Author: Debra Sauer

Please note that refuse collection services are currently running behind schedule due to unexpected vehicle breakdowns.

Collections will still be completed later today, although delays are expected.

Green bag collection in George South and Pacaltsdorp will be carried out tomorrow, 16 May 2025.

We apologise for the inconvenience and thank residents for their patience and understanding.

For further enquiries, please contact the George Municipality on 044 801 6300.

Please note that the Vehicle Testing Station will be temporarily closed today, 15 May, from 09:30 to 11:00 due to essential repair work.
We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding.
For further enquiries, please contact 044 801 9312.

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 95,30%
Rainfall for the previous days:                                       0 mm (Measured from 6 -12 May 2025)

Please see the link to 2B water restrictions implemented as of 1 May 2024: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height        95,38%

Rainfall for the previous days:                                               23.5mm (Measured from  30 April  – 5 May 2025)

Please see the link to 2B water restrictions implemented as of 1 May 2024: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7

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

Please be advised that due to damage to fibre infrastructure, internet connectivity at the Pacaltsdorp Traffic Department is currently unavailable.

The following sections are affected:

• Fines Administration

As a result, the following services are temporarily inaccessible:

• Email communications
• Fine payments
• Collaborator system
• Flexgen platform

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience while the matter is being resolved.

For more information please contact the Traffic Department on 044 878 2400.

George Municipality would like to inform all residents that refuse and green bag collection services will continue as per the normal schedule on all upcoming public holidays falling on weekdays during April, May, and June 2025.

📆 Affected Public Holidays:

• Monday, 28 April 2025
• Thursday, 01 May 2025
• Monday, 16 June 2025

Residents are kindly requested to place their bins and green bags out by 07:00 on their regular collection days to ensure timeous service.

🏢 Municipal Office Closures:
All George Municipality administrative offices will be closed on the above-mentioned public holidays. Regular office operations will resume on the following working day.

🚨 Emergency Services:
All essential and emergency services will remain fully operational during this period.

📞 After-Hours & Emergency Contact Numbers:

• Fire Emergencies: 044 801 6311
• General After-Hours Emergencies: 044 801 6300
• Toll-Free Number: 0800 424 277

We thank all residents for their cooperation and wish you a safe and peaceful holiday season.

Despite significant progress in our generation recovery efforts, higher-than-expected electricity demand, the loss of generation units, and extensive planned maintenance have placed strain on the system. As a result, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today and will remain in effect until 05:00 tomorrow.

Given these ongoing constraints, we urge the public to use electricity sparingly to help reduce pressure on the grid.

Eskom sincerely apologises for the inconvenience and will continue to provide updates as necessary.(Eskom)

George will be affected as follows:

Thursday 24/04/2025

None

Friday 25/04/2025

02:00 – 04:30

Uniondale will not be affected

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height        91,52%

Rainfall for the previous days:                                               59.3mm (Measured from  15- 22April 2025)

Please see the link to 2B water restrictions implemented as of 1 May 2024: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7

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

Due to unforeseen circumstances, there are delays in refuse collection today in the following areas:
Heather Park, Blanco, and Businesses in Blanco.

Alternative arrangements have been made, and the first available teams will assist in servicing these areas. All refuse will be collected in due course.

Green Refuse Bags

Due to circumstances out of our control, certain areas will not be serviced with regards to green bags today.The following areas will instead be serviced on Wednesday:

• Blanco
• Eden Place

Additionally, the following areas will also be serviced on Wednesday:

• Victoria Bay
• Heatherlands
• Glen Barrie
• Welgelegen

We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience.