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Public Notice: CALL TO APPLY FOR AN INFORMAL TRADING PERMIT

 NOTICE TO ALL ENTREPRENEURS / INFORMAL TRADERS IN THE CITY OF GEORGE

TO APPLY FOR AN INFORMAL TRADING STAND FOR ONE YEAR.

The George Municipality acknowledges the relevance and contribution of informal trading to the socio-economic growth of the area. The informal trading sector provides a means of generating local business opportunities for people and bringing income and job opportunities into the communities. To this effect, the George Municipality hereby invites residents of George to apply for an informal trading opportunity through a fair, equal, and transparent process.

Trading stands are available at the following allocated areas:

Residential:      

Blanco

Pacaltsdorp

Conville

CBD:

Hibernia Street

York Street

Van der Stel Square

The following criteria will apply:

  • Certified copy of ID
  • Proof of residence
  • Certificate of Acceptability (COA) for selling any foodstuffs or beverages
  • One permit will be issued per household/family
  • The trader must personally trade on the allocated site; and
  • No food preparation will be allowed at stalls.

Application forms can be obtained from the George Municipal Website and the Economic:

Follow the link for the application form:

https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Informal-traders-application-form-2023-2024-Final.pdf

Development Office on the 4th floor of George Municipality Main Building.

Completed applications must be placed in the Application Box at the George Municipality on the

Fourth Floor, Directorate: Planning and Development, LED, York Street, George

by no later than 12h00 on 5 October 2023. Late applications will not be considered.

For enquiries and further information please contact Kevin Abrahams at 044 801 9092 or email kabrahams@george.gov.za

Eskom load shedding update – 22 September 2023

Eskom Stage 2 load shedding will be implemented at 16:00 this afternoon until 05:00 on Saturday. Thereafter, loadshedding will be suspended over the long weekend and resume at Stage 1 from 05:00 on Tuesday.
George will be affected as follows:
Friday 22/09/2023
20:00 – 22:30
Saturday 23/09/2023
None
Sunday 24/09/2023
None
Monday 25/09/2023
None
Tuesday 26/09/2023
18:00 – 20:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 22/09/2023
16:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Saturday 23/09/2023
None
Sunday 24/09/2023
None
Monday 25/09/2023
None
Tuesday 26/09/2023
21:00 – 23:30

Public Notice: Hazardous Waste Day cancelled for today – due to bad weather conditions

George Municipality Environmental Services cancelled the Household Hazardous Waste Open Day today due to the bad weather. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
The next open day for the disposal of Household Hazardous Waste is on 24 November 2023 from 08h00 to 15h00 at Outeniqua Stadium Parking, Augusta St, George.
What we take
• Motor oil, oil filters, brake fluid
• Used antifreeze
• Paint, paint thinner, turpentine
• Pesticides or herbicides
• Household batteries
• CRTs, old TVs, miscellaneous
electronics, Tyres, Fluorescent tubes and Globes
• Household medical waste (needles
and old medicine and tablets)
We Don’t Take
• Explosives • Ammunition
• Radioactive Materials
• Controlled Substances

Additional Information
Bring the items you wish to dispose of in a strong box preferably in their original, labelled containers.
Do not EVER mix products together.
Phone George Municipality Environmental office on 044 802 2900 for any queries.

Lions Karoo to Coast event cancelled to due expected adverse weather conditions

The George Municipality Disaster Management team has deemed the Lions Karoo to Coast unsafe to proceed due to expected adverse weather conditions on Sunday, 24th September 2023.
We must put the safety of people first and after deliberation notified the race organisers of this decision at 20:00 on Thursday, 21st September 2023. The event organisers will issue a more detailed release to the rider entry database on Friday 22nd September.
The Lions Karoo to Coast is an annual 100 km mountain bike race held in September down the Prince Alfred’s Pass from Uniondale to Knysna.
George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience caused due to the cancellation of the event. We thank the participants, and everyone involved for their understanding in this regard.

Planned power outage: Virgin Active – 28 September 2023

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
VIRGIN ACTIVE
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 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 FRIDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 15H00.
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
 
VIRGIN ACTIVE
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 28 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 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 VRYDAG 29 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 15H00.

Planned power outage: Modderrivier area – 26 September 2023

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
MODDERRIVIER AREA
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on TUESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 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 WEDNESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00.
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
 
MODDERRIVIER LYN
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DINSDAG 26 SEPTEMBER 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 WOENSDAG 27 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00.

Eskom load shedding update, Wednesday, 20 September 2023 at 07h45

Eskom load shedding update,Wednesday, 20 September 2023 at 07h45: Due to the sustained improvement in generation capacity, Load shedding was suspended at midnight until 16:00 today. Thereafter, Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 until 05:00 on Thursday, followed by Stage1 loadshedding from 05:00 until 16:00. Eskom will publish another update should any significant changes occur.
Issued by George Municipality

George will be affected as follows:

Wednesday 20/09/2023
22:00 – 00:30

Thursday 21/09/2023
04:00 – 05:30
12:00 – 14:30

Friday 22/09/2023
04:00 – 05:00
20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Wednesday 20/09/2023
None

Thursday 21/09/2023
15:00 – 17:30

Friday 22/09/2023
23:00 – 01:30

Planned power outage: portion of Herold’s Bay line, Buffelsfontein Farm and Skimmelkrans lane

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF HEROLDSBAY LINE, BUFFELS FONTEIN,SKIMMELKRANS
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 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 TUESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 18H00.
 
 
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
 
GEDEELTE VAN HEROLDSBAAI LYN, BUFFELS FONTEIN, SKIMMELKRANS
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 21 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 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 DINSDAG 26 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 18H00.

Planned power outage of portion of Formosa Street, Groeneweide Park

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
 
PORTION OF GROENEWEIDE PARK
FORMOSA STREET
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 13H00 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 22 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 13H00.
 
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
 
GEDEELTE VAN GROENEWEIDE PARK
FORMOSA STRAAT
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 21 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 13H00 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 22 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 13H00.

Planned power outage: Portion of Modderrivier – 21 September 2023

Planned power outage: Portion of Modderrivier – 21 September 2023
 
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF MODDERRIVIER
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2023 FROM 08H00 TO 17H00 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 MODDERRIVIER
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 21 SEPTEMBER 2023 VANAF 08H00 TOT 17H00 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 17H00.
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 17H00.

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.