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Public Notice: Disinfection of certain George branch libraries

Please take note that the certain branch libraries will be closed due to disinfection procedures.

Friday 26 November  2021:

Thembalethu  Library     –  10:00

Conville   Library              – 11:00.

The libraries will reopen on Monday , 29  November  2021 from 09h00 to 17:30. There will be access control and all Covid-19 protocol will be observed.

The public can also do vaccine registrations on the EVDS SYSTEM from 09h00 until 15h00. For any queries please contact the  Branch librarian on 079 582 5504.

MUNICIPAL OFFICES CLOSED, EXCEPT FINANCE HALL

MUNICIPAL OFFICES CLOSED, EXCEPT FINANCE HALLDue to lack of water supply in the city centre, all municipal administration in the CBD except the Finance/Client Services Hall in the main building, will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, 25 November 2021. Chemical toilets are available nearby – please enquire from security as to their location should you need to use the facilities.Phones of administration staff have been transferred to relevant numbers and staff are working remotely.George Municipality remains committed to service delivery. Thank you for your support, understanding and cooperation during the challenging time.Issued George Municipality 24/11 @ 18h00

Main Telkom line to the George Municipal main building damaged

Public Notice: The main Telkom line to the George Municipal main building has been damaged by the flooding yesterday. Telkom is assessing the damage and will try and repair the line today. Unfortunately, we cannot receive any incoming call on the 044 801 9111 switchboard number or any other office numbers. All calls are coming in through the emergency number on 044 801 6300. We are asking the public to please be patient as the emergency line is now overloaded. Issued by George Mun, 23 Nov 2021 at 09h27

PUBLIC NOTICE: DLTC EYE TEST MACHINES OFFLINE AT GEORGE TRAFFIC SERVICES

PUBLIC NOTICE: DLTC EYE TEST MACHINES OFFLINE AT GEORGE TRAFFIC SERVICES
Issued George Mun, 23 NOVEMBER 2021
Please take note that all the eye test machines at the George Traffic Department in Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp are currently offline, Monday, 23 November at 09h00. No testing is therefore able to take place. We apologise for the inconvenience and regret the situation which is out of our control.

Flood relief donations

The public can drop all donations for the flood relief at the Community Development Service office on the corner of Varing and St. John’s Streets at the back of the George Post Office. For queries please phone 044 802 2000. Issued by George Municipality, 23 November 2021 at 09h00

Water trucks dispersed

Water trucks dispersed: One water truck currently in Camphersdrift Street near the Botanical Gardens, 1 at Mr Meat, Wellington Street and one at the Superette at the corner of 8th Avenue and Wellington Street. More trucks will be dispersed to other areas in George in the next 30 minutes to an hour. The public can also get water from the Fire Brigade at Mitchell Street. Issued by George Municipality 23 November at 08h47

Refuse removal update: Due to heavy rainfall yesterday refuse removal had to be halted.

Today (Tuesday, 23 November 2021) the usual areas will be serviced: These areas are: Le Vallia, Rosemoor, Conville, Protea Park, Parkdene, Ballotsview, Borchards, Lawaaikamp, Thembalethu, Wilderness, Constantia Kloof, Kleinkrantz.

Tomorrow (Wednesday, 24 November 2021) the usual areas Camphersdrift, Fernridge, Denneoord, Bo-Dorp, Blommekloof, Tweerivieren, Hoogekraal, Hoekwil, Touwsranten farm areas will be serviced as well as Monday’s areas: Blanco, Riverlea, Heatherpark, Heatherlands, Glen Barrie, Kraaibosch, Groenkloof, Blue Mountain Village, Herold’s Bay, Victoria Bay, Rondevlei area (George side)

For any queries please contact the Community Services offices on 044 802 2900. Issued by George Municipality 23 November 2021 at 08h26

Refuse removal update: Due to heavy rainfall yesterday refuse removal had to be halted.

Today (Tuesday, 23 November 2021) the usual areas will be serviced: These areas are: Le Vallia, Rosemoor, Conville, Protea Park, Parkdene, Ballotsview, Borchards, Lawaaikamp, Thembalethu, Wilderness, Constantia Kloof, Kleinkrantz.

Tomorrow (Wednesday, 24 November 2021) the usual areas Camphersdrift, Fernridge, Denneoord, Bo-Dorp, Blommekloof, Tweerivieren, Hoogekraal, Hoekwil, Touwsranten farm areas will be serviced as well as Monday’s areas: Blanco, Riverlea, Heatherpark, Heatherlands, Glen Barrie, Kraaibosch, Groenkloof, Blue Mountain Village, Herold’s Bay, Victoria Bay, Rondevlei area (George side)

For any queries please contact the Community Services offices on 044 802 2900. Issued by George Municipality 23 November 2021 at 08h26

Update on power outages

Zone 7, Thembalethu: The area will remain off due to the presence of illegal connections on the lines. The rest of Ramaphosa West line including Zone 5 were switched back on.

Sandkraal line: Power restored to Silvertown and farming areas
Tamsui substation: 4 Mini substations are currently off in Ossie Urban Street affecting the Tamsui industrial area.

Issued by George Municipality 23 November at 06h30

Update on power outages: Our Electrotechnical Services Directorate is aware of a number of areas that remain without power, our teams will continue repair work today. Currently, we cannot give an estimated time of repairs and will update as we receive information. We apologise for the inconvenience. Extreme rain and flooding have caused extensive damage to the power network.
Areas currently with power outages:
Some areas in the CBD may be low voltage problems and we ask people affected to phone the emergency line on 044 801 6300.
Areas affected and being worked on today: Pacaltsdorp outage – One mini substation requires intrusive inspection to determine extent of damage. Inspection expected to be done this morning.
Wilderness- A fuse has blown inside the switch of this mini substation. Similar circumstances as that of the minisub in Pacaltsdorp, inspection being done this morning.
Wilderness Seven Passes Road – Numerous large trees required to be cut along this servitude before the line can be safely energised. The lines will need to be lowered to the ground before vegetation control can be done. A contractor has been appointed to lower the lines, and this too will take place this morning.
Saasveld line: Trees are also the problem in this area. Vegetation team will advise today on the situation.
Geelhoutboom Du Toit line: Medium voltage lines on the ground. Repairs will be attended to today as the work area is within a marsh (wetland).

Zone 7, Thembalethu: The area will remain off due to the presence of illegal connections on the lines. The rest of Ramaphosa West line including Zone 5 were switched back on.

Sandkraal line: Power restored to Silvertown and farming areas
Tamsui substation: 4 Mini substations are currently off in Ossie Urban Street affecting the Tamsui industrial area.

Issued by George Municipality 23 November at 06h30

Planned power outage 18 November 2021 – Portion of Thembalethu: Zone 6 & 7, Nelson Mandela Blvd, Asazani

Date Issued: 15\11\2021
CONTACT PERSON : I DA SILVA

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION
OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF THEMBALETHU:
ZONE 6 & 7, NELSON MANDELA BLVD, ASAZANI

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2021 FROM 10H00 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 19 NOVEMBER 2021 FROM 10H00 TO 16H30.

DIRECTOR: ELECTROTECHNICAL SERVICES

Tel: 044 874 3917
Datum Uitgereik: 15\11\2021
KONTAK PERSOON : I DA SILVA

KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING
VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN THEMBALETHU:
ZONE 6 & 7, NELSON MANDELA BLVD, ASAZANI

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 18 NOVEMBER 2021 VANAF 10H00 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 19 NOVEMBER 2021 VANAF 10H00 TOT 16H30

DIREKTEUR: ELEKTROTEGNIESE DIENSTE

Land Use Application Notice: Erven 662 and 663, George

LAND USE APPLICATION ADVERTISEMENT
GEORGE MUNICIPALITY

PROPOSED CONSOLIDATION, AMENDMENT OF CONDITION, SUBDIVISION, DEPARTURE AND APPROVAL OF HI-LANDS CONSTITUTION OF ERVEN 662 & 663, DAVIDSON ROAD, GEORGE, GEORGE MUNICIPALITY AND DIVISION

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 48 (2)(a) of the George Land Use Planning By-Law, 2015 that the undermentioned application has been received on Erven 662 & 663, Davidson Road, George by the George Local Municipality, Directorate: Planning and Development.

Any objection(s) and/or comment(s) with full reasons therefore and how their interests are affected, should be lodged in writing via e-mail to the responsible Administrative Officer Primrose Nako (pnako@george.gov.za) or, if no email facility is available, via SMS to the cellphone number of the said Official (only provided on request) and/or to the applicant, in terms of Section 50 of the George Land Use Planning By-Law, 2015, on/ or before 13 December 2021 quoting the application erf number, your property description, physical address and full contact details (email and telephone) of the person or body submitting the objection/ comment, without which the Municipality/applicant cannot correspond with said person/body.

Enquiries or requests for more information on the application may be directed to the Town Planning Department on Telephone: 044 801 9477 or e-mail to the responsible Administrative Officer: Primrose Nako (pnako@george.gov.za) or the Applicant (details below). The application will also be available, on the Municipal Website https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions/ for 30 days. Any comments/objection received after the above-mentioned closing date may be disregarded.

Property Description: Erven 663 & 662, Davidson Road, George
Applicant Details: DELPLAN Consulting: Tel. 044 873 4566 / planning@delplan.co.za on behalf of J Mackenzie.

Nature of Application:
• Consolidation in terms of Section 15(2)(e) of the Land Use Planning By-Law for George Municipality, 2015 of Erf 662 and Erf 663 into one portion (Portion A).
• Amendment of condition in terms of Section 15 (2) (h) of condition 1. To allow for 7 Group housing units in lieu of 6 units.
• Subdivision in terms of Section 15(2)(d) of the Land Use Planning By-Law for George Municipality, 2015 of portion A into the following:
o Portion 1 (542m²)
o Portion 2 (541 m²)
o Portion 3 (586 m²)
o Portion 4 (728 m²)
o Portion 5 (654 m²)
o Portion 6 (1017 m²)
o Portion 7 (562 m²)
o Remainder (891m²)

•Departure in terms of Section 15(2)(b) of the Land Use Planning By-Law for George Municipality, 2015 for the relaxation of the following building lines:
o Northern rear building line of Portion 4 from 3m to 0.24 for the existing garage.
o Eastern side building line of Portion 5 from 3m to 1.25m for the existing outbuilding.
o Eastern side building line of Portion 6 from 3m to 1.05m for the existing outbuilding.
o Eastern side building line of Portion 6 from 3m to 0m for the existing garage and carport.
o Eastern side building line of Portion 7 from 3m to 2.09m for the existing house.
o Southern street building line of Portion 7 from 5m to 4.61m for the existing house.
• Approval of Hi-Lands Constitution in terms of Section 15(2)(l), of the Land Use Planning By-Law for George Municipality, 2015.

Reference Number: 2081532

GRONDGEBRUIK AANSOEK ADVERTENSIE
GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT

VOORGESTELDE KONSOLIDASIE, WYSIGING VAN VOORWAARDE, ONDERVERDELING, AFWYKING EN GOEDKEURING VAN HI-LANDS KONSTITUSIE VAN ERWE 662 & 663, DAVIDSONWEG, GEORGE, GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT EN AFDELING

Kragtens Artikel 48 (2)(a) van die George Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruiksbeplanning, 2015 word hiermee kennis gegee dat die onderstaande aansoek ontvang is op Erwe 662 & 663, Davidsonweg, George deur die George Plaaslike Munisipaliteit, Direktoraat Beplanning en Ontwikkeling.

Enige besware en/of kommentare, insluitend die volledige redes daarvoor en `n verduideliking van hoe die persoon se belange geraak word deur die aansoek, moet skriftelike ingedien word per e-pos by die relevante Administratiewe Beampte Primrose Nako (pnako@george.gov.za), of as geen e-pos fasiliteit beskikbaar is nie, per SMS na die selfoon nommer van genoemde Amptenaar (slegs beskikbaar op versoek) en / of by die applikant, in terme van Artikel 50 van die George Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruiksbeplanning, 2015 op / of voor 13 Desember 2021 met verwysing na die eiendomsbeskrywing relevant tot die aansoek, eiendomsbeskrywing en fisiese adres en volledige kontak besonderhede (e-pos adres en telefoon nommer) van die persoon of liggaam wat die beswaar/kommentaar indien, waarsonder die Munisipaliteit nie kan korrespondeer met die persoon/liggaam wat die beswaar(e) en/of kommentaar ingedien het nie.

Navrae of verdere inligting ten opsigte van die aansoek kan gerig word aan die Stadsbeplannings Departement by Telefoon: 044 801 9477 of deur `n e-pos te rig aan die verantwoordelike Administratiewe Beampte Primrose Nako (pnako@george.gov.za), of deur die applikant te kontak (kontak besonderhede onderaan). Die aansoek sal ook beskikbaar wees op die Munisipale webtuiste https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions/ vir 30 dae. Enige kommentare/ besware wat na die voorgemelde sluitings datum ontvang word, mag moontlik nie in ag geneem word nie.

Eiendomsbeskrywing: Erwe 662 & 663, Davidsonweg, George
Besonderhede van Applikant: DELPLAN Consulting: 044 873 4566 / planning@delplan.co.za namens J Mackenzie.
Aard van aansoek:
• Konsolidasie ingevolge Artikel 15(2)(e) van die Grondgebruikbeplanningsverordening vir George Munisipaliteit, 2015 van Erwe 662 en 663 om een gedeelte te vorm (Gedeelte A).
• Wysiging van voorwaarde ingevolge Artikel 15 (2) (h) van voorwaarde 1. Om voorsiening te maak vir 7 Groepbehuisingseenhede in plaas van 6 eenhede.

• Onderverdeling ingevolge Artikel 15(2)(d) van die Verordening op Grondgebruikbeplanning vir George Munisipaliteit, 2015 van gedeelte A in die volgende gedeeltes:
o Gedeelte 1 (542m²)
o Gedeelte 2 (541 m²)
o Gedeelte 3 (586 m²)
o Gedeelte 4 (728 m²)
o Gedeelte 5 (654 m²)
o Gedeelte 6 (1017 m²)
o Gedeelte 7 (562 m²)
o Restant (891m²)
• Afwyking ingevolge Artikel 15(2)(b) van die Verordening op Grondgebruikbeplanning vir George Munisipaliteit, 2015 vir die verslapping van die volgende boulyne:
o Noordelike agterste boulyn van Gedeelte 4 vanaf 3m na 0.24 vir die bestaande motorhuis.
o Oostelike syboulyn van Gedeelte 5 vanaf 3m na 1.25m vir die bestaande buitegebou.
o Oostelike syboulyn van Gedeelte 6 vanaf 3m na 1.05m vir die bestaande buitegebou.
o Oostelike syboulyn van Gedeelte 6 vanaf 3m na 0m vir die bestaande motorhuis en motorafdak.
o Oostelike syboulyn van Gedeelte 7 vanaf 3m na 2.09m vir die bestaande huis.
o Suidelike straatboulyn van Gedeelte 7 vanaf 5m na 4.61m vir die bestaande huis.
• Goedkeuring van Hi-Lands Konstitusie ingevolge Artikel 15(2)(l), van die Verordening op Grondgebruikbeplanning vir George Munisipaliteit, 2015.

Verwysingsnommer: 2081532

Land Use Application Notice: Erf 4245, George

LAND USE APPLICATION ADVERTISEMENT

GEORGE MUNICIPALITY

PROPOSED SUBDIVISION, CONSENT USE AND DEPARTURES IN TERMS OF SECTIONS 15(2)(d), 15(2)(o) AND 15(2)(b) OF THE GEORGE MUNICIPALITY LAND USE PLANNING BYLAW, 2015: ERF 4245 (9 CYPRESS AVENUE, HEATHER PARK), GEORGE DISTRICT AND MUNICIPALITY

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 45 of the George Land Use Planning By-Law, 2015 that the undermentioned application with relation to Erf 4245, George was received by the George Local Municipality, Directorate: Planning and Development.

Any objection(s) and/or comment(s) with full reasons therefore and how their interests are affected, should be lodged in writing via e-mail to the responsible Administrative Officer (Marina Welman, E-mail: mhwelman@george.gov.za, Tel: 044 801 9171) or, if no email facility is available, via SMS to the cellphone number of the said Official (only provided on request) and/or to the applicant, in terms of Section 50 of the George Land Use Planning By-Law, 2015, on/ or before 15th December 2021 quoting the application erf number, your property description, physical address and full contact details (email and telephone) of the person or body submitting the objection/ comment, without which the Municipality/applicant cannot correspond with said person/body.

Enquiries or requests for more information on the application may be directed to the Town Planning Department on Telephone: 044 801 9477 or emailed to the responsible Administrative Officer: (Marina Welman, E-mail: mhwelman@george.gov.za, Tel: 044 801 9171) or the Applicant (details provided below). The application will also be available, on the Municipal Website (https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions/) for 30 days. Any comments/ objection received after the above-mentioned closing date may be disregarded.

Property Description:
Erf 4245 (9 Cypress Avenue), George

Applicant Details:
Stéfan de Kock, Perception Planning, E-mail: perceptionplanning@gmail.com, Tel: 0825684719)

Nature of Application:
• Subdivision in terms of Section 15(2)(d) of the George Municipality: Land Use Planning By-Law, 2015, for the creation of two new portions, namely a Portion A (± 919m² in extent) and Remainder of Erf 4245 (± 1,200m² in extent).
• Consent use, in terms of Section 15(2)(o) of the George Municipality: Land Use Planning By-Law, 2015, for a Second Dwelling (± 113m² in extent) on the proposed Remainder of Erf 4245, George;
• Departures in terms of Section 15(2)(b) of the George Municipality: Land Use Planning By-Law, 2015 for relaxation of building lines to accommodate existing structures as follow:
– Northern building line of proposed Portion A from 2m to 0m to accommodate the existing servant’s and store rooms;
– Southern building line of proposed Remainder from 3m to 2.1m and 2.44m, respectively to accommodate the existing dwelling house;
– Eastern building line of proposed Remainder from 3m to 1.74m to accommodate the existing building/ proposed second dwelling.

Reference Number: (2081805)

D Power: Deputy Director: Planning, George Municipality

ADVENTENSIE: GRONDGEBRUIK AANSOEK

GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT

VOORGESTELDE ONDERVERDELING, VERGUNNINGSGEBRUIK EN AFWYKINGS IN TERME VAN ARTIKEL 15(2)(d), 15(2)(o) EN 15(2)(b) VAN DIE GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT SE VERORDENING OP MUNISIPALE GRONDGEBRUIKSBEPLANNING, 2015: ERF 4245 (9 CYPRESS LAAN, HEATHER PARK), GEORGE DISTRIK EN MUNISIPALITEIT

Kragtens Artikel 45 van die George Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruiksbeplanning, 2015 word hiermee kennis gegee dat die onderstaande aansoek ontvang is op Erf 4245, George deur die George Plaaslike Munisipaliteit, Direktoraat Beplanning en Ontwikkeling.

Enige besware en/of kommentare, insluitend volledige redes daarvoor asook `n verduideliking van hoe die person se belange geraak word deur die aansoek, moet skriftelike ingedien word per e-pos by die relevante Administratiewe Beampte (Marina Welman, E-mail: mhwelman@george.gov.za, Tel: 044 801 9171), of as geen e-pos fasiliteit beskikbaar is nie, per SMS na die selfoon nommer van genoemde Amptenaar (slegs beskikbaar op versoek) en/of by die applikant, in terme van Artikel 50 van die George Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruiksbeplanning, 2015 op/ of voor 15 Desember 2021 met verwysing na die eiendomsbeskrywing relevant tot die aansoek, eiendomsbeskrywing en fisiese adres en volledige kontak besonderhede (e-pos en telefoon) van die persoon of liggaam wat die beswaar/kommentaar indien, waarsonder die Munisipaliteit nie kan korrespondeer met die persoon/liggaam wat die beswaar(e) en/of kommentaar ingedien het nie.

Navrae of verdere inligting ten opsigte van die aansoek kan gerig word aan die Stadsbeplannings Departement by Telefoon: 044 801 9477 of deur `n e-pos te rig aan die verantwoordelike Administratiewe Beampte (Marina Welman, E-pos: mhwelman@george.gov.za, Tel: 044 801 9171) of deur die applikant te kontak (soos per kontak besonderhede onderaan). Die aansoek sal ook beskikbaar wees op die Munisipale webtuiste (https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions/) vir 30 dae. Enige kommentare/ besware wat na die voorgemelde sluitings datum ontvang word, mag moontlik nie in ag geneem word nie.

Eiendoms Beskrywing:
Erf 4245 (9 Cypress laan), George

Besonderhede van Applikant:
Stéfan de Kock, Perception Planning, E-pos: perceptionplanning@gmail.com, Tel: 0825684719)

Aard van Aansoek:
• Onderverdeling in terme van Artikel 15(2)(d) van die George Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruiksbeplanning, 2015 vir die skep van twee nuwe gedeeltes, naamlik Gedeelte A (± 919m² in grootte) en ‘n Restant (± 1,200m² in grootte);
• Vergunningsgebruik in terme van Artikel 15(2)(o) van die George Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruiksbeplanning, 2015 vir ‘n Tweede Woning (±113m² in grootte) op die Restant van Erf 4245, George;
• Afwykings in terme van Artikel 15(2)(b) van die George Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruiksbeplanning, 2015 vir die verslapping van die volgende boulyne ten einde die volgende bestaande strukture te akkommodeer:
– Noordelike boulyn van voorgestelde Gedeelte A van 2m na 0m ten einde die bestaande stoor- en bediendekamers te akkommodeer;
– Suidelike boulyne van voorgestelde Restant van 3m na 2.1m en 2.44m onderskeidelik, ten einde die bestaande woonhuis te akkommodeer;
– Oostelike boulyn van die voorgestelde Restant van 3m na 1.74m ten einde die bestaande gebou/ voorgestelde tweede woning te akkommodeer.

Verwysings nommer: (2081805)

D Power: Adjunk Direkteur: Beplanning, George Munisipaliteit

Disability sensitization in Touwsranten during Disability Month, November

Disability sensitization in Touwsranten during Disability Month, November
Issued by George Municipality, 16 November 2021

George Municipality Gender and Disability subsection and APD (Association for Persons with Disabilities) is using November, Disability Awareness Month, to raise awareness of what it means to be an inclusive society where the rights of persons with disabilities are upheld.
The Disability and Gender subsection personnel in the Community Development department held an outreach in Touwsranten to sensitize the community about the rights of people with disabilities.
November is celebrated globally as Disability Awareness Month. The international theme proclaimed by the United Nations for this year is: “Removing barriers to create an inclusive and accessible society for all.”
Ejustley Boshoff, Coordinator of the Gender and Disability subsection for George Municipality, said the purpose of the outreach in Touwsranten was not only to raise awareness about the rights of people with disabilities, but also to collect data. “We assisted a mother who has a daughter who have a mental disability. She knew her child is not well but did not know where to go for help,” Boshoff said.
APD staff arranged for assistance for the mother and child to identify what type of disability the child has so that she can get the necessary help.
The group used the outreach to sensitize the children about disability matters, a positive self-image, sexuality and more.

Captions:
Touws 2(1): Ejustley Boshoff speaks to young children about disability issues.

Touws2(2): Staff from George Municipality Gender and Disability subsection and APD speak to a disabled person in her home in Touwsranten.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Municipal Gate Access – Victoria and Progress Streets

PUBLIC NOTICE: Municipal Gate Access – Victoria and Progress Streets
Issued George Municipality, Monday 15 November 2021
George Municipality has installed gates at the entrances to the parking area for the main municipal building, at the Progress Street and Victoria Street intersections. Please note these are standard property entrances and not roads for public use.
The gates will remain open during the day, Monday to Friday and will be closed from 18h00 and reopen at 06h00.
Saturday and Sunday, Public Holidays the gates will remain closed – Issued by George Municipality

PUBLIEKE KENNISGEWING: Munisipale hektoegang – Victoria- en Progressstrate
Uitgereik George Munisipaliteit, Donderdag, 15 November 2021
George Munisipaliteit het hekke geïnstalleer by die ingange na die parkeerarea vir die hoof munisipale gebou, by die Progressstraat en Victoriastraat kruisings. Neem asseblief kennis dat dit standaard-eiendomingange is en nie paaie vir openbare gebruik nie.
Die hekke sal oop bly gedurende die dag, Maandag tot Vrydag en sal gesluit wees vanaf 18h00 en heropen om 06h00.
Saterdag en Sondag, Openbare Vakansiedae sal die hekke gesluit bly – Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit

DISABILITY RIGHTS AWARENESS MONTH: What is universal access?

DISABILITY RIGHTS AWARENESS MONTH:
What is universal access?
Issued 9 November 2021

“Universal access” (UA) is a familiar term in the sphere of disability and certainly a buzz word in the public transport industry, including the GO GEORGE bus service. If you don’t move in these circles, you might think that it refers to access to anywhere in the universe.

It is, however, important that every citizen should understand the term and how they fit into the picture and expectations for society to create and provide “universal access”.

Universal access refers to the ability of all people to have equal opportunity and access to a service or product from which they can benefit, regardless of their social class, ethnicity, ancestry as well as their age, gender and whether or not they have a disability. In this framework, the universal accessibility of public transport can be critical for different purposes such as commuting to work, joining in entertainment activities, or buying products and services.

Under South African law and in terms of international commitments that have been made, passengers with different ways of moving (children, young people, the elderly, people with disabilities, people carrying babies or shopping, pregnant women, etc.) must be able to use public transport services in comfort, safety, speed and capacity; in other words, with dignity.

How is GO GEORGE implementing UA?
According to James Robb, GO GEORGE Manager, being universally accessible is about much more than being able to get on the bus. “Most people know that we provide accessible boarding through the ramps and hoists on our buses, and that priority seats are reserved for passengers with special needs. However, we also need to consider the condition of the sidewalks that people have to use to get to the bus, the placing of shelters on narrow sidewalks and the space left for people using mobility devices.

“We have to consider the legibility of the bus stop sign and as a matter of fact, all our communication products, such as the font types, colour contrasts and descriptors of visual material on our website. Tactile paving at the bus stop communicates to passengers who are blind where to wait, at the same time not causing obstruction.

“We have to take into account the proximity of bus stops to pedestrian crossings, and in the future, we must look at the planning of our city to make sure people can easily access their destinations. We have to consider making public space safe, easy and pleasant to use, including contrasting colours on what we call ‘street furniture’ and wayfinding signage, to maximise visibility.

“Finally, we have to sensitise our service providers to be responsive and considerate. We have a very committed driver and customer care team due to an innovative training approach. Passengers must be able to experience improvements in the service and know that we will respond where we have got it wrong. Behind the scenes, we are continually striving to adapt the way professional teams deliver services so that they implement improvements in a coordinated fashion, using universal design.

“Universal access is more complex than many people think, but it is a challenge that GO GEORGE gladly accepts and tackles with enthusiasm.”

Anyone interested to know more about universal access and how it is applied within the public transport industry, is welcome to contact GO GEORGE by phoning the Call Centre on 0800 044 044 or sending an email to info@gogeorge.org.za.

CAPTIONS:
Dropped kerb:
George sidewalks are progressively being upgraded to be more accessible. Pedestrian crossings have kerb drops which are accessible to people with mobility impairments.
Accessing standard bus:
On the larger buses, an electronic ramp is deployed to the elevated bus stop to provide access to passengers using wheelchairs or other mobility devices.
Minibus hoist:
The minibus has been equipped with a hydraulic hoist giving access to passengers with mobility impairment.

BEWUSMAKINGSMAAND VIR DIE REGTE VAN PERSONE MET GESTREMDHEDE
Wat is universele toegang?
Uitgereik 9 November 2021

“Universele toegang” (Universal Access of UA) is ‘n bekende term in die sfeer van gestremdheid en beslis ‘n gonswoord in die openbare vervoerbedryf, insluitend die GO GEORGE-busdiens. As jy nie in hierdie kringe beweeg nie, kan jy dink dat dit bloot verwys na toegang tot enige plek in die heelal.

Dit is egter belangrik dat elke burger die term moet verstaan en hoe hulle inpas by die prentjie en verwagtinge vir die samelewing om “universele toegang” te skep en te verskaf.
Universele toegang verwys na die vermoë van alle mense om gelyke geleenthede en toegang tot ‘n diens of produk te hê waaruit hulle kan baat vind, ongeag hul sosiale klas, etnisiteit, afkoms sowel as hul ouderdom, geslag en of hulle ‘n gestremdheid het of nie. In hierdie raamwerk kan die universele toeganklikheid van openbare vervoer van kritieke belang wees vir verskillende doeleindes soos pendel om by die te werk te kom, by vermaaklikheidsaktiwiteite in te skakel of produkte en dienste te koop.

Ingevolge die Suid-Afrikaanse reg en in terme van internasionale verbintenisse wat aangegaan is, moet passasiers met verskillende maniere van beweging (kinders, jongmense, bejaardes, mense met gestremdhede, mense wat babas by hulle het of inkopiesakke dra, swanger vroue, ens.) openbare vervoerdienste met gemak, veiligheid, spoed en kapasiteit kan gebruik; met ander woorde, met waardigheid.

Hoe pas GO GEORGE universele toegang toe?
Volgens James Robb, GO GEORGE-bestuurder, gaan universele toegang oor baie meer as om op die bus te kan klim. “Die meeste mense weet dat ons toeganklike opklim op die bus deur die skuins opritte en hystoestelle op ons busse verskaf, en dat prioriteitsitplekke gereserveer word vir passasiers met spesiale behoeftes. Ons moet egter ook die toestand van die sypaadjies oorweeg wat mense moet gebruik om by die bus uit te kom, die plasing van skuilings op smal sypaadjies en die ruimte wat oorbly vir mense wat mobiliteitstoestelle gebruik.

“Ons moet die leesbaarheid van die bushalteteken in gedagte hou, asook die toeganklikheid van al ons kommunikasieprodukte, met byvoorbeeld die lettertipes en kleurkontraste wat gebruik word, en beskrywings van visuele materiaal op ons webwerf. Voelbare plaveisel by die bushalte kommunikeer aan passasiers wat blind is waar om te wag en terselfdertyd nie obstruksie te veroorsaak nie.
“Ons moet die nabyheid van bushaltes vir voetgangeroorgange in ag neem, en in die toekoms moet ons kyk na die beplanning van ons stad om seker te maak mense kan maklik toegang tot hul bestemmings kry. Ons moet daaraan werk om openbare ruimte veilig, maklik en aangenaam te maak om te gebruik. Dit sal kontrasterende kleure beteken op wat ons ‘straatmeubels’ en rigtingaanwysingsborde noem, om sigbaarheid te maksimaliseer.

“Ten slotte moet ons ons diensverskaffers sensitiseer om bedagsaam te wees en te reageer wanneer nodig. Ons het ‘n baie toegewyde busdrywer- en kliëntediensspan te danke aan ‘n innoverende opleidingsbenadering. Passasiers moet verbeterings in die diens kan ervaar en weet dat ons sal reageer waar ons verkeerd was. Agter die skerms streef ons voortdurend daarna om die manier waarop professionele spanne dienste lewer aan te pas sodat hulle verbeterings op ‘n gekoördineerde wyse implementeer deur universele ontwerp te gebruik.
“Universele toegang is meer ingewikkeld as wat baie mense dink, maar dit is ‘n uitdaging wat GO GEORGE met graagte aanvaar en met entoesiasme aanpak.”

Enigiemand wat belangstel om meer te weet oor universele toegang en hoe dit in die openbare vervoerbedryf toegepas word, is welkom om GO GEORGE te kontak deur die Inbelsentrum by 0800 044 044 te skakel of ‘n e-pos na info@gogeorge.org.za te stuur.

BYSKRIFTE:
Dropped kerb:
George se sypaadjies word stelselmatig opgegradeer om meer toeganklik te wees. Voetgangeroorgange het ‘n verlaging van die randsteen wat toeganklikheid verseker vir mense met mobiliteitsgestremdhede.
Accessing standard bus:
Op die groter busse word ‘n elektroniese, skuins loopvlak na die opgeboude bushalte ontplooi om toegang te bied aan passasiers wat rolstoele of ander beweeglikheidstoestelle gebruik.
Minibus hoist:
Die minibus is toegerus met ‘n hidrouliese hyser wat toegang verleen aan passasiers met beweeglikheidsgestremdhede.

DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE, 12 November, 12h35

DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE, 12 November, 12h35

A main fibre line has been damaged by vandals during ESKOM Loadshedding this morning (02h00 – 14h30). The fibre line is vital to the Electro-technical communications network. The damaged line will affect the switching ON and OFF of streetlights in a large portion of GEORGE / THEMBALETHU AND PACALTSDORP.

The estimated time of repair for the fibre line could be up to 48 hours. The technical team will however be able to send Manual Signals to the affected substations until the repairs have been completed. PLEASE note this means that the switching on and off of streetlights will be delayed by up to an hour either way.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused and again remind our residents that George Municipality will pay a reward of R2500 to any person who offers information on vandalism and theft incidents, and which information leads to the successful conviction of the perpetrator in a court of law.

The paying of a reward is legal in terms of the MFMA (Municipal Finance Management Act) and is seen as a necessary step to combat the expenditure on the repair of vandalized and stolen infrastructure. These assets are managed by the municipality on behalf of the public and it is George Municipality’s request to all of our residents to assist us in looking after and protecting these assets.

The public can contact the Anti-fraud toll free number 0860 044 044 or report vandalism and theft verbally, by email or to any of the municipal or SAPS telephone numbers. The member of public reporting will have to supply their name and contact details as their testimony may be required for the successful conviction of the perpetrators. The identity of those providing assistance will be protected.

George Municipality calls on the community to please assist us in eradicating theft and vandalism, to allow the municipality to improve service delivery levels and continue to improve the quality of peoples lives.

Issued George MUN

Land Use Application Notice: Erf 13414, George

LAND USE APPLICATION ADVERTISEMENT
GEORGE MUNICIPALITY

PROPOSED AMENDMENT & DEPARTURE ON ERF 13414, 4 SANDY MCGREGOR STREET, GEORGE MUNICIPALITY AND DIVISION

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 48 (2)(a) of the George Land Use Planning By-Law, 2015 that the undermentioned application has been received on Erf 13414, 4 Sandy McGregor Street, George by the George Local Municipality, Directorate: Planning and Development.

Any objection(s) and/or comment(s) with full reasons therefore and how their interests are affected, should be lodged in writing via e-mail to the responsible Administrative Officer Primrose Nako (pnako@george.gov.za) or, if no email facility is available, via SMS to the cellphone number of the said Official (only provided on request) and/or to the applicant, in terms of Section 50 of the George Land Use Planning By-Law, 2015, on/ or before 13 December 2021 quoting the application erf number, your property description, physical address and full contact details (email and telephone) of the person or body submitting the objection/ comment, without which the Municipality/applicant cannot correspond with said person/body.

Enquiries or requests for more information on the application may be directed to the Town Planning Department on Telephone: 044 801 9477 or e-mail to the responsible Administrative Officer: Primrose Nako (pnako@george.gov.za) or the Applicant (details below). The application will also be available, on the Municipal Website https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions/ for 30 days. Any comments/objections received after the above-mentioned closing date may be disregarded.

Property Description: Erf 13414, 4 Sandy McGregor Street, George
Applicant Details: DELPLAN Consulting: Tel. 044 873 4566 / planning@delplan.co.za on behalf of JH Smuts Trust.
Nature of Application: Deletion of Approval Condition (b) 2 in terms of Section 15(2) (h) of the George Municipality: Land Use

Planning By-Law, 2015 for the existing guest house on the subject property to be notarially tied to guest house on Erf 13415 George.

Permanent Departure in terms of Section 15 (2) (b) of the George Municipality: Land Use Planning By-Law, 2015 for 2 carriageway crossings on Erf 13414, George.

Reference Number: 2080363

GRONDGEBRUIK AANSOEK ADVERTENSIE
GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT

VOORGESTELDE WYSIGING & AFWYKING OP ERF 13414, SANDY MCGREGORSTRAAT 4, GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT EN AFDELING

Kragtens Artikel 48 (2)(a) van die George Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruiksbeplanning, 2015 word hiermee kennis gegee dat die onderstaande aansoek ontvang is op Erf 13414, Sandy McGregorstraat 4, George deur die George Plaaslike Munisipaliteit, Direktoraat Beplanning en Ontwikkeling.

Enige besware en/of kommentare, insluitend die volledige redes daarvoor en `n verduideliking van hoe die persoon se belange geraak word deur die aansoek, moet skriftelike ingedien word per e-pos by die relevante Administratiewe Beampte Primrose Nako (pnako@george.gov.za), of as geen e-pos fasiliteit beskikbaar is nie, per SMS na die selfoon nommer van genoemde Amptenaar (slegs beskikbaar op versoek) en/of by die applikant, in terme van Artikel 50 van die George Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruiksbeplanning, 2015 op / of voor 13 December 2021 met verwysing na die eiendomsbeskrywing relevant tot die aansoek, eiendomsbeskrywing en fisiese adres en volledige kontak besonderhede (e-pos adres en telefoon nommer) van die persoon of liggaam wat die beswaar/kommentaar indien, waarsonder die Munisipaliteit nie kan korrespondeer met die persoon/liggaam wat die beswaar(e) en/of kommentaar ingedien het nie.

Navrae of verdere inligting ten opsigte van die aansoek kan gerig word aan die Stadsbeplannings Departement by Telefoon: 044 801 9477 of deur `n e-pos te rig aan die verantwoordelike Administratiewe Beampte Primrose Nako (pnako@george.gov.za), of deur die applikant te kontak (kontak besonderhede onderaan). Die aansoek sal ook beskikbaar wees op die Munisipale webtuiste https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions/ vir 30 dae. Enige kommentare/ besware wat na die voorgemelde sluitings datum ontvang word, mag moontlik nie in ag geneem word nie.

Eiendomsbeskrywing: Erf 13414, Sandy McGregorstraat 4, George
Besonderhede van Applikant: DELPLAN Consulting: 044 873 4566 / planning@delplan.co.za namens JH Smuts Trust.
Aard van aansoek: Skrap van goedkeuringsvoorwaarde (b) 2 ingevolge Artikel 15(2) (h) van die George Munisipaliteit: Verordening op Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2015 vir die bestaande gastehuis op die onderhewig aan eiendom wat notarieel gekoppel moet word aan gastehuis op Erf 13415, George.

Permanente Afwyking ingevolge Artikel 15 (2) (b) van die George Munisipaliteit: Verordening op Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2015 vir 2 rybaan kruisings op Erf 13414, George.

Verwysingsnommer: 2080363

Land Use Application Notice: Erf 6252 George

LAND USE APPLICATION ADVERTISEMENT

GEORGE MUNICIPALITY

APPLICATION FOR REZONING: ERF 6252 GEORGE

(On the corner of Tulip Street, Witfontein Road and Pine Road, Heatherpark, George)

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 45 of the George Land Use Planning By-Law, 2015 that the under-mentioned application has been received on the Erf 6252 George by the George Municipality, Directorate: Planning and Development.

Any objection(s) and/or comment(s) with full reasons therefore and how their interests are affected, should be lodged in writing via email to the responsible Administrative Officer (Primrose Nako – pnako@george.gov.za) or if no email facility is available, via SMS to the cellphone number of the said Official (only provided on request) and/or to the applicant, in terms of Section 50 of the George Land Use Planning By-Law, 2015, on or before 15 December 2021, quoting the application erf number, your property description, physical address and full contact details (email and telephone) of the person or body submitting the objection/comment, without which the Municipality/applicant cannot correspond with the said person/body.

Enquiries or requests for more information on the application may be directed to the Town Planning Department on Telephone: 044 801 9416 or emailed the responsible Administrative Officer (Primrose Nako – pnako@george.gov.za) or the applicant (details below). The application will also be available, on the Municipal Website (https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions) for 30 days. Any comments received after the aforementioned closing date may be disregarded.

Property Description

Erf 6252 George, on the corner of Tulip Street, Witfontein Road and Pine Road, Heatherpark, George

Applicant

Jan Vrolijk Town Planner / Stadsbeplanner, 082 464 7871 or 044 873 3011, janvrolijk@vodamail.co.za,

Municipal reference number – 2079716

Nature of application

Application is made in terms of Section 15(2)(a) of the Land Use Planning By-Law for the George Municipality, 2015 for the rezoning of Erf 6252 George from Single Residential Zone I to Business Zone IV.

GRONDGEBRUIK AANSOEK ADVERTENSIE

MUNISIPALITEIT GEORGE

AANSOEK OM HERSONERING: ERF 6252 GEORGE

(Op die hoek van Tulipstraat, Witfonteinweg en Pineweg, Heatherpark, George)

Kragtens Artikel 45 van die George Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruiksbeplanning, 2015 word hiermee kennis gegee dat die onderstaande aansoek ontvang is op die Erf 6252 George deur die George Plaaslike Munisipaliteit, Direktoraat Beplanning en Ontwikkeling.

Enige besware en/of kommentare, insluitend die volledige redes daarvoor en ‘n verduideliking van hoe die persoon se belange geraak word deur die aansoek, moet skriftelik ingedien word per e-pos by die relevante Administratiewe Beampte (Primrose Nako – pnako@george.gov.za), of as geen e-pos fasiliteit beskikbaar is nie, per SMS na die selfoon nommer van die genoemde Amptenaar (slegs beskikbaar op versoek) en/of by die applikant, in terme van Artikel 50 van die George Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruiksbeplanning, 2015 op/of voor 15 Desember 2021 met verwysing na die eiendomsbeskrywing relevant tot die aansoek, eiendomsbeskrywing en fisiese adres en volledige kontak besonderhede (e-pos adres en telefoon nommer) van die persoon of liggaam wat die beswaar/kommentaar indien, waarsonder die Munisipaliteit nie kan korrespondeer met die persoon/liggaam wat die beswaar(e) en/of kommentaar ingedien het nie.

Navrae of verdere inligting ten opsigte van die aansoek kan gerig word aan die Stadsbeplannings Departement by Telefoon: 044 801 9416 of deur ‘n e-pos te rig aan die verantwoordelike Administratiewe Beampte (Primrose Nako – pnako@george.gov.za) of deur die applikant te kontak (kontak besonderhede onderaan). Die aansoek sal ook beskikbaar wees op die Munisipale webtuiste (https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions) vir 30 dae. Enige kommentaar wat na die voorgemelde sluitingsdatum ontvang word, mag moontlik nie in ag geneem word nie.

Eiendomsbeskrywing

Erf 6252 George, op die hoek van Tulipstraat, Witfonteinweg en Pineweg, Heatherpark, George

Aansoeker

Jan Vrolijk Town Planner / Stadsbeplanner, 082 464 7871 of 044 873 3011, janvrolijk@vodamail.co.za

Munisipale verwysingsnommer – 2079716

Aard van aansoek

Aansoek word in terme van artikel 15(2)(a) van die Verordening op Grondgebruikbeplanning vir George Munisipaliteit, 2015 gedoen vir die hersonering van Erf 6252 George vanaf Enkel Residensiële Sone I na Sakesone IV.

Land Use Application Notice: Remainder Erf 150 Wildernes

GEORGE MUNICIPALITY:
PROPOSED DEPARTURES: REMAINDER ERF 150, 50 SANDS ROAD, WILDERNESS,
GEORGE MUNICIPALITY & DIVISION

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 45 of the George Municipality’s By-Law on Municipal Land Use Planning (2015) that the undermentioned application has been received on Remainder Erf 150 Wilderness by the George Municipality, Directorate: Planning & Development.

Any comments and/or objections with full reasons therefore and how their interest are affected, should be lodged in writing via e-mail to the responsible Administrative Officer (Primrose Nako, pnako@george.gov.za) or, if no e-mail facility is available, via SMS to the cell phone number of the said Official (only provided on request) and/or to the applicant, in terms of Section 50 of the said by-law on / or before Tuesday, 14 December 2021, quoting the application erf numbers, your property description, physical address and full contact details (e-mail and telephone number) of the person or body submitting the objection/comment, without which the Municipality/ applicant cannot correspond with said person/body.

Enquiries or requests, for more information on the application may be directed to the Town Planning Department on Telephone 044 801 9477 or e-mailed to the responsible Administrative Officer (Primrose Nako, pnako@george.gov.za) or the applicant (details below). The application will also be available on the municipal website (https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions/) for 30 days. Any comments/objection received after the abovementioned closing date may be disregarded.

Property description: Remainder Erf 150 Wildernes
Applicant: Marlize de Bruyn Planning, marlize@mdbplanning.co.za, 0766 340 150

Nature of application:
• Departure in terms of Section 15(2)(b) of the George Municipality: Land Use Planning By-Law, 2015 for the relaxation of the following:
northern street building line from 4.0m to 0.0m for a footbridge linking the dwelling with Sands Road;
western side boundary building line from 2.0m to 1.0m for new stairs.
(Reference number: 2080453)

D Power: Deputy Director: Planning, George Municipality

GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT:
VOORGESTELDE AFWYKINGS: RESTANT ERF 150, SANDSWEG 50, WILDERNESS,
GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT & AFDELING

Kragtens Artikel 45 van die George Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruiksbeplanning (2015) word hiermee kennis gegee dat die onderstaande aansoek ontvang is op Restant Erf 150 Wilderness deur die George Munisipaliteit, Direktoraat: Beplanning & Ontwikkeling.

Enige kommentare en / of besware insluitend volledige redes daarvoor en ‘n verduideliking van hoe die persoon se belange geraak word deur die aansoek, moet skriftelik ingedien word per e-pos by die relevante Administratiewe Beampte (Primrose Nako, pnako@george.gov.za), of as geen e-pos fasiliteit beskikbaar is nie, per SMS na die selfoonnommer van die genoemde amptenaar (slegs op versoek beskikbaar) en / of by die applikant, in terme van Artikel 50 van genoemde Verordening op of voor Dinsdag, 14 Desember 2021, met verwysing na die eiendomsbeskrywing van die aansoek, eiendomsbeskrywing en fisiese adres en volledige kontakbesonderhede (e-pos adres en telefoonnommer) van die persoon of liggaam wat die beswaar / kommentaar indien, waarsonder die Munisipaliteit nie kan korrespondeer met die persoon / liggaam wat die beswaar en / of kommentaar ingedien het nie.

Navrae of verdere inligting ten opsigte van die aansoek kan gerig word aan die Stadsbeplanningsdepartement by Telefoon 044 801 9477 of deur ‘n e-pos te rig aan die verantwoordelike Administratiewe Beampte (Primrose Nako, pnako@george.gov.za) of deur die applikant te kontak (kontakbesonderhede onderaan). Die aansoek sal ook beskikbaar wees op die munisipale webtuiste (https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions/) vir 30 dae. Enige kommentare / besware wat na die voorgemelde sluitingsdatum ontvang word, mag moontlik nie in ag geneem word nie.

Eiendomsbeskrywing: Restant Erf 150 Wilderness
Aansoeker: Marlize de Bruyn Planning, marlize@mdbplanning.co.za, 0766 340 150

Aard van aansoek:
• Afwyking in terme van Artikel 15(2)(b) van die George Munisipaliteit: Verordening op Grondgebruiksbeplanning (2015) vir die verslapping van die volgende boulyne:
Noordelike straatboullyn van 4.0m na 0.0m vir ‘n voetbrug wat die woonhuis verbind met Sandsweg;
Westelike kantgrensboulyn van 2.0m na 1.0m vir nuwe trappe.
(Verwysingsnommer: 2080453)

D Power: Adjunk-Direkteur: Beplanning, George Munisipaliteit

GO GEORGE draws attention to disability rights

DISABILITY RIGHTS AWARENESS MONTH:
GO GEORGE draws attention to disability rights
Issued 9 Nov 2021

The month of November is dedicated to creating awareness of disability rights. The GO GEORGE bus service annually joins Government’s national campaign to increase awareness through a special programme of activities in the community and the media.

According to James Robb, GO GEORGE Manager, the bus service constantly focuses on acessibility and ways to improve the passenger journey and experience of all passengers, including those with disabilities and other special needs. “The month-long campaign once a year just serves as an extra opportunity to draw the entire community’s attention to the rights of those with disabilities, and to spark interest in ways everyone can contribute to an inclusive society,” he said.

Variety of awareness activities
In addition to educational information on media platforms such as newspapers, radio and social media, more personal engagements with stakeholders will take place this year than last year, but strictly in line with Covid-19 safety measures.

One of the highlights of the programme will be a special day of activities at the George Link bus depot, home of the GO GEORGE bus service, where persons with disabilities will get the opportunity to have a closer look at the features and facilities offered by the bus service to bring about accessibility for all passengers.

As part of a continuous sensitising and awareness programme, a workshop will be presented for communication champions and frontline staff who have direct contact with people with disabilities or other special needs. This will include the topic of universal access and the appropriate approach when offering assistance to persons using wheelchairs and mobility aids, the Deaf, and people with visual impairments or other invisible challenges who require support.

The GO GEORGE communications team will visit several schools, homes and care centres for people with disabilities and other special needs, with an educational yet entertaining programme. Activities will include an information session with carers and parents, exchanging thoughts and suggestions on the use of the public bus service by people with disabilities.

Any stakeholders in the disability sphere who would like to engage with GO GEORGE are welcome to send an email to info@gogeorge.org.za, phone the Call Centre on 0800 044 044, or leave a request on Facebook.

CAPTION:
The GO GEORGE mascot Georgie is always a firm favourite during engagements with children, as can be seen here during a visit to the George Association for People with Disabilities (APD) last year during Disability Rights Awareness Month.

PERSVERKLARING
BEWUSMAKINGSMAAND VIR DIE REGTE VAN PERSONE MET GESTREMDHEDE
GO GEORGE vestig die aandag op die regte van persone met gestremdhede
Uitgereik 9 Nov 2021

Novembermaand word gewy aan die skep van bewustheid van die regte van mense met gestremdhede. Die GO GEORGE-busdiens skakel jaarliks by die regering se nasionale veldtog in om bewustheid te verhoog deur ‘n spesiale program van aktiwiteite in die gemeenskap en die media.
Volgens James Robb, GO GEORGE-bestuurder, fokus die busdiens voortdurend op toeganklikheid en maniere om die reis en ervaring van alle passasiers te verbeter, insluitend dié met gestremdhede en ander spesiale behoeftes. “Die maandlange veldtog een keer per jaar dien net as ‘n ekstra geleentheid om die hele gemeenskap se aandag te vestig op die regte van diegene met gestremdhede, en om belangstelling te wek op maniere wat tot ‘n inklusiewe samelewing kan bydra,” het hy gesê.

Verskeidenheid bewusmakingsaktiwiteite
Benewens opvoedkundige inligting op mediaplatforms soos koerante, radio en sosiale media, sal meer persoonlike skakeling met belanghebbendes vanjaar plaasvind as verlede jaar, maar steeds streng in ooreenstemming met Covid-19-veiligheidsmaatreëls.

Een van die hoogtepunte van die program is ‘n spesiale dag van aktiwiteite by die George Link-busdepot, die tuiste van die GO GEORGE-busdiens, waar persone met gestremdhede die geleentheid sal kry om die funksies en fasiliteite wat deur die busdiens aangebied word om toeganklikheid vir alle passasiers te bewerkstellig, van naderby te bekyk.
As deel van ‘n deurlopende sensitiserings- en bewusmakingsprogram sal ‘n werksessie aangebied word vir passasiersdiensbeamptes en voorsteliniepersoneel wat direkte kontak het met mense met gestremdhede of ander spesiale behoeftes. Dit sal die tema van universele toegang insluit, asook die toepaslike benadering wanneer hulle hulp aanbied aan persone wat rolstoele en beweeglikheidshulpmiddels gebruik, mense met visuele en gehoorgestremdhede of ander onsigbare uitdagings wat ondersteuning benodig.

Die GO GEORGE-kommunikasiespan sal verskeie skole, huise en sorgsentrums vir mense met gestremdhede en ander spesiale behoeftes besoek met ‘n opvoedkundige, maar vermaaklike program. Aktiwiteite sal ‘n inligtingsessie met versorgers en ouers insluit waar gedagtes en voorstelle oor die gebruik van die openbare busdiens deur mense met gestremdhede uitgeruil sal word.

Enige belanghebbendes in die gestremdheidsfeer wat met GO GEORGE wil skakel, is welkom om ‘n e-pos aan info@gogeorge.org.za te stuur, die Inbelsentrum by 0800 044 044 te skakel of ‘n versoek op Facebook te laat.

BYSKRIF:
Die GO GEORGE-gelukbringer Georgie is altyd ‘n groot gunsteling tydens interaksie met kinders, soos hier gesien kan word tydens ‘n besoek aan die George Vereniging vir Mense met Gestremdhede verlede jaar tydens die bewusmakingsmaand.

Eskom Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 14:00 on Friday

Eskom Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 14:00 on Friday until 05:00 on Saturday; thereafter Stage 2 loadshedding will continue until 05:00 on Monday, 8 November 2021.

George will be affected as follows:
Friday 05/11/2021
12:00 to 14:30
20:00 to 22:30

Saturday 06/11/2021
04:00 to 05:00
20:00 to 22:30

Sunday 07/11/2021
04:00 to 06:30

Monday 08/11/2021
04:00 to 05:00

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 05/11/2021
15:00 to 17:30
23:00 to 01:30

Saturday 06/11/2021
23:00 to 01:30

Sunday 07/11/2021
07:00 to 09:30

Monday 08/11/2021
None

Issued by George Municipality on 5 November 2021 at 13:40.