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A reminder that no alcohol allowed at beaches and public areas

Issued by George Municipality.The fantastic weather has meant that our festive season has most certainly started already this year, and George Law Enforcement officials and beach monitors had their hands full over the weekend with the confiscation of alcohol at the various beaches as...

SEISMIC TESTING OFF THE SOUTH COAST

Make your voice heard on this matter to protect our coast and marine life.Seismic testing has been APPROVED off the coast of Plett all the way to PE/Gqeberha. It is planned to start in January 2024 causing sound blasts, every few seconds, 24 hours...

Garden Route Dam level – 20 March 2023

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 89,74 Rainfall for previous 7 days: 19.5mm (Measured up to and including 20 March 2023)The co-operation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.Follow this link for the detailed Stricter Water...

No Fireworks Allowed in George and surrounds

Issued George Mun, 4 November, for immediate release George Municipality reminds the public that due to the high fire risk, the setting off, and possession of fireworks, firecrackers, flares, paper lanterns and other such paraphernalia in the George municipal area is not allowed.Strict...

Energy Crisis Response

Response to South Africa's ongoing energy crisis by Pres Ramaphosa.Fellow South Africans,Tonight, I want to address you about the energy crisis that is confronting our nation. During the past three weeks, severe load shedding has disrupted all of our lives and caused immense damage...

George Municipality under pressure with extreme weather and fires

George Municipality experienced a whirlwind of complaints and callouts last week following some extreme weather conditions in the Southern Cape. Extreme berg wind conditions from Tuesday 17th May contributed to intensifying a veldfire in Hansmoeskraal that was attended to by Garden Route District Firefighters...