Switchboard 044 801 9111 AFTER-HOURS: 044 801 6300 TOLL-FREE EMERGENCY NUMBER: 0800 424 477 FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311 [email protected]

Western Cape, Garden Route
Joined November 2009
George Municipality Emergency Contact: One page- Every important number! Save it to your phone, print a copy for your home or workplace, and keep it where everyone can find it. Being prepared today can make all the difference tomorrow!
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The public is invited to review the application report and submit comments during the 30-day public participation period from: 2 October to 3 November 2026.
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A public open day will be held on 26 October 2026 at George Town Hall, from 14:00 to 19:00, with a formal presentation at 15:00.
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UPDATE – MVA, BEACH ROAD Please note that Beach Road has been reopened to traffic following the earlier motor vehicle accident. Traffic Officials are still on the scene. Motorists are advised to exercise caution.
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*PUBLIC NOTICE: TRAFFIC DISRUPTION – BEACH ROAD* _Issued by George Municipality, 25 October 2026_ Please be advised that both lanes of Beach Road, near the police station, are currently closed in the direction of Pacaltsdorp Beach following a motor vehicle accident involving a
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Go George bus and a pedestrian. Emergency services and all relevant role-players are on scene attending to the incident. Motorists are urged to avoid the affected area and make use of alternative routes where possible.
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UNPLANNED POWER OUTAGE – PARKDENE George Municipality advises residents that parts of Kloof and Rotary streets in Parkdene are without electricity. The outage was caused by a vandalised low-voltage kiosk discovered during the planned power outage. Repairs are being arranged.
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The estimated time of restoration is currently unavailable. The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and thanks affected residents for their patience and understanding.
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UPDATE – PLANNED POWER OUTAGE George Municipality advises residents that there is a delay in restoring the electricity supply to the following areas
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following the planned power outage: • CBD • George Industria • Parts of Thembalethu • Borchards • Conville • Parkdene • Parts of George East • George South The delay is due to technical difficulties. Teams are attending to the matter to restore the electricity supply
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as soon as possible. Anticipated ETR: ±45 minutes The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and thanks affected residents for their patience and understanding.
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WATER CONSERVATION REQUEST DURING PLANNED POWER OUTAGE Planned power outage: George Municipality urges affected residents to use water sparingly. Report water interruptions/low pressure: 044 801 9262. After-hours: 044 801 6300. Tankers will assist where needed.
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Two suspects were arrested during the early hours of Thursday, 22 October 2026, following a joint operation by George Municipality’s Law Enforcement and the South African Police Service (SAPS) at the Municipality’s Tamsui Substation. tinyurl.com/3skx8udt
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N2 Road Closure: George Garden Route Mall to Kraaibosch
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Planning & Development Campaign Learn how to participate in land use applications, access application information, and submit comments or objections within the prescribed period. 🎥 youtu.be/GOlGXn5iitY #GeorgeMunicipality #TownPlanning #PublicParticipation
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UPDATE – LANDFILL SITE OPERATING HOURS George Municipality informs the public that work is currently underway to create additional operating space at the landfill site. The temporary closure followed a breakdown of the Municipality’s bulldozer, which affected the safe
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management of the already limited operating space at the site. An additional bulldozer has since been hired and deployed to assist while the Municipality’s equipment is being attended to. The landfill site will be open today, 23 October 2026, from 09:30 to 18:00, and tomorrow,
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24 October 2026, from 07:00 to 15:00. The Municipality sincerely apologises for the inconvenience caused and thanks the public for their patience and understanding. Management is reviewing contingency measures to minimise similar disruptions in future.
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PUBLIC NOTICE: UNPLANNED POWER OUTAGE BORCHERDS An unplanned power outage is currently affecting parts of De Villiers Street and Garcia Street due to kiosk repairs. Repairs are underway, with an estimated restoration time of approximately 4 hours.
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