Unplanned power outage: Our Electrotechnical team had to switch off the power to Plantation Road, Heatherlands due to emergency repairs. Estimated time of repair is 2 hours. Issued by George Municipality 23 August 2023 at 13h45
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF ROSEMORE
BEER STREET
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 24 AUGUST 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00 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.
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN ROSEMORE
BEER STRAAT
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 24 AUGUSTUS 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00 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.
Stage 3 load shedding will resume at 16:00 today until 05:00 on Tuesday. Thereafter, Stage 1 load shedding will be implemented until 16:00, followed by Stage 3 load shedding until 05:00 on Wednesday. This pattern will be implemented daily until further notice.
George will be affected as follows:
Monday 21/08/2023
None
Tuesday 22/08/2023
04:00 – 05:00
20:00 – 22:30
Wednesday 23/07/2023
20:00 – 22:30
Thursday 24/07/2023
04:00 – 06:30
20:00 – 22:30
Friday 25/07/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Monday 21/08/2023
16:00 – 17:30
Tuesday 22/08/2023
16:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Wednesday 23/07/2023
16:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Thursday 24/07/2023
07:00 – 09:30
23:00 – 01:30
Friday 25/07/2023
13:00 – 15:30
Public Notice: Monday, 21 August 2023: Due to an improved generation system, as well as full recovery in emergency generation reserves, Eskom load shedding has been suspended from 11:30 until 16:00 today. Eskom will publish another update this afternoon.(Eskom)- Issued by George Municipality on behalf of Eskom.
GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT
KENNISGEWING NR MM 012/2023
RAADSVERGADERING: AUGUSTUS 2023
Kennis geskied hiermee ingevolge Artikel 19 van die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Stelsels, 2000 (Wet 32 van 2000) dat ‘n virtuele Raadsvergadering op die ondergemelde datum en tyd op MS Teams gehou sal word:
AUGUSTUS 2023
GEORGE MUNICIPALITY
NOTICE NO MM 012/2023
COUNCIL MEETING: AUGUST 2023
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 19 of the Local Government Act: Municipal Systems, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000) that a virtual Council meeting will be held on MS Teams, on the under-mentioned date and time:
AUGUST 2023
Ordinary Council Meeting
25 August 2023
10:30
UMASIPALA WASEGEORGE
ISAZISO NOMBOLO MM 012/2023
INTLANGANISO YEBHUNGA:
EYETHUPHA 2023
Isaziso siyakhutshwa ngokwesigqibo seCandelo le-19 soMthetho omiselweyo kaRhulumente waseKhaya; Isixokelelwano sikaMasipala, 2000 (uMthetho omiselweyo wama- 32 ka -2000) sokuba intlanganiso eQhelekileyo yeBhunga ebanjwa kusetyenziswa uqhagamshelo lwe-intanethi iya kubanjelwa kuMaqela eMS, ngalo mhla kunye nexesha elikhankanywe ngezantsi:
EYETHUPHA 2023
Intlanganiso eQhelekileyo yeBhunga
25 eyeThupha 2023
10:30
M GRATZ
MUNISIPALE BESTUURDER/MUNICIPAL MANAGER/ UMPHATHI KAMASIPALA
Burgersentrum/Civic Centre
Yorkstraat/York Street
GEORGE
Gewone Raadsvergadering
25 Augustus 2023
10:30
Blue bags will be collected as normal from today until Friday, 25 August 2023.
Residents are requested to keep all green bags until next week for collection.
We have experienced unforeseen logistical challenges. The rest of the refuse removal service will continue as usual.
For more information contact: George Municipality Environmental Services
82 Meade Street, George. Phone 044 802 2900
Black, blue and green bag-related enquiries: 044 802 2900
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The demolition of the unsafe pavilion at the Pacaltsdorp Sportgrounds has officially started this week. The existing pavilion roof was deemed dangerous and a decision was taken earlier this year to remove and completely replace the structure.
The demolition of the existing structure will be quite complex, requiring specialised equipment and skill, with a portion of the back brick wall and a large concrete beam also having to be demolished and rebuilt. The current structure was not galvanised, whereas the proposed new structure will be hot-dip galvanised to ensure a longer service life. The hot-dip galvanising process also adds to the lead time.
The pavilion remains closed for the duration of construction.
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF HOEKWIL
OUTENIQUA STR, KERK STR, BOSBOK STR, DENNE STR, BERGSIG STR, PASTORIE LINE
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SATURDAY 26 AUGUST 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.
Should circumstances prevent the work being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on SATURDAY 02 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN HOEKWIL
OUTENIQUA STR, KERK STR, BOSBOK STR, DENNE STR, BERGSIG STR, PASTORIE LYN
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SATERDAG 26 AUGUSTUS 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.
Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op SATERDAG 02 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.
Planned power outage: portion of Hoekwil
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF HOEKWIL
DUIF STREET, RETIREMENT VILLAGE, BITOU ROAD
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SUNDAY 27 AUGUST 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.
Should circumstances prevent the work being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on SUNDAY 03 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN HOEKWIL
DUIF STRAAT, AFTREE OORD, BITOU WEG
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SONDAG 27 AUGUSTUS 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.
Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op SONDAG 03 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.
The George Municipality is deeply concerned about the escalating incidents of electrical infrastructure vandalism within the greater George area. With the recent implementation of load-shedding, these acts of vandalism have significantly intensified, posing a serious threat to the overall functioning of the municipality.
The Electrotechnical Directorate of the George Municipality has reported a distressing rise in the number of cases registered at various South African Police Stations (SAPS) within town. In excess of 200 theft and vandalism related cases have been reported since the beginning of the 2022/2023 Budget year. The directorate had 81 open cases in the 2021/2022 Budget year, which shows an increase in cases of 119. These are just those cases that George Municipality has decided on pursuing, while the number of incidents runs to over 1000 a year. These criminal activities not only disrupt the provision of essential services but also leave entire communities without electricity for extended periods, causing untold hardship and inconvenience.
According to Bongani Mandla, Director: Electrotechnical Services, the impact of these thefts and acts of vandalism is far-reaching, affecting crucial service delivery to our valued community members. The municipality recognizes the severe consequences, and all stakeholders must join forces in addressing this pressing issue.
In light of these challenges, the George Municipality urgently appeals to the community for their unwavering cooperation and support in curbing electrical infrastructure vandalism. It is time for us all to unite and take a stand against these unlawful activities that undermine the well-being and progress of our town. “We implore community members to act as vigilant watchdogs and report any suspicious activities or wrongdoing they observe within their neighbourhoods’. By doing so, we can enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement efforts and protect our vital electrical infrastructure from further damage,” Mandla said.
The municipality earnestly requests that the community refrains from turning a blind eye to these incidents and instead report any acts of theft, vandalism, or tampering directly to the relevant authorities. By reporting such incidents promptly, we can work together to bring the perpetrators to justice and safeguard the smooth operation of our electrical infrastructure.
The George Municipality is committed to exploring all available avenues to combat electrical infrastructure vandalism, including collaborating with law enforcement agencies, implementing enhanced security measures, and educating the community about the grave consequences of these criminal acts.
We believe that by fostering a sense of unity and collective responsibility, we can successfully overcome the challenges posed by electrical infrastructure vandalism and ensure a safe and reliable electricity supply for all residents of the greater George area.
HELP STOP VANDALISM
Vandalism is a crime and ultimately costs all ratepayers money. Please report people tampering, painting graffiti (vandalism), damaging or stealing municipal property with your nearest SAPS office, as well as George Municipality Law Enforcement (044 801 6350 or 044 801 6300 after hours) as soon as you see it happening. If you can take pictures of the culprits in the act without endangering yourself, it will help a lot.
Thank you in advance for helping us protect our infrastructure.
Photographs attached are of cut cables, vandalism and illegal connections all over George.
Please note refuse will be collected on the Public Holiday, Women’s Day, Wednesday, 9 August 2023 as per the usual schedule.
Black bag-related enquiries: 044 802 2900
Blue and green bag enquiries: LGE Waste, 044 630 0279 / lgewaste@gmail.com
The Gwaiing Landfill site is open weekdays from 07h00 to 18h00 and on Saturdays from 07h00 to 18h00.
Public Holidays it is open from 07h00 to 15h00.
The landfill site is closed on Sundays. The site is situated next to the George Showgrounds on the R102 (Old Airport Road). For enquiries contact the landfill site directly on 044 803 9287/97 or the Cleansing department in Meade Street on 044 802 2900.
REFUSE COLLECTION DELAYED TO THEMBALETHU DUE TO TAXI STRIKE ACTION
Issued by George Municipality on 4 August 2023
Due to the taxi strike announced yesterday by SANTACO, refuse collection has been suspended in Thembalethu for today, 4 August.
Should the situation change updates will be provided.
Refuse removal is continuing at businesses for today in all other areas of George including Glenwood, Loerie Park, Eden George, Genevafontein, Denver Park and Bergsig Eastern Extension.
George Municipality apologizes for any inconvenience due to circumstances out of our control.
For queries, please phone Community Service Cleansing department at 044 802 2900.
We have recently experienced the culmination of Outeniqua High School’s centenary celebrations. The chief whip, Marlene Barnardt and I along with our spouses were privileged to attend their gala dinner for 400 guests on 28 July 2023 where attendees reflected on the achievements of alumni in later life, the dedication of the teaching staff and the enthusiasm of current learners displaying artistic talents, serving meals to guests and their achievements in sport and academia. We could only marvel at the outstanding organisation of the dinner and indeed of all the events.
The success of Outeniqua can be attributed to the teaching staff ably led by excellent headmasters over decades and the support of the parents, alumni, donors, corporates and the public. Schools and the education system form an integral partnership with municipalities and the community.
In my discussions with some of our leading educators it is evident how inter-dependent the stakeholder relationships are as each partner aspires for a more beneficial environment. Schools fulfil a critically important role in society and the municipality continues to play a facilitating role in engaging the provincial department of education to address the particular challenges being experienced within George to meet the increased demand for quality education.
In celebrating Outeniqua’s birthday, we are reminded how fortunate and blessed we are to have many role-players in George’s civil society who enthusiastically champion and care for important causes. This caring nature helps drive our vibrant society.
The enterprise of the Outeniqua community provides inspiration to those of us serving within the public sector to undertake further collaborative efforts to foster linkages and partnerships that will benefit our broader community. In recent years, Council has approved frameworks whereby various whole of society initiatives can be undertaken. The corporate social responsibility and adopt-a-spot frameworks provide opportunities for assistance in numerous fields.
Within our less fortunate communities, we find that many citizens experiencing extreme poverty. The municipality supports around 120 soup kitchens and over 500 vegetable gardens that are operated by caring citizens within these areas. These efforts could do with support through the provision of additional ingredients for nutritious meals, assisting to ensure sustainable gardens, facilitating sporting and hobby activities among youngsters to keep them busy after school and over weekends, etc.
We are experiencing more homelessness around George. While this is a complex societal issue, a whole of society approach can assist in alleviating this deprivation. Within some areas, the bad habit of illegal dumping of refuse has taken hold. Often, the creation of a garden on these sites helps to encourage habits of pride within communities.
Readers who believe they can contribute to a better George are welcome to make contact by emailing: mayor@george.gov.za
Eskom load shedding update: Sunday, 30 July 2023: Stage 4 load shedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 05:00 on Monday. Thereafter, Stage 2 load shedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 16:00. This pattern will be implemented daily until further notice.
Issued by George Municipality on behalf of Eskom
George will be affected as follows:
Sunday 30/07/2023
16:00 – 18:30
Monday 31/07/2023
00:00 – 02:30
16:00 – 18:30
Tuesday 01/08/2023
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30
Wednesday 02/08/2023
22:00 – 00:30
Thursday 03/08/2023
06:00 – 08:30
22:00 – 00:30
Friday 04/08/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Sunday 30/07/2023
19:00 – 21:30
Monday 31/07/2023
03:00 – 05:30
19:00 – 21:30
Tuesday 01/08/2023
01:00 – 03:30
17:00 – 19:30
Wednesday 02/08/2023
01:00 – 03:30
17:00 – 19:30
Thursday 03/08/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30
Friday 04/08/2023
01:00 – 03:30
17:00 – 19:30
Unplanned power outage in portion of Zone 9,affecting Bob,
Nqwemeshe, Khululeka, Mfayana, Johannes and
Nqwemeshe Streets. Our teams have been dispatched but could not energise due to illegal connections. Power can only be restored once all illegal connections have been removed. Issued by George Municipality 30 July 2023 at 20h20
As the new financial year begins and the Indigent Policy revised the Credit Control and Indigent team will conduct an Indigent drive in George, Uniondale, Haarlem and farms from 31 July to 31 August 2023. The following is the program to be undertaken:
| DATE / UMHLA | VENUE / LOKAAL / INDAWO | AREA / GEBIED / ILOKISHI |
| 31/07/2023 | Municipal office Thembalethu (Swannepoel office)
New Dawn Park Primary School |
Thembalethu (Zone 1)
Pacaltsdorp |
| 01/08/2023 | Nikiwe Creche
Vrye Christen Gemeenskap (Wit Kerk) |
Thembalethu (Zone 2)
Pacaltsdorp / Seaview |
| 02/08/2023 | Thembalethu Community Hall
AGS Kerk |
Thembalethu (Zones 3 & 4)
Pacaltsdorp (Andersonville) |
| 03/08/2023 | Faith Mission Church
St Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church |
Thembalethu (Asazani, Zone 4 & 5)
Pacaltsdorp (Europa & Ou Dorp Area) |
| 07/08/2023 | Thembalethu Primary School
Pacaltsdorp High School |
Thembalethu (Mdongwe Area)
Pacaltsdorp / Rosedale (New Area) |
| 08/08/2023 | Thembalethu Baptist Church
Rosedale Nursery/Creche |
Asazani Area
Rosedale |
| 10/08/2023 | Sakhingomso Creche
St Mary`s Catholic Church |
Silvertown Area
Rosemoor |
| 14/08/2023 | Good Shepherd Catholic Church (Roma)
Rosemoor Gemeenskapsaal |
Thembalethu
Rosemoor / Urbansville |
| 15/08/2023 | Tyholora Primary School
George Congregational Church / Kon Kerk |
Thembalethu
Rosemoor |
| 17/08/2023 | Holy Trinity Ministries International (Inn Area)
The Dock`s Mission Church |
Thembalethu (Zones 7)
Protea Park |
| 21/08/2023 | Life of Christ Christian Church
Parkdene Gemeenskapsaal |
Thembalethu (Zones 7 & 8)
Parkdene/Maraiskamp |
| 22/08/2023 | All Brick Hall
Parkdene Baptist |
Thembalethu (Zone 8 & 9)
Conville / Parkdene/ Marais |
| 24/08/2023 | Kwakhanya Creche
Touwsranten Gemeenskapsaal |
Thembalethu (Zone 9)
Touwsranten |
| 28/08/2023 | Zone 9 Community Hall
Kidstop |
Thembalethu (Zone 9)
Borcherds |
| 29/08/2023 | Bhongolethu Creche
Blanco Gemeenskapsaal |
Thembalethu (Ramaphosa Area)
Blanco |
| 30/08/2023 | Lawaaikamp Community Hall
Conville Gemeenskapsaal |
Lawaaikamp
Conville |
| 31/08/2023 | Lyonville Gemeenskapsaal
Haarlem Gemeenskapsaal |
Uniondale
Haarlem |
| THE SESSIONS BEGIN FROM
DIE SESSIES BEGIN VANAF IINTLANGANISO ZIQALA UKUSUSELA |
17h30 – 19h00 | |
Eskom Stage 4 load shedding will continue to be implemented until 05:00 on Saturday, with varying stages of load shedding implemented until 05:00 on Monday.
Issued by George Municipality 28 July 2023
George will be affected as follows:
Friday 28/07/2023
18:00 – 20:30
Saturday 29/07/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30
Sunday 30/07/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 28/07/2023
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30
Saturday 29/07/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30
Sunday 30/07/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30
The Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) offices in Blanco are closed today due to circumstances out of our control and operational matters. The offices will re-open Monday, 31 July 2023 at 08h00. George Municipality’s MVR office in Hibernia Street is still fully operational for the rest of the day. The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience caused.