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About George

Province
Western Cape
Type
Local municipality
Population
193 671
Address
Civic Centre, 71 York Street, George
Website
www.george.gov.za
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Waboomskraal Thusong-dienssentrum bring gesondheid en ondersteuning nader aan die gemeenskap

Hierbo is ‘n foto van die rolspelers by die welstandsdag in Waboomskraal. Die Waboomskraal Thusong-dienssentrum het onlangs ’n suksesvolle Gemeenskapswelstandsdag aangebied, waartydens inwoners toegang gekry het tot belangrike inligting, ondersteuning en dienste wat op hul gesondheid en welstand fokus. Verrigtinge het by die dienssentrum in Waboomskraal plaasgevind. Verskeie diensverskaffers en belanghebbendes byeengebring, wat inwoners die […]

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Annual Branch Libraries’ Spelling Bee celebrates multilingualism and literacy

Top winners in all three languages (from left): Samkelo Gwaza (isiXhosa 1st Place – M.M. Mateza Primary School), Caydee-Leigh Cherry (Afrikaans 1st Place – Pacaltsdorp Primary School), and Ferguson Van Wyk (English 1st Place – Pacaltsdorp Primary School). George Municipality’s Annual Branch Libraries’ Spelling Bee brought together eight primary schools for a highly contested celebration […]

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George Municipality retains Blue Flag status for three beaches and celebrates coastal milestones

Full Blue Flag status for the 2026-27 season: Receiving the 2026/27 Blue Flag award for George Municipality’s beaches are (from left) Cindy-Lee Cloete (WESSA Chief Executive Officer), Thandiwe Mayile (Superintendent: Beaches and Public Ablution Facilities, George Municipality), Sisanda Velembo (Superintendent: Parks and Recreation, George Municipality), Kathy Young (Foundation for Environmental Education International board member), and […]

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George Municipality’s electrical team recognised for excellence in revenue management

George Municipality’s Electrical Engineering Services Directorate received the “Excellence in Revenue Management” award at the Ontec User Conference held at Fancourt, George, from 21 to 23 September 2026. From left to right: Mr Michael Rhode (Director: Electrical Engineering Services, George Municipality), Mr Kobus Wilken (Deputy Director: Specialised Engineering Services, George Municipality), Mr Charles Jackson (Senior […]

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George Pride Imbizo 2026 builds momentum for inclusive and safer communities

In the photo above is a group of attendees at the George Pride Imbizo 2026 Pre-Launch and Stakeholder Engagement George Municipality hosted the pre-launch of the 4th Annual George Pride Imbizo on in this past week, bringing together local government, civil society organisations, LGBTQIA+ community structures, health-sector partners, Nelson Mandela University (NMU) and other stakeholders. […]

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George Municipality Launches Integrated Operational Centre and 24-Hour Safer City Services

Mayor Ald Browen Johnson cutting Ribbon: Executive Mayor of George, Ald Brown Johnson, cuts the ribbon to officially open the Integrated Operational Centre on 1 September 2026, marking a major milestone for the municipality’s Safer City Strategy. George Municipality has officially opened its new Integrated Operational Centre, marking a significant milestone in strengthening public safety, […]

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IMPSA Cape Branch brings municipal HR practitioners together in George

In the photo above, Vivian Kotzee from Bergrivier Municipality addresses the attendees at Institute of Municipal Practitioners South Africa (IMPSA) Cape Branch’s quarterly Knowledge Sharing Seminar in George. Looking on from left are Bevan Cassim, Deputy Director: Human Resources, George Municipality, Tamkazi Lombo from O.R Tambo District Municipality and Rorisang Sigenu from George Municipality. HR3: […]

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George Municipality Welcomes Appointment of Senior Manager: Community Safety, Ismail Patel

George Municipality officials and community safety personnel receive a briefing as part of preparations for community safety operations in George. George Municipality is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Ismail Patel as Senior Manager of Community Safety, effective 1 August 2026. Community safety personnel line up during a briefing, highlighting the coordinated efforts to […]

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George Municipality official recognised for Best Paper at SARPA Convention

In the photo above, Speakers at the the event are from left, Michael Rhode, Director of Electrical Engineering Services, George Municipality, Kenneth Samolapo, SARPA President, Dr Kosie Haarhoff, Acting Director: Community Services, George Municipality and Ald Browen Johnson, Executive Mayor of George singing the national anthem at the 2026 Southern African Revenue Protection Association (SARPA) […]

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George Rental Housing Information Office brings rental support closer to residents

Ribbon-Cutting Moment: Cutting the ribbon to officially open the George Rental Housing Information Office (RHIO) at the Municipality’s Planning and Development Building are (from left) Ald Gert van Niekerk (Executive Deputy Mayor of George), Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertius Simmers, Executive Mayor of George Ald Browen Johnson, and Chairperson of the Western Cape Rental […]

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George Municipality Mourns the Passing of Former Councillor Erasmus “Rassie” de Villiers

George Municipality has announced the passing of former Councillor Erasmus 'Rassie' de Villiers, who served the community for many years, including as Mayoral Committee Member for Human Resources from 2011. Executive Mayor Alderman Browen Johnson extended condolences to the De Villiers family, friends and former colleagues on behalf of Council and the Administration. The municipality honours Mr De Villiers for his dedication and commitment to public service.

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George Tourism launches destination marketing toolkit

George reports on George Tourism launches destination marketing toolkit from George. In the photo above are some of the elements contained in the digital marketing toolkit. George, Wilderness and Uniondale tourism has officially launched a digital destination marketing toolkit so every stakeholder can access common tools to promote our amazing destination. The concept was one of th... Residents can find more information on the municipality's website or in the attached documents.

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