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George Municipality Establishes LGBTQI Forum

The George Municipality Community Development division successfully convened a meeting on 5 February 2025 with key stakeholders and Human Rights Implement partners to establish the George Municipality LGBTQI Forum.

The well-attended gathering brought together representatives from NGOs, government departments, the private sector, and civil society to advance LGBTQI rights and inclusivity in the region. A significant milestone of the meeting was the election of the forum’s executive committee, which will oversee and coordinate efforts to ensure that organizations remain accountable and committed to creating inclusive environments. The elected leadership is as follows Chairperson, Bernelee Wonderlik, Vice-Chairpersons Jasmine Malimayovha and Angelique Vazasie and Secretary, Khanyisile Fortuin.

The newly established LGBTQI Forum will focus on policy review, inclusivity advocacy, and fostering a culture of acceptance and tolerance. Through this forum, the LGBTQI Help Desk aims to strengthen collaboration between stakeholders and drive impactful initiatives that promote and safeguard LGBTQI rights. The meeting was attended by representatives from the following departments and organizations Department of Correctional Services, Department of Health, Department of Education, Department of Employment and Labour, Nelson Mandela University (George Branch), Nedbank LTD, S.H.E. (Social, Health and Empowerment Feminist Collective of Transgender Women of Africa), Legally You and George Municipality.

The George Municipality LGBTQI Help Desk remains committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for the LGBTQI community. The establishment of the LGBTQI Forum marks a significant step towards achieving this goal and ensuring sustainable progress in LGBTQI advocacy within the municipality.

For further information, please contact:

Khanyisile Fortuin, LGBTQI Help Desk Coordinator – George Municipality & District Sector Leader LGBTQI Sector

Photos:

From left Alex Hendry (Coordinator), Jasmine Malimayovha (Vice-Chairperson), Bernelee Wonderlik (Chairperson), ,Angelique Vazasie (2nd Vice-Chairperson), Khanyisile Fortuin (Secretary).

From left back Vincent Muller (Department Correctional Services), Nina Abrahams (DCS), Melany Martuinis and Wilhelmina Fortuin (DOH), Carin-Leigh Stoffels (SHE), Smamkele Pindani (NMU), Zinzi Simawuse (EPWP Intern), Thandabantu Ndamase (WCED), Sulette Cronje (DEL), Ayanda Mjojubana (Nedbank LTD).

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – 06 February 2025

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height        90,17%

Rainfall for the previous days:                                          5.9 mm (Measured 29 January – 3 February 2025)

 

For water-saving tips please visit: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7

The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Eye Test Machines Down at Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC)

Please be advised that all three eye test machines at the Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) in Pacaltsdorp are currently non-operational. As a result, the centre is temporarily unable to accept renewals and applications for learner’s and driver’s licenses.

The Municipality will provide an update once the machines are back in service. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Public Notice: Eskom Power Update

According to Eskom on Sunday, 02 February 2025 – due to the sufficient replenishment of emergency reserves, loadshedding was suspended today at 6:00 in the morning. Eskom will provide updates if any significant changes occur.

Public Notice: GARDEN Waste Collection Update

The George Municipality will take over GARDEN WASTE collection internally starting Monday, 3 February 2025.
The key changes are, George Municipality will collect black (for wet waste or kitchen waste) and green bags(for garden waste) on the same days.
Henque Waste WILL ONLY COLLECT BLUE BAGS(RECYCLING).

Households will receive two green bags weekly. A maximum of seven GREEN bags and one tied-up bundle of branches (not longer than 1 meter) will be collected per household each week.
For enquiries or complaints regarding waste removal and other queries, please contact Yonella Kibido at ykibido@george.gov.za or call 044 802 2900.

For complaints or queries regarding blue bags please contact Henque Waste:
Contact Person Name: Douw Bezuidenhout
Contact Number Office: 064 905 8180 (also WhatsApp)
Complaints Number: 072 592 6212
General Contact Email Address: admin@henquewaste.co.za
Complaints Contact Email Address: douw@henquewaste.co.z
Factory Address: 27 Rand St, George Industria, George, 6536
Website Address: www.henquewaste.co.za

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Mayoral Address in Council on 30 January 2025

Mayoral Address in Council on 30 January 2025
Follow the link to read the speech of Executive Mayor of George, Ald Jackie von Brandis

https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/30-Jan-2025-Mayors-Council-Speech.pdf

Public Notice: Temporary disruption to refuse collection

The George Municipality informs residents and businesses that temporary delays in refuse collection are expected today due to five compactor trucks being out of service following mechanical breakdowns.
Affected Areas: parts of CBD, Industrial, Pacaltsdorp Industrial,parts of Denneoord, Glentana, Lancelot Terrace and businesses.The first available trucks will be deployed to these areas, and all refuse will be collected by the end of the day.
Refuse Collection – Wednesday: Camphersdrift, Fernridge, Denneoord, Bo-Dorp, Blommekloof, Tweerivieren, Hoogekraal, Hoekwil, Touwsranten, and surrounding farm areas.
We appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you for your cooperation.

Update: Refuse collection continuing

Due to inclement weather yesterday and today (Tuesday), refuse collection was delayed and is continuing in the following areas:
1. Parts of Thembalethu
2. Blanco
3. Oubaai
4. Herold’s Bay
5. Parkdene
Businesses that were not serviced yesterday will be collected on Wednesday.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused with these delays.
For more information, please contact: Environmental Services on 044 802 2900.

Opgedateer:Openbare Kennisgewing Uniondale – Pypbreek

Neem asseblief kennis dat daar ‘n pypbreek in Parliament Straat, Uniondale, plaasgevind het, wat die volgende strate affekteer:

Robert Straat
Parliament Straat
Le Rouxstraat
Buitekant Straat
Berg Straat

Die geskatte hersteltyd: is 3-4 ure
‘n Watertenk sal in die geraakte area beweeg om water aan te bied gedurende die hersteltydperk.

Ons vra omverskoning vir enige ongerief wat dit mag veroorsaak en waardeer u geduld terwyl ons werk om die watervoorraad te herstel.

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Update:Public Notice: Uniondale Pipe Burst – Parliament Street
Issued by George Municipality, 28 January 2025 @16:41

Please be advised that a pipe failure has occurred in Parliament Street, Uniondale, affecting the following streets:

Robert Street
Parliament Street
Le Roux Street
Buitekant Street
Berg Street

The Estimated Time for Repairs
is 3-4 hours.

A water truck will be roaming the affected area to provide water during the repair period.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as we work to restore the water supply.

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – 28 January 2025

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 87,87%
Rainfall for the previous days: 52 mm (Measured 22 – 28 January 2025)

For water-saving tips please visit: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

Public Notice: Update on Refuse Collection today

The George Municipality would like to confirm that refuse collection services have resumed for today, Tuesday, 28 January.
Today’s scheduled collection will be completed first, followed by the remaining work from yesterday.

The affected areas are as follows:
MONDAY: Blanco, Riverlea, Heatherpark, Heatherlands, Glen Barrie, Kraaibosch, Groenkloof, Blue Mountain Village, Herold’s Bay, Victoria Bay, Rondevlei area (George side)
TUESDAY: Levallia, Rosemoor, Conville, Protea Park, Parkdene, Ballotsview, Borchards, Lawaaikamp, Thembalethu, Wilderness, Constantia Kloof, Kleinkrantz

We acknowledge that several refuse trucks are currently out of operation, and the inclement weather are affecting municipal refuse collection services.
We are working to resolve these issues of broken refuse compactors as quickly as possible to avoid further delays.
Our teams will work until 21:00 tonight to ensure all refuse collection is completed.
Thank you to the public for your patience and understanding as we work to restore normal operations.
For more information, please contact:
George Municipality Environmental Services
82 Meade Street, George
Phone: 044 802 2900

Public Notice: Delay in Refuse Removal

The George Municipality regrets to inform residents that refuse removal scheduled for today, 27 January 2025, could not be completed due to adverse weather conditions. Heavy rain has caused operational challenges, with only five trucks available, and employees unable to continue due to being soaked and unsafe working conditions.

Refuse collection will resume tomorrow, and today’s work will also be completed.

Affected Areas:
Blanco, Riverlea, Heatherpark, Heatherlands, Glen Barrie, Kraaibosch, Groenkloof, Blue Mountain Village, Herold’s Bay, Victoria Bay, Rondevlei area (George side), and businesses.

For further information, please contact:
George Municipality Environmental Services
82 Meade Street, George
Phone: 044 802 2900
Black bag-related enquiries: 044 802 2900

We apologise for the inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Traffic lights out of order in Nelson Mandela Boulevard due to vandalism

Please note that the traffic lights in Nelson Mandela Boulevard, between Lawaaikamp (Pienaar Street and Nelson Mandela Boulevard intersection) and Conville Police Station (Pienaar Street and Nelson Mandela Boulevard), are currently out of order due to theft and vandalism of electrical cables.
A suspect was apprehended and charged early this morning at 05h00 after being caught in the act of setting one of the boxes alight and removing copper wires. Unfortunately, three of the boxes were completely destroyed by the vandalism.
Repairs and Traffic Arrangements
• The traffic lights will remain off until repairs are completed, which are expected to take one or two days.
• Our Civils Directorate will assist by installing necessary signage where required.
• The Traffic Department will deploy point duty officers during peak hours, lunch breaks, early mornings, and end-of-day rush to manage traffic and ensure safety.
We kindly request all road users to exercise patience and caution while driving through the affected area. Your cooperation is appreciated as we work to restore normal traffic flow.

UPDATED PUBLIC NOTICE: Gwaiing Landfill Site open again

The Gwaiing landfill site is open today (Thursday, 16 January) after it was closed yesterday due to inclement weather.
Please note, yesterday’s green bags will be removed today. Removal of refuse will continue on the normal schedule from today onwards.
The George Waste Transfer Station remains open for the disposal of domestic waste. We ask the public to be extra cautious when driving at the landfill site, since the site is still muddy after the rain.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Temporary Closure of Gwaiing Landfill Site

Due to inclement weather, the Gwaiing landfill site is temporarily closed as accessibility is currently poor. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

The George Waste Transfer Station remains open for the disposal of domestic waste. Please note that green bags will not be collected until further notice. Closure of Gwaiing Landfill Site
Issued by George Municipality, 15 January 2024

Due to inclement weather, the Gwaiing landfill site is temporarily closed as accessibility is currently poor. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

The George Waste Transfer Station remains open for the disposal of domestic waste. Please note that green bags will not be collected until further notice.

PUBLIC NOTICE: NATIS SYSTEMS DOWN: PACALTSDORP

Please NOTE that the Natis system is down/offline at George DLTC.
NO transactions including License renewals or applications can be done at this stage.

It has been reported to the Department of Transport. Systems are down nationally. We will send an update as soon as the fault has been resolved.
For more information please phone the George DLTC in Pacaltsdorp on 044 878 2400.

The MVR offices and motor registration offices are online.