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George is a city in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It serves as the administrative and commercial hub of the Garden Route district, situated roughly midway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth along the southern coast. The city has a population of about 160 000 people in its greater municipal area, making it the sixth-largest city in the Western Cape. George's economy is anchored by the timber industry, tourism, and light manufacturing, with construction and related services forming a significant employment sector. The city is home to George Airport, which serves as a key gateway for visitors to the Garden Route region. George also functions as a regional centre for education and healthcare, serving surrounding towns and rural areas. The city's strategic location along the N2 national highway and its proximity to coastal resorts and the Outeniqua Mountains contribute to its economic importance. George was established in 1811 and named after King George III of Britain, developing initially as a timber town before diversifying its economic base over the twentieth century.

George Updates


NASHO applauds George’s R1 Billion Mixed-Use Social Housing Development: A Victory for Integrated Cities
2nd June 2026

The National Association of Social Housing Organisations (NASHO) has welcomed the George Local Municipality’s landmark Council resolution to release prime land for the Crocodile Farm Social Housing... 


Water drops on a window
Bad weather affects services at Western Cape airports
11th May 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has urged people planning to fly to or from Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) or George Airport to check with it, or their airlines, for any... 


Engineering insurance – what about COIDA?
Engineering insurance – what about COIDA?
6th May 2026

In recent months, there has been increased focus on the phased implementation of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Act 10 of 2022. Although COIDA does not form part... 


DA Western Cape mayoral candidates
DA declares local govt ‘engine’ of SA’s future as it unveils W Cape mayoral candidates
21st April 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Democratic Alliance federal chairperson Solly Msimanga on Tuesday said a functional South Africa depends on successful local government, describing municipalities as the "engines of governance"... 


Master Builders North calls for urgent action to improve construction industry oversight
17th April 2026 By: Irma Venter

Following a number of fatal construction site accidents in the past 20 months, Master Builders Association (MBA) North has called for urgent measures to improve oversight and accountability in the... 


South Africa’s construction risk has changed, and the industry needs to catch up
South Africa’s construction risk has changed, and the industry needs to catch up
31st March 2026

By: Morag Evans - CEO of Databuild The recent building collapses in South Africa have forced a difficult but necessary shift in how the industry thinks about risk. 


Gavin Morrow
Master Builders North calls for urgent action to improve construction industry oversight
30th March 2026 By: Irma Venter

Following a number of fatal construction site accidents in the past 20 months, Master Builders Association (MBA) North has called for urgent measures to improve oversight and accountability in the... 


Fidelity SecureFire private fire protection service
Private fire response network continues roll-out
26th March 2026

Subscription-based private fire response network Fidelity SecureFire has expanded operations to George in the Western Cape. The initiative was started in Gauteng in 2023 and has been rolled out... 


Fidelity SecureFire rolls out in George to strengthen Fire Response across South Africa
2nd March 2026

Fidelity Services Group is proud to announce that as part of its national roll out, Fidelity SecureFire, South Africa’s leading subscription-based private fire response network, is now live in... 


South Africa’s water crisis may be severe, but the tools to fix it are already in place – Xylem
6th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa has the means to address water issues through minor and major actions that can be undertaken at the national, local, business and individual levels – similar to the response to its... 


2026 can be South Africa’s year of water resilience, Xylem says
20th January 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa has the means to address water issues through minor and major actions that can happen on national, local, business and individual levels – in a manner similar to how the country... 


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