NOTICE NO 127/2025
Notice is hereby given that a Special MPAC MEETING of the Garden Route District Municipality will be held at the CA Robertson Council Chambers and via Zoom, 54 York Street, George, on 03 December 2025 at 11:00
NOTICE NO 111/2025
Notice is hereby given that an MPAC MEETING of the Garden Route District Municipality will be held at the Loerie Committee Room and via Zoom, 54 York Street, George, on 25 November 2025 at 10:00.
Friday, 12 December 2025 at 12:00
Notice Number: 125/2025
Notice is hereby given that the offices of the Garden Route District Municipality will close on Friday, 12 December 2025 at 12:00 and re-open on Monday, 5 January 2026 at 07:30.
All emergency services will continue to be rendered during this period. The numbers 044 805 5071 / 081 709 5193 (WhatsApp) can be contacted at all hours for such services.
MG Stratu
Municipal Manager
54 York Street
P.O. Box 12
GEORGE
6530
Tel: 044 803 1300
Notice Number: 17/2026
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 12 March 2026 at 11:00.
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03M0goZzF20
Tender Number: GRDM/12/25-26
Appointment of a Service Provider to Undertake Specific Initiatives and Collaborations in terms of Destination Marketing, Destination Marketing and Destination Management and Destination Development for a Period of Three Years
INITIAL NON-COMPULSORY BRIEFING SESSION
An Open Session Via Microsoft Teams.
Use link below to join the meeting.
Meeting ID: 384 273 643 253 1
Passcode: CM3vW7Hc
Date: Thursday, 30 October 2025 10:00-11:00.
NEW NON-COMPULSORY BRIEFING SESSION
An Open Session Via Microsoft Teams.
Join the meeting here: https://shorturl.at/SeK1z
Meeting ID: 315 017 549 795 9
Passcode: yN9Bo9Sd
Date: Thursday, 06 November 2025 10:00 – 11:00.
Tender documents for GRDM/12/25-26 are obtainable from Norman October during office hours (Mondays to Thursday 08:00 – 16:30 and Fridays 08:00 – 13:30) Tel: (044) 803 1338;
E-mail: normano@gardenroute.gov.za.
Tenders will be evaluated and adjudicated in terms of the Preferential Procurement Policy of Council based on the Preferential Procurement Regulations of 2022 and the Garden Route District Municipality Supply Chain Management Policy, where 80 points will be allocated in respect of price and 10/10 points in respect of B-BBEE level contributor status and Locality.
CLARITY ON BIDDING PROCEDURES MAY BE DIRECTED TO:
Norman October; Tel: (044) 803 1337; E-Mail: normano@gardenroute.gov.za
CLARITY ON TECHNICAL INFORMATION MAY BE DIRECTED TO:
Denver Johnson Tel: (044) 803 1427 / Cell: 067 037 0352.
E-Mail: denver@gardenroute.gov.za / Ms Raynechia Goliath. Tel: (044) 803 1420
Email: raynechia@gardenroute.gov.za.
Closing Date: 18 November 2025
Notice Number: 117/2025
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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 October 2025 at 11:00.
YouTube:
https://youtube.com/live/siw4C07psnE?feature=share
Notice Number: 114/2025
Notice Number: 112/2025
Notice is hereby given that the Garden Route District Municipality will do a traffic switch to allow motorists to drive on the completed surfaced lane on 21 October 2025.
However, access is restricted to Residents & their Stakeholders residing along DR1618.
One way traffic flow with a speed limit of 40km/h will be enforced. Construction operations on the other lane are still ongoing, and due diligence will be applied to keep our employees & the public safe.
All questions and recommendations must be directed to the Site Safety Officer, Stenly Zambezi, at: Tel: 044-803 1415/ 0789810566 / E-mail: stenly@gardenroute.gov.za.
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Notice: 111/2025
Notice is hereby given that a Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) Meeting of the Garden Route District Municipality will be held at the CA Robertson Council Chambers and via Zoom, 54 York Street, George, on 22 October 2025 at 11:00.
MG Stratu
Municipal Manager54 York Street
P O Box 12
GEORGE
6530
Tel: 044 803 1300
Notice Number: 111/2025
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Furthermore, the adoption of The Community Fire Safety By-law (2002) for regulation of Building Fire Protection and related activities
The Garden Route District Municipality envisage to enact a Fire Safety By-Law, relating to Veld, Mountain, and Chemical Fires. In terms of Section 156 (2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Act No. 108 of 1996, the Municipal Systems Act, No. 32 of 2000, and Section 16 of the Fire Brigade Services Act, 99 of 1987 the Garden Route District Municipality makes this bylaw for the effective administration of matters that it has the right to administer. As per the provisions of Sections 12 and 13 as well as sections 21 and 21A of the Municipal Systems Act, 32 of 2000, Garden Route District Municipality publish this by-law for public comment and input, prior to being gazetted.
Notice is hereby given that the Draft Garden Route District Municipality Fire Safety By-Law relating to Veld, Mountain and Chemical Fires will be available for public comment and input from 13 October 2025 to 13 November 2025. The draft Garden Route District Municipality Fire Safety By-Law will be available for viewing at the following places:
The District Municipality hereby invites comments from interested and affected parties on the draft Garden Route District Municipality Fire Safety By-Law. Any comments and inputs submitted will be considered during the finalisation of the draft document for final approval and Gazetting.
Written submissions may be directed to the Municipal Manager using the following address:
Garden Route District Municipality, Municipal Manager, Monde Stratu, 54 York Street, George or P.O Box 12, George, 6530 or via email to info@gardenroute.gov.za on or before 13 November 2025.
Any person who is unable to write can submit their input verbally to the Council’s offices where they will be assisted by a staff member to put their comments in writing. Enquiries can be directed to Mr Deon Stoffels at 044 8781000 or 083 9411994 or e-mail deon@gardenroute.gov.za
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MG Stratu
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
GARDEN ROUTE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
Applications are invited from students currently enrolled at accredited learning Institutions as well as learners who are currently in Grade 12 or have already passed Grade 12, for financial assistance towards further studies in the 2026 academic year. The financial contribution by GRDM applies only to full-time studies 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 head office and satellite offices during normal office hours (Monday – Thursday 07:30 – 16:30; Friday, 07:30 – 13:30). Application forms can also be downloaded from the GRDM website at www.gardenroute.gov.za.
THE GARDEN ROUTE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY WILL ONLY CONSIDER APPLICATIONS THAT ARE FULLY COMPLETED AND IF ACCOMPANIED BY ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS LISTED BELOW.
Applicants must attach a detailed Curriculum Vitae, cover letter, completed application form, and certified copies of the following documentation: latest Grade 12 results or equivalent qualification; latest examination results (for students currently enrolled at tertiary institutions); certified copy of ID; affidavit of parents’ combined income; and proof of residential address (e.g., municipal account).
Completed applications and supporting documents must be submitted to: Records, Garden Route District Municipality, 54 York Street, P.O. Box 12, George 6530. For attention: Training and Development Section.
For any enquiries, please contact Mr Reginald Salmons at 044 803 1363, Ms Berma Losper at 044 803 1344 or Mrs Nolwando Sambokwe on 044 803 1345 during office hours.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If applicants have not been contacted within two months of the closing date, they should consider their application unsuccessful.
Closing date: 31 October 2025 Notice number: 99/2025
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