Hessequa Municipality

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PARTS OF WITSAND

To connect a new mini substation, the electricity supply will be interrupted:

▪️ DATE: Monday, 08 June 2026

▪️ ALTERNATIVE DATE: Thursday, 11 June 2026

▪️ TIME: 08:00 to 14:00

▪️ AFFECTED AREAS: Breedezicht Estate in Witsand

Please note that the network must be considered live at all times. We apologise for the inconvenience.

01/06/2026

Approval of the 2022-2027 Amended IDP and the 2026/2027 MTREF Budget

Goedkeuring van die 2022-2027 Aangepaste GOP en die 2026/2027 MTREF Begroting

01/06/2026

HESSEQUA WATER RESTRICTIONS

Due to the good rainfall we recently received in the Hessequa municipal area, Council reduced the water restrictions in all towns to Level 2 on 27 May 2026.

The new water restrictions applicable to the various towns in the Hessequa region are as follows:

LEVEL 2 Water Restrictions: Albertinia, Gouritsmond, Stilbaai, Melkhoutfontein, Jongensfontein, Witsand, Slangrivier, Heidelberg, Garcia and Riversdale

💧 Gardens may only be watered twice a week between 17:00 and 18:00. Even house numbers may water their gardens on Mondays and Thursdays and odd house numbers on Tuesdays and Fridays. This provision supersedes all previous permissions for watering gardens at other times.

💧 Garden hoses, buckets, watering cans and automatic irrigation systems may be used for watering gardens, provided this occurs within the permitted time slot. Garden hoses may only be used if supervised.

💧 Hosing down of paving and cement surfaces is prohibited.

💧 Washing of vehicles, caravans and boats may only be done by means of a bucket.

💧 Properties where alternative water resources such as rainwater tanks or boreholes are used, must ensure that it is clearly indicated.

💧 Nursing homes, nurseries and car wash businesses are excluded from this restriction.

💧 The provision of municipal services, which include sports facilities and municipal assets, is excluded from the above restrictions and will be managed by the Administration on an ad hoc basis.

💧 This replaces previous restrictions and is valid for Albertinia, Gouritsmond, Stilbaai, Melkhoutfontein, Jongensfontein, Witsand, Slangrivier, Heidelberg, Garcia and Riversdale.

💧 The situation in the above towns will be monitored and stricter restrictions will be imposed if the state of water sources deteriorates.

01/06/2026

📣Entries are open for the 2026 Entrepreneur Program – George Edition.

2026 marks the fourth year where the George Business Chamber, in partnership with ACSA, George Herald, Algoa FM, Nelson Mandela University (George Campus), AHI Western Cape, SANParks, BusinessFit360, Envestpro and AP Business Coaching and Consulting will be implementing the 2025 Entrepreneur Program.

The Entrepreneur is a business accelerator programme that aims to find entrepreneurial gems in George and the greater Garden Route and develop and support them to sustainable levels of growth. The 2026 Programme will run over a period of 10 weeks during which competition finalists will be exposed to intensive business modelling, both through tuition and practical applications.

The 2026 competition aims to attract the best SME talent in our region and 20 finalist SME’s will be selected to participate in the competition with the top 3 winners receiving a total of R75 000 in prizes.

Apart from the business development funding and marketing collateral received by entrepreneurs, the competition provides an opportunity for the finalists to gain critical business skills, receive mentorship and training, and prepare a comprehensive business plan that will allow them to grow and develop their businesses. Finalists will also specifically be supported through mentorship by a selection of mentors from a wide range of sectors and professions that will support the George Business Chamber in the roll-out.

Any registered business that has been operating in George or the greater Garden Route for more than a year and with a turnover of less than R6m per annum can enter. More details are available on the entry form attached, and entries must reach the Project Manager before 10 July 2026 to be eligible.

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

NOTICE OF PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PARTS OF RIVERSDALE – 04 JUNE 2026

To perform maintenance, the electricity supply will be interrupted:

🔸 DATE: Thursday, 04 June 2026

🔸 ALTERNATIVE DATE: Friday, 05 June 2026

🔸 TIME: 08:00 to 17:00

🔸 AFFECTED AREAS: KFC and Ou Meul in Riversdale

Please note that the network must be considered live at all times. We apologise for the inconvenience.

01/06/2026

NOTICE OF PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PARTS OF RIVERSDALE – 04 JUNE 2026

To perform maintenance, the electricity supply will be interrupted:

🔹 DATE: Thursday, 04 June 2026

🔹 ALTERNATIVE DATE: Friday, 05 June 2026

🔹 TIME: 08:00 to 10:00

🔹 AFFECTED AREAS: Parts of Church Street North, Durban Street, Van Riebeeck Street, Lang Street, Langenhoven Street and Cronje Street in Riversdale.

Please note that the network must be considered live at all times. We apologise for the inconvenience.

01/06/2026

🎨🌿 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚!

The Inheems 2026 Teen Art Competition is officially OPEN!

If you are between 13 and 19 years old and live in or attend school in Hessequa, this is your chance to celebrate nature through creativity and win your share of R20,000 in cash prizes 🎨💚

From tiny insects and mysterious fungi to rare species, and the hidden connections of nature - we want to see the Gouritz Biosphere through your eyes.

🖌 Any drawing or painting medium welcome
🌍 Inspired by indigenous species of our region
🏆 Cash prizes to be won
👕 Winning artworks may feature on official GCBR & Hessequa merch
📅 Entries close: 10 August 2026
📍 Submit at your local Hessequa Library

All qualifying artworks will also form part of the Inheems Art Festival Exhibition at the Riversdale Civic Centre on 28–29 August 2026.

Whether your inspiration comes from bees, frogs, leopards, whales or the tiny overlooked wonders of nature; this is your opportunity to create something extraordinary.

Read more and download the entry form here: https://gouritz.com/inheems-2026-teen-art-competition/



Hessequa Tourism - The Explorer's Garden Route

01/06/2026

💚💜⭐️ KINDERKUNS KOMPETISIE 2026 ⭐️💜💚

Hessequa se laerskoolkinders kry weer kans om deel te neem aan ons streek se eie kinderkunskompetisie. Die fantastiese biblioteke van die Hessequa Municipality saam met kunstenaars van die Hessequa Art Route bied hierdie lekker geleentheid aan.

⭐️ Tema : " Eendag lank-lank gelede ....... " ( Ontwerp jou eie sprokieskarakter )
⭐️ Wie : Al die leerlinge in Gr 5-7 van Hessequa-streek
⭐️ September 2026 word al hierdie kunswerke uitgestal in die Heidelberg Biblioteek tydens die Hessequa Harmonie-fees!
Daar is lekker pryse op die spel !

Vind meer uit by jou skool of loer in by jou naaste biblioteek !!




Hessequa Tourism - The Explorer's Garden Route