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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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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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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 January 2026.

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