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George Municipality teams and other stakeholders held cleanup operation at Schaap River, Thembalethu

The George Municipality environmental and cleansing teams in conjunction with various other stakeholders held a clean-up operation at Schaap River, Thembalethu last week Friday as part of the International Coastal Clean Up Day.

According to Tanja Botha, Acting Manager – Cleansing and Environmental Health at George Municipality, the International Coastal Clean up Day is officially celebrated annually on 16 September 2023. She said 85 people made a massive difference in the environment by doing their part and collected an amount of 311 black bags full of refuse were collected as well as 41 blue bags with recycling items by the teams.

With George Municipality, officials from the National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, the Garden Route District Municipality and Cape Nature all helped to make this day a success.

Botha gave a shoutout to stakeholders from the private sector included John Dory’s and Spur who also donated refreshments to the teams.

Dawie Adonis, Director: Community Services said he is very proud of the officials and the extra mile they go to keep our environment clean and always as part of the outreaches educate our communities about the harmful effects of littering and illegal dumping.

 

Photograph above:

Various stakeholders taking part in the cleanup operation on the day. In front are officials from George Municipality, Grace Notshokovu (Project Coordinator at George Municipality, second from left), Dawie Adonis (Director: Community Services), Tanja Botha (Acting Manager: Cleansing and Environmental Health at George Municipality, and Cllr Siphelo Manxele, Ward Councillor of Ward 21 (on far right).

 

 A clean riverbank right after the operation.

Refuse at Schaap River before the cleanup operation.

 

Planned power outage: Sityebi-tyebi area, Thembalethu – 21 September 2023

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

SITYEBI-TYEBI AREA

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 08H00 TO15H00 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 26 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 08H00 TO 15H00.

 

KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

SITYEBI-TYEBI AREA

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 21 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 08H00 TOT 15H00 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 DINSDAG 26 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 08H00 TOT 15H00.

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – 19 September 2023

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height                       91,45
Rainfall for the previous 7 days                                                         3.5 mm (Measured up to and including 19 September 2023)

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

Follow this link for the detailed Stricter Water Restrictions that remain in place:
English: https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/11834-George-Municipality-Water-Restrictions-2C-English-Flyer-A5-v4.pdf

Afrikaans: https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/11834-George-Municipality-Water-Restrictions-2C-Afrikaans-Flyer-A5-v3.pdf

IsiXhosa: https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/11834-George-Municipality-Water-Restrictions-2C-isiXhosa-Flyer-A5-v3.pdf

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

Update:All George Municipality telephone lines operational again

_Issued George Municipality 19 SEPTEMBER @ 09h00_

 

All telephone lines to the George Municipality buildings and George Municipal Disaster Centre are operating again after we experienced technical difficulties earlier this morning.

 

*Please revert back to using the following numbers*

044 801 6311 for FIRE EMERGENCIES ONLY

044 801 6300 for AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES

 

Please contact our Switchboard from 07h45 on 044 801 9111 for Municipal-related queries or log faults via the My Smart City App.

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*URGENT PUBLIC UPDATE, 19 SEPTEMBER @ 07H55*

George Municipal Disaster Centre is experiencing technical difficulties with their telephone lines.

Please use the following cellphone numbers in event of FIRE ONLY.

074 621 8737 or

074 423 8635

Please contact our Switchboard from 07h45 on 044 8019111 for Municipal related queries or log faults via the My Smart City App.

 

Planned power outage: Sityebi-tyebi area, Thembalethu

Planned power outage: Sityebi-tyebi area, Thembalethu
 
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
SITYEBI-TYEBI AREA
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 08H00 TO 15H00 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 28 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 08H00 TO 15H00.
 
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
SITYEBI-TYEBI AREA
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op WOENSDAG 27 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 08H00 TOT 15H00 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 DONDERDAG 28 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 08H00 TOT 15H00.

Eskom load shedding update – 18 September 2023 at 12h15

Eskom load shedding update: Due to improved generation capacity and performance, load shedding will be reduced to Stage 1 from 12:00 today until 16:00, followed by Stage 3 load shedding from 16:00 until 05:00 on Tuesday (previously communicated as Stage 4). Thereafter, load shedding will be implemented as previously communicated where the pattern of Stages 2 and 4 will be implemented until further notice. Eskom will publish another update should any significant changes occur.
Issued by George Municipality 18 September 2023 at 12h15

George will be affected as follows:

Monday 18/09/2023
22:00 – 00:30

Tuesday 19/09/2023
22:00 – 00:30

Wednesday 20/09/2023
06:00 – 08:30
22:00 – 00:30

Thursday 21/09/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30

Friday 22/09/2023
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Monday 18/09/2023
17:00 – 19:30

Tuesday 19/09/2023
01:00 – 03:30
17:00 – 19:30

Wednesday 20/09/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

Thursday 21/09/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30

Friday 22/09/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

 

Public Notice: NATIS SYSTEM in Pacaltsdorp currently offline

Please be advised that the NATIS System and LEU (eye testing machines) are down at the Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) in Pacaltsdorp. The centre cannot process licence renewals and eye testing services now. People can still do tests that are being performed outside the building and pick up licence cards.

The Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) and Vehicle Testing Station are online.

For more information, please contact the department on 044 878 2400.

Six-year-old member of George Library publishes his first book

Liam Tait, a six-year-old grade 1 learner from Holy Cross Primary School, became as far as we could establish, the youngest patron of the George Library, if not George, to publish his first book, _*The Dream of Animals.*_

When asked why he wrote the book, Liam answered that he likes animals. Liam also got a chance to read his book to his classmates at the launch and other patrons.

The youngster, who is only turning 7 in November, wrote the typical entry-level book, as a June holiday project, holidaying with his aunt, Rehelda Williams. Williams was also the one who encouraged Liam to write down his thoughts. She said he specifically used words he could spell and knew.

Liam’s mom, Phyona Tait, smiled from ear to ear with the launch of Liam’s book at George Library during Literacy Month. ”

Phyona Tait said “Liam is our shining light. Thank you to his aunt who encouraged him. Phyona said he used his artwork in the book as well.

“His first words when he saw the book was, I’m an author,” his mom said. “He is also very interested in the sales, she said gleefully.

“We are very proud and blessed to be part of what Liam created. His new interest is gemstones and maybe there is another book on the horizon,” Phyona said.

Liam’s dad, Wendell Tait, passed away from Covid in December 2020. He was a detective at George Saps.

Garelene Muller, Children’s Librarian, Liam is a true inspiration and he’s a beacon of hope to other youngsters. “Through what he’s achieved, others can see nothing is impossible. I always say to the children you can be small but mighty,” Muller said.

The book was self-published and printed by Blending.co.za. It is available on Amazon.com and Kindle.

If you want printed copies, you can phone Phyona Tait on 082 553 0052.

Photograph above:

Liam Tait and his mom, Phyona, hand over copies of his book to George Senior Librarian, Malibongwe Luyenge and his teacher, Sabrina Waters.

Liam lifts his book as proud mom, Phyona Tait (to his right looks on). Next to her is a family member, Rosaline Tait. On the other side of Liam are Zeenat Fortuin, Rehelda Williams (Liam’s aunt in red) and Veronica Tait.

Liam Tait (6) reading from his first published book, _The Dream of Animals_.

Liam Tait (6) reading from his first published book, _The Dream of Animals_.

The cover of the book.

Liam lifts his book as proud mom, Phyona Tait (to his right looks on). Next to her is a family member, Rosaline Tait. On the other side of Liam are Zeenat Fortuin, Rehelda Williams (Liam’s aunt in red) and Veronica Tait.

Everyone attending the book launch at the George Library.

Garelene Muller, Children’s Librarian at George Library with Liam at the launch.

Media Release: Gwaiing Wastewater Treatment Works Upgrade Progress

The Gwaiing Wastewater Treatment Works current upgrade is nearing completion and it involves maximising and upgrading the existing structures’ capacities to increase the design flow capacity from 7.3 megalitres per day to 11 megalitres per day.

The works is located next to the landfill site adjacent to the old airport road, and is already at full capacity. Substantial development has already taken place within the drainage area. The completion for the current phase is expected in October 2023. Proposals for further rapid development in this area are under review, and a process was started in October 2020 to prepare a plan for the incremental upgrade at the Gwaiing Wastewater Treatment Works to cater for current and future development. The provisional capacity extension plan was finalised in 2021 already, and a contractor was appointed in April 2022 for the current Phase 1A for approximately R24 million.

According to Jannie Koegelenberg, Director: Civil Engineering Services, “This current phase will add much needed capacity to address the short-term flow requirements until the next phase of the capacity extension can be implemented.”

He said a master plan for the Gwaiing Wastewater Treatment Works is in process to plan for the incremental expansion of the works to meet the medium term (28Ml/day) and long term (50Ml/day) requirements. This allows the Municipality to plan and budget timeously as demand increases. It is anticipated that the next phase of the upgrading of the works will commence in 2024/25, subject to funding availability.

 

 

 

Photograph above:

New 75kW aerator in operation.

New Motor Control panel to control new equipment at the plant.

September is Tourism Month!

This year we are celebrating the theme ‘Tourism for Good’ with inspiring stories of businesses impacting the local hospitality space.  Here are a few:

The Garden Route Botanical Garden (GRBG), a nonprofit and Public Benefit Organisation, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year!  Approximately 16 hectares in size, the garden showcases and conserves the incredible biodiversity of the district. Indigenous forests, wetlands, fynbos, and coastal dunes support a wide variety of plant and animal species, including those which are threatened and endemic.  Scientists and researchers come to the garden to study the ecosystems and species, as well as make use of the herbarium. Educational programs and interpretive materials are offered.  Declared a nature reserve, there are many things to see and enjoy such as hiking, markets, guided tours, and medicinal plant lectures.  There is also a restaurant, parkrun, and indigenous nursery. The garden is a haven for birdwatchers, with numerous bird species calling it home. Bird hides and viewing platforms are available for bird enthusiasts to observe the local avian wildlife.

The Herold Meander is a secluded rural settlement of cultural and historical significance.  From an abandoned and derelict farm, it has been developed into a sustainable Agri-Village.  Environmental, water rights and heritage approvals were obtained to ensure a sustainable farming development, primarily focused on proteas, honeybush tea and sheep. The Honeybush shrub is proudly South African and grows naturally in the Garden Route and Tsitsikamma areas.  The Khoikhoi used honeybush to make medicinal tea.  Slightly sweet and caffeine-free, this herbal tea has high antioxidants and low tannins. The project has resulted in upgrades to the infrastructure, capacity building of workers, repair of historical buildings and the creation of local jobs.  Herold Meander offers honeybush tea tasting, donkey cart rides, fishing, and accommodation facilities on a pre-booking basis.

Empower is a George based NPC and PBO. In December 2022, Empower hosted a crowd-funding campaign, Run It Back.  Through the efforts of 15 volunteers who ran 5kms every day for 8 days, they raised enough funds to purchase 8 generators. Empower gifted the generators according to set criteria, in partnership with the George Business Chamber, to local businesses. 3 out of the 8 generators went to Explore our Hood, the Garden Route Botanical Garden and George Backpackers.

Explore our Hood is a Thembalethu-based tourism business with awesome, authentic township experiences.  George Backpackers offers an affordable overnight accommodation, with dormitories and private rooms.  The hosts speak English, Afrikaans, and German.

Discover more about George, Wilderness and Uniondale tourism offerings and destination stories at visitgeorge.co.za.

 

GM’s Community Development appreciation day for nutritional centre volunteers

George Municipality held an appreciation day for the custodians of the municipal soup kitchens and nutritional centres last week for the amazing work they do in our communities.
The ladies and men were spoiled with a scrumptious lunch at the event.
Deputy Executive Mayor of George, Cllr Raybin Figland, the keynote speaker at the event in the George Banquet Hall, said these people running the nutritional centres are the true heroes of our communities. “We are here to celebrate and give thanks to those who dedicate their time and efforts to feed some of the most vulnerable people within the jurisdiction of our Municipality and we cannot thank you enough for the undertaking of this mammoth task to serve,” Figland said.
Figland said nutritional centres or as we used to refer to them soup kitchens, play a critical role in any community by providing meals and sustenance to those who are in dire need. The Municipality currently has 119 centres that have been operational for more than 25 years. He said the pandemic we’ve faced has made the importance of these centres even more apparent as more people were left on the verge of extreme poverty.
“However, it is not just the nutritional centres itself that are essential, what would these centres be without the amazing people who run them? I call you ‘superheroes in aprons’ because you save the day for so many children, the elderly, and the frail. You volunteer, out of selflessness and commitment and it should be an inspiration to us all to do better, to do more so that we make a difference in the lives of those who need it so desperately,” Figland said.
Edward Ganza, Deputy Director: Corporate Services, announced that the George Municipality is in discussions with other stakeholders, like Correctional Services, to get even more products to assist the nutritional centres. He said Correctional Services inmates run successful gardens and they are looking to sign a memorandum of understanding with this department.
He also thanked the volunteers for feeding the adults of tomorrow.
Sophia Fanelo, Manager: Community Development, said this selfless project of people who use their own time and mostly their own products to provide to hungry people in our communities is so close to her heart as she was once one of those children who was fed by a soup aunty. She told the women and men who do this selfless job, that they are earthly angels. “You don’t have a job, you have a calling and your payment come straight out of heaven,” Fanelo said. Fanelo said when her birth mom passed away, her soup aunty, Ma Rachel, took her in and became her mother. She said these people not only feed people but invest in they youth and in people.
Rosina Gordon from Jacaranda Street, Pacaltsdorp, a nutritional centre volunteer said she has respect for women and men who serve their community. She said she prayed to the Lord before she started the soup kitchen and wanted to help young men especially. She says young men help her now in her kitchen. She started feeding 6 children and today she feeds 300 people and the kitchen is 33 years old.
Past Veronica Horne encouraged people to keep on doing good, it is part of life and people need each other.
Follow the link for a video of the day:https://youtu.be/ShaZZnqvb6o
Photographs:
Above photograph: Cllr Melvin Roelfse, Elizabeth Swelindawo, Rosina Gordon, Eva Jansen, Edward Ganza, Deputy Director: Corporate Serivces, Magdalena Oktober, Cllr Brendon Adams, Portfolio Councillor for Community Development and Willma Heydenrycht.
Elizabeth Swelinddawo and Cynthia Rasmeni.
Pearly Lewis, Leona Witbooi and Ann Smit at the George Municipality’s appreciation day for nutritional centres.
The Executive Deputy Mayor of George, Cllr Raybin Figland, delivers his keynote address at the event. Looking on is Jonathan Fortuin (in black), the MC at the event and Edward Ganza, Deputy Director: Corporate Services.

Upgrading of Sewer network: Garcia Street to Badnall Street, Borcherds

UPGRADING OF SEWER NETWORK: GARCIA STREET TO BADNALL STREET

The upgrade of sewer infrastructure servicing Garcia, Pulser & Badnall Streets in Borcherds will have an impact on residents and road users for the period from 31 August 2023 to 30 October 2023.

DESCRIPTION:

Sections of the existing sewer infrastructure and associated Garcia, Pulser and Badnall Streets will be affected.

PROJECT PERIOD:

31 August 2023 to 30 October 2023

SERVICE DISRUPTION:

Municipal services may be disrupted during construction. Prior notification of planned temporary disruptions will be send out via social media.

WORKING HOURS:

Working hours will be from 07h00 to 17h00 on Mondays to Fridays and 07h00 – 14h00 on Saturdays as needed.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:

Residents, road users and pedestrians need to exercise caution throughout the duration of the construction period. Please adhere to flag persons, temporary road signage and road markings.

ACCESS TO SITE:

Access to the site will be strictly controlled. Any member of the public who enters the site will have to comply with the relevant requirements in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES:

Urhwebo e-Transand Ltd attention Brendon van Rensburg on 044 695 0105.

The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to all residents to be patient and exercise caution during the upgrade. Please look out for and adhere to temporary road signage and construction personnel.

George Municipality appoints new service provider for blue and green bag collection

The George Municipality has appointed a new interim service provider for the collection of blue and green bags. HENQUE WASTE is the new service provider that started services on Monday, 28 August 2023. The backlog of green bags will be collected this week, on your collection day as per the Refuse schedule. The service provider did not finish his route yesterday and will continue with collections today (Tuesday) due to the backlog of green bags.

Residents are requested to be patient to allow for a smooth takeover for the new service provider. We apologise for any inconvenience caused during this takeover period. The blue and green bag collection service will continue as scheduled and we thank all residents who participate in the blue bag(recycling), and green bag (green waste) project.

For any information regarding black refuse bag removal please phone the Cleansing department on 044 802 2900.

For queries regarding blue or green 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.za
Factory Address: 27 Rand St, George Industria, George, 6536
Website Address: www.henquewaste.co.za

 

Eskom load shedding update – 25 August 2023

George will be affected as follows:

Friday 25/08/2023
None

Saturday 26/08/2023
02:00 – 04:30
18:00 – 20:30

Sunday 27/08/2023
18:00 – 20:30

Monday 28/08/2023
02:00 – 04:30
18:00 – 20:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Friday 25/08/2023
None

Saturday 26/08/2023
21:00 – 23:30

Sunday 27/08/2023
21:00 – 23:30

Monday 28/08/2023
05:00 – 07:00
21:00 – 23:30

Planned power outage: portion of Wilderness

*Planned power outage: portion of Wilderness*

*Issued by George Municipality*

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION  OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

PORTION OF WILDERNESS

DUMBLETON CRESCENT, FAIRY KNOWE LINE

 

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY 30 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 THURSDAY 31 AUGUST 2023 FROM  09H00 TO 16H30.

 

KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKINGVAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

 DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

GEDEELTE VAN WILDERNIS

DUMBLETON CRESCENT, FAIRY KNOWE LYN

 

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op WOENSDAG 30 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 DONDERDAG 31 AUGUSTUS 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.

Planned power outage: portion of Hoekwil

*Planned power outage: portion of Hoekwil*

*Issued by George Municipality*

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION  OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

PORTION OF HOEKWIL

DUIWERIVIER ROAD

 NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on  MONDAY 28 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 TUESDAY 29 AUGUST  2023 FROM  09H00 TO 16H30.

 

KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

 DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

 GEDEELTE VAN HOEKWIL

DUIWERIVIER WEG

 KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op MAANDAG 28 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 DINSDAG 29 AUGUSTUS  2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.

 

 

Public Notice 4: Update on legal march proceedings – 24 August @ 11h50

George Municipality confirms that the legal march is almost at the entrance to the Main Building, Cashier Hall off Progress Street, where the Memorandum is scheduled to be handed over to the Executive Mayor for George, Leon Van Wyk.

George Law Enforcement, Traffic Officials and SAPS continue to monitor proceedings.

Parking at Civic Centre, York Street – Progress Street – Victoria Street
George Municipality would like to advise residents and all Eisteddfod participants that parking around the Municipal Civic Centre has been cordoned off due to the legal march being held today.

Progress Street, York Street (front of Civic Centre) and Victoria Street parking will not be available until after the march disperses. The expected duration of the march is from 09h00 – 15h00.

Eisteddfod parents are requested to make use of on street parking further away from the main municipal building (along York Street) and George Municipal Traffic Wardens will be on hand to direct parents and learners to the main entrance of the Civic Centre.

Municipal Switchboard 044 801 9111
After Hours Emergency Number 044 801 6300
Dedicated Fire Only Number 044 801 6311