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21 July 2025 Media Release: GRDM Achieves 88% Compliance in Latest National Municipal Health Services Assessment

Media Release: GRDM Achieves 88% Compliance in Latest National Municipal Health Services Assessment

21 July 2025

The Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) has once again scored an impressive compliance standard in the latest national assessment conducted by the National Department of Health.

This assessment forms part of a three-year national audit cycle which is focused on the quality and effectiveness of Municipal Health Services (MHS) across the country. The National Department of Health oversees and coordinates MHS nationally. The Department uses this measuring tool to establish whether municipalities meet the prescribed ‘Norms and Standards’ for Environmental Health Services.

In response to the assessment results, Executive Mayor, Andrew Stroebel, said:

“I am immensely proud of the continued excellent work done by our Municipal Health Unit, especially given the challenges faced by municipalities country-wide with regards to funding. Despite limited resources our team continues to uphold the highest standards in service of public health and safety. I would also like to extend my congratulatory remarks to our Mayoral Committee Chairperson for Community Services, Cllr Jobieth Hoogbaard and the Executive Manager for Community Services, Nthabeleng Raisa-Mlandu and the Municipal Health team, from management, to Chiefs and each EHP”.

“Thank you for the tireless community services work you render and thank you for upholding health-standards to be proud of.”

The national audit tool consists of 114 questions grouped into 18 components. These are cover the full spectrum of the MHS mandate. Environmental Health Practitioners (EHP) prepare for the assessment by compiling and submitting detailed written records, proof of compliance, and participating in direct observational inspections.

New assessment tool and challenges noted

The 2025 audit marked the first time a newly developed assessment tool was used, which made comparisons with previous years difficult. The tool includes new components, some of which are under debate regarding the scope of services expected from District Municipalities and Metros. In spite of these complexities, GRDM still managed to achieve a solid 88% rating.

On 19 May 2025, the GRDM Municipal Health Services Unit also received a Gold Certificate of Recognition from the Western Cape Government.

Presently, GRDM employs 29 EHPs, a shortfall in the EHP-to-population ratio, which impacts the frequency of inspections, especially on high-risk premises. The ratio currently stands at 1- 28 912 but should be 1-10 000 EHPs/population. This has been addressed previously by the GRDM because of the funding model of district municipalities not providing adequate budget for all the EHPs required. This is also an issue in other districts across the country.

While the new assessment introduced valuable reforms, some criteria evaluated functions not legislatively assigned to District Municipalities, resulting in deductions. GRDM has raised concerns about this misalignment.

Another point to note is that this initial national assessment round included only 17 municipalities across the country, limiting the ability to benchmark results. However, in previous assessments using the former tool, GRDM was the top-performing district in the Western Cape and among the best-performing districts nationwide.

Although this national audit is conducted every three years, the Provincial Department of Health will continue with interim assessments to ensure ongoing compliance and service excellence. GRDM remains dedicated to upholding and improving the standard of municipal health services, regardless of evolving assessment frameworks.

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Feature Image: Johan Compion, GRDM Manager for Municipal Health and Environmental Services, during an education event which focused on the correct way to wash hands.

15 July 2025 Media Release: GRDM Environmental Health Practitioners Conducted Health Inspections at Oudtshoorn Recreation Grounds During SAMCA Nationals

Media Release: GRDM Environmental Health Practitioners Conducted Health Inspections at Oudtshoorn Recreation Grounds During SAMCA Nationals

15 July 2025

The SAMCA Nationals 2025 was hosted in Oudtshoorn at the Recreations Grounds until 12 July 2025. With athletes from across South Africa, the town’s Recreational Grounds transformed into a national stage for majorette and cheerleading excellence, with participants from provinces such as Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, the Free State, and the Western Cape. After the Nationals, standout athletes will go on to represent South Africa at international events such as the Majorette World Cup.

Since the Municipal Health Services function is defined in the National Health Act, 2003, and includes key performance areas such as Food Control, Solid Waste Management, and Health Surveillance of Premises, the Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs) from the Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) once again conducted inspections at the SAMCA National event food stalls to ensure compliance with Regulation No. 638 of 22 June 2018.

During the event, EHPs from the Klein Karoo Regional office conducted daily routine inspections at food stalls. EHPs also provided food hygiene education to food handlers during these inspections. This helps ensure that all food stored, handled, and prepared at food stalls is safe, wholesome, and fit for human consumption, while also meeting the applicable quality and safety standards prescribed by legislation.

Additionally, the EHP team carries out inspections and monitors public toilets, wastewater disposal systems, and refuse disposal and removal. They also ensure compliance with regulations relating to smoking in public places and certain outdoor public areas.

What are the Hygiene Guidelines for Food Stalls?

  1. Every food stall owner must be in possession of a Certificate of Acceptability (COA) in terms of R638 of 22 June 2018.
  2. The COA must be available at the food stall and be visible to the public.
  3. People working on the premises must be properly trained in food hygiene.
  4. Suitable protective clothing, which includes a full-length apron and head covering, must be worn by all food handlers.
  5. Proper facilities must be provided for the storage of perishable foodstuffs at temperatures under 5°C for cold food and above 65° for warm food.
  6. All working surfaces must be made of smooth, dust free, non-absorbent and washable material.
  7. Cover and protect all foodstuffs from contamination by dust and insects.
  8. Smoking in food stall is prohibited.
  9. Keep a bucket or bowl with water, soap and preferable paper towels at hand for the wash and drying of hands.
  10. A dustbin with a tight lid must be available for use at all times.
  11. Animals may not be allowed in the food stall.
  12. If the natural ground surface of the premises is dusty, it must be covered with a dustproof, washable ground sheet.
  13. All pre-packed food must be properly labelled. (Foodstuffs and Cosmetic and Disinfected Act, 1972) (Act no 54 of 1972). Provision must be made for the collection and storage of wastewater until disposal thereof.
  14. The stall / premises where food is handled, must always be kept clean and in a hygienic condition.
  15. Smoking in or near food stalls is prohibited and is only allowed in designated smoking area.

For any further information, please contact GRDM Klein Karoo Region Municipal Health Services:
Mr. Francois Koelman (acting)
Chief: Municipal Health (Klein Karoo)
Tel: 044 272 2241
Cell: 076 258 8960

Mr. Johan Compion
Senior Manager: Municipal Health Services, Waste Management and Air Quality Control
jcompion@gardenroute.gov.za

14 July 2025 Save the Date: Council Meeting on 29 July 2025 at 11:00

NOTICE OF A COUNCIL MEETING ON 29 JULY 2025 AT 11:00

Notice is hereby given that a COUNCIL MEETING of the Garden Route District Municipality will be held at the CA Robertson Council Chambers and via Zoom, 54 York Street, George, on 29 July 2025 at 11:00.

Access the stream on YouTube

N Raisa-Mlandu
Acting Municipal Manager
54 York Street
P O Box 12
GEORGE
6530
Tel: 044 803 1300

Notice Number 70/2025
16 July 2025

Download a copy of the notice here: Notice – Council meeting -Ordinary Council meeting – 29 July 2025

08 July 2025 Media Release: 900 Additional Smoke Alarms Now Installed by Garden Route District Municipality and Stakeholders

Media Release: 900 Additional Smoke Alarms Now Installed by Garden Route District Municipality and Stakeholders

8 July 2025

The Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) continues with its 10-year battery-life smoke alarm system installations within high fire risk informal settlements. This project was launched in the Garden Route during 2021. It has been a collaborative effort between the GRDM and local municipalities’ Fire Services, who identified areas based on historical call-out data, population density, access, and distances to fire stations.

According to Deon Stoffels, GRDM Fire Chief, “900 devices were recently installed in Smutsville within the Knysna municipal area (Lank Gewag, Skool Gaatjie, Beverly Hills, Makhaphela, Slangepark, Sukhumzamo, Onderste Gaatjie and Corona Valley). In 2024, 480 alarms were installed in Rheenendal and before that, in Kannaland too”.

Tydens ‘n besoek aan die Smutsville gemeenskap het Uitvoerende Burgemeester Andrew Stroebel met verskeie inwoners van Smutsville gesels. Magdalena Twick is een van die inwoners van Smutsville wat al drie keer haar huis verloor het. “Die laaste keer wat my woning afgebrand het is in 2023 en ek woon tans in ‘n tydelike woning wat deur Knysna Munisipaliteit opgerig is. Ek is dankbaar vir die brandalarmstelsel wat nou in my plekkie geïnstalleer is, want dit kan my enige tyd van die dag of nag waarsku teen ‘n moontlike brand”.

Executive Mayor Andrew Stroebel, expressed his appreciation by saying: “We are deeply grateful to the Western Cape Provincial Government (WCG) Department of Local Government, under the leadership of Minister Anton Bredell, for funding this initiative with half a million Rand. It proves to the public that the WCG lends a helping hand when communities call for support. WCG also co-funded the Region’s Fire Station in 2024, supplementing the project with a R3 million shortfall, showing their further commitment to regional fire safety”.

“I’d also like to thank my MMC for Community Services, Cllr Jobieth Hoogbaard, our Fire Chief Deon Stoffels and his team, Gerhard Otto, Manager for Disaster Management and his team, for making this project a reality on the ground with external stakeholders,” said Stroebel.

MMC Hoogbaard also visited Smutsville when the devices were installed in June. ”We know that fires can strike at any moment. This happens often with little to no warning, and these impacts can be deadly. In communities, where many homes are constructed from highly flammable materials and are densely placed, a single spark can become a disaster within minutes. Imagine losing crucial documents like ID documents, birth certificates, and other important records in a fire? This is why early detection is not just important, but lifesaving as well.”

Knysna Municipality’s Chief Fire Officer, Ian Bezuidenhout confirmed that all areas covered, historically receive a high number of fire-related callouts. The alarms are always installed in a central area of a structure, ideally located to detect smoke from all areas within a home. As soon as it detects smoke, it emits a loud sound to alert occupants of a potential fire and provides residents time to act for a quick and safe escape. It prevents the loss of life, assets and critical belongings. Residents are also educated to then contact their Firefighters for immediate assistance.

According to project leaders Heinrich Leslie, GRDM Station Commander and Lee-Ann Joubert, GRDM Disaster Management Coordinator, residents become instantly more alert, engaging, and receptive in terms of fire prevention, which contribute greatly to a culture of safety. “Fire alarms are not only installed at homes, but homeowners are also given valuable tips on how to prevent fires.”

In order for the implementation of the project to be successful, various role-players and individual efforts are necessary and are acknowledged. They are as follows.

  • GRDM Fire & Rescue Services and Reserve (Volunteer) Firefighters;
  • GRDM Disaster Management Unit;
  • Working of Fire Personnel;
  • Asivikelani Development Action Group (Vermisha Galant, Fregan Galant, and Keanan Lamienie);
  • Knysna Municipality Integrated Human Settlements representative Eunis Vena; and
  • The Western Cape Local Government Directorate Fire & Rescue Services and Disaster Management.

Editors’ note:

  • In 2016 a Smoke Alarm Project was launched by Mr Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, developed by the Western Cape Fire and Rescue Services Directorate.
  • We urge the business community to support and fund similar initiatives as Local Government unfortunately cannot fill all the gaps simultaneously, and naturally, due to the economic climate, communities resort to lower cost housing, and most often, informal housing expand, which naturally are susceptible to these fire related risks. For this purpose, please reach out to GRDM Chief Fire Officer, Deon Stoffels at deon@gardenroute.gov.za.
  • The smoke alarms work with a DC3V lithium manganese battery. It is also recommended for the smoke detectors to be installed in corridors and starways, or in a unit outside a cluster of bedrooms.

Previous articles relating to this programme

Feature image: Junice Vene (Ward Committee Member), Mayor Andrew Stroebel, Vermisha Galant (Asivikelani Development Action Group) and Lee-Ann Joubert (GRDM Disaster Management Officer), during the walk-about.

23 June 2025 Media Release: Garden Route estuaries monitored

Media Release: Garden Route estuaries monitored

23 June 2025

“From Witsand to Nature’s Valley, the Garden Route is custodian to some of the most unique estuarine and marine eco-systems on the African continent, and their well-being is closely monitored”, says Chairperson of the Garden Route Marine and Coastal Committee, Cobus Meiring.

Estuaries are known for the vital ecological functions they perform in terms of nurturing marine and riverine ecology. Serving as barometers to measure overarching environmental matters, the waters estuaries contain and release into the ocean closely reflect what is happening in upper catchments. Negative factors would typically include reduced fresh water flow as a result of upper catchments and rivers infested by invasive alien plants as well as urban and agricultural extraction .

The water quality of sensitive estuarine systems is further affected by pesticides and fertilizer flowing from commercial agriculture, as well as bad quality water emanating from surrounding human settlements.

Algae blooms which recently detrimentally affected Island Lake near Wilderness led to the poisoning of water fowl and fish, and the event was a direct result of an overload of chemicals used in agricultural practices in the upper catchments of the rivers and streams all feeding into Island Lake. Similarly, water quality in the Knysna Lagoon, flood plains and estuary are markedly deteriorating as a direct result of untreated sewage and run- off from illegal dumping sites and countless informal settlements.

The Department of Environmental Affairs and Forestry (DFFE), Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM), regional local municipalities, SANParks, CapeNature and numerous conservancies all play a vital role in monitoring the state of all regional estuaries. All these entities provide quarterly feed- back the Garden Route Estuaries Forum and the Marine and Coastal Committee.

Coastal communities are encouraged to report sewage spills and illegal dumping in estuarine areas to their local authorities, SANParks or CapeNature.

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Photo: Knysna sea horse: The critically endangered Knysna sea horse is endemic to the Knysna and Sedgefield estuaries

 

20 June 2025 What You Need to Know About Emission Licensing and the GRDM

What You Need to Know About Emission Licensing and the GRDM

20 June 2025

“GRDM’s Air Quality Management Unit regulates, amongst others, industrial emissions to maintain a healthy environment. Atmospheric Emission Licences (AEL) are issued by the GRDM team to industries operating on the Garden Route (Hessequa, Mossel Bay, George, Knysna, Bitou, Oudtshoorn and Kannaland), said Dr Johann Schoeman, GRDM Manager: District Air Quality Control.

“Local municipalities have a role to play by enforcing air quality laws, regulating small pollution sources (like fuel-burning appliances), and managing air quality nuisances outside their jurisdictions.”

Industries that require an AEL are referred to as ‘Listed Activities’, classified under Government Notice 893 of November 2013 (as amended). The law recognises industrial activities that could harm the air you breathe, impact public health, disrupt environmental and cultural heritage, and possibly impact social and economic conditions.

To make sure air quality is managed sustainably, the GRDM has an Air Quality Management Plan. It was recently unanimously adopted by the GRDM Council after extensive consultations. The document is available at tinyurl.com/4vpskzy7 or via the municipal website at www.gardenroute.gov.za.

Which activities are listed on the Garden Route?

There are 10 broad categories of listed activities, each with subcategories of industries that need licensing. GRDM has 24 Section 21 Listed Activities and three Controlled Emitters, regulated under Section 23 of the Air Quality Act. Here’s what they include:

  • Combustion installations (Power stations and industrial boilers that burn fossil fuels for energy)
  • Petrochemical Industry where fuels are produced and stored by refining and processing crude oil, coal, gas, and biomass.
  • Coal gasification and carbonization (the process of converting coal into gas or solid carbon-based products) or tar processes in which creosote or tar is heated or distilled in any manufacturing process.
  • Metallurgy (Processing and refining metals like steel, aluminium, and iron)
  • Handling, storing, and processing minerals (crushing, screening, and transporting mined materials) The clay brick making process is also part of this category.
  • Organic chemical industry which covers the manufacturing of organic chemicals and compounds.
  • Inorganic chemical industry where specific inorganic chemicals, such as ammonia, chlorine, hydrogen cyanide, etc., are manufactured or used.
  • Treatment of Hazardous and General Waste (incineration of waste materials, including hazardous and medical waste; crematoria, etc.)
  • Pulp and paper manufacturing activities including by-product recovery such as lime recovery kilns, chemical recovery furnaces, etc.
  • Animal matter processing plants such as bone or fishmeal processing plants and tanneries.

A couple of fixed and mobile air quality monitoring stations keep an eye on these activities:

  • George – Located at the Roads Depot (Mission Street)
  • Mossel Bay – Located at the MHS offices

The Earthsense mobile analyser of the GRDM is moved around in the district to check specific potential air quality hot spots.

Data from these stations goes to the South African Air Quality Information System (SAAQIS), accessible at saaqis.environment.gov.za.

Global air pollution poses risks to both human health and the environment, so the GRDM Air Quality Management Unit, Local Municipalities and the National Government remain committed to regulating industrial emissions.

Feature image: The Earthsense mobile analyser of the GRDM is moved around in the district to check specific potential air quality hot spots.

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19 June 2025 Understanding the Governance Structure of the Garden Route District Municipality

Understanding the Governance Structure of the Garden Route District Municipality

19 June 2025

Section 1(a) of the Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000 states that the council of a municipality has the right to-

(a) govern on its own initiative the Local Government affairs of the local community. The Garden Route District Municipality is therefore governed by an elected Municipal Council. These Councillors are either direct representatives from local municipalities, or proportionally elected through their political parties.

Led by an Executive Mayor, the GRDM Council is responsible for decision making and setting policies, the Speaker leads and presides over meetings of the full Council, ensuring order and adherence to rules during Council sittings, while a Municipal Manager is the administrative head, responsible for implementing Council’s policies and managing staff.

The policies are developed by the administration but discussed and workshopped with Councillors by the administration. In some instances, policies are approved while there is a possibility for a Council to reject policies too. Politicians often request policies to be developed in response to concerns raised by members of the public.

What are the legal mandates that define the powers of the GRDM?

The municipality’s functions and powers are defined by various pieces of legislation. Firstly Section 151(2) of the Constitution of South Africa, states that the executive and legislative authority of a municipality is vested in its Municipal Council. Secondly the Municipal Structures Act (Act 117 of 1998) clarifies the powers of district and local municipalities.  Section 84(1) specifically outlines the functions of district municipalities while, Section 26 of the Municipal Systems Act guides the municipality’s role in integrated development planning.

Lastly the Municipal Financial Management Act (Act 56 of 2003), designates the Municipal Manager as the Accounting Officer, responsible to guide the financial management processes of the municipality in accordance with this Act. There are many more pieces of legislation, but the above-mentioned are the key ones that provide a framework for Local Government.

Where does the GRDM fit into the three spheres of government (National, Provincial and Local)?

According to Section 40(1) of the Constitution, government in the Republic is constituted as national, provincial, and local spheres of government which are distinctive, interdependent, and interrelated. The district municipality forms part of the local sphere of government.  Section 155 of the Constitution explains the establishment of municipalities and categorises them as Category-a are metro municipalities; category-b are local municipalities; and category-c  are district municipalities. In the Western Cape there are 5 district municipalities.

It is also important to note that a b-or-c municipality cannot exist in the jurisdiction of an a-municipality (metro). An a-municipality is a merger of a b-and-c municipality.

Why were district municipalities created?

The White Paper of Local Government 1998 under the heading “the need for district government explains the rationale of district municipalities in great detail.  District governments were created to address regional challenges that individual local municipalities couldn’t manage alone, such as infrastructure planning and economic development. District municipalities also play a role in supporting and building the capacity of local municipalities that lack resources and administrative capabilities. Section 84 of the Local Government Municipal Structures Act unpacks exactly what services district should be performing. In the year 2000, many district municipalities requested for some of their functions to be given to local municipalities to perform. The structure of municipalities was introduced in 1998 with the Municipal Structures Act (Act 117 of 1998) and was implemented in the year 2000.

How does the GRDM interact with local municipalities?

The district interacts with local municipalities and other spheres of government through 21 Inter Governmental Relations Forums. It further supports local municipalities by coordinating shared services such as:

  • Geospatial Information System;
  • Job evaluation (Shared services with 12 local municipalities);
  • Municipal Minimum Competency (5 local municipalities form part of the SLA);

More shared services will be rolled out in the near future.

This collaborative approach helps to ensure that district-wide services and joint planning efforts are coordinated across the district. This is also in line with the Joint District-Metro Approach (JDMA), a governance framework used in the Western Cape, South Africa, to improve coordination between different levels of government. The JDMA aims to align national, provincial, and local priorities through co-planning, co-budgeting, and co-implementation to enhance service delivery.

Feature image: A GRDM Council meeting underway with Mayor Andrew Stroebel in the foreground.

10 June 2025 Understanding the Role of Environmental Health Practitioners: A short Career Guide

Understanding the Role of Environmental Health Practitioners: A short Career Guide

10 June 2025

What if we told you that a single profession is responsible for inspecting everything from your local spaza shop to major hospitals, ensuring safe drinking water, and even managing hazardous waste? In the Garden Route, and across South Africa, these vital tasks fall to Environmental Health Practitioners (EHP). These dedicated professionals are focused on public health – committed to preventing illness by tackling environmental risks head-on. Read more below to understand the immense scope of their work and the academic journey required to join this essential field.

EHPs either hold a Diploma in Environmental Health or a Bachelor‘s Degree in Environmental Health. The Diploma has recently been phased out, but is still valid for those holding it. Each EHP must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent practitioner. Community services is compulsory for those who aspire to be registered as independent practitioners.

EHPs fall within the area of often referred to as municipal health services and is defined in the National Health Act, 2003. These professionals have to focus on the following areas during their practice: Water Quality Monitoring, Food Control, Solid Waste Management, Health Surveillance of Premises, Supervision and Prevention of Contagious Diseases (excluding Immunization), Vector Control, Environmental Pollution Control, Disposal of Human Remains and the Safe handling of Chemical Substances.

EHPs from Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM), conduct crucial inspections across a wide range of premises to enforce public health legislation and protect our communities. You might be surprised at just how many places fall under their watchful eye:

  • Food Establishments: This covers the entire spectrum, from formal restaurants, caterers, bakeries, dairy farms, and abattoirs, all the way to informal food vendors and spaza shops.
  • Business Sector: Inspections extend to places like old age homes, frail care homes, bed and breakfasts, Airbnbs, self-catering accommodation, caravan parks, campsites, hostels, and hotels.
  • Healthcare Facilities: Doctor’s rooms, dentists, veterinary practices, hospitals, and clinics are all subject to inspections to ensure health standards are met.
  • Personal Care Services: Barber shops, spas, tattoo parlours, beauticians, and piercing shops are also inspected to prevent the spread of infections.
  • Residential & Government Spaces: This includes private homes, government buildings, and funeral undertakers.
  • Industrial Sites: Both small and large industrial operations are inspected to ensure they comply with environmental health regulations.
  • Educational Facilities: Schools, crèches, aftercare premises, nurseries, colleges, and universities are checked to provide safe environments for learning.
  • Public Sanitation: Public ablution facilities in malls, petrol stations, and informal settlements are regularly inspected.
  • Waste Management: This is a huge area, encompassing landfill sites, recycling facilities, hazardous waste facilities, and even illegal dump sites.
  • Water Quality: Inspections include private and municipal wastewater treatment works, along with the critical sampling of river water, drinking water, and food samples for bacteriological contamination. 

Why are EHPs the cornerstone of community health?

EHPs are absolutely necessary for monitoring and upholding public safety and health. They focus on the environmental factors that may have a directly impact on the well-being of humans, covering the nine key performance areas within the scope of practice for EHPs. There’s a strong emphasis in this profession on the principle – ‘prevention is better than cure’. The goal is to eliminate a hazard before anyone’s health is affected, ensuring a proactive approach to the well-being of communities.

When are inspections scheduled?

Inspections and surveillance of all identified premises are determined and undertaken as per approved frequency schedule compiled for EHPs, however, random visits are also done and tip-offs from the public are welcome about unfavourable conditions.

How can the public report health concerns?

To report any Food Safety related complaints, contact your nearest GRDM Municipal Health Office:

Johan Compion
jcompion@gardenroute.gov.za
044 803 1550 / 082 803 5161

Desmond Paulse – Manager: Municipal Health Klein Karoo
desmond@gardenroute.gov.za
044 272 2241 / Cell: 083 678 6530
94 St John Street, Oudtshoorn

Rinay Cloete – Acting Chief: Municipal Health Mossel Bay
rinay@gardenroute.gov.za
044 693 0006 /Cell: 083 630 6108
C/O Sampson & Marling Street, Ext 23, Mossel Bay

Emmy Douglas – Chief: Municipal Health George (Outeniqua)
emmy@gardenroute.gov.za
044 803 1537 / Cell: 078 457 2824
Mission Street, Industrial Area, George, 6530

Jessica Erasmus – Acting Chief: Municipal Health George (Wilderness)
jessica@gardenroute.gov.za
044 803 1522 / Cell: 081 346 3118
Mission Street, Industrial Area, George

James McCarthy – Chief: Municipal Health Knysna (Lakes)
james@gardenroute.gov.za
044 382 7214 / Cell: 082 805 9417
26A Queen Street, Knysna

Gawie Vos – Chief: Municipal Health Bitou (Lakes)
Gjvos@gardenroute.gov.za
044 501 1600 / Cell: 083 557 1522
7 Gibb Street, Plettenberg Bay

Haemish Herwels – Chief: Municipal Health Hessequa (Langeberg)
haemish@gardenroute.gov.za
028 713 2438 / Cell: 083 678 6545
23 Mitchell Street, Riversdale

 *Landline numbers are only in use during weekdays