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Author: Chantel Edwards

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – Water Restrictions remain in place

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height                      89,74

Rainfall for previous 7 days:                                                 19.5mm  (Measured up to and including 20 March 2023)

The co-operation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

Follow this link for the detailed Stricter Water Restrictions in English/Afrikaans and Isixhosa.
https://www.george.gov.za/george-doc-categories/public-notices/general/

Contraventions of the Water Restrictions can be reported on 0800 424477.
Report water leaks and burst pipes to 044 801 9262/66 or after hours at 044 801 6300, as soon as you notice them.

#gettoknowgeorge – MARCH 2023

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN GEORGE, WILDERNESS AND UNIONDALE – TOURISM UPDATE MARCH 2023

Us ‘Georgiette’ proudly live in an area many people dream of making their home and one of South Africa’s top destinations. Follow our monthly #GettoknowGeorge tourism update to discover interesting snippets happening in our beautiful area, curated just for you, as well as upcoming events you can look forward to!

Find all the tourism information you need in the greater George area at www.visitgeorge.co.za – the official tourism destination website.

#GeorgeTourism #GettoknowGeorge

UPCOMING EVENTS
Coming up over the next month you can look forward to exciting rugby matches, lekker live music and theatre shows, running and golfing for a cause.

GENERAL EVENTS
25 March: Links Lodge Craft Day at Fancourt, George
083 400 7177 | karenwarneke17@gmail.com | R250

This craft day is especially for women and an opportunity to connect with others who enjoy crafts.  The idea is to bring your UFO’s (unfinished objects) or PHD’s (projects half done) for a time of crafting and reconnection, with lunch included.  From clay to crochet, any form of craft is welcome!  Booking is essential.

25 – 26 March: George Koi Show at the Garden Route Mall, George
082 896 4624 | ingridcronje@gmail.com | Facebook Event

Calling all fish lovers!  Be mesmerised by the vivid colours of different varieties of Koi fish, measuring from 12cm to over 90cm. The Southern Cape is the second biggest Koi chapter in South Africa and the show attracts entrants from Cape Town, East London and other parts of the country. Two certified judges from Belgium, as well as our own internationally accredited South African judges, will decide the champions through ranking the fish by breed, size and class.  There will also be Koi fish for sale for those interested in starting their own pond.

SPORTS EVENTS

25 March: Oubos MTB Marathon
Blanco Primary School, George | 083 662 2022 | www.chaingangevents.co.za | juan@chaingangevents.co.za | Entry is R120 – R350

This annual mountain biking event, consisting of a 10km, 25km and 50km, also features a fun potjiekos competition and food stalls.  E-Bikes are also welcome!

25 March: Uniondale Trail Run at the Uniondale Showgrounds
074 260 2871 | www.jakhalsevents.co.za | corne@jakhalsevents.co.za | Entry is R60 – R190

Enjoy the splendour of the Klein Karoo while participating in the new Uniondale Trail Run.  It offers 3 distances – 5km fun run/walk, 10km and 21km – consisting of single and jeep track.  Get your tekkies on and come enjoy Uniondale’s unspoilt beauty and small-town charm.

02 – 07 April: George Mega Sports Festival at Outeniqua Park Stadium, George
084 082 5212 | https://scst.co/#EVENTS | info@escst.co.za

2,600 high school students from across South Africa flock to George to take part in this prestigious tournament, hosted by Southern Cape Sports Tours.  Spectators can enjoy live rugby, netball, hockey, soccer, and tennis, along with festive vibes, music and food stalls.

07-11 April: Eden Games at Outeniqua Park Stadium, George
084 082 5212 | https://scst.co/#EVENTS | info@escst.co.za

This multi-sport primary school sports festival welcomes spectators can enjoy watching rugby, netball and soccer, with food stalls available.

SWD Eagles Rugby at Outeniqua Park Stadium, George
044 050 0660 | www.swdarende.co.za | veda@swdeagles.co.za

  • 24 March: SWD Eagles vs EP Elephants
  • 01 April: SWD Eagles vs Welwitschias
  • 14 April: SWD Eagles vs Valke

Outeniqua Highschool Eeufees
044 874 4156 | www.outeniqua.co.za | eeufees@outeniqua.co.za

The ‘Kwaggas’ are celebrating their centenary!  Outeniqua Highschool has a variety of celebrations and events throughout 2023, to celebrate their 100-year old mark:

  • 18 March: Eeufees Sports Weekend
  • 31 March: Kwaggas Junior Rugby and Hockey Week
  • 01 – 05 April: Kwaggas Junior Rugby and Hockey Week
  • 15 April: Kwaggas vs Grey Kollege

Golf Days:
|24 March: K9 for Rhino Conservation Golf Day at Kingswood Golf Estate, George
Liam Quinn 067 720 1702 liam@commodoredefense.com | Facebook Event | R3000 p/4-ball (includes green fees, carts, comp fee and dinner)

The Amazulu K9-Unit is a non-profit in the KZN region, who track poachers in the rugged, thick areas. The rhinos are more vulnerable in this region due to the Black Rhino Expansion Project where many of the rhinos are not de-horned.  The golf day format is a Betterball Stableford.

30 March: Rico Wolmerans Fundraiser Golf Day at Kingswood Golf Estate, George
0861 72 71 70 | golf@kingswoodgolf.co.za | Facebook Event | R3000 p/team (includes green fees, cart and meal)

Rico Wolmerans has been invited to play in the Callaway World Championship (California) AND in the US Kids World Championship (North Carolina) in July 2023. Help raise funds to enable Wolmerans to participate, where he will proudly represent the Louis Oosthuizen Academy 57, the Southern Cape Golf Union, Kingswood Golf Estate and South Africa.  The golf day format is a Betterball Full Scramble with 100% handicap allowance.


MUSIC, SHOWS AND DANCE
Dotsure Insurance George Arts Theatre, George
044 873 3938 | WhatsApp: 062 851 0751 | www.georgeartstheatre.co.za | enquiries@georgeartstheatre.co.za | Tickets available from Computicket and the Theatre Box Office

  • 24- 26 March: The Grand ol’ Dame Arts Festival
    This line-up is fabulous!  It includes a Theatre and Taste food experience, kids’ entertainment, and Elrine Lottino Jazz Trio, ‘Vroudrie’, South Cape Children’s Choir and so much more.
  • 12 – 22 April: Finding Fame, A Musical Quest
    Directed by Heather Stead, and in collaboration with Songbird Music Studio and George High School, this local theatre performance is the story of four teenagers who begin a journey of fame or failure which takes them back in time.

01 April: Oppie Plaas Dans at Oppieplaas Venue, George
082 300 0971 | www.oppieplaasvenue.co.za | Facebook Post | info@oppieplaasvenue.co.za | Tickets are R150

Enjoy a fun evening with good music and DJ-ing by Morne Meister, who is ready to set the dance floor on fire!  A meal is included in the ticket price, and a cash bar will be available.

LOCAL DEALS AND HAPPENINGS
Have you spotted these local deals and special activities taking place?

Featured image: Bayleaf Café in George

Eateries

  • Bayleaf Café: Bottomless Pizza Night – 31 March from 6-9pM
  • The Fat Fish: Fish & Chips lunch special – R170 for two on Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • The Pottery: Buy 1 Get 1 Free on Protea Rosé by the glass along with their R110 pizza special
  • Texas Grill:
    Crazy Tuesday Specials available for sit down and takeaway
    Double Burger Special – 2 cheeseburgers and chips for R99
    Texas Schnitzel – chicken schnitzel with cheese/mushroom sauce and chips for R59
  • Kingswood Golf Estate Restaurant: Friday dinner special – delicious Fish and Chips for only R110 per person. Our crispy battered fish is perfectly paired with golden chips, and there will be live music by John Oeschger.
  • Mujo Restaurant:
    • Friday: Lamb Curry R109
    • Saturday: Janine Fourie 5pm, ‘Margaritas & Margheritas’, 2d ODI SA vs WI
    • Sunday: Albert Meintjes and Tanja Storm – Kids eat for half price.
  • The Blind Pig and Bootlegger Brewery are celebrating St Patrick’s Day with amazing food and drink specials all day long on 17 March.
  • The Fairy Knowe Hotel’s Amare Vita: Pensioner’s Lunch on Tuesdays 12:00 – 14:00 includes a main meal, dessert and glass of wine for R100.
  • The Hawthorn Boutique Hotel: Weekly high tea every Thursday from 11:00 – 14:00 at R175 per person. Enjoy scrumptious treats, delightful company, and of course, a steaming cup of tea!
  • Trail Kiosk at GroundZero: Weekly high tea every Thursday at R120 per person.

Activities

  • Redberry Farm Easter Maze Hunt: 13 March – 13 April 2023
    The hunt is on to find 8 egg-citing stations inside the maze! R50 per person with a sweet surprise at the end for finishers.
  • Views Boutique Hotel & Spa Wellness Emporium: Summer Spa Promotion valid until 31 March – Classic Radiance Boost Facial and Spa Deluxe Pedicure with your choice of any one of the following add-on treatments: Salt glow full body exfoliation / Med Heal peel / Scalp and hand massage / Gel application – R990 (Save 15%)

Accommodation

  • Fancourt:
    • Family Moments at R3435 per room on a luxury room with daily breakfast included. Kids under 16 stay free.
    • Tee Off in Paradise at R2250 per person sharing per night on a two-night stay, including daily breakfast and a round at two golf courses.
    • Ultimate Golf Escape at R3670 per person sharing per night on a three-night stay with daily breakfast and a round at the Links golf course.

HAVE YOU VISITED THESE CAFES?

Rocket, 27 Arbour Road in George
Situated opposite the bike park in Heatherlands, this chic café has locally roasted coffee and tasty food which is grown, made and prepared in George!  They opened their doors in December 2022 with the aim of supplying an outlet to support local producers.  Everything they sell also comes from the local community.  Another amazing thing they do is donate 5% of hot drink sales to a local cause, and patrons vote where the donation should go.  It can even be to a community champion, and not specifically an organisation.  This amazing café is also one of a few places to visit on a Sunday.

 

Featured image: Koekemakranka in George

Koekemakranka, 123 Meade Street at Beacon Place in George
From the same owners of George favourites Poco Loco and Ground Control, Koekemakranka – with its unusual name – may be your next favourite coffee ‘go to’!  This café and espresso bar serves breakfast and light lunches, and features Sugarbird Coffee.  We love how green George is and this café is just another example, using compostable cups for take-aways!

Bootlegger Coffee Company on Courtenay Street in George
The coolest franchise has made its home in George! And have you seen how trendy it is inside?!  We also love their gourmet style menu. While there may be Bootleggers all over SA, this is the only one countrywide to have a drive-through.  Grab ready-to-go meals like salad bowels, bagels and more. George’s Bootlegger is also open in the evenings on Thursdays to Saturdays until 9pm, as well as Sundays during the day.  The coffee is Rainforest Alliance (RFA) certified, and they sell compostable pods for the more eco-conscious. The restaurant has a wine boutique and gift shop inside.

 


Featured image: High tea at Ground Zero

Trail Kiosk at GroundZero Bike Park on Camphersdrift Street in George
Have you heard that the Trail Kiosk at GroundZero Bike Park recently reopened under new owners?  They have upgraded the facilities and are now running a beautiful and relaxed high tea.  Delicate tea cups, fresh flowers and delicious sweet and savoury bites make this an enjoyable activity, offered at a very affordable price.  It takes place every Thursday (bookings must be made by Tuesday).

Kraft Wood and Coffee on Binne Street in George Industria
There’s a new kid on the block!  This craft furniture showroom has an industrial style coffee shop on-site. While you grab a cuppa, start designing your dream furniture piece. Each item is crafted with care and diligence to create an elegant and comfortable living space. The coffee shop menu includes breakfast and lunch options, sarmies and smoothies. They are open during the week, on the last Saturday of the month and any other Saturday by appointment.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Share your awesome experiences with us on your socials!

#visitgeorge #visitwilderness #visituniondale

  • Quick to-do! Cast your vote for Fancourt in the World Golf Awards for South Africa’s Best Golf Hotel.

VISIT YOUR LOCAL TOURISM OFFICE


Featured Image: George Visitor Information Centre

Want to know more about what you can see, do, eat and where you can stay?

Go to visitgeorge.co.za to find out more.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Contingency plans in place for 20 March 2023

George Municipality would like to reassure all residents that our Disaster Services, Traffic and Law Enforcement departments are on high alert and working closely with Western Cape Disaster Management, Provincial SAPS, POPS, Neighbourhood Watches and other relevant stakeholders involved in safety and security. Contingency plans have been put in place to ensure that service delivery continues as per usual for Monday 20 March 2023.

We request residents remain calm and access our social media sites for regular updates on any issues that might impact their day-to-day business. All municipal offices remain open for services Monday 20 March 2023.

Report any intimidation
Local businesses, organisations or institutions that receive threats of violence or looting to take place on Monday, 20 March 2023, are requested to lay a complaint of intimidation with their nearest police station and inform the Municipality thereof. Any form of violence, looting, damage to property or intimidation is unacceptable and cannot be tolerated.

Such threats should be registered with the South African Police Service (SAPS) immediately or reported to 0860 142 142 or service@westerncape.gov.za

The municipality does not condone threats of violence, looting and intimidation. We do support the right to gather and protest peacefully.

Use of drones not permitted
George Municipality’s Disaster Management would like to remind the public that the flying of drones in the George Municipal area is strictly prohibited and permission from George Municipality is required. Those who fly drones illegally will be dealt with decisively by law enforcement agencies. The George Airport has a 10km radius of “NO FLY ZONE” under Civil aviation law and recreational drone flying is not permitted.

Please note that even though Professional Drone operators have a “Pilots” license, they must have permission from Civil Aviation Authority to fly within the 10 Km range. as well as permission from the local authority and landowner even outside the no-fly zone. We call on the public not to use drones, especially during the possible planned shutdown on Monday, 20 March 2023 as this will pose a risk to the Airport and the Denneoord Fire Base Landing Strip, and will be a deterrent to the work of the SAPS and the emergency services trying to conduct their duties during this time.

Emergency Numbers
SWITCHBOARD: 044 801 9111 (7.45 am-4.30 pm)
AFTER-HOURS AND EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6300
FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311

WC: STATE OF READINESS TO POLICE THE PLANNED PROTEST ACTION ON MONDAY 2023-03-20 IN THE WESTERN CAPE

19 MARCH 2023

WESTERN CAPE: Today marks seven days since the Western Cape ProvJoints started intense planning meetings in anticipation of the national protest action scheduled for Monday, 20 March 2023. Integrated law enforcement agencies in the Western Cape under the auspices of the ProvJoints (Provincial Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure), are on high alert with strategic and tactical deployments in place ready for any eventuality throughout the Province.

The integrated forces comprising SANDF members, various SAPS units, metro police with law enforcement officials from different municipalities, traffic services and a contingent of private security officials are operationally ready with deployments scheduled to commence at  predetermined times in identified locations.

As part of the ProvJoints operational plan, police officials on foot, horseback, in vehicles and motorbikes with air support at strategic positions are on hand to respond promptly and accordingly to incidents of lawlessness. The deployments will be enhanced utilising the integrated CCTV camera systems as well as other cutting edge technology.

A plea is made to the organisers and participants of the planned action to respect the rule of law as law enforcement officials will not hesitate to take decisive action against those who break the law and infringe upon the rights of others. Ladies and gentlemen, a dedicated contingent of detectives from the South African Police Service will be on hand to investigate reported cases.

Social media users are warned against posting and disseminating inflammatory content contained in videos and messages that seek to incite violence and spread falsehoods.  Law enforcement officials will without hesitation invoke relevant pieces of legislation (Section 14 of the Cybercrimes Act and Section 18H of the Films and Publications Act) in relation to inappropriate social media posts.

In implementing the ProvJoints Operational Plan, Community Police Forum members with Neighbourhood Watches and Patrollers will act as force multipliers and bolster the deployed forces on the ground. An earnest plea is made to community leaders to encourage community members to reject being mobilised to partake in unlawful activities. We further urge community members to be active citizens, working with us as law enforcement agencies reporting wrong doing and criminality.

Community members, business owners, drivers, commuters and any other affected parties who find themselves adversely impacted by actions of the planned protest are advised to contact the following numbers for a prompt and coordinated response:

  • Provincial Government: 0860 142 142
  • SAPS WC POCC:  0800 31 4444
  • City of Cape Town: 107 / 021 480 7700
  • SAPS Garden Route District: 044 803 4455 / 044 803 4414 / 044 803 4415
  • SAPS West Coast District: 087 077 0837
  • SAPS Central Karoo District: 023 302 8326 / 082 302 8326
  • SAPS Cape Winelands District: 021 807 4015 / 082 522 3175
  • SAPS City of Cape Town District: 082 469 1529
  • SAPS Overberg District: 028 313 7000

Planning and situational-assessment meetings with all role players will continue on a regular basis for an integrated and coordinated response to the pending protest action.

In conclusion, the integrated law enforcement agencies under the auspices of the ProvJoints acknowledge and respect the right of individuals to protest as it is after all enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, the supreme law of the Country. However, it is incumbent on the organisers and participants to protest within the parameters of the law thereby respecting the rule of law. Once there is a breach of the law, we as law enforcement agencies will act decisively.

ESKOM UPDATE – 16 March @ 16h30

Stage 3 Loadshedding times for George:

Thursday 16/03/2023
None

Friday 17/03/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30

Uniondale will be affected
Stage 3 Loadshedding times for Uniondale:

Thursday 16/03/2023
None

Friday 17/03/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

 

George on track for Smart City with new Smart Water Meters

Celebrating the first 2000 Smart Ultrasonic Water Meters to be installed are from left Dhasi Naidoo, Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer Ontec Systems; Charles Jackson, Senior Manager Operations Ontec Systems; Deon De Jager, Deputy Director Water and Sanitation, Civil Engineering Services;  Executive Mayor Leon Van Wyk; Jacobus Lane, Assistant Supervisor Water Networks, Civil Engineering Services; Browen Johnson, Portfolio Councillor Civil Engineering Services; Pieter  Erasmus, Associate Specialist, Zutari,; Petrus van Heerden, Regional Manager Africa Kamstrup; Ithriam Leukes, Business Development Manager Ontec Systems; Sumeshin Naidoo, CEO Sigfox South Africa; Mark Wearing, Operations Coordinator Ontec Systems; Niel Van Der Westhuizen, Civil Technologist, Zutari and Riaan van Jaarsveld, Business Development Manager Ontec Systems.

Striving towards the goal of becoming a Smart City the George Municipality has embarked on an initiative to drastically improve customer service delivery and revenue collection while reducing the overall revenue and non-revenue associated with water losses. New smart ultrasonic water meters will be installed throughout George over a period of three to four years.

The first 2000 meters are expected to be installed by early April this year and the initial areas include Blanco, Heather park, Dormehlsdrift and George South. Approximately 10 000 meters will be installed initially with an engineering consultant firm (Zutari) appointed to assist with the process and certify each smart water meter following installation.

Council agreed on a strategy to address ageing infrastructure and this included addressing water leaks and meter readings. The tender for the project was awarded to Ontec Systems  and will allow for the new, Kamstrup ultrasonic SMART water meters to be installed by replacing the existing meter, and at the same time provides an opportunity for various issues to be addressed by  plumbing teams as they do the installations. Homeowners will be contacted by the installation teams should there be any issues regarding access to the existing meter in terms of its location.

The SMART meters are not pre-paid water meters and will not disconnect consumer’s water supply. Actual live consumption data is sent via a radio signal to the service provider Sigfox South Africa and the municipality can access the Ontec Pyxis Platform webpage with the live data per meter. Chief Strategy Officer for Ontec, Dhasi Naidoo says “these SMART water meters enable a multitude of benefits for both George Municipality and it’s citizens by automating its meter reading and billing cycle, providing daily consumption monitoring, trend analysis, leak and burst alarm notifications for consumers to better control and manage their water consumption. It will also enable George Municipality with additional operational capabilities for faster reaction to water losses and holistic water usage management.” The technology enables the municipality to construct a complete overview of water production, distributed and consumed to accurately identify and remedy leakages to limit water losses.

Executive Mayor Leon Van Wyk applauded the use of new technology to simplify municipal processes at a meet and greet yesterday, 14 March 2023, with the full team of service providers linked to this ambitious project. “We are banking on this new meter to simplify the process of meter reading and to increase accuracy. Considering water is our most precious and scarce resource, these Smart Water meters can add immense value in terms of water theft and abuse management through early IT notifications and alerts, and with no moving parts have an expected 15-year constant accuracy lifespan. George continues to lead by example with this project and it is one more step towards achieving the goal of George being a Smart City.”

Challenges experienced by the George Municipality in the past with the original meters include unreliable billing data, infrequent and inconsistent account invoices and delivery, extended collection cycles and debit accumulation, inaccurate reporting of household’s consumption, vandalism, no access, excessive leaking and wastages, and the reporting process for faulty water meters and account queries will become a thing of the past.

As a resident you benefit from this technology as well – you can receive daily water meter readings of your actual household water consumption directly on your cellphone giving you the ability to monitor and control your households water consumption. The early leak alarm warning saves on water waste and the accompanying financial penalties as you can set your usage threshold on a daily and monthly basis to prevent any billing surprises. The near real-time consumption allows you to understand exactly where and when you are using water.

As the resident you will receive high usage warnings via SMS and Email enabling you to act immediately. Residents will have access to the My George Home Page http://george.ontec.co.za track their own daily water consumption, respond to leakage alerts and manage multiple meters in one space.

 

 

 

PUBLIC NOTICE: Service delivery will continue on Monday  

George Municipality notes reports of a planned “national shutdown” on Monday 20 March 2023. The municipality does not condone threats of violence, looting and intimidation. We do support the right to gather and protest peacefully.

The George Traffic, Law Enforcement and Fire Services departments are on alert in collaboration with SAPS, POPS, Neighbourhood Watches and other relevant stakeholders involved in safety and security.

The municipality remains open on Monday 20 March 2023, and municipal service delivery will continue.

SWITCHBOARD: 044 801 9111 (7.45am-4.30pm)
AFTER HOURS AND EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6300
FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311

PUBLIC NOTICE: MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS PAYMENT – Shoprite Checkers no longer a payment option

PLEASE NOTE!
Shoprite Checkers no longer accepts payments for municipal accounts for George Municipality with immediate effect.

NEW PAYMENT BANNER ON MUNICIPAL WEBSITE MAKES PAYMENT SIMPLE AND EASY
George Municipality has installed a brand new Pay Your Account banner on the municipal website – pay your account with one click! www.george.gov.za

OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONSAccounts can be paid via electronic transfer (EFT – see details below), via Unipay, by clicking on the QR code on your statement, Pick ‘n Pay, Woolworths, BOXER, GAME, SPAR and Pep.
Please take your most recent available account statement with you so that the shop can access the bar code that connects your payment to your GRG account number.

If you do not have a printed account, ensure that you have the 20 digit number written down to provide the teller with.Ratepayers in Uniondale can get hard copies of their accounts and pay at the Uniondale Post Office, Pep Stores and Uniondale Municipal Office, 39 Voortrekker Steet. To register you can email accounts@george.gov.za or phone 044 752 1024 for more information. In Haarlem ratepayers can get hard copies and pay their accounts at the Haarlem Municipal Office, 99 Berg Street, to register you can email accounts@george.gov.za  or phone 044 763 1013.

Bank details for electronic payment:
First National Bank (FNB)
Account Type: Public Sector Cheque Account
Account Name: George Municipality
Account Number: 62869623150
Branch Code: 210554
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ
Reference: your GRG account number
Proof of payment is to be sent to payments@george.gov.za

UPDATE YOUR DETAILS USING OUR SIMPLE FORM ON OUR WEBSITE
A reminder that accounts are no longer issued by post, they are only emailed to residents. Update your details quickly and simply with our new form, simply click on the Banner Update Your Details on the municipal website www.george.gov.za

Other options to access your Account

  • A hard copy of your monthly account can be printed at the cash hall of the Municipality’s main building situated at 71 York Street or our Area Offices in BLANCO, CONVILLE, PACALTSDORP, NEW DAWN PARK, ROSEMOOR, PROTEA PARK, TOUWSRANTEN as well as the Thembalethu and Waboomskraal Thusong Centres on request.
  • Ratepayers can VIEW and PAY  their accounts by clicking on the Unipay link www.unipay.co.za or by scanning the QR code on their account.
  • Ratepayers can still VIEW their Account Totals on the George Municipal App at https://george.comunity.me/p/george/  – currently you are not able to Pay or Print via the APP.
  • Phone in on 044 801 9009/4/17 or 044 801 9135 or 044 801 9518. Please provide your GRG account number and contact details (email address, telephone number) with all enquiries.

OVERDUE DEBT WILL BE RECOVERED THROUGH PREPAID METER SYSTEM
Residents are advised to take note that any overdue debts owing to the municipality, will be recovered through the prepaid electricity meter system, as per the Credit Control and Debt Collection Policy. This means that if you have not paid your account in fulL, when you purchase prepaid electrical units from a vendor, at least 50% of your overdue debt  will be paid off by your purchase, and the remaining amount will reflect as pre-paid electricity units.

HOW TO CHECK WHAT YOUR OVERDUE DEBT IS?
If you are not sure what your overdue debt is, please phone in to  044 801 9009/4/17 or 044 801 9135 or 044 801 9518. Provide your GRG account number and contact details (email address, telephone number) with all enquiries. A duplicate statement can also be requested at accounts@george.gov.za. Payment is due by the 15th of the following month.

DUE DATE FOR PAYMENT
Payment is due by the 15th of the following month. If you haven’t received a statement by the 15th, it is suggested you pay an average amount, request an account via email or check your account totals on the George Municipality Mobile Application (App). A duplicate statement can also be requested at accounts@george.gov.za. Please provide your GRG account number on request.

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING UPDATE – 14 March

Load Shedding stage 4 will continue until 05:00 15/03/2023.
Load Shedding stage 3 to be implemented from 05:00 15/03/2023 to 16:00 15/03/2023.
Load Shedding stage 4 to be implemented from 16:00 15/03/2023 to 05:00 16/03/2023.
Load Shedding will alternate like this until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 14/03/2023
16:00 – 18:30

Wednesday 15/03/2023
00:00 – 02:30
16:00 – 18:30

Thursday 16/03/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Friday 17/03/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 14/03/2023
19:00 – 21:30

Wednesday 15/03/2023
03:00 – 05:30
19:00 – 21:30

Thursday 16/03/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Friday 17/03/2023
1:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30


SWITCHING ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING – Not all areas will be switched back on at the same time!

Residents of George must please note that with the extended load-shedding, our Electrotechnical Directorate is no longer able to switch the entire city back on at the same time. Our daily notifiable demand from ESKOM has historically been set at 85MVA and on average George would use between 60 and 80MVA, although the municipality must pay ESKOM for 85MVA.

If the power is returned simultaneously to all areas when load-shedding ends, this creates a massive spike or surge in power with all geysers, freezers/fridges/batteries etc drawing power at the same time. With the extended four-hour load-shedding, the spikes for George are consistently reaching 105 – 112 MVA.

Areas will be switched on in sections, on rotation after Load-shedding
Eskom has indicated that unless George can reduce the spikes, they will increase our notifiable demand to the highest actual usage level which will in turn increase the purchase cost to the municipality. Consumers are requested to use electricity very sparingly when power returns after load-shedding (especially a 4-hour slot). The municipality will now in rotation, switch the power on in sections. This means if for example the load-shedding slot is scheduled from 20h00 – 22h30, there is a chance that your area may only come on at 22h45 or 23h00.

Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load-shedding
Consumers are therefore urged to turn off high-usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network and reduce our current high MVA spikes.

Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the After-hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after Loadshedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on and wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The directorate will be aware if there has been a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.

 

WATER OUTAGE -LAWAAIKAMP, 13 March @ 19h46

Lawaaikamp water network upgrades today resulted in a pipe failure on one of the main water supply pipelines. Water interuptions may be expected in the Lawaaikamp area.

Standby teams will work throughout the night to restore the water supply to the affected areas.

Two water trucks will roam Lawaaikamp until 10pm tonight and again from 5am tomorrow morning.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

 

WATER QUALITY – HAARLEM, 13 March

 

Haarlem: Routine Maintenance on storage reservoirs may result in some colouring of the water discharged into the water distribution and reticulation network. The maintenance and colour may last for two to three days. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Please note the Water is safe for domestic use.

Issued George Municipality

*ESKOM LOADSHEDDING UPDATE – 13 March @ 14h00*

Due to some recovery in the generation capacity over the past 24 hours, Stage 4 loadshedding will continue until further notice. Eskom will provide an update as soon as any significant changes occur.

*George will be affected as follows:*
Monday 13/03/2023

16:00 – 18:30

Tuesday 14/03/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Wednesday 15/03/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Thursday 16/03/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Friday 17/03/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

*Uniondale will be affected as follows:*
Monday 13/03/2023
19:00 – 21:30

Tuesday 14/03/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Wednesday 15/03/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Thursday 16/03/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Friday 17/03/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

*SWITCHING ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING – Not all areas will be switched back on at the same time!*
Residents of George must please note that with the extended load-shedding, our Electrotechnical Directorate is no longer able to switch the entire city back on at the same time. Our daily notifiable demand from ESKOM has historically been set at 85MVA and on average George would use between 60 and 80MVA, although the municipality must pay ESKOM for 85MVA.

If the power is returned simultaneously to all areas when load-shedding ends, this creates a massive spike or surge in power with all geysers, freezers/fridges/batteries etc drawing power at the same time. With the extended four-hour load-shedding, the spikes for George are consistently reaching 105 – 112 MVA.

*Areas will be switched on in sections, on rotation after Load-shedding*
Eskom has indicated that unless George can reduce the spikes, they will increase our notifiable demand to the highest actual usage level which will in turn increase the purchase cost to the municipality. Consumers are requested to use electricity very sparingly when power returns after load-shedding (especially a 4-hour slot).

The municipality will now in rotation, switch the power on in sections. This means if for example the load-shedding slot is scheduled from 20h00 – 22h30, there is a chance that your area may only come on at 22h45 or 23h00.

*Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load-shedding*
Consumers are therefore urged to turn off high-usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network and reduce our current high MVA spikes.

*Reporting power outages*
Please do not phone the After-hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after Loadshedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on and wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The directorate will be aware if there has been a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.

PUBLIC NOTICE 1: ELECTRICAL TARIFFS (AMP LIMIT) – Phase 2 of Power Limit Adjustment Project

The George Municipality embarked on process to phase in a new electricity tariff structure. This process started on 1 July last year, and is in line with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) approved cost of supply study for George as well as the municipal Electricity Pricing Policy. The municipality has been effecting these changes in a variety of ways so as to limit the impact on our consumers as far as possible.

PHASE ONE ROLLOUT – has included to date:

  • Consumers were provided with an opportunity to select their Amperage capacity, in line with their household power requirement.
  • Consumers who had not yet made a selection for their capacity (AMPS) by 1 July 2022, were then placed on a capacity selected by the municipality. The capacity selection is based on the consumers historic consumption (12 months prior). The option remains open for these consumers to make a change and select their own capacity.
  • George Municipality has sent out field teams to visit residents at home and implement the changes, where for example a resident has applied and chosen a capacity for their house; and/or where no selection was made and the municipality then applied a capacity based on historic consumption.
  • Consumers were also given the opportunity to make a capacity selection while a field team was at their home – so doing to minimise the impact of a Consumer making a choice which then does not work for them and having to get the field team in back to make a change again.
  • Communication through various platforms continued to request consumers to make their selection timeously.

Thousands of Consumers have had the Capacity (AMPS) addressed through either their own selection OR by the municipal capacity selection. George Municipality has already successfully implemented power limit adjustments on thousands of it’s prepaid meter base, through the work done by field staff following the applications received from consumers for a specific capacity or by the municipality making the decision for Phase 1 power limit based on historic consumption. The field teams will continue to go out weekly to do Amperage limit roll-out and site inspections on prepaid meters.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Consumers who have already made their selection will NOT be affected by Phase 2 of the Power Limit Adjustment Project.

What about Consumers who have not yet made a selection?
The consumers who have not made a selection yet or who are not happy with the selection made by the municipality based on historical consumption, are encouraged to do so speedily on the details shared below. The first and most preferred option is always for our consumer to select the capacity their require. Consumers are allowed one opportunity per financial year to make such a change in capacity.

PHASE TWO ROLLOUT – POWER LIMIT ADJUSTMENT PROJECT will take place as follows:
From the 1st April 2023, the municipality will Apply the following Capacity Selection based on the historic consumption:

  •  If consumer had a 12 month average historic monthly consumption of above 400 units (kWh) and below 600 units (kWh), the consumer will be placed on a 30A;
  •  If consumer had a 12 month average historic monthly consumption of above 600 units (kWh) the consumer will be placed on a 40A;
  • Indigents consumer will not be impacted by this phase, as all indigent consumers are dealt with in line with the Indigent Policy.
  • All consumer who have already made their selections will not be impacted.

    Key Reminders on the applicable Electrical Tariffs are:
  • Small Domestic and Commercial tariffs (that is Prepaid and conventionally metered Consumers) are linked to the capacity limit of supply they choose.
  • Consumers who are willing to manage their loads within a capacity limited to 20 Amps Single Phase are offered a subsidised tariff with no fixed charges.
  • All Consumers who require more than 20 Amp capacity are charged a phased-in Cost Reflective Tariff with:
    – a Fixed Basic Charge,
    – a Capacity Charge depending on the capacity limit of the supply and
    – a lower Energy Charge.
  • Bulk consumers have all been moved to a Time of Use tariff.
  • Small Scale Energy Generators (SSEG) consumers are subject to fixed and Time of Use energy charges. Further information on understanding the potential electricity cost and management of loads, and how to make a decision about the capacity you can choose will be provided.Bear this in mind when making your choice:
  • Capacity selection by the municipality based on the consumers historic consumption was for a financial break-even to reduce the impact on the customer and not necessarily to confirm the capacity required.
  • The Municipality cannot determine the optimal capacity required with the available meter data, therefore consumers must determine what their energy and capacity requirements are.
  • The municipality has noted that customers are selecting the capacity as low as possible to reduce cost without understanding the implications. This is evident by the number of upgrades required once a selection is implemented. Please consider your selection carefully.Do you want to discuss your energy consumption and find out what the best Capacity will be for your needs, phone 044 801 9243, have your Municipal Account Number and Prepaid Meter Number handy OR email your query to elec.applications@george.gov.za

Link to Application Form to Select Capacity
Link to Bulk Demand Application Form
Link to Excel Calculator – establish how many units you will receive for cash value and do the comparisons with selection of either 30/40/50 or 60 Amps
https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Elec-Tariff-Easy-Customer-test.xlsx

Note: The excel spreadsheet must be downloaded from the link and enabled for editing. It will not work on cellphones that do not have Excel Viewer (XLXS Reader)

GO GEORGE TRIAL DRIVES THROUGH THEMBALETHU

In preparation for the roll-out of the GO GEORGE bus service to Thembalethu, test drives through the area are currently taking place, supported and monitored by local law enforcement agencies, including the SA Police Service and the traffic department.

During these drives, undertaken in different sizes of GO GEORGE buses, the real time it takes to complete the various proposed routes by bus will be established and checked against the proposed timetables.

GO GEORGE-TOETSRITTE DEUR THEMBALETHU

Toetsritte ter voorbereiding van die uitrol van die GO GEORGE-busdiens na Thembalethu vind tans in die gebied plaas, ondersteun en gemonitor deur plaaslike wetstoepassingsagentskappe, insluitend die SA Polisiediens en die verkeersdepartement.

Tydens hierdie ritte wat in verskillende groottes GO GEORGE-busse onderneem word, sal die werklike tyd wat dit neem om die verskillende voorgestelde roetes per bus te voltooi, vasgestel en aan die hand van die voorgestelde roosters nagegaan word.

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – Water Restrictions remain in place

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height                    78,07
Rainfall for last 7 days:                                                                   55.4 mm
(Measured up to and including 6 March 2023)

The co-operation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

Follow this link for the detailed Stricter Water Restrictions in English/Afrikaans and Isixhosa.
https://www.george.gov.za/george-doc-categories/public-notices/general/

Contraventions of the Water Restrictions can be reported on 0800 424477.
Report water leaks and burst pipes to 044 801 9262/66 or after hours at 044 801 6300, as soon as you notice them.

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – 27 February

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 76,31
Rainfall for last 7 days: 23mm (Measured up to and including 27 February 2023)

The co-operation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

Follow this link for the detailed Stricter Water Restrictions in English/Afrikaans and Isixhosa.
https://www.george.gov.za/george-doc-categories/public-notices/general/

Contraventions of the Water Restrictions can be reported on 0800 424477.
Report water leaks and burst pipes to 044 801 9262/66 or after hours at 044 801 6300, as soon as you notice them.

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING UPDATE – 26 FEB @ 20H30

Sunday, 26 February 2023: Stage 4 loadshedding will continue to be implemented until 16:00 on Monday afternoon, whereafter Stage 5 loadshedding will be implemented at 16:00 – 05:00 on Tuesday morning. Loadshedding will then be reduced to Stage 3 at 05:00 – 16:00 on both Tuesday and Wednesday, while Stage 4 will be implemented during 16:00 – 05:00 on both Tuesday and Wednesday.

George will be affected as follows:
Monday 27/02/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Tuesday 28/02/2023
02:00 – 05:00 **
18:00 – 20:30

Wednesday 01/03/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 15:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Sunday 26/02/2023
21:00 – 23:30

Monday 27/02/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Tuesday 28/02/2023
05:00 – 07:30
21:00 – 23:30

Wednesday 01/03/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

SWITCHING ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING – Not all areas will be switched back on at the same time!
Residents of George must please note that with the extended loadshedding, our Electrotechnical Directorate is no longer able to switch the entire city back on at the same time. Our daily notifiable demand from ESKOM has historically been set at 85MVA and on average George would use between 60 and 80MVA, although the municipality must pay ESKOM for 85MVA.

If the power is returned simultaneously to all areas when loadshedding ends, this creates a massive spike or surge in power with all geysers, freezers/fridges/batteries etc drawing power at the same time. With the extended four-hour loadshedding, the spikes for George are consistently reaching 105 – 112 MVA.

Areas will be switched on in sections, on rotation after Loadshedding.
Eskom has indicated that unless George can reduce the spikes, they will increase our notifiable demand to the highest actual usage level which will in turn increase the purchase cost to the municipality. Consumers are requested to use electricity very sparingly when power returns after loadshedding (especially a 4-hour slot).

The municipality will now in rotation, switch the power on in sections. This means if for example the loadshedding slot is scheduled from 20h00 – 22h30, there is a chance that your area may only come on at 22h45 or 23h00.

Please do not switch high usage equipment on immediately after Loadshedding.
Consumers are therefore urged to turn off high usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network and reduce our current high MVA spikes.

Reporting power outages
Please do not phone in to the Afterhours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report you have no power immediately after Loadshedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on, and wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The directorate will be aware if there has been a possible substation trip which needs to be sorted out.

 

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING UPDATE – 26Feb @ 09h22


Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 09:00 on Sunday morning – until further notice.

*George will be affected as follows:*
Sunday 26/02/2023
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Monday 27/02/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Tuesday 28/02/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

*Uniondale will be affected as follows:*
Sunday 26/02/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Monday 27/02/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Tuesday 28/02/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

SWITCHING ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING – Not all areas will be switched back on at the same time!
Residents of George must please note that with the extended loadshedding, our Electrotechnical Directorate is no longer able to switch the entire city back on at the same time. Our daily notifiable demand from ESKOM has historically been set at 85MVA and on average George would use between 60 and 80MVA, although the municipality must pay ESKOM for 85MVA.

If the power is returned simultaneously to all areas when loadshedding ends, this creates a massive spike or surge in power with all geysers, freezers/fridges/batteries etc drawing power at the same time. With the extended four-hour loadshedding, the spikes for George are consistently reaching 105 – 112 MVA.

Areas will be switched on in sections, on rotation after Loadshedding.
Eskom has indicated that unless George can reduce the spikes, they will increase our notifiable demand to the highest actual usage level which will in turn increase the purchase cost to the municipality. Consumers are requested to use electricity very sparingly when power returns after loadshedding (especially a 4-hour slot).

The municipality will now in rotation, switch the power on in sections. This means if for example the loadshedding slot is scheduled from 20h00 – 22h30, there is a chance that your area may only come on at 22h45 or 23h00.

Please do not switch high usage equipment on immediately after Loadshedding.
Consumers are therefore urged to turn off high usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network and reduce our current high MVA spikes.

Reporting power outages
Please do not phone in to the Afterhours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report you have no power immediately after Loadshedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on, and wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The directorate will be aware if there has been a possible substation trip which needs to be sorted out.

 

 

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING UPDATE – 25 Feb @ 19h43

Stage 5 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 on Sunday morning- until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:
Sunday 26/02/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 22:30 **

Monday 27/02/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Tuesday 28/02/2023
02:00 – 06:30 **
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Saturday 25/02/2023
21:00 – 23:30

Sunday 26/02/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 01:30 **

Monday 27/02/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Tuesday 28/02/2023
05:00 – 09:30 **
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

SWITCHING ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING – Not all areas will be switched back on at the same time!
Residents of George must please note that with the extended loadshedding, our Electrotechnical Directorate is no longer able to switch the entire city back on at the same time. Our daily notifiable demand from ESKOM has historically been set at 85MVA and on average George would use between 60 and 80MVA, although the municipality must pay ESKOM for 85MVA.

If the power is returned simultaneously to all areas when loadshedding ends, this creates a massive spike or surge in power with all geysers, freezers/fridges/batteries etc drawing power at the same time. With the extended four-hour loadshedding, the spikes for George are consistently reaching 105 – 112 MVA.

Areas will be switched on in sections, on rotation after Loadshedding.
Eskom has indicated that unless George can reduce the spikes, they will increase our notifiable demand to the highest actual usage level which will in turn increase the purchase cost to the municipality. Consumers are requested to use electricity very sparingly when power returns after loadshedding (especially a 4-hour slot).

The municipality will now in rotation, switch the power on in sections. This means if for example the loadshedding slot is scheduled from 20h00 – 22h30, there is a chance that your area may only come on at 22h45 or 23h00.

Please do not switch high usage equipment on immediately after Loadshedding.
Consumers are therefore urged to turn off high usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network and reduce our current high MVA spikes.

Reporting power outages
Please do not phone in to the Afterhours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report you have no power immediately after Loadshedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on, and wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The directorate will be aware if there has been a possible substation trip which needs to be sorted out.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Overdue municipal debt will be recovered via Prepaid Meter System

OVERDUE DEBT WILL BE RECOVERED THROUGH PREPAID METER SYSTEM
Residents are advised to take note that any overdue debts owing to the municipality, will be recovered through the prepaid electricity meter system, as per the Credit Control and Debt Collection Policy. This means that if you have not paid your account in full of the municipality, when you purchase prepaid electrical units from a vendor, at least 50% of your overdue debt will be paid off by your purchase, and the remaining amount will reflect as pre-paid electricity units.

HOW TO CHECK WHAT YOUR OVERDUE DEBT IS?
If you are not sure what your overdue debt is, please phone in to 044 801 9009/4/17 or 044 801 9135 or 044 801 9518. Provide your GRG account number and contact details (email address, telephone number) with all enquiries. A duplicate statement can also be requested at accounts@george.gov.za. Payment is due by the 15th of the following month.

HOW TO PAY YOUR ACCOUNT
Accounts can be paid via electronic transfer (EFT – see details below), Unipay, by clicking on the QR code on your statement, Pick ‘n Pay, Checkers, Shoprite, USave, SPAR and Pep. Please take your most recent available account statement with you so that the shop can access the bar code that connects your payment to your GRG account number.

Bank details for electronic payment:
First National Bank (FNB)
Account Type: Public Sector Cheque Account
Account Name: George Municipality
Account Number: 62869623150
Branch Code: 210554
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ
Reference: your GRG account number
Proof of payment is to be sent to payments@george.gov.za

OPENBARE KENNISGEWING: Agterstallige munisipale skuld sal via Voorafbetaalde meterstelsel verhaal word

AGTERSTALLIGE SKULD SAL DEUR VOORAFBETAALDE METERSTELSEL VERHAAL WORD
Inwoners word aangeraai om kennis te neem dat enige agterstallige skuld wat aan die munisipaliteit verskuldig is, deur die voorafbetaalde elektrisiteitsmeterstelsel verhaal sal word, ooreenkomstig met die Kredietbeheer- en Skuldinvorderingsbeleid. Dit beteken dat indien u nie u rekening ten volle aan die munisipaliteit betaal het nie, wanneer u voorafbetaalde elektriese eenhede aankoop, ten minste 50% van u agterstallige skuld deur u aankoop afbetaal sal word, en die oorblywende bedrag sal weerspieël as vooraf -betaalde elektrisiteitseenhede.

HOE VIND JY UIT WAT JOU AGTERSTALLIGE SKULD IS?
Indien jy nie seker is wat jou agterstallige skuld is nie, skakel asseblief 044 801 9009/4/17 of 044 801 9135 of 044 801 9518. Verskaf jou GRG-rekeningnommer en kontakbesonderhede (e-posadres, telefoonnommer) met alle navrae. ’n Duplikaatstaat kan ook aangevra word by accounts@george.gov.za. Betaling is teen die 15de van die volgende maand betalbaar.

HOE OM JOU REKENING TE BETAAL
Rekeninge kan betaal word deur elektroniese oorplasing (EFT – sien besonderhede hieronder), Unipay, deur op die QR-kode op jou staat te klik, Pick ’n Pay, Checkers, Shoprite, USave, SPAR en Pep. Neem asseblief jou mees onlangse beskikbare rekeningstaat saam met jou sodat die winkel toegang kan kry tot die strepieskode wat jou betaling aan jou GRG-rekeningnommer koppel.

Bankbesonderhede vir elektroniese betaling:
Eerste Nasionale Bank (ENB)
Rekeningtipe: Openbare Sektor Tjekrekening
Rekeningnaam: George Munisipaliteit
Rekeningnommer: 62869623150
Takkode: 210554
Swift-kode: FIRNZAJJ
Verwysing: jou GRG rekeningnommer
Bewys van betaling moet gestuur word aan payments@george.gov.za