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Eskom load shedding update, Monday, 24 July 2023

Due to further delays in returning generating units to service, as well as the further failure of 5 generating units today, Stage 5 load shedding will be implemented from 14:00 today until 05:00 on Tuesday.  Thereafter, load shedding will be implemented until further notice. Eskom will publish another update should any significant changes occur.

George will be affected as follows:

Monday 24/07/2023

20:00 – 22:30

Tuesday 25/07/2023

02:00 – 04:30

10:00 – 12:30

18:00 – 20:30

Wednesday 26/07/2023

02:00 – 04:30

10:00 – 12:30

18:00 – 20:30

 

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Monday 24/07/2023

15:00 – 17:30

23:00 – 01:30

Tuesday 25/07/2023

05:00 – 07:30

13:00 – 15:30

21:00 – 23:30

Wednesday 26/07/2023

05:00 – 07:30

13:00 – 15:30

21:00 – 23:30

 

Don’t miss your chance to participate in The Entrepreneur 2023 competition

Issued on behalf of George Council Chambers
Seize this incredible opportunity to take your business to new heights and submit your form before the 2nd of August 2023.
Drop off your application at any one of the multiple locations available or scan and email it to us. Keep in mind late or incomplete submissions will be disqualified.
Selected business owners will embark on a 10-week developmental programme endorsed by UKZN and USA-based university- MIT, with tuition and mentorship.
Competition winners will be judged on their potential, their attendance and participation, as well as the business plan content.
 
Finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their ventures at The Entrepreneur 2023 Exhibition, where winners will be announced.
Visit our website now to learn more about the entry criteria. https://georgechamber.co.za/upcomming-events/
Prize money in the form of business development funding awaits. Take the leap and let your entrepreneurial journey begin!

PUBLIC NOTICE: Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) will be closed until further notice

The George Municipality Vehicle Testing Centre (VTS) is closed until further notice due to a breakdown and work has not been completed. We will keep the public up to date on any developments.

The VTS will be closed to the public but the MVR Section next to the VTS in Hibernia Street (next to the train station) is open for business as usual.

For any queries contact the VTS on 044 801 9312.

We apologize for the inconvenience. Vehicle owners needing urgent vehicle testing can contact private companies for this service.

Public Notice: Eye test machines down at Traffic Department in Pacaltsdorp

Please note that there’s a national problem with the LEU systems (eye test machines). The machines are not operational at the Traffic Services Department(DLTC) in Pacaltsdorp.

Technicians are busy working on the problem and the public is asked to be patient.
No transactions for renewal, applications for Learners Licence or Driving test can be done.

The practical test for driving Licences is not affected.

We will inform the public of any developments. For more information contact the Traffic Department in Pacaltsdorp on 044 878 2400.

Public Notice: Motorists should please take note of the Outeniqua High School Centenary march

Public Notice: Motorists should please take note of the Outeniqua High School Centenary march on Friday, 21 July 2023 and possible traffic delays. George Traffic will escort the procession and regulate traffic during the event from 10h00 to around 13h00. Marshalls have been appointed to regulate the learners and public taking part in the procession.

About 1700 people are expected to take part in the procession with approximately 25 vehicles, including floats. We ask the public to please be patient and enjoy this once in a lifetime event.

If you are an old Kwagga or not, please show your support for this momentous occasion – walk out and cheer them on or hoot or wave if you see the procession – it is indeed a momentous occasion!

The procession will line up at 09H45 at Outeniqua High School at the Mitchel Street entrance, and start at 10H00 on the following route:
direction south in Mitchell Street, turn right into Courtney Street, left into York Street, left into Cathedral Street and again left into Mitchell Street return to High School. (see the map attached).

Travel ads placed to help combat seasonality this June-July holiday

Photograph: A snapshot of one of the advertising video reels on Facebook showcasing the greater George area.

George, Wilderness and Uniondale Tourism recently ran travel advertisements on DSTV and social media platforms, targeting the Winter school holiday which is traditionally the quietest vacation period of the year.

According to Joan Shaw, Tourism Manager, school holidays are a driver of domestic tourism and therefore targeting the domestic leisure traveller for the Winter holidays can help combat seasonality.

A DSTV app commercial ran for the month of June, promoting the George area.  The app allows advertisers to reach a segmented audience at digital advertising rates, thereby ensuring George is paying to ‘speak to‘ the right audience.  The content was styled for a domestic family in the top leisure traveller categories, to spark interest in the area, especially showing off the natural beauty for those in Gauteng who do not experience ‘paradise’ daily.

It paid off.  The campaign achieved a completion rate of 94.43% , surpassing the industry benchmark of a 90% completion rate.  A ‘completion rate’ is when the commercial is watched until the end, where the viewer does not change the channel to avoid the ad or to switch to another show.  The commercial also achieved a click through rate (CTR) of 0,9%, well surpassing the benchmark of 0.4 CTR %.  This is the number of people who clicked on the commercial when watching it on a device, like a tablet or cellphone.  The commercial was linked to the official destination website visitgeorge.co.za.  In total, the campaign delivered 64 764 targeted impressions.  An impression is the number of times the advert is served.  The high CTR and completion rate suggests that the commercial was able to capture the attention of the audience from start to finish.

Shaw said in conjunction with the DSTV ads, the bureau also ran various advert formats across Facebook and Instagram using targeting parameters for a domestic audience with and without children.   A total of 11 adverts were delivered – all to create awareness about the destination – using a toolbox of creatives.  Adverts about things to do were also served to people travelling in the Garden Route area.

According to online data, the average booking window for destinations within George Municipality was 19 days in June, and 22 days in July during 2022.  The school holidays are from 24 June – 17 July this year.  The adverts on DSTV and Meta platforms therefore were aimed at creating positioning for George and to keep the destinations in mind while potential, targeted travellers are in the last-minute booking window for the June/July holidays.  Said another way, this means that while George’s top domestic markets are making their final winter holiday plans, we helped them to keep George in mind and in the considerable pool of where to go and what to do.

Other ways the tourism section of George Municipality, known as George, Wilderness and Uniondale Tourism, is helping to combat seasonality is through event support.  The following events are expected to bring in an economic injection into George during Winter: Craven Week (July), Cantamus National Choir Festival (August), George Agricultural Show (August) and the SA Tent Pegging World Cup (August).

For more tourism stakeholder news, get in touch to discuss free membership options via members@visitgeorge.co.za

Looking for the latest events, amazing things to do, restaurants where you can dine in style and places to stay for your visiting relatives and friends, or for your own weekend getaway? Find inspiration on the official destination website visitgeorge.co.za

 

Eskom load shedding schedule update: Wednesday, 12 July 2023

Eskom load shedding schedule update: Wednesday, 12 July 2023: Due to the loss of additional generating units overnight, the extensive use of Open Gas Cycle Turbines and the inability to replenish pumped storage dam levels, Stage 4 load shedding will be implemented at 07:00 this morning until 14:00. Thereafter, Stage 4 load shedding will be implemented from 14:00 today until 05:00 on Thursday. This pattern will be repeated daily until further notice.
Issued by George Municipality 12 July 2023

George will be affected as follows:

Wednesday 12/07/2023
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Thursday 13/07/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 20:30 **

Friday 14/07/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 20:30 **

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Wednesday 12/07/2023
13:00 – 17:30 **
21:00 – 23:30

Thursday 13/07/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
14:00 – 15:30
19:00 – 23:30 **

Friday 14/07/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 23:30 **

Eskom load shedding schedule updated: 11 July 2023

Eskom load shedding schedule update: Issued by George Municipality on behalf of Eskom-Tuesday, 11 July 2023: The reduced generation capacity as well as the high sustained demand for electricity (about 33 000MW), has required the extensive use of Open Cycle Gas Turbines (OCGTs) and pump storage generation over the past 36 hours. To preserve the emergency reserves, Stage 4 load shedding will be implemented from 14:00 today until 05:00 on Wednesday. Thereafter, Stage 3 load shedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 14:00, followed by Stage 4 load shedding from 14:00 until 05:00 on Thursday. This pattern will continue to be implemented daily until further notice.
George will be affected as follows:

Tuesday 11/07/2023
18:00 – 20:30

Wednesday 12/07/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Thursday 13/07/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Friday 14/07/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Tuesday 11/07/2023
14:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Wednesday 12/07/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Thursday 13/07/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Friday 14/07/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

PUBLIC NOTICE: Emergency Municipal Loadshedding Relief Grant June 2023 Update

The Western Cape Provincial government has authorised a sum total of R88.185 million rand from the Provincial Unforeseen and Unavoidable Reserve Fund to assist municipalities with the unforeseen and immediate impact of prolonged load-shedding on water and wastewater services.

In terms of this allocated Funding, George Municipality has received the sum of R14 220 000 (VAT included) as a contribution toward the purchase and installation of backup energy supply. This backup supply can include generators, renewable power sources, batteries and all ancillary costs associated with the installation, such as switch gear, safekeeping, caging, etc. for water and wastewater infrastructure.

This grant funding will assist the George Municipality in ensuring a healthy environment and continuing with the provision of basic services to our citizens and businesses during the current load-shedding.
The municipality is in the process of purchasing emergency diesel generators that will be placed strategically as follows:

Water Treatment Works
Haarlem WTW  (+_ 150kVA diesel generator)

Uniondale WTW (+- 200kVA diesel generator)

Waste Water Treatment Works
Uniondale WWTW (+_ 200 kVA diesel generator)

Kleinkrantz WWTW (+_ 300 kVA diesel generator)

Outeniqua WWTW (+_ 1000 kVA diesel generator)

Progress to Date:

A Professional Engineering Consultant was appointed to assist the George Municipality with the design, procurement, and implementation of the backup generator units.  The municipality has to date (June 2023) completed the procurement of the contractors required to construct the Generators required for Haarlem and Uniondale water treatment facilities; and Uniondale and Kleinkrantz wastewater treatment facilities. Due to the size of the Outeniqua wastewater treatment facility`s backup generator, a separate procurement process had to be followed and is underway.

It is furthermore to be noted that generator equipment in general is a long lead item, and therefore the delivery times associated therewith are very much dependent on the stock availability on same.    In this regard, the major risk foreseen at this stage is a delay in timeous completion of the project because of the knock-on effect due to external factors affecting and delaying the delivery time of equipment, i.e., shipping of imported components, strikes/shutdowns, etc, as well as any delay in the Outeniqua WWTW generator tender process.  In summary, the overall project progress is as follows:

Procurement Phase: 

Appointment of Consultant (Complete) – 100%

Appointment of Contractor:

Haarlem WTW (Complete) – 100%

Uniondale WTW (Complete) – 100%

Uniondale WWTW (Complete) – 100%

Kleinkrantz WWTW (Complete) – 100%

Outeniqua WWTW (In Progress) – 40%

Construction Phase:

Haarlem WTW (± 125 kVA diesel generator) – 20%

Uniondale WTW (± 125 kVA diesel generator) – 20%

Uniondale WWTW (± 200 kVA diesel generator) – 20%

Kleinkrantz WWTW (± 300 kVA diesel generator) – 20%

Outeniqua WWTW (± 1 000 kVA + 650 kVA diesel generator) – 0%

The total project expenditure to date (as of end of June 2023) is approximately 9,5% of the current funding allocation.

Other Load Shedding Initiatives Implemented by George Municipality:

George Municipality has out of necessity already installed large generators at 30 Sewer Pump Stations and 5 at Water Treatment Works at a cost of approximately R52 million, to keep water flowing and sewerage pump stations operational during load shedding.  A further 8 are in the process of being procured at a cost of approximately R27 million rand and which includes the two 1250kVa for the Garden Route Dam.  The costs of running these generators are exorbitant and currently totals approximately R148 000 per day in fuel alone at Stage 4, with the fuel costs even higher when Stage 5 and 6 are implemented.

Battery energy storage is planned for all the Water and Waste-Water Treatment Plants and the Sewer Pump stations to reduce diesel costs. The Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) deployment is being fast-tracked to save costs over the long run. Using a phased-in approach, the intention is to deploy BESS of more than 100MWh for the city. The city is currently in the process of feasibility studies for the BESS deployment, to assess the technical, environmental, economic and practical feasibility of installation and integration into the distribution network. These studies will further inform the city on the deployment strategy to undertake as it strives to reduce reliance on Eskom.

Link to further information on how George Municipality is trying to mitigate the impact of load-shedding for George. https://www.george.gov.za/what-is-george-municipality-doing-to-alleviate-eskom-loadshedding-and-other-renewable-energy-projects/

 

 

 

Eskom load shedding schedule update – 10 July 2023

Eskom load shedding schedule update: Due to increased demand, Stage 4 loadshedding will continue to be implemented until 05:00 on Tuesday. Thereafter, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 14:00, followed by Stage 4 loadshedding from 14:00 until 05:00 on Wednesday. This pattern will continue to be implemented daily until further notice.
Issued by George Municipality 10 July 2023 at 17h00

Updated schedule for George for the rest of the week:

Monday 10/07/2023
18:00 – 20:30

Tuesday 11/07/2023
02:00 – 04:30
18:00 – 20:30

Wednesday 12/07/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Thursday 13/07/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Friday 14/07/2023
00:00 – 02:30
16:00 – 18:30

Updated schedule for Uniondale for the rest of the week:

Monday 10/07/2023
21:00 – 23:30

Tuesday 11/07/2023
05:00 – 07:30
14:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Wednesday 12/07/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Thursday 13/07/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Friday 14/07/2023
03:00 – 05:30
19:00 – 21:30

George DCS joins in fun at Netball World Cup Trophy Handover Event

Regional Commissioner for the Western Cape, Department of Correctional Services (DCS) Delikile Klaas was joined on Wednesday 5 July by Doc Skosana (DCS: Area Coordinator Development and Care), Johan Vermaak (DCS:”Area Coordinator Corrections) and Eddie Myners ( DCS: Head of George Correctional Centre) to celebrate the arrival of the Netball World Cup Trophy 2023 in George.

George Municipality together with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport(DCAS) jointly hosted the World Cup Netball Trophy Handover attended by Western Cape MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport,  Anroux Marais and Executive Mayor for George Leon Van Wyk. The Local Organizing Committee which includes DCAS, the George Branch of Department of Correctional Services and Eden Netball Federation ensured that it was a fun-filled event with music and plenty of gees!

George Municipality has the honour of being the only city in the Garden Route District that has been allocated a Netball World Cup Fan Park to be hosted at Rosemore Stadium and this is also where DCS George has pulled out all the stops and assisted tremendously. Teams of offenders have been busy since early this week repairing, painting and cleaning Rosemore Stadium and its surrounds, to ensure that the Fan Park which will host up to 2000 netball supporters per day is in tip top condition. The Fan park is hosted in partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) from 28th July to 6th August 2023.

The official Opening Ceremony on the 28 July and the Closing Ceremony on the 6 August will take place at the Rosemore Stadium. Over 25 Schools have been invited to participate in a Primary and High School Netball Tournament during the week, with local Social Clubs being given an opportunity to participate over the two weekends.

#NWCfanparkgeorge

#Cityofgeorge

#NWC20238

#Putyourhandsup

#netballfamily

NETBALL World Cup Fridays – every Friday at George Municipality!
In the run-up to the World Cup NETBALL Friday’s are being rolled out across South Africa. George Municipality, DCAS and DCS invite all businesses and institutions to show your solidarity with the participating Netball Teams, by dressing in your netball uniform OR any colours (flags or netball uniforms) of your team of choice, who will participate during the Netball World Cup. Participating Teams will be South Africa, Australia, Barbados, England, Fiji, Jamaica, Malawi, New Zealand, Scotland, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Uganda, Wales and Zimbabwe.

 

Eskom load shedding update: 10 July 2023

Eskom load shedding update: Due to high demand and slight reduction in generation capacity, Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented at 13:00 today until 05:00 on Tuesday.
Loadshedding stage 2 to be implemented from 05:00 on Tuesday until 14:00.
Issued by George Municipality 10 July 2023

George will be affected as follows:

Monday 10/07/2023
18:00 – 20:30

Tuesday 11/07/2023
02:00 – 04:30
18:00 – 20:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Monday 10/07/2023
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Tuesday 11/07/2023
05:00 – 07:30
21:00 – 23:30

Mayor’s Newsletter for George Herald of 6 July 2023

This newsletter is being written shortly before the U18 Rugby Craven Week programme begins in George. As host school for this prestigious sporting event, Outeniqua High School has no doubt spent months planning for this occasion.

The rains earlier in June resulted in the School’s fields becoming waterlogged. A decision was made to switch the matches to Outeniqua Park where there has been feverish activity over the past week or two to prepare for an event involving 16 provincial teams playing 24 matches. We are pleased with the energy and efforts of the work teams from George Municipality who have put in many hours to quickly prepare the facility to receive our visitors over the week.  It is an honour for George to be able to present itself to all the supporters accompanying the team along with the media and television crew.

As with all major sports, the young players attending a tournament on the national stage have opportunities to display their talents and abilities to selectors and scouts. Sterling performances could result in scholarships and contracts to further their sporting careers.

George is extremely proud in observing how various sporting codes and the supportive tourism stakeholders have stepped up to present sporting events of a very high standard. Progressively we are achieving our objective to add events throughout the year to attract tourists from across the country. This helps us build viability, sustainability and employment within the tourism sector.

At George Municipality we are constantly working to create an enabling environment for ease of doing business e.g. through the improvement in turnaround times for approving project and development proposals. These ambitions can best be fostered through ongoing collaborative efforts. It is encouraging to experience how individuals and companies approach us with novel ideas for projects whereby value can be added to the George brand.

The benefits that will flow from this tournament will include spending on hotel and guest house accommodation, restaurants, transportation, retailers, activities and indirectly on goods and services incurred before and during the event. As we grow sustainable tourism, opportunities for the arts and craft sector also emerge. Around George there are businesses that have grown from the crafting abilities of talented individuals into recognised brand names – we need the next generation of smart products.

An event such as Craven Week will also create livelong memories for participants and spectators. Not only does this event promote a healthy and active lifestyle but also opportunities to enhance emotional and mental well-being along with lessons about dealing with success and disappointment in life.

By the time this newsletter is read, we trust that the hundreds of supporters accompanying the teams to George would have had a wonderful experience.

Planned power outages over various areas across George from 8th-4th July 2023

_NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY_
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on the referred bottom dates with times given in the different areas 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 initial periods; the work will be done on the alternative dates given.
 
*THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED as follows:*
• Saturday, 8 July from 09h00 to 16h00 – PORTION OF *HEATHERLANDS:ARBOUR STREET, ERICA STREET & BARRIE ROAD*
Alternative date is Sunday, 9 July 2023
• Sunday, 9 July from 09h00 to 16h00 – PORTION OF *HEATHERLANDS: MYRTLE & MEADOW STREETS*
Alternative date is Sunday, 23 July2023
• Monday, 10 July from 09h00 to 16h00 – PORTION OF *PACALTSDORP: COURNISH STREET*
Alternative date is Tuesday, 11 July 2023
• Monday, 10 July from 09h00 to 16h00 – PORTION OF *CAMPHER’S DRIFT: MOODIE STREET*
Alternative date is Tuesday, 11 July 2023
• Tuesday, 11 July from 08h30 to 17h30 – PORTION OF *GEORGE EAST: MEYER, STEVENS, 3RD, 4TH, GEELHOUT STREETS, WOODFIELD AND MIMOSA AVENUES*
Alternative date is Wednesday, 12 July 2023
• Wednesday, 12 July from 09h00 to 16h00 – PORTION OF *DENNEOORD: 9TH AVENUE*
Alternative date is Thursday, 13 July 2023
• Friday, 14 July 2023 from 09h00 to 16h00 – PORTION OF *DENNEOORD: MOREGLOED AVENUE AND SPRIGG STREET*
Alternative date is Monday, 17 July 2023
 
_Issued by George Municipality 6 July 2023 for immediate release_

Planned power outage:portion of Camphersdrift

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF CAMPHERSDRIFT
DE LA FONTAINE, BISHOP DAMANT AND SCOUT STREETS
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SUNDAY 09 JULY 2023 FROM 12H00 TO 18H00 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 16 JULY 2023 FROM 12H00 TO 18H00.
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN CAMPHERSDRIFT
DE LA FONTAINE, BISHOP DAMANT & SCOUT STRATE
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SONDAG 09 JULIE 2023 VANAF 12H00 TOT 18H00 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 16 JULIE 2023 VANAF 12H00 TOT 18H00.

Eskom Load shedding schedule update – 1 July 2023

_George will be affected as follows:-

Saturday 01/07/2023
22:00 – 00:30

Sunday 02/07/2023
22:00 – 00:30

Monday 03/07/2023
22:00 – 00:30

Tuesday 04/07/2023
None

Wednesday 05/07/2023
20:00 – 22:30

Thursday 06/07/2023
20:00 – 22:30

Friday 07/07/2023
20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Saturday 01/07/2023
17:00 – 19:30

Sunday 02/07/2023
17:00 – 19:30

Monday 03/07/2023
None

Tuesday 04/07/2023
17:00 – 19:30

Wednesday 05/07/2023
16:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 00:30

Thursday 06/07/2023
16:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 00:30

Friday 07/07/2023
23:00 – 00:30

Urgent Public Notice: Breakdown at Kraaibosch Sewer pump station

George Municipality wishes to inform residents in the Kraaibosch Area of a breakdown of the Sewer pump station servicing this area. Currently, a contractor is on-site conducting repairs and suction trucks are managing to carry the inflow, but we request the cooperation of these residents to minimize flow into the sewer network.

New pump sets to replace the existing pump sets at the sewer pump station have been ordered. Most of the components are in storage, whilst we await other critical components which need to be imported, with an expected delivery date of September/October 2023.

We thank the public for their cooperation and patience in this regard, whilst we are trying to resolve this situation.

Eskom Load Shedding update: Stage 1 and 3 over the weekend

George will be affected as follows:

Friday 23/06/2023
20:00 – 22:30

Saturday 24/06/2023
20:00 – 22:30

Sunday 25/06/2023
10:00 – 12:30

Monday 26/06/2023
18:00 – 20:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Friday 23/06/2023
23:00 – 00:30

Saturday 24/06/2023
07:00 – 09:30
23:00 – 00:30

Sunday 25/06/2023
13:00 – 15:30

Monday 26/06/2023
21:00 – 23:30

Candidate Nomination Wards – George By-Election – 19 July 2023

Independent Electoral Commission, Western Cape Provincial Office
Wards 16/20 & 27 – George By-Election – 19 July 2023
Candidate Nomination
Media Statement
 
The Electoral Commission (IEC), Western Cape will hold a By-Election on Wednesday, 19 July 2023 in Wards 16, 20 and 27 in the George municipality. While the By-Elections for all three Wards will be taking place on 19 July 2023 with special voting on 18 July, there are two Election Timetables, – one for Wards 16 and 20 and another one for Ward 27. Both Election Timetables can be viewed online at www.elections.org.za
 
The vacancies were caused by the resignation of the ward councillors.
The Candidate Nomination process for the By-Election in Ward 16 and 20 opened on Friday, 9 June 2023 and closes on Monday, 26 June 2023 at 17:00 (5 PM).
For Ward 27, Candidate Nomination opened on Wednesday, 14 June 2023 and closes on Tuesday, 27 June 2023 at 17:00 (5 PM).
 
To contest a ward seat the candidate must be a registered voter in the municipality. A candidate maybe nominated by a registered political party or stand as an independent. In the case of an independent he/she must be nominated by a voter from the ward and must have the written support of 50 registered voters of that ward. In addition, parties and independents must also complete and submit certain prescribed forms and pay the election deposit to contest.
 
For Manual submission and for Walk–in assistance prior to the closing date and time for candidate nominations, visit the IEC office at Unit 110, Bateleur Park, Cnr of Cradock and Cathedral street, George, or for information contact 044 873 2347 – at our local IEC office on weekdays during office hours.
 
Parties or independents who have registered with the IEC’s Online Candidate Nomination System (OCNS) can capture and manage nomination, documentation and make payments online. For more information on the OCNS, go to www.elections.org.za
 
The By-Election will take place at the following venues: WARD Voting District Name of voting station Address
10404016
97200255
New Dawn Park Community Hall CO. Kanfer & Protea Road,Pacaltsdorp 10404020 97200110 Heidedal Primary School Badnal Street ,Bochards, George 10404020 97200187 Youth For Christ Kids Stop 4 Thomas Street, Bochards, George
10404027
97200233
St Vincent Palotti Catholic Church
Beach Road ,Pacaltsdorp,George
10404027
97200244
VGK Pacaltsdorp
Amarillis Street , Pacaltsdorp,George
 
The Provincial Electoral Officer calls upon parties and independents who wish to contest to ensure that they understand and satisfy the legislative requirements to contest the By-elections, and that they submit all the required documentation and payment in advance of the closing date and time for nominations. Information on By Elections can also be found on our website www.elections.org.za
 
Issued by Mr Michael Hendrickse
Western Cape Provincial Electoral Officer
Electoral Commission
19 June 2023

Planned power outage: portion of Hoekwil Valley Street

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF HOEKWIL VALLEY STREET
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAYDAY 29 JUNE 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.
 
Should circumstances prevent the work being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on FRIDAY 30 JUNE 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00.
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN HOEKWIL VALLEY STRAAT
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op THURSDAY 29 JUNIE 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.
 
Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op VRYDAG 30 JUNIE 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00.