat data-insameling vir die samestelling en instandhouding van die Algemene Waardasierol en aanvullende waardasierolle vanaf middel April 2026 regoor die groter George-gebied sal plaasvind. Hierdie proses sluit die insameling van eiendomsdata en straatbeelde vir ongeveer 50 000 eiendomme in en vorm ‘n kritieke deel van die bepaling van eiendomswaardes vir munisipale waardasiedoeleindes.

Die aangestelde diensverskaffer, DDP Property Valuers Pty (Ltd), sal die volgende doen:
* Terreinbesoeke aan eiendomme;
* Deur woonbuurte ry om eiendomsdata in te samel;
* Slegs straatfoto’s neem met behulp van mobiele toepassings en verwante tegnologie;
* Inwoners word daarop gewys dat foto’s beperk sal wees tot eksterne straatbeelde en dat geen toegang tot privaat wonings vereis sal word nie, tensy dit vooraf per afspraak gereël is;
* Inspeksies kan plaasvind tussen 07:30 en 19:00, uitgesluit Sondae en openbare vakansiedae;
* Data-insameling sal in verskeie gebiede plaasvind; en
* DDP Property Valuers sal per e-pos en telefonies met besighede en inwoners in verbinding tree as die aangestelde munisipale diensverskaffer.

BELANGRIKE INLIGTING OOR IDENTIFIKASIE EN VERIFIKASIE
* Veldwerkers sal te alle tye amptelike identifikasiekaarte dra;
* Hulle sal nie noodwendig gemerkte of handelsmerkklere dra nie, maar sal hulself op versoek kan identifiseer; en
* ‘n Amptelike munisipale magtigingsbrief met relevante kontaknommers sal op versoek beskikbaar wees om hierdie proses te ondersteun.
* Inwoners word aangemoedig om identifikasie aan te vra indien hulle onseker is en/of die nommers hieronder te kontak.

TOEGANG TOT LANDGOEDERE EN KOMPLEKSE
Inwoners, regspersone en die bestuur van sekuriteitslandgoedere en omheinde komplekse word vriendelik versoek om saam te werk en toegang tot gemagtigde data-insamelingspanne te fasiliteer. Dit is ‘n munisipale proses wat op alle eiendomme van toepassing is, insluitend dié binne sekuriteitslandgoedere en omheinde komplekse. Die Munisipaliteit sal direk met landgoedbestuurstrukture skakel; samewerking by sekuriteitstoegangspunte is egter noodsaaklik om die suksesvolle voltooiing van hierdie proses te verseker.
Gebiede wat besoek sal word, sluit onder meer Heroldsbaai, Le Grand, residensiële landgoedere in George, Pacaltsdorp, Blanco, Langvlei Dunes, Wilderness, George, Thembalethu, Victoriabaai, Hoekwil, Uniondale en omliggende klein plase in.

KONTAKBESONDERHEDE VIR VERIFIKASIE- EN/OF IDENTIFIKASIEDOELEINDES
Kontak munisipale amptenare A. Scheepers of J. Smith by 044 801 9111 / 9109 vir enige navrae of om veldwerkers te verifieer.

Kantoorure: 07:45–16:30, Maandag tot Vrydag.
George Munisipaliteit waardeer die gemeenskap se samewerking en bystand om hierdie belangrike proses te fasiliteer.

This video explains the roles of private and municipal town planners in South Africa and how they contribute to shaping communities. It describes private town planners as consultants who assist property owners and developers with planning applications, compliance requirements, and communication with municipalities to help projects move forward.

In contrast, municipal town planners work for local government and are responsible for assessing development applications, ensuring compliance with planning policies and by-laws, and guiding the long-term growth of towns and cities in the public interest.

The video highlights that while their responsibilities differ, both professions work together to promote sustainable, well-planned, and functional communities

Access more information on our municipal website: https://www.george.gov.za/planning-development/ 

For enquiries or to submit ideas 044 801 9477 | cpetersen@george.gov.za

The Electrical Service Application form must be completed for all requests relating to:
* New electricity connections
* Service upgrades or downgrades
* Tariff changes
* Conversion from credit to prepaid metering
* Temporary connections or disconnections
* Other electrical service requirements

The application form can also be downloaded here:
https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/service-application-form-utility-services/

Please ensure that all required supporting documents are attached, including proof of property ownership, a copy of the applicant’s ID, approved building plans (where applicable), and the latest municipal account statement.

Completed application forms, together with the required supporting documents, may be submitted via email to nvnqumse@george.gov.za or delivered to, Brick Road, George Industrial, George, for further processing.

Planned construction activities for the UPGRADING OF SCHAAPKOP SEWAGE PUMPSTATION, initially scheduled to take place on weekdays between 07:00 and 17:00, have now been extended to the weekend of 6 and 7 June 2026.

Construction activities will take place on Saturday, 6 June and Sunday, 7 June 2026 between 07:30 and 13:00 at the pump station.

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Minor operational interruptions can be expected during the construction works. Advance notifications of planned temporary disruptions and the effects thereof will be issued via social media.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
Residents, road users, and pedestrians are advised to exercise caution during the construction period. Please adhere to flag persons, temporary construction works and road signage.

ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the construction site will be strictly controlled. In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, no members of the public will be allowed in the construction area.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES: Mr Kosie Smit – 044 801 9496 (George Municipality)
: Ms Andrieka Pietersen – 079 064 3108 (Community Liaison Officer)
: Mr Fanie du Toit – 071 480 5208 (Contractor)

The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to the public to be patient and exercise caution throughout the construction period. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.