Silence in Municipal Affairs: When Inaction Becomes Consent
George, Western Cape — In municipalities across South Africa, a growing concern is emerging: the cost of silence. Civic leaders, watchdog groups, and community organisations are increasingly warning that when residents choose not to report problems, challenge misconduct, or participate in local governance, the...
KKNK 2026 bring kleur, klank en kreatiwiteit na Oudtshoorn
OUDTSHOORN – Die jaarlikse Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK) is weer in volle swang in Oudtshoorn en lok duisende feesgangers van regoor die land. Die strate bruis van energie terwyl kuns, teater, musiek en vermaak die Klein Karoo se hart oorneem.
Vanjaar se fees bied...
CANSA Relay For Life kom vir die eerste keer na Pacaltsdorp: Gemeenskap word uitgenooi om saam te staan teen kanker
Die bekende CANSA Relay For Life vind vanjaar op 27 tot 28 September 2025 plaas op die Pacaltsdorp Sportgronde, van 18:00 tot 06:00 – en dit is die eerste keer dat hierdie betekenisvolle geleentheid in Pacaltsdorp aangebied word.Die gemeenskap van George en omliggende dorpe...
“The Wind Still Blows, and So We Keep Going”
By Pieter du Plessis, Founder & Director of SA for HOPE NPCEverybody has a story, they say. Well, here’s mine. It’s not always pretty, but it’s honest.I was born in Gauteng, but my roots stretch deep into the dust of Ellisras, where I spent...
International Biodiversity Day | 22 May 2025 Theme: “Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development”
George Municipality proudly joins the global community in commemorating International Biodiversity Day,
a day dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of biodiversity issues worldwide.As part of our commitment to sustainability and environmental protection,
the Municipality actively implements and supports a range of biodiversity-focused initiatives. These include:🌱...
Water Saving Tips and Restrictions
2 B Water Restrictions are applicable in George and surrounds as of 1 May 2024. Link to 2B WATER RESTRICTIONS
Link to TARIFF DOCUMENT 2024/25 (See Page 60)
Link to Information -on how Load-shedding affects water and sanitation services
(Disclaimer: Please note Water Restrictions in George and surrounds do not...