Notices

The George Municipality wishes to inform residents of an unplanned power outage currently affecting the Airport Line, Gwaying, and Herolds Bay farms.

An electrician has been dispatched to investigate the cause of the outage, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.

For urgent electricity-related inquiries, please contact the Electro Technical Department at 044 801 9202 or on WhatsApp Number 067 350 3295, during office hours or 044 801 6300 after hours.

Due to the predicted hot weather conditions in George and surrounds today, the public is urged to exercise extreme caution when making fires or discarding cigarettes or matches.
No controlled burns are permitted under these conditions.

Please report any fires or emergency incidents immediately to the Fire Department:
Fire Emergency Only: 044 801 6311
General Emergency: 044 801 6300
TOLL-FREE Disaster Line (24/7): 087 152 9999

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 83,90%
Rainfall for the previous days: 3,9 mm (Measured from 22 – 28 July 2025)

Please see the link to 2B water restrictions implemented as of 1 May 2024: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

Please take note that the Environmental Services offices, located at 82 Meade Street, will be closed to the public from 15:30 on Tuesday, 29 July 2025, to allow for scheduled fumigation.
This routine intervention forms part of the Municipality’s ongoing efforts to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe environment for both employees and the public.
The office will reopen on Wednesday, 30 July 2025, during normal business hours.
Appropriate notices will be displayed at the premises to notify the public of the temporary closure.
We thank the public for their understanding and cooperation during this essential procedure.
For any enquiries, please contact Environmental Services at 044 802 2900.