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15 May 2019
International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day is celebrated on Sunday, 19 May 2019.
The theme for 2019 is “Intensifying the fight for Health and Rights”. George Municipality is celebrating this year in the form of a Musical festival, which will include spiritual messages, music items from different church youth groups, motivational talks, the lighting of candles, pledge and a speech by the Executive Mayor. The event is going to take place on the 19 May 2019, Unity Park in York Street from 15:00 – 18:00.
Everyone is welcome especially youth groups. All participants that would like to perform please register at the George municipality, Community development or contact Babalwa / Leachia on 044 802 2000. We are inviting the community of George to come take part in fighting HIV stigma. Entry is free.
Busses have been arranged to pick up community members from the following pick up points from 14:00:
• Pacaltsdorp Community hall
• Conville Community hall
• Blanco Community hall
• Rosemoore Community hall
• Parkdene Community hall
• Lawaaikamp Community Hall
• Thembalethu Community hall
• Truns and Four way stop
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draw EPWP sub contractorsAttention: Ward 14 residents - Draw EPWP sub contractorsAudit ImprovementAwards For George Municipality Water TreatmentBank SETA Entrepreneurial Skills Programme ApplicationBejaarde Vrou Gehelp Met Lekkende DakBook Launch of Hannes Visser's poetry book - Die jaar toe pa...Botaniese Tuin - Gee Jou MeningBridge repair will take longer than expectedBusiness of Creative EntrepreneursBuurtwag hou orde by rugbywedstrydCALEDON STREET UPGRADECaledon Street Progress: 17th JulyCaledon Street Roadworks UpdaterCare for Girls School projectCelebrating women of all paths of life during Women’s Month.Children's Parliament visits George Junior CouncilChremhog and Municipality join forces to give people living on the street toiletriesCleaning Operation in Thembalethu by Online Radio station and George MunicipalityControl Burns Planned for August 2016Controlled fires planned for Garden Route Dam AreaCredit Control RoadshowDepartment of Transport and Public Works calls for input into new provincial licence mark for motor vehicles and vehicle licence fee increaseDevelopment Strategy for GeorgeDienste by George Munisipale Hof reeds aan die gangDining with locals an unforgettable experienceDisability School Awareness programme fun and learning experienceDisabled and able-bodied golfers to play together for charityDraw for EPWP Sub contractors in ThembalethuDraw for EPWP contractors in ThembalethuDraw for EPWP contractors in ThembalethuDraw for EPWP contractors in ThembalethuDraw for Subcontractors for paving in WildernessDriving licences cannot be processed currentlyEPWP DATABASIS UITREIKINGESKOM POWER OUTAGE - STAGE 2 CALLED Economic Development department moves officeEden DM EHPS Devoted To Routine Water Sampling Of Coastal AreasElectricity Supply InterruptionEmpowerment and Inclusion – Women in leadership ConferenceExecutive Committee elected at the annual general meeting of the People Living on the Street ForumExtension of Funda Mzantsi Championship – George library donates more books to George Correctional CentreExtra Bus Trips And Extended Hours During The Festive SeasonFAKE NEWS: WATER CONTAMINATEDFAKE NEWS: WATER CONTAMINATEDFeather Awards 2016Female Councillors on Multi-Party Women's GroupFestive greetings from Mayor Melvin NaikFifth Clean Audit for George MunicipalityFriendly Mayoral “roadblock” to welcome touristsFun and games at Annual Mayoral Municipal Sport and Wellness DayGEORGE TOURISM REAPING REWARDS FROM INDIA ROADSHOWGEORGE TOURISM a hit in IndiaGO GEORGE AT YOUR SERVICE DURING HOLIDAYSGO GEORGE PHASE 4 PostponedGO GEORGE Smart Card going live!GO GEORGE at Lights Festival 2019GO GEORGE bus schedule amended for Currie Cup MatchGO GEORGE cheers on athletes at OCC 2019GO GEORGE explores industrial theatreGO GEORGE helps learners to plan best routeGO GEORGE is gereed om volgende fase uit te rolGO GEORGE model studied by other municipalitiesGO GEORGE ready to roll out next phaseGO GEORGE schedules and hours during holiday seasonGO GEORGE schedules on national Heritage DayGO GEORGE service alert: Possible delays – 3 December 2019GO GEORGE statisticsGO GEORGE supports 'good green deeds'GO GEORGE supports passengers during operational changesGO GEORGE visits Carpe Diem School with play about disabilityGO GEORGE: Denneoord Bus Route returns to normalGO GEORGE: Roll-out of Phase 4Garden Route DamGarden Route Dam Construction: Cyclists ignoring danger signsGarden Route Dam Level Update -Monday 20 January 2020Garden Route Dam Spillway construction progressing wellGeorge By Law relating to the keeping of dogs and other animals and movement in public placesGeorge Councillor visits 1st Women's ParliamentGeorge Financially SoundGeorge Fire Brigade prepare for Hazmat emergencyGeorge Fire Brigade takes initiative to prepare for Hazmat emergenciesGeorge Junior Council elects new membersGeorge Junior Council elects new membersGeorge Libraries ready for National Book George Library Holiday Programme 2019George Library holiday funGeorge Library participates in 10th Funda Mzantzi ChampionshipGeorge Mayor visits Diepkloof Primary on the first day of schoolGeorge Municipal Offices closed on public holiday, Friday, August 9thGeorge Municipal Sports Office rolls out the “Building a Foundation in Sport Project”George Municipality Aids DayGeorge Municipality HIV testingGeorge Municipality Process Controllers receive awards for excellenceGeorge Municipality and others clean communityGeorge Municipality awareness event for 16 days of Activism against gender-based violenceGeorge Municipality celebrated World Homeless DayGeorge Municipality celebrates International Disability DayGeorge Municipality celebrates World Food dayGeorge Municipality creates awareness against gender based violenceGeorge Municipality gives donated books to Solidarity Helping HandsGeorge Municipality grants funding to municipal crechesGeorge Municipality holding Indigent RoadshowGeorge Municipality hosted the annual IERM Convention cocktail functionGeorge Municipality sponsors Soup kitchen projectGeorge Municipality sponsors Soup kitchen projectGeorge Municipality water update: 20 February 2019George Old Car Show 9 – 10 February 2019George Old Car Show Celebrates 21 YearsGeorge Old Car Show Celebrates 21st AnniversaryGeorge Tens Rugby FestivalGeorge Tourism attracts interest at Vakantiebeurs 2019George Tourism offices closed on Monday, June 17thGeorge Tourism proud to present We Do Tourism ConferenceGeorge Tourism visitor information and eventsGeorge Transport Hub Inaugurated Amidst Great ExcitementGeorge confirmed as an investors destinationGeorge lights up during Lights festival 2018George offers the overall highest quality of lifeGeorge - two for one! Financial independence and the highest quality of life on offerGraduation Ceremony honours studentsGuide dog enjoys his day at the beachHave your say at the Submissions and public hearing on property practitioners billHeidedal Primary - Eco Warriors in the MakingHigh-Performance Surfing at Vic Bay ClassicHoliday Wishes From Go GeorgeHoly Cross Primary decorates eco brick benchHousehold composting pilot projectHousing Database Verification continues in TouwsrantenHousing database update and registration weekend 14 and 15 SeptemberHousing database verification and registration drive in GeorgeIEC: Final Voter Registration Weekend for 2019 ElectionsImproper Use Of Fireworks IllegalInformative public sessions on approved financial policies of CouncilInternational AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day is celebrated on Sunday, 19 May 2019.International Fire Fighters Day in StellenboschInternship Programme at George Municipality Energy efficiency:Interruption of Electricity SupplyKaaimans Railway Bridge Named Heritage LandmarkKhomanani Day celebrated in LawaaikampKragonderbreking 11 AugustusKragonderbreking 7 AugustusLaunch of the George Mini-Library Services for Visually Impaired Persons in GeorgeLegal consumers disadvantaged by illegal connectionsLights Festival programmeLusaka learns from GeorgeLusaka learns from GeorgeMEDIA STATEMENT: Issued 5th December 2018Mandela Day: Officials clean creche gardenMandela Day: Officials give sanity bags to schoolgirlsMandeladag: George Munisipaliteit doen sy deelMatriculants this training is for freeMayor of George invited to IsraelMayoral Festive WishesMayoral Project Benefits Bus ServiceMayoral Project Benefits Bus ServiceMedia Statement: OCC 2019Media Statement: Rollout of Phase 4BMerriman Street UpdateMessage received from Eskom:18/02/19Municipal Manager – Additional response to investigation report by MEC BredellMunicipal office closures for 2019 year end functionsMunicipality announces GO GEORGE tariff increaseN2 to be closed again to facilitate the construction of the pedestrian bridge over the N2National Book Week celebrated with VoorbereidingskoolNational Golf Festival 2019New GO GEORGE WebsiteNew Translation booth for George CouncilNew resolution on levying property rates 2019/20New transfer station for UniondaleNo Renewal Notices For Motor Vehicle Licences For 31 December 2016Notice: Removal of Gum treesNotice: Ward 10 and 21 residents - draw EPWP sub contractorsOCC 2017Onderbreking van Elektriese ToevoerOnwettige storting van vullisOral History Initiative Rolled Out In GeorgeOuteniqua Wheelchair Challenge - 14 September 2019Outeniqua Wheelchair Challenge 2019 going aheadPLANNED POWER OUTAGE - 16 JulyPUBLIC NOTICESPUBLIC NOTICESPart 3: Technical Series on Energy EfficiencyPart 3:Technical Series on Energy Efficiency IssuesPart 4: Technical Series on Energy EfficiencyPart 5: Technical Series on Energy EfficiencyPassengers on board as Smart Card goes live Planned Power Outage - Industrial AreaPlanned Power Outage - Industrial AreaPlanned Power Outage 11th June 2019Planned power outage - Kaaimans linePlanned power outage - LawaaikampPlanned power outage - Ntaka Street, ThembalethuPlanned power outage - Only Kaaimans area affectedPlanned power outage - Part Gloucester StreetPlanned power outage - Portions of Airport and Proefplaas linesPlanned power outage - Quarryman line, WitfonteinPlanned power outage - Scotland Street, BorchardsPlanned power outage - 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Road TrafficREFUSE REMOVAL TIMES FOR PUBLIC HOLIDAYRESIDENTS VERY EXCITED ABOUT BUSES COMING THEIR WAYRaising of Garden Route Dam Wall 70% completedRaising of Garden Route Dam: Practical Completion AchievedRaising of Garden Route Dam: Progress remains on trackRecycling Awareness at schoolsRefuse Removal delayed due to strikeRefuse collection date with regards to public holidayRefuse collection date with regards to public holiday, ElectionsRefuse collection dates on Public Holiday during the festive seasonRefuse removal times for upcoming holiday, August 9thRefuse removal times for upcoming public holidaysRegister on Talent Database 2016Road Closures for OCC 2019 – Saturday 14 SeptemberRoad closures for the 2018 Lights FestivalRosedale inwoners bring hulde aan heldeRundle College – Working together to save energy!SA Rugby Legends Coaching Clinic - once in a lifetime opportunity!SEDA Western Cape annual stakeholder meetingSafety a priority for Electro-technical ServicesSave the date! Outeniqua Wheelchair Challenge on Sunday, 12 MayScheduled Outage 27 JulyScheduled Power Outage 26 JulyScheduled Power Outage 27 JuySecond death in 12 months due to illegal electricity tamperingSections on N2 street lighting under control of SANRALSevere Weather WarningSkadu minister virToerisme van die DA besoek GeorgeSmart Card top-up vendor listSopkombuise Kry Brandveiligheid OpleidingSpay-a-Thon a great success in UniondaleSpekboom Project Ward 19Sportdag vir jeug in RosedaleStakeholders pull together to secure a safe tourist seasonStakeholders pull together to secure safe tourist seasonStocktake Blanco library from 27 - 28 August 2019Stop the violence – take a stand!Success in Data Capture Course for 3 Court OfficialsSuccessful repair restores full water capacity to WildernessSupplier registration roadshowTHE OCC PAY TRIBUTE TO PIETER DU PREEZThe OCC pays tribute to a great athleteThembalethu High – Small things can make a difference!Thembalethu UISP and other housing projects providing housing steadilyThembalethu dumping site clean upThousands of miniatures celebrate German InheritanceTiny Tots becoming bus wiseTourists welcome in George, Wilderness and UniondaleTree cutting causing power outages - see solutionUniondale and Haarlem Youth Offices make a differenceUpdate - 5 May Caledon Street: Repairs on the section of the roadUpdate on George Municipality Housing projectsUpdate on George housing including Thembalethu UISP and Golden Valley Housing ProjectUpdate – Water outage for Wilderness Tuesday, 8 October at 08:30Update – Water outage for Wilderness and surroundsUpdate – Water outage for Wilderness/Wilderness Heights - Tuesday, 9 October at 10:30Update – Water outage for Wilderness/Wilderness HeightsUpdate: Caledon StreetUpdate: Caledon Street roadworksUpdated Call for Proposals: WIN R50 000 TOWARDS YOUR EVENT Update - Water Emergency for Wilderness and surroundsUpdate - Water Emergency for Wilderness and surroundsUpdate - Water Emergency for Wilderness and surroundsUpdate - Water outage for Wilderness and surroundsUrgent Public NoticeUrgent Public Notice: Friday 4 October, 09h15Vadersdagete vir raadslid en buurtwagledeVakansieprogramme by takbiblioteke vir Desember 2018Vic Bay to Host Pro Surf EventVrouedagviering in Wyk 14Vullisverywdering Publieke VakansiedaeWaboomskraal and Touwsranten Communities celebrated AIDS dayWard Based Committee projects money donatedWard funding for Oewer Steet Christmas lightsWard funds for Netball bibs in Ward 4Water Outage : Denneoord, Monday 16 September 2019We Do TourismWellness Day for George and Garden Route District Municipalities huge successWesgro and the George Municipality work closelyWestern Cape Government “WIN R50 000 TOWARDS YOUR EVENT”Women’s League - a first for Tens!World Environmental DayWorld of Tomorrow Drama FestivalWorld of Tomorrow Drama Festival: A firstWorld of Tomorrow Festival 2019 launched by George MunicipalityWyksgeld vir rugbytruie in TouwsrantenYoung leaders learn more about public transport at GO GEORGE depotYoungest Library user at ConvilleYouth Career Expo in JuneYouth on the move - Gateway to opportunities event Electrotechnical Directorate commended by Nersa