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04 September 2026 Public Notice: Financial Assistance towards Further Studies – 2027

OPPORTUNITIES: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWARDS FURTHER STUDIES 2027

Notice number:  6/17/1

Applications are invited from students currently receiving tuition at Accredited Learning Institutions and learners who are currently Grade 12 or have passed Grade 12, for financial assistance towards further studies during the 2027 academic year. The financial contribution by GRDM, is restricted to full-time study and attendance at SAQA accredited Tertiary, or TVET institutions. This is ONLY applicable to students whose parents permanently reside within the Garden Route municipal area.

Application forms are available at the GRDM main-office and satellite offices during normal office hours (Monday – Thursday 07:30 – 16:30; Friday 07:30 – 13:30). Application forms are also available on the GRDM’s website at www.gardenroute.gov.za. Applications open from the 01 September 2026. Download it here: Application Form

THE GRDM WILL ONLY CONSIDER COMPLETED APPLICATIONS AND IF THE DOCUMENTS MENTIONED BELOW HAVE BEEN INCLUDED.

A detailed Curriculum Vitae and cover letter, application form, and certified copies of the following documentation must be attached: Latest or Grade 12 results or equal qualification; latest examination results of students currently enrolled at tertiary institutions; certified copy of I.D.; affidavit of parents’ combined income and proof of residential address (municipal account).

Please forward the application form and all documents to: Records, Garden Route District Municipality, 54 York Street, P.O. Box 12, George 6530, for attention: Training and Development Section.

For any enquiries, do not hesitate to contact Reginald Salmons at 044 803 1363, Berma Losper at 044 803 1344 or Nolwando Sambokwe on 044 803 1345 during office hours.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should candidates not be contacted within two months of the closing date, they must consider their application as unsuccessful.

 Closing date: 31 October 2026
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02 September 2026 Public Notice: IDP/Budget/ PMS Time Schedule & 2025/2026 Draft Unaudited Annual Report – Open for Comment

Public Notice: IDP/Budget/ PMS Time Schedule & 2025/2026 Draft Unaudited Annual Report – Open for Comment

 Notice Number: 82/2026

Notice is hereby given that the 2027/2028 IDP Budget & PMS Time Schedule has been adopted in terms of Section 21 of the Municipal Finance Management Act (Act 56 of 2003) by the Garden Route District Municipal Council, at a Council meeting held on 31 August 2026.

Furthermore, the 2025/2026 Draft Unaudited Annual Report has been noted by Council in terms of Circular 63 of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, Act 56 of 2003. The Unaudited Draft Annual Report for the 2025/2026 financial year is open for comments. Comments must be lodged in writing to The Municipal Manager, PO Box 12, George, 6530 or by e-mail at rekords@gardenroute.gov.za before or on 30 September 2026.

The document will be available for public inspection during office hours at the IDP unit, Garden Route District Municipality, 54 York Street, George as well as at all the satellite offices of the Garden Route District Municipality: Riversdale, Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, Knysna and Bitou. Copies will also be accessible at all main local libraries and on the municipal website www.gardenroute.gov.za.

Those who are unable to read or write are encouraged to contact the Garden Route District Municipality during ordinary office hours, where they will be assisted to formulate their written comments or objections. For any further enquiries, please contact: Ms M James (IDP Unit: Garden Route District Municipality) on telephone number: 044 803 1431.

Nthabeleng Raisa-Mlandu
Acting Municipal Manager
54 York Street
PO Box 12
GEORGE
6530
Tel: 044 803 1300

Click here to download the Official Notice
Click here to download the 2027/2028 IDP Budget & PMS Time Schedule
Click here to download the 2025/2026 Draft Unaudited Annual Report

26 August 2026 Public Notice: Second Adjustment Budget 2026/2027 – Open for Comment

Public Notice: Second Adjustment Budget 2026/2027 – Open for Comment

Notice number: 79/2026

Notice is hereby given that the Garden Route District Municipal Council’s Second Adjustments Budget for the period 2026/2027-2028/2029, was compiled in accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act 2003 (Act 56 of 2003).

This document was approved by the Garden Route District Municipality at a District Council meeting held on Tuesday, 25 August 2026.

This document will be available for public inspection and comments on the GRDM municipal website www.gardenroute.gov.za from 25 August 2026.

Members of the public are invited to submit written comments or representations to the municipality in respect of this document. All comments and inputs must be directed to “The Acting Municipal Manager, Garden Route District Municipality, 54 York Street, George, 6530”.

Please contact the Budget Manager (Ms Louise Hoek) at 044 803 1300 with any enquiries.

Click here to download the Official Notice.
Click here to download the Second Adjustment Budget.

20 August 2026 Save the date: Notice of a combined MPAC / APAC Meeting on 26 August 2026 at 10:00

NOTICE OF A COMBINED MPAC / APAC MEETING ON 26 AUGUST 2026 AT 10:00

NOTICE NUMBER 76/2026

Notice is hereby given that a COMBINED MPAC/ APAC MEETING of the Garden Route District Municipality will be held at the CA Robertson Council Chambers, 54 York Street, George, and via Zoom on 26 August 2026 at 10:00.

Save the Date: Notice of a Council Meeting on 31 August 2026 at 11h00

NOTICE OF A COUNCIL MEETING ON 31 AUGUST 2026 AT 11:00

Notice Number 75/2026

Notice is hereby given that a COUNCIL MEETING of the Garden Route District Municipality will be held at the CA Robertson Council Chambers, 54 York Street, George, and via Zoom on 31 August 2026 at 11:00.

YouTube:
https://youtube.com/live/QbcBTxy4cuA?feature=share

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

Notice Number: 75/2026
19 August 2026

Save the Date: Notice of a Special Council Meeting on 25 August 2026 at 11:00

NOTICE OF A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ON 25 AUGUST 2026 AT 11:00

Notice Number 72/2026

Notice is hereby given that a SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING of the Garden Route District Municipality will be held at the CA Robertson Council Chambers, 54 York Street, George, and via Zoom on 25 August 2026 at 11:00.

 YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/41abMZQMMkQ?feature=share

N Raisa-Mlandu

Acting Municipal Manager

54 York Street

P O Box 12

GEORGE

6530

Tel:   044 803 1300

Notice Number: 72/2026

17 August 2026

Save the Date: Notice of a Council Meeting on 28 July 2026 at 11h00

NOTICE OF A COUNCIL MEETING ON 28 JULY 2026 AT 11:00

Notice Number: 67/2026

Notice is hereby given that a COUNCIL MEETING of the Garden Route District Municipality will be held at the CA Robertson Council Chambers, 54 York Street, George, and via Zoom on 28 July 2026 at 11:00.

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/m6ExybFB4GU

MG Stratu
Municipal Manager
54 York Street
P O Box 12
GEORGE
6530
Tel:   044 803 1300

Cancelled / Notice of a Special Council Meeting on 23 July 2026 at 10h00

Please note that this meeting was cancelled on 23 July 2026


NOTICE OF A SPECIAL IN-CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING ON 23 JULY 2026 AT 10:00

Notice Number: 68/2026

Notice is hereby given that a SPECIAL IN-CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING of the Garden Route District Municipality will be held at the CA Robertson Council Chambers, 54 York Street, George, and via Zoom on 23 July 2026 at 10:00.

MG Stratu
Municipal Manager
54 York Street
P O Box 12
GEORGE
6530
Tel:   044 803 1300

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Save the Date: Notice of a Special Council Meeting on 21 July 2026 at 11h00

NOTICE OF A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ON 21 JULY 2026 AT 11:00

Notice is hereby given that a SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING of the Garden Route District Municipality will be held at the CA Robertson Council Chambers, 54 York Street, George, and via Zoom on 21 July 2026 at 11:00.

MG Stratu
Municipal Manager
54 York Street
P O Box 12
GEORGE
6530
Tel: 044 803 1300

Notice Number: 64/2026
16 July 2026