Author: Chantel Edwards

George libraries have been impacted by technical issues affecting all non-metro libraries throughout the entire Western Cape. The Sita Library and Information Management System (SLIMS) has been unavailable since 15 November. The impact on service delivery to library users is highly regrettable. All of the George public libraries remain open and will going forward implement manual procedures for the issue and return of books. Internet, WI-FI facilities and the inhouse use of the libraries remain available to all patrons.

Audio and eBooks are available from your local library for free! Libby is the newer library reading app by Overdrive. Patrons are required to download the APP from their play store or via the website link. The patron searches for their local library and is able to browse the collection of Audio and eBooks and make a selection.

• Google
• On a dropdown arrow, choose Western Cape Provincial Library
• Click on http://westerncape.overdrive.com
• Insert your library card number
• Pin must be your date of birth: dd.mm.yyyy (11.09.1965)
• Once you are in, choose any book that you would like to read

1. You must be a library member to use these facilities.
2. Only 2 books can be checked out for 2 weeks.
3. Books can be renewed only if there is no waiting list.
4. Books are free, but to download it will use your data.
5. Wi-Fi available at Avontuur, Blanco, Conville, George, Haarlem, Noll, Pacaltsdorp, Thembalethu, Touwsranten, Uniondale and Waboomskraal

BRANCHES AND OPENING TIMES
George: Monday to Thursday 9am-7pm; Friday 10am-5pm; Saturday 9am-1pm. Phone 044 801 9288
Blanco: Monday 9am-5.30pm; Tuesday to Friday 9am-5pm. Phone 044 801 9374
Conville: Monday to Thursday 9am-5.30pm; Friday 10am-5pm; Saturday 9am-12pm. Phone 044 801 9320
Pacaltsdorp: Monday to Thursday 9am-5.30pm; Friday 10am-5pm. Phone 044 803 9340
Thembalethu: Monday to Thursday 9am-5.30pm; Friday 10am-5pm. Phone 044 803 2260
Waboomskraal: Monday to Friday 10am-2pm. Phone 074 543 0144
Noll: Monday and Wednesday 12pm-3pm; Saturday 9am-12pm. Phone 060 893 2663
Uniondale: Monday 8am-10am and 1.30pm-4.30pm; Tuesday and Thursday 1.30pm-4.30pm; Wednesday 10am-12pm and 1.30pm-4.30pm; Friday 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm. Phone 044 752 1131
Haarlem: Monday 2.30pm-5pm; Tuesday and Wednesday 10am-12pm and 2pm-5pm; Thursday and Friday 2pm-5pm. Phone 044 763 1023
Avontuur: Monday and Tuesday 10.30am-1pm; Wednesday and Thursday 12.30pm-3pm, Friday 12.30pm-2pm. Phone 074 994 5783
Touwsranten: Monday and Tuesday 9am-5pm, Friday 10am-5pm. Phone 044 803 9285

9 December @ 11h23 issued George Municipality

CBD water is slowly being restored from the northern side – residents can expect low water pressure for a time.
Please make contact with our offices if you do not have water within the next hour.
044 801 9262/66

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Friday 9 December @ 09h32

George Civil Engineering Services is aware of a water outage in the entire CBD of George. The matter is under urgent investigation and will be addressed. Please do not call in to report as we are fully aware of the issue.

Issued George Mun

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height : 47,88
Rainfall for last 7 days: 0.5mm

Public Participation Process
The intended Water Restrictions and applicable Emergency Tariffs have been made available for public comment for a period of 14 days with notices published in the local media.

https://www.george.gov.za/notices/notice-nr-t-ing-029-2022-emergency-water-tariffs-2022-23/
Notices have been placed at public libraries, area offices, Municipal offices and the Municipal Notice Boards.

Comments can be emailed to Ms Sam Gcagcaso at sgcagcaso@george.gov.za, or delivered as a handwritten submission on weekdays (07h45- 16h30) to the Department: Civil Engineering Services, Old Town Hall, corner of Market and York Streets, and by no later than 16h30 on 12 December 2022.

The co-operation of all users of municipal water is essential and is appreciated greatly.
https://www.george.gov.za/stricter-water-restrictions-announced-adherence-critical-to-manage-treated-drinking-water-capacity/https://www.george.gov.za/george-how-will-the-stricter-water-restrictions-affect-your-household/

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

This notice serves to notify all interested parties of the following:

On 24 November 2022 the Council of the City of George determined, in terms of the George Municipality Water Services By-Law to Limit or Restrict the Use of Water that enhanced Water Restrictions as provided below will be implemented, and Emergency Tariffs as published in the George Municipality’s List of Tariffs, 2022/23 will be charged as per the Water Tariffs, Section 2.

WATER RESTRICTIONS

1. Emergency tariffs shall be implemented immediately, as published in the annual tariffs list, as per 2A, and per category of user;
2. Emergency tariffs shall become effective after notice thereof for a period not exceeding two weeks prior to the effective date, and per the provisions of Section 4 of the Water Services By-law to Limit or Restrict the Use of Water;
3. Each household shall be limited to 15kl/month;
4. Other users, businesses and the entertainment industries shall reduce consumption by 15% of the average use over the previous 6 months. Failure to comply will result in a fine as published in the annual tariffs list;
5. Industries shall reduce consumption by 10 % of their average use over the previous 6 months. Failure to comply will result in a fine as published in the annual tariffs list;
6. Flow reducing devices shall be installed where the above limits are exceeded. Except for a registered indigent household, the offender will be charged for the cost of the installation;
7. The public awareness campaign shall be intensified;
8. Consumers shall be closely monitored, and specifically those that do not heed the restrictions identified;
9. Gardens may be watered using only watering cans or buckets, any time of day;
10. Any person who contravenes these restrictions is guilty of an offence and is, upon conviction, liable to a fine as published in the annual tariffs list, or six months imprisonment;
11. Secondary offenders will be liable to an additional fine as published in the annual tariffs list;
12. Garden Route DM Disaster Management shall be approached, and requested to inform Provincial Disaster Management of the situation and request that support be provided where required;
13. Emergency procedures may be followed, where legislation permits it, e.g. with the procurement of goods and services, appointment of personnel/service providers;
14. A Finance task team shall be formed to monitor usage and identify high users;
15. A 24-hour complaint line is already in place where whistle blowers can report offenders, on 0800 424477;
16. Council is requested to provide political support.

The 2022/23 Tariff List makes provision for fines as referred to in the above restrictions, as follows:

Water restrictions:  Admission of guilt fines are in accordance with Section 6, read with section 4 of the Water Services By-law to Limit or Restrict the Use of Water, and AS PER MAGISTRATE’S TARIFFS.

Emergency tariffs to be implemented:

1. a) First free 6kl per month for domestic households only.
2. b) All residential consumption, and businesses consuming below 100kl/month, to be charged as per the tariffs below.
3. c) All other users to be charged 1,5 x the water tariff as published in the annual tariff list.
4. d) The maximum allowable residential use be reduced to 15 kl / household / month.

• ALL OTHER USERS: Published tariff x 1.5

Areas with high water pressure and/or high consumption will be identified for the installation of pressure reduction and/or flow reduction mechanisms, including individual properties in the case of violations of the water restrictions. The cost of the device and the installation thereof will be for the cost of the violator, except for registered Indigents where devices will be installed free of charge.

On properties where use is made of own water, e.g. from a borehole or rain water tank, a clear notice with the words “OWN WATER” must be displayed on the property.

The above-mentioned water restrictions and emergency water tariffs will be applicable for water usage as from the date of final publication.

The public is herewith invited to provide their comments to Ms Sam Gcagcaso at sgcagcaso@george.gov.za or to deliver hand written submissions to the Directorate: Civil Engineering Services, Old Town Hall, corner of York and Market Streets, GEORGE, or to the closest area office.

All comments are to be submitted by 16h30 on Monday 12 December 2022.

All comments will be considered before the final Water Restrictions are approved by Council of the George Municipality.

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

Report contraventions of the current Water Restrictions on 0800 424477 – fines apply.
Report all water leaks on 044 801 9262/66  or A/ h 044 801 6300

Water Leaks can also be reported at your nearest Area Office or Thusong Centre, emailed to gmun@george.gov.za or reported via the Municipal App.

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KENNISGEWING NO. T/ING/029/2022 NOOD WATER TARIEWE 2022/23 

Hierdie kennisgewing dien om alle belanghebbende partye van die volgende in kennis te stel:

Op 24 November 2022 het die Raad van die Stad George, ingevolge die George Munisipale Waterdienste-verordening om die Gebruik van Water te Beperk, bepaal dat verbeterde waterbeperkings soos hieronder verskaf geïmplementeer sal word, en Noodtariewe soos gepubliseer in die George Munisipaliteit se Tariewelys 2022/23 gehef sal word volgens die Watertariewe, Afdeling 2.

 WATERBEPERKINGS

1. Noodtariewe sal onmiddellik geïmplementeer word, soos gepubliseer in die jaarlikse tariewelys, soos per 2A, en per kategorie van verbruiker;
2. Noodtariewe sal tot stand kom na kennis daarvan vir ‘n tydperk van hoogstens twee weke voor die implimenterings datum, en volgens die bepalings van Artikel 4 van die Waterdienste-verordening om die Gebruik van Water te Beperk;
3. Elke huishouding sal beperk word tot 15kl/maand;
4. Ander verbruikers, besighede en die vermaaklikheidsbedryf sal verbruik met 15% van die gemiddelde verbruik oor die vorige 6 maande verminder. Versuim om te voldoen sal lei tot ‘n boete soos gepubliseer in die jaarlikse Tariewelys;
5. Nywerhede sal verbruik met 10 % van hul gemiddelde verbruik oor die vorige 6 maande verminder. Versuim om te voldoen sal lei tot ‘n boete soos gepubliseer in die jaarlikse Tariewelys;
6. Vloeibeheertoestelle moet geïnstalleer word waar bogenoemde perke oorskry word. Behalwe vir ‘n geregistreerde Deernis huishouding, sal die koste van die installasie van die oortreder verhaal word;
7. Die openbare bewusmakingsveldtog sal verskerp word;
8. Verbruikers sal fyn gemonitor word, en diegene wie nie ag slaan op die beperkings sal geïdentifiseer word;
9. Tuine mag enige tyd van die dag met slegs gieters of emmers natgemaak word;
10. Enige persoon wat hierdie beperkings oortree is skuldig aan ‘n misdryf en is, by skuldigbevinding, aanspreeklik vir ‘n boete soos gepubliseer in die jaarlikse tariewelys, of strafbaar met ses maande gevangenisstraf;
11. Sekondêre oortreders sal aanspreeklik wees vir ‘n bykomende boete soos gepubliseer in die jaarlikse Tariewelys;
12. Tuinroete Distrik Munisipaliteit Rampbestuur sal genader word, en versoek word om Provinsiale Rampbestuur in kennis te stel van die situasie en te versoek dat ondersteuning verskaf word, waar nodig;
13. Noodprosedures kan gevolg word, waar wetgewing dit toelaat, bv. met die verkryging van goedere en dienste, aanstelling van personeel/diensverskaffers;
14. ‘n Finansiële taakspan sal saamgestel word om verbruik te monitor en hoë verbruikers te identifiseer;
15. ‘n 24-uur klagtelyn is reeds in plek waar die publiek oortreders kan aanmeld, by 0800 424 477;
16. Die Raad word versoek om politieke ondersteuning te bied.

Die 2022/23-Tariewelys maak voorsiening vir boetes soos na verwys in die bogenoemde beperkings, soos volg:

Waterbeperkings: Erkenning van skuld boetes is in ooreenstemming met Artikel 6, gelees met artikel 4 van die Waterdienste-verordening om die Gebruik van Water te Beperk, en SOOS PER LANDDROS TARIEWE.

1. Eerste gratis 6kl per maand slegs vir residensiële huishoudings;
2. Alle residensiële verbruik, en besighede wat minder as 100kl/maand verbruik, moet volgens die tariewe hieronder gehef word.
3. Alle ander verbruikers sal 1,5 x die watertarief soos gepubliseer in die jaarlikse tariewelys gehef word.
4. Die maksimum toelaatbare residensiële verbruik word verminder tot 15 kl / huishouding / maand.

ALLE ANDER VERBRUIKERS: Gepubliseerde tarief x 1.5

Gebiede met hoë waterdruk en/of hoë verbruik sal geïdentifiseer word vir die installering van drukvermindering- en/of vloeibeheer meganismes, insluitend individuele eiendomme in die geval van oortredings van die waterbeperkings. Die koste van die toestel en die installering daarvan sal van die oortreder verhaal word, behalwe vir geregistreerde Deernis huishoudings waar toestelle gratis geïnstalleer sal word.

Op eiendomme waar van eie water gebruik gemaak word, bv. vanaf ‘n boorgat of reënwatertenk moet ‘n duidelike kennisgewing met die woorde “EIE WATER” op die eiendom vertoon word.

Bogenoemde waterbeperkings en nood watertariewe van toepassing wees vanaf die datum van finale publikasie. .

Die publiek word hiermee uitgenooi om hul kommentaar aan Me Sam Gcagcaso te verskaf by sgcagcaso@george.gov.za of om handgeskrewe voorleggings te lewer aan die Direktoraat: Siviele Ingenieursdienste, Ou Stadsaal, hoek van York- en Markstraat, GEORGE, of aan die naaste area kantoor.

Alle kommentare moet teen 16h30 op Maandag 12 Desember 2022 ingedien word.

Alle kommentare sal oorweeg word voordat die finale Waterbeperkings deur die Raad van die George Munisipaliteit goedgekeur word.

Die samewerking van alle verbruikers van munisipale water is noodsaaklik en word opreg waardeer.

Rapporteer oortredings van die huidige Waterbeperkings by 0800 424477 – boetes geld.
Rapporteer alle waterlekke by 044 801 9262/66 of N/u 044 801 6300.

Waterlekke kan ook by jou naaste Areakantoor of Thusong-sentrum aangemeld word, per e-pos aan gmun@george.gov.za gestuur word of via die Munisipale App aangemeld word.

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ULUHLU LWAMAXABISO AMANZI ETHUBA LOKUXAKEKA:  2022/23

Esi saziso sisetyenziselwa ukwazisa onke amaqela anomdla ngoku kulandelayo:

Ngomhla wama- 24 eyeNkanga 2022 iBhunga leSixeko saseGeorge ligqibe, ngokoMthetho kaMasipala weeNkonzo zaManzi zikaMasipala waseGeorge wokuba liLinganisele okanye liThintele ukuSetyenziswa kwaManzi ukuba Izithintelo zaManzi ezongeziweyo njengoko zibonelelwe ngezantsi ziya kuphunyezwa, kwaye neZintlu zaMaxabiso ethuba lokuxakeka njengoko zipapashiwe kwiZintlu zaMaxabiso zikaMasipala waseGeorge, zika-2022/23 ziya kuhlawuliswa ngokoLuhlu lwaMaxabiso Amanzi, Icandelo lesi-2.

IZITHINTELO ZAMANZI

1. Amaxabiso ethuba lokuxakeka aya kuphunyezwa ngoko nangoko, njengoko kupapashiwe kuluhlu lwamaxabiso onyaka, ngokwe-2A, kunye nangokodidi lomsebenzisi;
2. Amaxabiso ethuba lokuxakeka aya kusebenza emva kwesaziso sawo ngexesha elingadlulanga kwiiveki ezimbini phambi komhla wokusebenza, kunye nangokwezibonelelo zeCandelo lesi-4 loMthetho kaMasipala weeNkonzo zaManzi  wokuba kuLinganiselwe okanye kuThintelwe ukusetyenziswa kwaManzi;
3. Umzi ngamnye uya kulinganiselwa kwi-15kl/ ngenyanga;
4. Abanye abasebenzisi, amashishini kunye namashishini olonwabo aya kunciphisa ukusetyenziswa nge- 15% le-avareji yosetyenziso kwiinyanga ezi-6 ezidlulileyo.
5.  Ukusilela ukuthobela kuya kukhokelela kwisohlwayo njengoko sipapashiwe kuluhlu    lwamaxabiso onyaka;
6. Amashishini aya kunciphisa usetyenziso nge- 10% le-avareji yosetyenziso kwiinyanga ezi-6 ezidlulileyo.
7. Ukusilela ukuthobela kuya kukhokelela kwisohlwayo njengoko sipapashiwe kuluhlu lwamaxabiso onyaka;
8. Izixhobo zokucutha uqukuqelo lwamanzi ziya kufakelwa apho ukulinganiselwa okungentla kugqithiwe kulo. Ngaphandle kwamakhaya angathathintweni abhalisiweyo, umoni uya kuhlawuliswa ngendleko yofakelo;
9. Iphulo lokwazisa uluNtu liya kuqiniswa;
10. Abasebenzisi baya kujongwa ngeliso elibukhali, kwaye ngakumbi abo bangazithobeliyo izithintelo ezalathiweyo;
11. Izitiya zingankcenkceshelwa kuphela kusetyenziswa iinkonkxa zokunkcenkceshela okanye amathunga, nangaliphi ixesha losuku;
12. Nawuphina umntu otyeshela ezi zithintelo unetyala, kwaye akugwetywa, unoxanduva lokuhlawula isohlwayo njengoko kupapashiwe kuluhlu lwamaxabiso onyaka, okanye iinyanga ezintandathu entolongweni;
13. Aboni besibini baya kuba noxanduva lwesohlwayo esongezelelweyo njengoko sipapashiwe kuluhlu lwamaxabiso onyaka;
14. Ulawulo lweNtlekele lweGarden Route DM kuya kuthethwa nalo, kwaye lucelwe ukuba lwazise uLawulo lweNtlekele lwePhondo ukuba luthathe ingqalelo yemeko kwaye lubonelele ngenkxaso apho kuyimfuneko;
15. Iinkqubo zethuba lokuxakeka zingalandelwa, apho umthetho uvumela oko, umz. Ngokufumana ngokuthenga iimpahla kunye neenkonzo, ukuqeshwa kwabasebenzi/ kwababoneleli ngeenkonzo;
16. Iqela lezeMali liya kusekwa ukuba libeke iliso kusetyenziso nokwalatha abasebenzisi abaphezulu;
17. Ucingo lwezikhalazo lweeyure ezingama-24 sele lukho apho oontamnani bangaxela aboni, kunye naku- 0800 424477;
18. iBhunga liyacelwa ukuba libonelele ngenkxaso yezopolitiko.

Uluhlu lwamaxabiso luka- 2022/23 lwenza ubonelelo lwezohlwayo njengoko kubhekiswa kuzo kwizithintelo ezingentla, ngolu hlobo:

Izithintelo zamanzi:  Ukuvunywa kwezohlwayo zetyala kuhambelana neCandelo lesi-6, elifundwa kunye necandelo lesi- 4 loMthetho kaMasipala weeNkonzo zaManzi ukuba kulinganiselwe okanye kuThintelwe ukusetyenziswa kwaManzi, NGOKOLUHLU LWAMAXABISO KAMANTYI.

Uluhlu lwamaxabiso ethuba lokuxakeka kumele luphunyezwe:

1. I- 6kl yokuqala yasimahla ngenyanga kwimizi yasekhaya kuphela.
2. Lonke usetyenziso lweendawo zokuhlala, kunye namashishini asebenzisa ngaphantsi kwe-100kl/ngenyanga, kumele luhlawuliswe ngokoluhlu lwamaxabiso angezantsi.
3. Bonke abanye abasebenzisi kumele bahlawuliswe i- 1,5 x uluhlu lwamaxabiso amanzi njengoko lupapashiwe kuluhlu lwamaxabiso onyaka.
4. Olona setyenziso luvumelekileyo lwendawo yokuhlala kumele lucuthwe lube li-15 kl / ngekhaya / ngenyanga

• BONKE ABANYE ABASEBENZISI:  Uluhlu lwamaxabiso olupapashiweyo x 1.5

Iindawo ezinoxinzelelo oluphezulu lwamanzi kunye/ okanye ukusetyenziswa okuphezulu ziya kwalathwa malunga nofakelo lokunciphisa uxinzelelo kunye/okanye iindlela zokunciphisa uqukuqelo lwamanzi, kuqukwa neepropati zomntu ngamnye kwiimeko zotyeshelo lwezithintelo zamanzi. Iindleko zesixhobo kunye nofakelo lwaso ziya kuba ziindleko zomoni, ngaphandle kwaBangathathintweni ababhalisiweyo apho izixhobo ziya kufakelwa simahla.

Kwiipropati apho kusetyenziswa khona amanzi akho, umz. avela kumngxuma wesitsala-manzi okanye kwitanki lamanzi emvula, isaziso esicacileyo esinala mazwi “AMANZI AM” kumele sixhonywe kwipropati.

Ezi zithintelo zamanzi zikhankanywe ngentla kunye noluhlu lwamaxabiso ethuba lokuxakeka ziya kusebenza malunga nokusetyenziswa kwamanzi ukususela ngomhla wokupapashwa kokugqibela.

UluNtu luyamenywa ukuba lunike izimvo zalo kuNksk. Sam Gcagcaso kwasgcagcaso@george.gov.za okanye lunikezele ngesandla ngezimvo ezibhaliweyo kwiCandelo loLawulo: Iinkonzo zoBunjineli boLwakhiwo, kwiHolo leDolophu eliDala, kwikona yeYork kunye neMarket Street, eGEORGE, okanye kweyona ofisi yengingqi ikufutshane.

Zonke izimvo kumele zingeniswe nge-16h30 ngoMvulo 12 eyomNga 2022.

Zonke izimvo ziya kuqwalaselwa phambi kokuphunyezwa kokugqibela kweZithintelo zaManzi liBhunga likaMasipala waseGeorge.

Intsebenziswano yabo bonke abasebenzisi bamanzi kamasipala ibalulekile kwaye ixatyiswa kakhulu.

Xela utyeshelo lwezithintelo zamanzi zangoku kwa- 0800 424477 – izohlwayo ziyasebenza.
Xela konke ukuvuza kwamanzi kwa- 044 801 9262/66  okanye  emva kweeyure zomsebenzi 044 801 6300

Ukuvuza kwamanzi kungaxelwa kananjalo kwi-Ofisi yakho yeNgingqi ekufutshane okanye eThusong Centre, kuthunyelwe nge-imeyili kwagmun@george.gov.za , nge -App kaMasipala.

Loadshedding will be reduced to Stage 3 at 05:00 on Monday morning and to Stage 2 at 05:00 on Tuesday until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:
Sunday 04/12/2022
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Monday 05/12/2022
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Tuesday 06/12/2022
20:00 – 22:30

Wednesday 07/12/2022
04:00 – 06:30

Thursday 08/12/2022
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30

Friday 09/12/2022
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Sunday 04/12/2022
17:00 – 19:30

Monday 05/12/2022
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Tuesday 06/12/2022
23:00 – 01:30

Wednesday 07/12/2022
07:00 – 09:30

Thursday 08/12/2022
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30

Friday 09/12/2022
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE
ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED

Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly especially when power returns after load shedding.  This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network. Consumers are requested, where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

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Further breakdowns require the implementation of Stage 4 Loadshedding with immediate effect until 05:00 on Monday morning.
This is to conserve the limited diesel stocks and to create space to replenish the dam levels in the pumped storage schemes.

George will be affected as follows:

Saturday 03/12/2022
22:00 – 00:30

Sunday 04/12/2022
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Monday 05/12/2022
04:30 – 05:30
12:00 – 14:00
20:00 – 22:30

Tuesday 06/12/2022
20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Sunday 04/12/2022
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

Monday 05/12/2022
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:00
23:00 – 01:30

Tuesday 06/12/2022
23:00 – 01:30

VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE
ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED
Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly especially when power returns after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network. Consumers are requested, where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

Issued George Mun

Owing to the breakdown of six generating units at five power stations, the need to conserve emergency generation reserves, as well as the delay in returning to service numerous generating units, Eskom will implement continuous Stage 2 loadshedding from 16:00 until further notice. Eskom will publish a further update as soon as there are any significant changes.

George
Friday 02 Dec 2022
22:00 – 00:30

Saturday 03 Dec 2022
06:00 – 08:30

Sunday 04 Dec 2022
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30

Monday 05 Dec 2022
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Tuesday 06 Dec 2022
20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale
Friday 02 Dec 2022
None

Saturday 03 Dec 2022
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30

Sunday 04 Dec 2022
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

Monday 05 Dec 2022
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Tuesday 06 Dec 2022
23:00 – 01:30

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height : 49,86
Rainfall for last 7 days: 4 mm

Public Participation Process
The intended Water Restrictions and applicable Emergency Tariffs have been made available for public comment for a period of 14 days with notices published in the local media.

NOTICE NR. T/ING/029/2022 Emergency Water Tariffs 2022/23

Notices have been placed at public libraries, area offices, Municipal offices and the Municipal Notice Boards.

Comments can be emailed to Ms Sam Gcagcaso at sgcagcaso@george.gov.za, or delivered as a handwritten submission on weekdays (07h45- 16h30) to the Department: Civil Engineering Services, Old Town Hall, corner of Market and York Streets, and by no later than 16h30 on 12 December 2022.

The co-operation of all users of municipal water is essential and is appreciated greatly.
https://www.george.gov.za/stricter-water-restrictions-announced-adherence-critical-to-manage-treated-drinking-water-capacity/https://www.george.gov.za/george-how-will-the-stricter-water-restrictions-affect-your-household/

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

Burst water pipe in Parkdene, Circular Drive, teams are on site. The expected time of repair is 3-4 hours. A water truck will be dispatched and located at the entrance to Parkdene Secondary School, off Ballot Street.

Issued George Mun

According to the last notice issued by ESKOM, Stage 2 continues daily from 16h00 – 05h00 until further notice and here are the applicable times:

George
Wednesday 30 Nov 2022
16:00 – 18:30

Thursday 01 Dec 2022
22:00 – 00:30

Friday 02 Dec 2022
22:00 – 00:30

Saturday 03 Dec 2022
None

Sunday 04 Dec 2022
None

Uniondale
Wednesday 30 Nov 2022
19:00 – 21:30

Thursday 01 Dec 2022
17:00 – 19:30

Friday 02 Dec 2022
01:00 – 03:30

Saturday 03 Dec 2022
01:00 – 03:30

Sunday 04 Dec 2022
17:00 – 19:30

Issued George MUN

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF THEMBALETHU: ZONE 9 – DICK, MNGOMA, QHAWA, TEYISE, SAMPISI, BOMVANA, SPOTOSE, GONGO, MAHE, GUSHA, KAZI, TAWULE, MAJOVA, HENDRICK STREETS

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 01 DECEMBER 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.

Should circumstances prevent the work being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on MONDAY 05 DECEMBER 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF PACALTSDORP – SYFERFONTEIN

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 01 DECEMBER 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.

Should circumstances prevent the work being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on
FRIDAY 02 DECEMBER 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30

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DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN PACALTSDORP – SYFERFONTEIN

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 01 DESEMBER 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.

Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op VRYDAG 02 DESEMBER 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30

Issued George Mun

Loadshedding will be maintained at Stage 2 continuously until further notice. There will be no Stage 3 loadshedding during the evenings, as had been previously communicated.

VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE
ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED
Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly especially when power returns after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network. Consumers are requested, where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

George

Friday 25 Nov 2022
None

Saturday 26 Nov 2022
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Sunday 27 Nov 2022
18:00 – 20:30

Monday 28 Nov 2022
02:00 – 04:30

Uniondale

Friday 25 Nov 2022
13:00 – 15:30

Saturday 26 Nov 2022
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Sunday 27 Nov 2022
21:00 – 23:30

Monday 28 Nov 2022
05:00 – 07:30

Issued George Municipality

George Municipal Ordinary Council 24 November 2022 @ 10h00

Please follow link to live You Tube

Issued George Mun, 24 November

Percentage storage at old unraised dam wall height: 67.14%
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height : 53.72%
Rainfall for the month of October 2022 (George Witfontein Weather Station): 56.8mm
Rainfall for the month of October 2022 (George Tierkop Weather Station): 60.6mm
Current Demand/usage per day: 37.3 megalitres

(Please note the dam level indication is based on the spillway and dam wall height before it was raised, the latter is the new unofficial estimation based on preliminary calculations ahead of re-calibration of the dam. Re-calibration has commenced and is dependent on several factors. Adjusted official readings will be implemented and reported once new capacity has been confirmed, the time period of this is unknown).

Section 2B water restrictions for Uniondale and George remain in place as per Council decision.
Uniondale and George water restrictions details on https://www.george.gov.za/civil-engineering/water/

The immediate measures to be adhered to are as follows:

• Mechanical or automatic irrigation/watering devices or sprinkler systems for gardens are prohibited. Gardens may only be watered with a handheld hose from 19h00 – 21h00 (September – April) and 17h00 – 19h00 (May – August)
• Mondays/Thursdays: Even-numbered households ONLY
• Tuesdays/Fridays: Uneven numbered households ONLY
• The irrigation or watering of all sports fields is prohibited.  Exemption applies only for golf course greens, bowling greens, and cricket pitches daily between 19h00 – 21h00.
• The washing of vehicles using a handheld/garden hose, except by a commercial enterprise, is prohibited.
• Cleaning of any outside surface area using a hosepipe/mechanical means is prohibited. The use of a bucket is permitted.
• Filling of swimming pools is prohibited.
• Where own water from a borehole or reservoir is used, “OWN WATER” signage must be displayed.
• Exemption can be applied for and considered, please contact 044 801 9354.

Contraventions of the Water Restrictions can be reported on 0800 424477. Fines will apply and/or six months imprisonment.

Report water leaks and burst pipes to 044 801 9262/66 or after hours at 044 801 6300, as soon as you notice them.

George Munisipaliteit bevestig hiermee dat ons besig is met die implementering van die nuwe elektriese tariefstruktuur soos deur die Raad goedgekeur. Ons het bewus geword van sekere verbruikers wie munisipale amptenare en subkontrakteur’s  toegang tot hul huise weier weens óf veiligheidskwessies óf omdat hulle nie bewus is van die proses wat aan die gang is nie.

Die Munisipaliteit benodig toegang om die vereiste aanpassings aan die geïnstalleerde kapasiteit op voorafbetaalde meters te implementeer, soos vereis word deur die nuwe tariefstruktuur. Die doel van die aanpassings is om ‘n funksie op die voorafbetaalde meter te verander, om óf die geïnstalleerde kapasiteit aan te pas soos deur die munisipaliteit gekies óf om die kapasiteit aan te pas soos deur die verbruiker gekies.

Hierdie brief gee die mandaat aan die Munisipale amptenare/ONTEC en hul kontrakteurs en subkontrakteurs om die nodige stappe te doen. Die mandaat van die George Munisipaliteit om die kapasiteit van jou voorafbetaalde meter vas te stel, berus by die volgende wetgewing, beleid en goedkeurings.

1. Die toepassing van koste-reflektiewe tariewe word in die Wet op Munisipale Stelsels Artikel 74 bepaal soos hieronder getoon.

(d) tariewe moet die koste weerspieël wat redelikerwys geassosieer word met die lewering van die diens, insluitend kapitaal-, bedryfs-, instandhouding-, administrasie- en vervangingskoste en rentekoste:

2. Die Nasionale Elektrisiteitsprysbeleid van Suid-Afrika (EPP) stipuleer die toepassing van kapasiteitsbeperkings op voorrade soos hieronder getoon.

Beleidsposisie: 36
Huishoudelike tariewe om meer koste-reflektief te word, wat ‘n reeks aanbodopsies bied met progressiewe kapasiteit-gedifferensieerde tariewe en aansluitingsfooie:

• Aan die eenkant ‘n enkeleenergietarief sonder basieseheffing, beperk tot 20 Ampère ennominaleverbindingsheffing;
• Op die volgende vlak ‘n tarief wat tariefheffings kan bevat om ‘n basiese heffing, kliëntediensheffing, kapasiteitsheffing en energieheffing te weerspieël met kostereflektiewe verbindingsheffings; en
• Op die finale vlak moet TVG-tariewe (Tyd Van Gebruik) op dieselfde basis as hierbo ingestel word, maar met die TVG-energietariewe.

3. George Raad het die elektrisiteitstariewe soos voorgestel in die begroting in Junie 2022 goedgekeur en wat deel was van die openbare deelname proses soos hieronder getoon.

Huishoudelike Verbruikers: 1 of 3 fase. Kapasiteit van meer as 20 Amp enkelfase
Basiese heffing                 :               R74,63 per maand
Kapasiteitsheffing           :               R4,50 per Amp per fase per maand
Energieheffing                  :               208,49 sent per KWh

4. Die Nasionale Energiereguleerder van Suid-Afrika (NERSA) het die elektrisiteitstariewe vir George Munisipaliteit goedgekeur, wat die kapasiteitsbeperkings insluit soos toegepas soos hieronder getoon.

• Huishoudelikeenkelfase – 1 deelvoorafbetaald (20 ampère)
  Energie heffing: 239,62c/kWh
• HuishoudelikeVerbruikers: 1 of 3 fase. Kapasiteit van meer as 20 Amp enkelfase
  Basiese heffing:       R74,63 per maand
  Kapasiteitsheffing:  R4,50 per Amp per fase per maand
  Energieheffing:        208,49 sent per KWh

Die implementeringsplan is ook breedvoerig met NERSA bespreek, en hulle het die plan onderskryf wat behels dat verbruikers hul kapasiteit kan kies of die keuse van ‘n toepaslike kapasiteit deur die munisipaliteit in geval van verbruikers wat versuim om dit te doen. Verbruikers is ingelig oor die nuwe elektriese tariewe en die besluite wat hulle moet neem, asook die implikasies van kapasiteitsbeperkings.

Om toegang tot munisipale mandaatbeamptes te weier om die gekose kapasiteit te stel, sal gevolge hê. Neem asseblief kennis dat alle munisipale en/of Ontec-amptenare identifikasiekaarte met ‘n foto en hul ID-nommer sowel as ‘n afskrif van hierdie brief dra. Skakel hierdie nommer 044 873 5474 gedurende werksure om te verifieer dat die amptenare by jou huis deel vorm van hierdie projek.

Die volgende opsies is beskikbaar vir die kliënte:

• Veranderhulbesluiten verleen toegangsodat die kapasiteit op hulvoorafbetaalde meter gestelkan
• Kies die kapasiteit wat benodig word in die goedgekeurdevormen verleen toegang vir die personeel om die kapasiteittestel.
• Teken ‘n vorm wat aanduidathulle ‘n verandering in kapasiteitwilhêendus die gepaardgaandebasieseheffingenkapasiteitsheffingsalbetaal. (60 Ampere).
• Weiering vantoegang of ondertekening van keuringsvorm, in welkegeval die toevoerontkoppelsal

Rig asseblief enige navrae aan 044 801 9243 of e-pos jou navraag na elec.applications@george.gov.za

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Refusing Access and/or refusing to downgrade capacity for pre-paid meter

George Municipality hereby confirms that it is in process of implementing the new electrical tariff structure as approved by Council. We have become aware that certain consumers are refusing municipal officials and our sub-contractor’s access to their homes due to either safety concerns or not being aware of the process underway.

The Municipality requires access in order to implement the required adjustments to the installed capacity on pre-paid meters, as required by the new tariff structure. The adjustments take the form of a setting being changed on the Prepayment meter itself, to either adjust the installed capacity to the default capacity as selected by the municipality or to adjust to the capacity as selected by the consumer.

This letter gives mandate to the Municipal officials/ONTEC and their contractors and sub-contractors to take the required action. The mandate of the George Municipality to set the capacity of your pre-paid meter is vested in the following legislation, policy and approvals.

1. The application of cost reflective tariffs is mandated in the Municipal Systems Act Section 74 as shown below.

(d) tariffs must reflect the costs reasonably associated with rendering the service, including capital, operating, maintenance, administration and replacement costs and interest charges:

2.  The National Electricity Pricing Policy of South Africa (EPP) stipulates the application of capacity                limits on supplies as shown below.

Policy Position: 36
Domestic tariffs to become more cost-reflective, offering a suit of supply options with progressive capacity-differentiated tariffs and connection fees:

• At the one end a single energy rate tariff with no basic charge, limited to 20 Amps and nominal connection charge;
• At the next level a tariff which could contain tariff charges to reflect a basic charge, customer service charge, capacity charge and energy charge with cost-reflective connection charges; and
• At the final level TOU tariffs must be instituted on the same basis as above, but with the TOU energy rates.

  3. George Council approved the electricity tariffs as proposed in the budget in June 2022 and which were a part of the public participation process as shown below.

Domestic Consumers: 1 or 3 phase. Capacity exceeding 20 Amps single phase
Basic Charge                      :                               R74,63 per month
Capacity Charge               :                               R4,50 per Amp per phase per month
Energy Charge                   :                               208,49 cents per KWh

        4. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) approved the electricity tariffs for                          George Municipality, involving the capacity limits as being applied as shown below.

• Domestic Single Phase – 1 Part Prepaid (20 Amps)
  Energy Charge:  239.62c/kWh
• Domestic Consumers: 1 or 3 phase. Capacity exceeding 20 Amps single phase
  Basic Charge                     :                               R74,63 per month
  Capacity Charge               :                               R4,50 per Amp per phase per month
  Energy Charge                  :                               208,49 cents per KWh

The implementation plan was also discussed with NERSA in detail, and they endorsed such plan which involved allowing consumers to select their capacity or the selection of an appropriate capacity by the municipality in case of consumers failing to do so. Consumers have been informed of the new electrical tariffs and the decisions that they need to take, as well as the implications of capacity limits.

Refusing access to municipal mandated officials to set the selected capacity will have consequences. Please note that all municipal and/or Ontec officials carry identification cards with a photograph and their ID number as well as a copy of this letter. Phone this number 044 873 5474 during work hours to verify that the officials at your home form part of this project.

The following options are available to the customers:

• • Change their decision and allow access for the capacity to be set on their pre-paid meter.
  • Select the capacity needed in the approved form and allow access to the personnel to set the capacity.
  • Sign a form indicating they want a change in capacity and thus will pay the associated basic charge and capacity charge. (60 Amps).
  • Refuse to allow access or signing of selection form in which case the supply will be disconnected.

Please direct any queries to 044 801 9243 or email your query to elec.applications@george.gov.za