George municipality
George Municipality's opens satellite fire station in Wilderness
The facility, which is being manned by four firefighters, officially opened in the fire-prone region on Friday.
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George shuts municipal sports fields, halls, pools to curb spread of COVID-19
George Mayor Leon van Wyk said that he understood that people were experiencing lockdown fatigue but stressed that adhering to the regulations was imperative, especially now.
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COVID-19: George Municipality closes beaches, public facilities
George municipal spokesperson Chantal Edwards-Klose said that no more than 50 people were allowed on premises where alcohol was consumed on and off-site.
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George municipal manager to return to office after suspension deemed unlawful
Trevor Botha was suspended pending an investigation into wrongdoing at the municipality.
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DA accused of not fulfilling its constitutional mandate in George Municipality
The council was set to discuss and vote on two motions on Thursday but cancelled the meeting at the last minute.
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George Municipality ‘learnt’ of fraud, corruption probe via media
Local government MEC Anton Bredell said the probe would focus on the George Integrated Public Transport Network and irregular appointments made at the Municipality.
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WC govt orders probe into corruption at George Municipality
MEC Anton Bredell said the investigation would focus on the George Integrated Public Transport Network and irregular appointments made at the municipality, among other grievances.
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No arrests made after Hawks raid at George Municipality
The raid is related to alleged fraud and corruption in the appointment and filling of a vacant post.
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Hawks raid George Municipal offices again
In April last year, officers conducted a search and seizure operation at the offices and the homes of people of interest following allegations of irregularities in awarding of tenders.
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We'll do better in municipal audits, say Garden Route officials
According to the Auditor-General's report, three out of the eight local councils in the area clocked up R150 million in authorised spending.
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WC police investigating torching of four vehicles in Thembalethu
There have been on-going problems around the roll-out of the Go George bus service in Thembalethu and other areas, with taxi drivers reportedly saying they have been left out of the program.
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Municipality warns against infrastructure tampering after man electrocuted
This is after a second person has died after being electrocuted in Thembalethu while illegally tampering with municipal electrical infrastructure over the weekend.
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De Lille takes alleged George Municipality corruption to Public Protector
The municipality said it's investigating allegations one of its councillors used taxpayers' money in dodgy investment schemes.
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George municipality probing corruption claims against DA councillor
The George Municipality says that it is investigating allegations that one of its councillors used taxpayers' money in dodgy investment schemes.
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De Lille accuses George Municipality of VBS-style looting
Patricia de Lille has approached Busisiwe Mkhwebane to investigate the municipality's R350 million investments in various financial institutions.
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Samwu reaches agreement with George Municipality over workers’ overtime payout
Workers of the George Civil Engineering Department complained to the municipality after their salaries were allegedly not paid in full for March.
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George, Bitou municipalities won’t be placed under administration just yet
Local government MEC Anton Bredell is, however, enacting Section 106 of the Municipal Systems Act in both areas.
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George Mayor Naik on leave as corruption probe underway
The Hawks is investigating allegations of corruption related to procurement processes and the awarding of tenders.
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DA's East Region requests suspension of George mayor over graft, fraud
This comes after the Hawks raided the George municipal offices last week, along with the premises and homes of 'people of interest.'
