The George Council, at a Special Meeting on Thursday, 04 December 2025, approved the implementation of stricter water demand management…
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George Raises Blue Flag to Launch a Safe and Enjoyable Summer Season
The George Municipality officially launched its Blue Flag summer season on 1 December 2025 at Herold’s Bay Beach, one of…
Statement: Appointment Director: Community Safety and Mobility
The Executive Mayor of George, Browen Johnson strongly condemns the recent inflammatory headlines and irresponsible social media commentary surrounding the…
George Municipality Clarifies Building Control Processes and Strengthened Measures Following Collapse
The George Municipality wishes to address concerns raised in a recent media release issued by the GOOD Party on 20…
Knysna welcomes visitors for the end-of-year holiday season
With less than a month to South Africa’s summer holiday season, Visit Knysna is ready to welcome national and international…
Knysna is ready to welcome visitors as Council activates contingency plans to deal with persistent dry conditions
Knysna Municipality has moved to strengthen its drought readiness measures following Council’s latest assessment of the region’s worsening dry conditions.…
George Municipality Urges Residents to Save Water This Festive Season
George Municipality is calling on all residents, visitors, and businesses to intensify their water-saving efforts as the city enters the…
Temporary works to keep Knysna moving
Knysna Municipality will begin temporary repair work on sections of Waterfront Drive and Grey-, Rawson-, Mortimer- and Clyde Streets in…
George Municipality Hosts Successful Green Economy Help Desk in Partnership with GreenCape
The George Municipality’s Economic Development and Electro-Technical Services departments, in partnership with the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and…
George Council Elects New Executive Mayor and Mayoral Committee
The George Municipality is pleased to announce that, at a Special Council Meeting held today, 21 November 2025, Council elected…
A vision for Plett: Mayor Jessica Kamkam’s journey and commitment to community
We recently spoke to Bitou Executive Mayor Jessica Kamkam, a leader whose journey from the small town of The Crags…
Rheenendal community set to benefit from major infrastructure projects
Ward 5 Councillor Hilton Stroebel and Knysna Executive Mayor Thando Matika informed Rheenendal residents of two significant infrastructure projects soon…
Khayalethu blaze swiftly contained
The Knysna Fire Department responded to a veldfire reported in the Bongani area at approximately 11:00 a.m. on Monday 10…
Update on Major Road and Infrastructure Upgrades Underway Across George
George Municipality is taking a decisive step forward in building a smart, connected, and accessible city through major road and…
George Municipality hosted the Garden Route District Municipal Chief Audit Executive and Chief Risk Officer forum
Strengthening collaboration and promoting best practices in municipal governance took centre stage at the recent Garden Route District Chief Audit…
Clarification: Neo Victoria Developments Property and Municipal Claim
George Municipality wishes to clarify recent media enquiries and public interest relating to the liquidation of Neo Victoria Developments and…
George Municipality celebrates blue Flag and Green Coast recognition for 2025/26 season
George Municipality is proud to announce that four of its beaches have once again received recognition under the WESSA Blue…
George Municipality hosts successful public participation sessions across all 28 Wards
George Municipality recently hosted a series of public participation sessions as part of the annual review of the 2025/2026 Integrated…
George Munisipaliteit vier NASIONALE KINDERDAG – versterking van gesinseenhede
Op 1 November 2025 het George Munisipaliteit, in samewerking met die Departement van Maatskaplike Ontwikkeling, Departement van Onderwys, Kidstop, SUFF…
NCOP Decision Brings Renewed Hope and Support for Knysna
The Greater Knysna Business Chamber notes the social media comments regarding their decision to, along with many other stakeholders, vote…
Dogs on beaches (sand area) are detrimental to Blue Flag status – we request your co-operation!
George Municipality wishes to inform all dog owners that, to adhere to the Blue Flag international standards at all our…
Knysna Municipality acts against illegal land invaders
Knysna Municipality is taking legal action against illegal land invaders in Sedgefield and is clearing the affected properties of illegally…
14 Entrepreneurs from George and surrounds successfully graduates from the Flame Programme
The George Municipality, in collaboration with the ASISA Foundation, Kamva Capital, and Mossel Bay Municipality, successfully hosted a Financial Literacy…