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Minister MacKenzie besoek Uniondale Biblioteek wat vanjaar hul 130ste bestaansjaar vier

In the foto hierbo, by die vieringe is Minister Ricardo MacKenzie met van links Jesnick Pieterse van EPWP, Precious Spengana, Senior biblioteekassistent, Andri Avontuur, Biblioteekassistent. Die Uniondale Gemeenskapsbiblioteek vier vanjaar ’n merkwaardige mylpaal van 130 jaar as ’n sentrum van kennis, leer en gemeenskapsontwikkeling in die dorp en Minister Ricardo MacKenzie, Provinsiale Minister an Kultuursake […]

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MEDIA STATEMENT: Executive Mayor Clarifies Council’s Position on Pending Court Proceedings Relating to Municipal Manager

Issued by George Municipality, on behalf of the Office of the Executive Mayor, 27 February 2026 The Executive Mayor, on behalf of Council, would like to clarify the George Municipality’s position following recent misleading and inaccurate public statements and comments about the court case concerning the Municipal Manager. For the sake of accuracy, at this […]

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National Treasury Conducts 2025/26 Mid-Year Budget and Performance Assessment in George

Delegates from the National Treasury, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), Western Cape Provincial Treasury, and George Municipality are following the 2025/26 Mid-Year Budget and Performance Assessment engagement in George. Service delivery, financial health, governance, institutional arrangements, and budget preparation were among the key focus areas during […]

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GEORGE MUNICIPALITY ADVANCES CITY-WIDE ROAD AND INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES

Mission Street Completed Jan 2026 George Municipality is successfully moving forward with a major programme of road and infrastructure upgrades designed to improve mobility, safety, and accessibility across the city. While construction may cause temporary inconvenience for pedestrians and road users, the end result will be a safer, more efficient, and better-connected city for everyone. […]

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George Positions Itself as a Regional Alternative to Major Metros for World-Class Events

Natasha van Greunen claims her first WSL QS 1,000 title at Vic Bay George Positions Itself as a Regional Alternative to Major Metros for World-Class Events Municipality invites national and international organisers as it continues to invest strategically in events to drive economic growth George, Wilderness and Uniondale Tourism under the umbrella of George Municipality, […]

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Water Saving Campaign Intensified Across George, Focusing on Thembalethu

In the photo: Posters prominently displayed in Thembalethu Shops The George Municipality has launched a comprehensive community outreach and awareness campaign regarding the current water situation in George, targeting various communities with a specific focus on Thembalethu. Over the past two weeks, law enforcement officials, assisted by beach monitors, have been actively engaging communities in […]

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George Municipality Invites Event Organisers to Build Stronger, More Successful Events

George Municipality invites event organisers operating across the municipal footprint to attend the annual Events Compliance and Support Workshop on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, from 08:00 to 13:00 (registration from 08:00 to 08:30). The workshop will be hosted at the George Municipality Town Hall, Conference Room, 71 York Street, George. Presented by George, Wilderness and […]

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Municipal Support for Backyard Dwellers

Photograph for illustration purposes only. George Municipality recognises that backyard dwellings provide important and affordable accommodation for many residents. The Municipality is taking practical steps to ensure an enabling environment and improve living conditions for backyard households, while ensuring safety and compliance with national legislation. Backyard housing is formally recognised in the Municipality’s long-term planning […]

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GEORGE MUNICIPALITY INTERNAL AUDIT LAUNCHES “INTERNAL AUDIT AWARENESS – EVERY MONTH” CAMPAIGN

George Municipality’s Internal Audit Department is proud to announce the launch of a year-long Internal Audit Awareness Campaign, reinforcing the message that assurance, governance, and risk management are not once-off events, but continuous responsibilities. Globally, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) designates May as Internal Audit Awareness Month, during which internal auditors are encouraged to […]

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George, Wilderness and Uniondale Deliver Strong Festive Season 2025/26 – Tourism Analysis

George, Wilderness and Uniondale enjoyed a successful 2025/26 festive season, with high visitor satisfaction, stable accommodation performance, improved restaurant trade and growing airlift reinforcing the destination’s appeal to both domestic and international travellers. Insights gathered from visitors and tourism stakeholders across the peak holiday period paint a positive picture of a destination that continues to […]

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George Municipality Extends Level 2D Water Demand Management Measures and Level 3 Emergency Water Tariffs to Uniondale and Haarlem

George Municipality has extended the implementation of Level 2D Water Demand Management Measures and Level 3 Emergency Water Tariffs to Uniondale and Haarlem with immediate effect from today, 9 January 2026, following critically low raw water availability in both areas as a result of ongoing below-average rainfall. The Haarlem Dam was at 30,45% on 7 […]

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