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Author: Chantel Edwards

Public Notice: Posters and Banners

George Municipality would like to advise all organisations and individuals who wish to put up posters and/or banners prior to the festive season that it is illegal in terms of our Standard Bylaw regarding Streets (PK 565/1987) to put up posters in the George jurisdiction without prior permission of the Municipality. Organisations and individuals alike should further take note that there is an application process and deposits, and fees are payable. All requirements in the Bylaw need to be met and will be strictly enforced.

POSTERS THAT ARE ERECTED ILLEGALLY WILL BE REMOVED AND DESTROYED.
Permission for the erection of posters on lamp posts is granted, in accordance with the Regulation regarding Advertisement Signs and the Defacement of the Façade on the Forefront of Streets (PK 565/1958) and the Standard Bylaw regarding Streets (PK 565/1987) to:

Individuals erecting posters for municipal and/or parliamentary elections and meetings; Political parties as well as the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to erect posters during the official IEC voter registration week/weekends; An institution which holds sports events on a provincial, national or international level; An institution that organises festivals which receive financial support from Council.

  1. Only one poster per event may be displayed on a lamp post with the understanding that two posters may be positioned back-to-back. These posters may be positioned two weeks before an event and may only be fixed to the lamp posts by means of using rope or a similar material. No adhesive material may be used for this purpose. A maximum of 100 posters may be displayed in instances where sports events and festivals are taking place.
  2. Posters must be removed on or before the fourth weekday after the event.
  3. Wording of the poster must be factual and may not offend any person, race or belief. The municipality also retains the right to remove any poster without providing explanation, where such poster hinders the visibility of any traffic sign or if management deems it ineligible for a poster to be displayed at a specific location.
  4. Should an individual/organisation neglect to remove all posters that they have displayed, they will forfeit the deposit or a part thereof, depending on the costs involved in the removal of said posters. The Poster or the artwork must be submitted via the Tourism Department for approval within a reasonable timeframe before it is displayed or erected.
  5. The official stamp must be affixed on each of the approved posters once the applicable fees are paid.

BANNERS CAN ONLY BE UP FOR A PERIOD OF TWO WEEKS
Banners can only be applied at five (5) specific municipal sites namely; York Street (from Pacaltsdorp before train bridge and on left side); Langenhoven Road, Knysna Road, Sandkraal Road (from Thembalethu in front of SANTA fence) and Unity Park in York Street.

  1. The banners sites must be pre-booked with a deposit paid.They may only be a maximum size of 3.5 m x 1m, and no political, liquor or cigarette advertisement with offensive wording on banners will be allowed.
  1. Banners may only be up for a period of two weeks and must be removed by the applicant.

HANDING OUT OF FLYERS AT TRAFFIC INTERSECTIONS
The distribution of pamhlets/flyers at traffic intersections and on public roads is not permitted in terms of National Road Traffic Act 92 of 1996, Section 319 as well as the George Municipal By-Law relating to Roads and Streets.

UNAUTHORIZED USE OF MUNICIPAL LOGO
The public, business and organisations are further advised that the George Municipal Logo and Crest are registered as the intellectual property of the George Municipality, and as such can only be used by the George Municipality for official purposes, unless otherwise authorised by Council. No business, organisation and/or individual has the right to use the George Municipal logo in any social or printed media, and or including any marketing items such as caps, tshirts, banners, posters and flyers etc.

Where a business, organisation or individual is collaborating with a municipal department on a project, prior approval must always be requested before using the municipal logo in any format. This will be granted on condition that the project and/or event is endorsed by the municipality officially, and that the product or marketing material which is produced is in good taste, not offensive and adheres to the guidelines as set out by the George Municipal Corporate Identity Manual.

Contact for Posters and Banners Application
Heloine America ● +27 44 801 9295 ● hiamerica@george.gov.za
Download the application form https://www.george.gov.za/george-doc-categories/public-notices/application-forms/

Public Notice: Streetlight Relay Switching affected by Loadshedding

Challenges due to loadshedding
Members of the public have noted that after Loadshedding some streetlights remain on in George. Our streetlights are switched on and off via a Relay Automated System which is located in our central control room. This equipment has started taking strain with the persistent on and off of Loadshedding and the Electrotechnical Department is putting in additional processes to try and ensure that streetlights are switched off. It must also be noted that during Loadshedding we have experienced repeated theft of cable which affects the signalling at the Control Centre.

Around 3000 of our streetlights have also been fitted with LED which use less energy, require less maintenance and have a longer lifespan compared to incandescent and other light types.

We appreciate the public taking the time to phone in to our division should they note that streetlights remain ON between hours 09h00 and 17h00, and remain OFF between hours 19h00 and 06h00.

Repairs on streetlights
Please note that in order to affect repairs on streetlights they need to be switched on so our teams can see which ones are not burning and it can happen sometimes that the automatic switchover function (that switches the lights off in the day) is not reactivated when the work is finished.

One electrical box usually serves a few streets, so while you may not see people working, they may just be where you cannot see them. However, teams would seldom work for more than a day in an area, except when a project is being rolled out or several lights are being installed or fixed. In general, if streetlights are burning during the day for more than a one-day cycle, please report it during office hours to 044 801 9222 or 044 874 3917 so that the department can go investigate.

Please phone in to report streetlights on during the day to 044 801 9222 or 044 801 9202 or on our WhatsAppNumber 067 350 3295 (Available Monday to Friday 07h45 – 16h30)

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING UPDATE – Friday 28th October

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING UPDATE
Friday 28th October @ 12h30

George affected as follows:
Friday 28 October 2022
18:00 – 20:30

Saturday 29 Oct 2022
None

Sunday 30 Oct 2022
None

Monday 31 October 2022
16:00 – 18:30

Uniondale affected as follows
Friday 28 October 2022
21:00 – 23:30

Saturday 29 Oct 2022
None

Sunday 30 Oct 2022
None

Monday 31 October 2022
19:00 – 21:30

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 Municipality

Uniondale EMS Wellness Day

A number of George Municipal departments attended the Garden Route Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Annual Wellness Day on Friday 19 October 2022 held at the Uniondale Sports grounds.

Various stakeholders such as Uniondale SAPS, Department of Correctional Services (Uniondale), Bethesda, EMS Garden Route and Central Karoo District, Uniondale Working on Fire, Cape Nature, Uniep and Uniondale Elderly Club all participated at this event. Ward 25 Councillor Jarques Esau opened the proceedings.

The program consisted of a variety of sports codes involving government officials in the various districts who participated in swimming, cycling, netball, and tug of war, sprinting relay, volleyball, Cricket, passing the ball and much more.

York Street Upgrade switching to Southbound lanes

Link to Video Ald Van Wyk reviewing York Street upgrade progress https://youtu.be/o5duhWd78wA

Ald Van Wyk and Portfolio Councillor for Civil Engineering Services: Capital Projects Jackie Von Brandis last week paid a visit to York Street for an update on the nearly complete northbound lanes.
The works on the southbound lanes are due to start this week. The section in question is located between Nelson Mandela Boulevard in the south and Courtenay Street in the north and will include the repair of kerbs and stormwater repairs.

Funding is received from the Western Cape Provincial Government for the upgrading and maintenance of Proclaimed Roads which includes CJ Langehoven (already completed) and York Street  must be fully spent by 31 December. As far as is possible major construction work is scheduled annually for completion by December , or for commencement in January of the next year. George is a major tourist and holiday destination, and the annual December-January peak holiday season is also the peak economic season for many businesses in George, both big and small . Apart from its abundant natural attractions, George’s main attraction is also its excellent services and infrastructure. These road upgrades will significantly improve the main accesses to George, as well as other well-travelled routes.

Traffic congestion can be expected and there will be height differences between the two lanes while milling and asphalt construction work is in progress. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians must please  exercise extreme caution, especially during wet conditions and when visibility is poor and at night. Vehicles with low profile tyres and motorcyclists must take extra care. For the duration of the construction period, Traffic officials and/or point duty officers will be utilized during peak hours where possible to try and assist with traffic flow.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES: iX Engineers – 084 653 2220

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING, Sunday, 23 October 2022:

Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 12:00 on Sunday until 05:00 on Monday. Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 on Monday until 16:00, thereafter increasing to Stage 4 until 05:00 on Tuesday morning. Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 on Tuesday until 16:00, thereafter increasing to Stage 4 until 05:00 on Wednesday morning.

George

Sunday 23 Oct 2022
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Monday 24 Oct 2022
04:00 – 06:30
20:00 – 22:30

Tuesday 25 Oct 2022
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Wednesday 26 Oct 2022
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Thursday 27 Oct 2022
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Friday 28 Oct 2022
02:00 – 04:30

Uniondale

Sunday 23 Oct 2022
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Monday 24 Oct 2022
07:00 – 09:30
16:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Tuesday 25 Oct 2022
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Wednesday 26 Oct 2022
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Thursday 27 Oct 2022
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Friday 28 Oct 2022
05:00 – 07:30

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE – 24 October, Victoria Bay

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF VICTORIA BAY, (KAAIMANS)

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on MONDAY, 24 OCTOBER 2022 FROM 09:00 TOT 16:00 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
TUESDAY, 25 OCTOBER 2022 FROM 09:00 TOT 16:00

Issued George Mun

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING STATUS CHANGE, 20 October @ 21h00

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING STATUS CHANGE, 20 October @ 21h00

Status change: Eskom to implement stage 3 loadshedding until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:

Thursday 20/10/2022
22:00 – 00:30

Friday 21/10/2022
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30

Saturday 22/10/2022
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Sunday 23/10/2022
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Friday 21/10/2022
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30

Saturday 22/10/2022
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Sunday 23/10/2022
15:00 – 17:30
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 Municipality

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ESKOM LOADSHEDDING – REMAIN ON STAGE 3 until further notice, 20 October 2022 @ 06h45

Due to the failure of 2 units at Kendal Power Station and a unit each at Kriel and Arnot power stations, Stage 3 loadshedding has been extended from 05:00 today until further notice.

George will be affected as follow
Thursday 20/10/2022
06h00 – 08h30
22:00 – 00:30
04:00 – 05:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows
Thursday 20/10/2022
09h00 – 11h30
01:00 – 03:30

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.

Urgent ESKOM UPDATE, Thursday 20th October @ 06h30

ESKOM has just announced that Stage 3 will continue from 05h00 today until further notice.

George is off 06h00 – 08h30

An update will be issued shortly for the rest of the day’s schedule.

Issued George Mun

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE – 25 October 2022

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PART OF SUIKERBOSSIE, AANDBLOM AND STANDER STREETS – BERGSIG

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on TUESDAY, 25 October 2022 FROM 09:00 TOT 16:00 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 WEDNESDAY, 26 OCTOBER 2022 FROM 09:00 TOT 16:00

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING CHANGE IN STATUS, 19 October 2022 @ 17h31

Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented at 16:00 on Wednesday and Thursday. In order to replenish the dam levels at the pumped storage stations, this load shedding will be extended until 05:00 (previously midnight). Similarly, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented at 16:00 on Friday and continue until 05:00 on Saturday.

George will be affected as follow

Wednesday 19/10/2022
22:00 – 00:30

Thursday 20/10/2022
22:00 – 00:30
04:00 – 05:30

Friday 21/10/2022
None

Uniondale will be affected as follows

Wednesday 19/10/2022
17:00 – 19:30

Thursday 20/10/2022
01:00 – 03:30

Friday 21/10/2022

UNPLANNED POWER OUTAGE

Wednesday 19 October @ 16h30

Power outage Cradock street,CBD repairs commencing now.
Estimated time for repairs is currently 6 hours.

Issued George Mun

Municipal Court and Registrations (Corporate Services) closed to public

The public is herewith advised that the Corporate Services Department in the Main Municipal Building (HR: Ground Floor, Administration: 1st Floor, Records and Legal Services including the Municipal Court will be closed for disinfection tomorrow 20 October 2022 from 14h30 and reopen at 07.45 am on Friday 21 October.

Municipal Court: 044 801 9400 (access via Civic Centre entrance, York Street)
Court Hours: 7.45 to 9am Court Administration; 9am to 4pm Court Sittings; Closed 1pm – 1.45pm
Queries on fines and representations: 044 801 9400 or abfelix@george.gov.za
Public Prosecutor Traffic Matters: 044 801 9313 or ifelix@george.gov.za

 

PUBLIC NOTICE: New Drive Through Motor Vehicle Licence Service available soon– this is how it will work!

George Municipality will soon boast with a brand-new Motor Vehicle and Registration (MVR) satellite office which includes a drive-through service for license disk renewals – a first in the Western Cape Province. The building is located next to the Blanco Community Hall.

The new Motor Vehicle and Registration satellite office will handle bulk MVR services at the inside counters, and the innovative drive-through service will only be for customers to renew up to a maximum of two Motor Vehicle Licence’s at a time. The official opening date for the site is expected in November 2022.

Please see details below for how to renew your Motor Vehicle Licence using the drive through service.

Blanco Satellite Office
9 George Street, Blanco
Open weekdays 8am-3pm, except Wednesdays closed at 2pm due to compulsory training.

Drive Through Services
1. ONLY Motor Vehicle Licence Renewals can be done at the Drive-through window. (All other transactions must be handled at the Hibernia Street premises.)
2. An official on site will guide vehicles and proceedings at the drive-through in the initial stages.
3. Please have your MVL2 printout or notice number ready. You cannot be assisted without this documentation. (Please note the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) no longer allows you to print a copy of your MVL2 from E-Natis.)
4. Please note a maximum of two licenses can be processed per visit, per person.
5. No cash payments will be accepted, payment is via card only.
6. You must as a vehicle owner, REGISTER on E-Natis in order to receive a notification of the expiry of your MVR.

This is how you register on E-Natis:
Start by registering a profile online at https://online.natis.gov.za/#/

Choose between registering as a business or individual.
1. Enter the following details for Individual: Identification type, Identification number, Initials and Surname.
2. Enter the following details for businesses: Business/Company details – Identification type, Identification number, Company name. Proxy details – Identification type, Identification number, Initials, Surname.
3. Please enter the CAW number of any of the vehicles registered in your name/company name in order to register and then proceed to the next step.
4. Enter your latest cellphone number and E-mail address accurately, along with your chosen Username and password and click on NEXT.
5. You or your company are now registered on the online E-Natis system and will receive your Electronic MVL2 via E-mail or Notice number via SMS, a month in advance of your motor vehicle license expiry date. (Please note the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) no longer allows you to print a copy of your MVL2 from E-Natis.)
6. The amount for the renewal of your vehicle will be on the MVL2 Notice along with all your motor vehicle particulars.
7. If you have previously registered on E-Natis, please ensure that your most recent E-mail address and cell phone number is updated in order to receive notification of your license expiry.
8. Once you receive either an MVL2 notice via E-mail or Notice number via SMS, you may present this to the licensing office for your renewal.
9. Please note that OVERDUE licenses may not be renewed with the MVL2 and Notice number. A green ALV form is required to renew OVERDUE licenses and cases where the Owner/Company did not receive any of these notifications.

Bulk Motor Vehicle Registration Counters
Two Bulk Dealer MVR Counters are located inside the Blanco premises.

Motor Vehicle Registration and Licencing
Hibernia Street (next to train station) 044 801 9310 or 044 801 9311 or mvr@george.gov.za
(License renewals, registrations, duplicate registration certificates, permits etc)
Open to public weekdays 8am-3pm, except Wednesdays closed at 2pm due to compulsory training.

George Municipality urges Motorists to follow the above processes and register on E-Natis in order to be ready for the opening of the drive-through service.

George Municipality congratulates winner of the Green Economy Change Champions Event

George Municipality warmly congratulates Overstrand Municipality on the announcement of their winning the Green Economy Change Champions Event for 2022.

Our Electrotechnical Department is proud to have been nominated as one of the top five green sustainability initiatives with their Electricity Wheeling Project.

The Green Economy Change Champions event is hosted by GreenCape and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF).

“Our wheeling project remains a pioneering first step for George towards a competitive energy market. Looking into the future, this may lead to an energy model where different energy generators supply power to the end-users making use of the existing Municipal infrastructure. This will also provide an opportunity for more renewable energy sources to be introduced to the Municipal grid. The result would be a reduction of dependency on carbon-based fuels as well as relieving the burden on Eskom to generate,” said Daniel Greeff, Deputy Director: Planning and Design for Electrotechnical Services.

https://www.greencape.co.za/content/overstrand-municipality-wins-2022-municipal-green-economy-change-champions-showcase/

PLANNED WATER INTERRUPTION

PLANNED WATER INTERRUPTION
Wednesday 19 October

Civils Engineering Services has scheduled a Planned water interruption due to pipeline maintenance in Pieter Theron Street. Blanco area to be affected between 9am and 11am. Pieter Theron Street surrounds and Fancourt to be affected.

 

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE – WILDERNESS HEIGHTS

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION REMSKOEN AVENUE, MAP OF AFRICA – WILDERNESS HEIGHTS

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY, 21 OCTOBER 2022 FROM 09:00 TOT 17:00 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 THURSDAY, 27 OCTOBER 2022 FROM 09:00 TOT 17:00

 

Planned Power Outage – Wilderness

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

FAIRY KNOWE AND FREEZIA AVENUE
WILDERNESS

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY, 20 OCTOBER  2022 FROM 09:00 TOT 17:00 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 WEDNESDAY, 26 OCTOBER  2022 FROM 09:00 TOT 17:00

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING – Tuesday 18 October  @ 15h00

Stage 4 loadshedding will continue to be implemented until midnight, thereafter Stage 2 will be implemented until 05:00 on Wednesday. Loadshedding Stage 3 will resume at 16:00 until midnight on Wednesday and be repeated on Thursday. Stage 2 will then be implemented from 16:00 until midnight on Friday. Eskom will publish a further update on Friday afternoon, or as soon as any further significant changes occur.

 

George will be affected as follows
Tuesday 18/10/2022
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Wednesday 19/10/2022
22:00 – 00:30

Thursday 20/10/2022
22:00 – 00:30

Friday 21/10/2022
None

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 18/10/2022
17:00 – 19:30

Wednesday 19/10/2022
01:00 – 03:30
17:00 – 19:30

Thursday 20/10/2022
None

Friday 21/10/2022
None

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.