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Eskom: Possible Stage 2 loadshedding tonight

Eskom Loadshedding:Due to a shortage of generation capacity, Stage 2 loadshedding might be required at short notice during the evening at 16:00 – 24:00 tonight ( Eskom). Issued by George Mun 10 Aug 2022 at 14h00
If Eskom implements stage 2, then George will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 10/08/2022
18:00 to 20:30
If Eskom implements stage 2, then Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 10/08/2022
21:00 to 23:30

Buses rerouted during road upgrades in CJ Langenhoven Road

 Buses rerouted during road upgrades in CJ Langenhoven Road

Issued Friday 5 August 2022

 

Planned construction activities on CJ Langenhoven Road during August and September 2022 will have an impact on GO GEORGE services. Hospital staff and visitors to George Hospital and Geneva Clinic will be impacted, amongst other bus users. Construction will commence on Thursday, 11 August.

The section to be upgraded is between George Hospital and York Street, with one lane open in each direction, allowing access to road users along this section of road. Since traffic congestion is expected, it was decided to reroute Route 2 Blanco-CBD via Davidson Street on its way from Blanco to the CBD. The rerouting will be from the hospital circle to the York Street circle, where the route will run along York Street and turn left into Hibernia Street on its normal route to the Transport Hub in Cradock Street.

Affected bus stops

Bus stop 346 Sports Club on the hospital side of the street behind George Hospital will be closed temporarily. Passengers who usually board the bus at this stop are advised to use stop 143 Hospital in Davidson Road.

The other two bus stops that will be closed temporarily are 144 Herrie and 587 Palm. Passengers disembarking at these stops will now be deviated via Davidson and York Streets to Hibernia Street, and those usually boarding at these stops will now have to board at stop 313 York D in Hibernia Street.

Passengers who need assistance with planning their trips are welcome to phone the GO GEORGE Call Centre on 0800 044 044 or send an email to info@gogeorge.org.za.

CAPTION:

Three bus stops in CJ Langenhoven Road will be closed temporarily during the planned roadworks.

 

 

 Busse herlei tydens padopgraderings in CJ Langenhovenweg  

Uitgereik Vrydag 5 Augustus 2022

 

Beplande konstruksieaktiwiteite in CJ Langenhovenweg gedurende Augustus en September 2022 sal ‘n invloed op GO GEORGE-dienste hê. Hospitaalpersoneel en besoekers aan die George Hospitaal en Geneva-kliniek sal onder meer geraak word. Konstruksiewerk sal op Donderdag 11 Augustus begin.

Die gedeelte van die pad wat opgegradeer moet word, is tussen George Hospitaal en Yorkstraat, met een baan oop in elke rigting, wat toegang tot padgebruikers langs hierdie gedeelte van die pad toelaat. Aangesien verkeersopeenhopings verwag word, is daar besluit om Roete 2 Blanco-CBD via Davidsonstraat te herlei in die rigting van Blanco na die middedorp. Die herleiding sal strek van die hospitaalsirkel tot by die Yorkstraat-sirkel, waar die roete in Yorkstraat sal indraai en dan weer links in Hiberniastraat op sy normale roete na die Vervoerkern (Hub) in Cradockstraat.

Bushaltes wat geraak word

Bushalte 346 Sports Club aan die hospitaalkant van die straat agter die George-hospitaal sal tydelik gesluit word. Passasiers wat gewoonlik by hierdie halte op die bus klim, word aangeraai om die 143 Hospital-halte in Davidsonweg te gebruik.

Die ander twee bushaltes wat tydelik gesluit word, is 144 Herrie en 587 Palm. Passasiers wat gewoonlik by hierdie haltes afklim, sal nou via Davidson- en Yorkstraat na Hiberniastraat herlei word, en diegene wat gewoonlik by hierdie haltes opklim, sal nou by die 313 York D-halte in Hiberniastraat aan boord moet gaan.

Passasiers wat hulp nodig het met die beplanning van hul ritte is welkom om die GO GEORGE-inbelsentrum by 0800 044 044 te skakel of ‘n e-pos aan info@gogeorge.org.za te stuur.

ONDERSKRIF:

Drie bushaltes in CJ Langenhovenweg sal tydelik gesluit word tydens die konstruksietydperk.

PUBLIC NOTICE: MUNICIPALITY CLOSED ON PUBLIC HOLIDAY (WOMEN’S DAY): See refuse collection schedule

*PUBLIC NOTICE: MUNICIPALITY CLOSED ON PUBLIC HOLIDAY (WOMEN’S DAY)*
Please note that the George Municipality offices will be closed on Tuesday, 09 August 2022 for Women’s Day, a public holiday. After-hours emergencies: 044 801 6300. Fire emergencies: 044 801 6311
*REFUSE COLLECTION ON WOMEN’S DAY, 9 AUGUST 2022*
Refuse (black, green, and blue bags) will be collected as per the normal schedule on Women’s Day Tuesday, 09 August 2022.
Businesses ARE REQUESTED TO PLEASE ONLY put REFUSE BAGS OUT on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays AND only at designated spots, not on the sidewalk.
*REFUSE REMOVAL: GENERAL*
All refuse bags; black, green, and blue, must be put out by 07:00 am on the removal day ONLY.
Only 4 green bags are allowed, and unlimited blue bags.
All black bags will be collected on the Public Holiday (09 August 2022) and can also be substituted or combined with bundles of branches/ garden waste. Bundles must not be too big for one person to pick up OR more than 1m in length.
Broken glass should be wrapped in a newspaper when thrown into bags to prevent injuries to workers. Bulky waste must be disposed of at the Gwaiing Landfill Site on R102. The Gwaiing landfill site will be open Monday to Friday from 7:00 until 19:00, Saturdays and Public Holidays from 7:00 until 15:00 (except Christmas Day).
*CONTACT*
George Municipality Environmental Services
82 Meade Street, George. Phone 044 802 2900
Black bag-related enquiries: 044 802 2900
Blue and green bag enquiries: LGE Waste, 044 878 0688/ lgewaste@gmail.com

GEORGE PUBLIC NOTICE: Approval of the draft IDP/PMS and Budget time-schedule

 GEORGE MUNICIPALITY

PUBLIC NOTICE: APPROVAL OF THE DRAFT IDP/PMS AND BUDGET TIME-SCHEDULE

 

On 28 July 2022, council noted the draft Time-Schedule for final approval in August 2022.

The IDP and Budget Time Schedule is compiled in accordance with Section 29 of the Municipal System Act to provide the public with the needed notice to participate in the processes.

The Time Schedule seeks to outline a process specifying the timeframes for the different planning steps and to outline appropriate mechanisms, processes and procedures for consultation and participation of local communities, organs of state and other role-players in the IDP and Budget process.

 

 

Op 28 Julie 2022 het die raad kennis geneem van die konsep tydskedule vir finale goedkeuring in Augustus 2022.

Die GOP en Begroting Tydskedule word in ooreenstemming met Artikel 29 van die Munisipale Stelselwet saamgestel om die publiek van die nodige kennisgewing te voorsien om aan die prosesse deel te neem.

Die Tydskedule poog om ‘n proses te skets wat die tydraamwerke vir die verskillende beplanningstappe te spesifiseer en om toepaslike meganismes, prosesse en prosedures vir konsultasie en deelname van plaaslike gemeenskappe, staatsorganisasies en ander rolspelers in die GOP en Begrotingsproses te skets.

 

 

 

Any comments may be directed to the Deputy Director’s office via email before 19 August 2022. Email: Kosie Haarhoff @ khaarhoff@george.gov.za or call: 044 801 9025

 

Enige kommentaar kan per e-pos aan die Adjunk direkteur se kantoor gerig word voor 19 Augustus 2022. E-pos: Kosie Haarhoff @ khaarhoff@george.gov.za of skakel: 044 801 9025

 

M GRATZ

MUNICIPAL MANAGER

PUBLIC NOTICE: Keeping children safe around refuse trucks

PUBLIC NOTICE: KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE AROUND REFUSE TRUCKS
 
This is an appeal to parents and guardians to please keep especially young children safe when there are refuse trucks in the vicinity. Refuse trucks are hard to miss because they are massive, noisy and they usually carry with them the smell of refuse. However, children don’t typically worry too much about the dangers refuse trucks may have and the drivers of these huge trucks can easily miss small children. It is important for anyone to be careful around refuse trucks that pass through their streets, especially parents or guardians of young children who play outside.
 
Garbage Truck Precautions
 
Fortunately, there are ways to keep children safe around refuse trucks without much difficulty. The most prominent dangers with refuse trucks and children are, of course, the size of the truck and the many blind spots. Because the truck is so large, and the back of the truck is wide enough to hold all this refuse, it is basically impossible for refuse truck drivers to see someone behind them or not in direct view of their side mirrors. Fortunately, drivers and refuse truck manufacturers are aware of the potential dangers. That’s why you’ll hear a loud beeping sound when a refuse truck is about to back up and why they are driven so slowly.
 
You should also be aware of your refuse disposal schedule and can watch out during these times for any danger. For instance, if collection day is on Wednesday, and you know the truck usually comes by in the morning, you can tell your children to play inside or on the lawn close to the house that morning.
 
Teaching Your Children Refuse Truck Safety
 
You can also protect your children by teaching them how to be safe when they see a refuse truck. It is usually not a good idea to play in the street but emphasize to them never to play or stand behind a refuse truck, even when it seems to be parked. Never run up to a refuse truck to say hello to the driver, and keep a reasonable distance from the truck, at least 5 meters. Refuse trucks take longer than cars to stop because of their massive size. Finally, make sure your child knows how important it is to NEVER climb onto a refuse truck, even when it stops. Not only could this be dangerous if the truck starts to move, but also the hazardous materials in the back of the refuse truck could be harmful to your kids.
 
Refuse Bin/Wheelie Bin Safety
 
To a child, refuse bins/wheelie bins can be handy play resources. It’s big enough to hide in during hide and seek, or it can be a high place to stand on or a castle wall. However, you should caution children against playing with rubbish/wheelie bins, and not just on collection day when a refuse truck could pick it up. Hazardous materials and sharp, jagged particles in your bin can be very dangerous for children, and possibly more dangerous than refuse trucks, because your rubbish/wheelie bins are there every day.
 
The Municipality encourages the public to be mindful of the dangers around Refuse Trucks, to avoid possible accidents from taking place. Parents should also educate their children to be aware of the possible dangers associated with Refuse Trucks.”
 
You can visit the Cleansing department at George Municipality Environmental Services, 82 Meade Street, George or phone 044 802 2900.
 
 
OPENBARE KENNISGEWING: HOU KINDERS VEILIG RONDOM VULLISVRAGMOTORS
 
Hierdie is ‘n beroep op ouers en voogde om asseblief veral jong kinders veilig te hou wanneer daar vullisvragmotors in die omgewing is. Vullisvragmotors is moeilik om te mis, want hulle is massief, raserig en hulle dra gewoonlik die reuk van vullis saam. Kinders bekommer hulle egter nie gewoonlik te veel oor die gevare wat vullisvragmotors inhou nie en die bestuurders van hierdie groot vragmotors kan maklik klein kinders mis.
 
Dit is belangrik vir enigiemand om versigtig te wees rondom vullisvragmotors wat deur hul strate ry, veral ouers of voogde van jong kinders wat buite speel.
 
Vullisvragmotor Voorsorgmaatreëls
 
Gelukkig is daar maniere om kinders sonder veel moeite veilig rondom vullisvragmotors te hou. Die mees prominente gevare met vullisvragmotors en kinders is natuurlik die grootte van die vragmotor en die baie blindekolle. Omdat die vragmotor so groot is, en die agterkant van die vragmotor wyd genoeg is om al hierdie vullis te hou, is dit basies onmoontlik vir vullisvragmotorbestuurders om iemand agter hulle te sien of nie in direkte sig van hul kantspieëls nie. Gelukkig is bestuurders en vullisvragmotorvervaardigers bewus van die potensiële gevare. Dit is hoekom jy ‘n harde piepgeluid sal hoor wanneer ‘n vullisvragmotor op die punt staan om terug te ry en hoekom hulle so stadig gery word.
 
Jy moet ook bewus wees van jou vullisverwyderingskedule en kan gedurende hierdie tye oppas vir enige gevaar. Byvoorbeeld, as afhaaldag op Woensdag is, en jy weet die vragmotor kom gewoonlik soggens verby, kan jy jou kinders sê om daardie oggend binne of op die grasperk naby die huis te speel.
 
Leer jou kinders vullisvragmotorveiligheid
 
Jy kan ook jou kinders beskerm deur hulle te leer hoe om veilig te wees wanneer hulle ’n vullisvragmotor sien. Dit is gewoonlik nie ‘n goeie idee om in die straat te speel nie, maar beklemtoon vir hulle om nooit te speel of agter ‘n vullisvragmotor te staan nie, selfs wanneer dit lyk of dit geparkeer is. Moet nooit na ‘n vullisvragmotor toe hardloop om vir die bestuurder te groet nie, en hou ‘n redelike afstand van die vragmotor af, minstens 5 meter. Vullisvragmotors neem langer as motors om te stop weens hul massiewe grootte. Ten slotte, maak seker dat jou kind weet hoe belangrik dit is om NOOIT op ‘n vulliswa te klim nie, selfs wanneer dit stop. Dit kan nie net gevaarlik wees as die vragmotor begin beweeg nie, maar ook die gevaarlike materiaal agter op die vullisvragmotor kan skadelik vir jou kinders wees.
 
Vullisdrom / Wheelie Bin (Wieldromme) Veiligheid
 
Vir ‘n kind kan vullisdromme/wieldromme handige speelhulpbronne wees. Dit is groot genoeg om in weg te kruip tydens wegkruipertjie, of dit kan ‘n hoë staanplek of ‘n kasteelmuur wees. Jy moet kinders egter waarsku om nie met vullisdromme te speel nie, en nie net op afhaaldag wanneer ‘n vullisvragmotor dit kan optel nie. Gevaarlike materiale en skerp, gekartelde deeltjies in jou asblik kan baie gevaarlik vir kinders wees, en moontlik gevaarliker as vullisvragmotors, want jou vullis-/wieldromme is elke dag daar.
Die Munisipaliteit moedig die publiek aan om bedag te wees op die gevare rondom Vullisvragmotors, om te verhoed dat moontlike ongelukke plaasvind. Ouers moet ook hul kinders opvoed om bewus te wees van die moontlike gevare verbonde aan Vullisvragmotors.”
 
Jy kan die Skoonmaakafdeling by George Munisipaliteit Omgewingsdienste, Meadestraat 82, George besoek of skakel 044 802 2900.
 
 
ISAZISO SIKAWONKE-WONKE: UKUGCINA ABANTWANA BEKHUSEKILE KUFUTSHANE NEENQWELO EZITHUTHA INKUNKUMA
 
Esi sisibongozo kubazali nakubagcini babantwana ukuba bancede bagcine abantwana ingakumbi abantwana abancinci bekhuselekile xa kukho iinqwelo zenkunkuma kwindawo ekufutshane. Iinqwelo zenkunkuma kunzima ukuziphosa kuba zinkulu,ziyangxola kwaye zihlala zinuka ivumba lenkunkuma. Nangona kunjalo, abantwana abadli ngokuzikhathaza kakhulu ngeengozi ezinokuba nazo iinqwelo zokulahla inkunkuma kwaye abaqhubi bezi nqwelo zinkulu banokungababoni abantwana abancinci. Kubalulekile ukuba nabani na alumke kufuphi neenqwelo zokuthutha inkunkuma ezidlula kwizitalato zabo, ngakumbi abazali okanye abagcini babantwana abancinci abadlala ngaphandle.
 
Izilumkiso ngeeNqwelo eziThutha Inkunkuma
 
Ngethamsanqa, kukho iindlela zokugcina abantwana bekhuselekile malunga neenqwelo zokuthutha inkunkuma ngaphandle koobunzima obukhulu. Ezona ngozi zibalaseleyo ngeenqwelo zokuthutha inkunkuma kunye nabantwana, ngokuqinisekileyo, bubukhulu benqwelo yokuthutha inkunkuma kunye neendawo ezingabonakaliyo ezininzi. Ngenxa yokuba iinqwelo ezithutha inkunkuma zinkulu kakhulu, yaye umva wenqwelo ubanzi ngokwaneleyo ukuba ungathwala yonke le nkunkuma, ngokusisiseko akunakwenzeka ukuba abaqhubi beenqwelo ezithutha inkunkuma ukuba babone umntu osemva kwabo okanye bangaboni ngqo kwizipili zabo ezisecaleni. Ngethamsanqa, abaqhubi kunye nabavelisi beenqwelo ezithutha inkunkuma bayazazi iingozi ezinokubakho. Yiyo loo nto uya kuva isandi esingxolayo xa inqwelo ethutha inkunkuma iza kubuya umva kwaye kutheni ziqhutywa ngokucothayo kangaka.
 
Kufuneka ulumkele noludwe lwenkqubo lwakho lokulahla inkunkuma kwaye unokulumkela ngala maxesha nayiphi na ingozi. Umzekelo ukuba usuku lwenkongozelo lungoLwesithathu, kwaye uyazi ukuba inqwelo yenkunkuma idla ngokufika kusasa, ungaxelela abantwana bakho ukuba badlale ngaphakathi okanye kwingca ekufutshane nendlu ngaloo ntsasa.
 
Ukufundisa Abantwana bakho ukuhuseleko kwinqwelo yokuthutha inkunkuma
 
Unokubakhusela abantwana bakho ngokubafundisa indlela yokhuseleko xa bebona inqwelo yokuthutha inkunkuma. Idla ngokuba ngumbono olungileyo ukudlala esitalatweni kodwa ugxininise kubo ukuba bangaze badlale okanye beme emva kwenqwelo yokuthutha inkunkuma, nokuba ibonakala ngathi ipakishiwe. Ungaze ubaleke uye kwinqwelo yokuthutha inkunkuma uyokubulisa umqhubi, kwaye ugcine umgama ofanelekileyo ukusuka kwinqwelo, ungaze ubaleke, iinqwelo zenkunkuma zithatha ixesha elide kuneemoto ukuma ngenxa yobukhulu bazo. Okukugqibela, qinisekisa ukuba umntwana wakho uyayazi indlela ekubaluleke ngayo ukuba angaze akhwele kwinqwelo, nokuba imile. Ayinakuba yingozi nje oku ukuba inqwelo iqala ukuhamba, kodwa nezinto ezinobungozi ngasemva kwinqwelo yokuthutha inkunkuma zinokuba yingozi ebantwaneni bakho.
 
Ukhuseleko kwiNkonkxa yeNkunkuma/ kwiNkonkxa yeNkunkuma enamavili
 
Emntwaneni, iinkonkxa zenkunkuma/ iinkonkxa zenkunkuma ezinamavili zinokuba zizixhobo zokudlala eziluncedo. Zinkulu ngokwaneleyo ukuba uzifihle kuzo ngexesha lokudlala undize, okanye ingaba yindawo ephakamileyo yokuma okanye udonga lwenqaba. Nangona kunjalo, kufuneka ulumkise abantwana ukuba bangadlali ngeenkonkxa zenkunkuma/ iinkonkxa zenkunkuma ezinamavili, kwaye kungabi nje ngemini yokuqokelela xa inqwelo yenkunkuma inokuyithatha. Izinto eziyingozi kunye namasuntswana abukhali, ajikekileyo kwinkonkxa yakho anokuba yingozi kakhulu ebantwaneni, kwaye kunokuba yingozi ngakumbi kuneenqwelo zokuthutha inkunkuma, kuba iinkonkxa yakho zenkunkuma/ inkonkxa zenkunkuma ezinamavili zikhona yonke imihla.
uMasipala ukhuthaza uluNtu ukuba luyithathele ingqalelo ingozi ehamba neenqwelo zokuthutha inkunkuma, ukunqanda iingozi ezinokuthi zenzeke. Kwakhona abazali bafanele babafundise abantwana babo ukuba bazi iingozi ezinokubakho ezinxulumene neenqwelo zokuthutha inkunkuma.
 
Ungandwendwela isebe lokucoca kuMasipala waseGeorge kwiNkonzo zokuSingqongileyo, Meade Street, eGeorge okanye utsalele umnxeba ku-044 802 2900.

George municipal officials and councillors support women’s rights

George municipal officials and councillors support women’s rights
Issued by George Municipality 2 August 2022

George municipal officials and councillors gathered at the back of the George Municipal main building in support of the Western Cape government that called on all in the province to show their commitment to an equitable society where women are celebrated, are safe, and are at the forefront of social change. The officials and councillors showed their support and solidarity against the attacks against people, especially women, by forming human chains. Women were asked to dress in black on Monday, 1 August as homage was paid to the work done by many great women, and the ongoing efforts toward the achievement of a safe, free and fair society. Women’s Day in South Africa, traditionally celebrates the staged march by women to the Union Building on 9 August 1956. It celebrates the strength and resilience of women who laid the foundations of a democratic South Africa, and the strides made toward gender equality. More recently, it has become an important period to reflect on the progress made toward the promotion of women’s rights and the elimination of injustices against women.

 

PUBLIC NOTICE: Municipal Accounts Delayed for July

PUBLIC NOTICE: Municipal Accounts Delayed for July
Issued by George Municipality 1 August 2022

George Municipality would like to apologise for the delay in issuing of July Municipal Accounts.

E-mailed accounts are expected to be issued as of later this evening on Monday, 1 August 2022. Posted accounts will be sent via the Post Office on Thursday, 4 August 2022.

George Municipality Civil Engineering Services opened their hearts to the Phambili Women’s Shelter

George Municipality Civil Engineering Services opened their hearts to the Phambili Women’s Shelter in Rosemoor for Mandela Day

#GMunMandelaDay2022

George Municipality Civil Engineering Services opened their hearts this past Mandela Day to the Phambili Women’s Shelter in Rosemoor, which provides a safe shelter for battered women and children. The Civil Engineering Directorate donated much needed items to the organisation including toiletries, blankets, clothing and toys.

At the handover are from left,  Jackie Pyler (Civil Engineering Services), Teresa Barnard (Civil Engineering Services), Alicia Johnson (Matron at Phambili Women’s Shelter) and  Eloise Pedro (Employee at Phambili Women’s Shelter).

Planned power outage: Portion of Heather Park

Planned power outage: Portion of Heather Park
 
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF HEATHER PARK
AIRWAY, MEENT, CYPRESS, ROOIELS, PROTEA, KEYSER, WILLOW STREETS
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 21 JULY 2022 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 22 JULY 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00
 
 
 
 
 
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN HEATHER PARK
AIRWAY, MEENT, CYPRESS, ROOIELS, PROTEA, KEYSER, WILLOW STRATE
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 21 JULIE 2022 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 22 JULIE 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00.
 
 

URGENT GO GEORGE SERVICE NOTICE: DELAYS ON PARKDENE ROUTES

URGENT GO GEORGE SERVICE NOTICE: DELAYS ON PARKDENE ROUTES
Tuesday 19 July 2022, 11:50

Please note that all buses from Parkdene are currently delayed due to circumstances beyond our control.
Affected routes: Route 15 Parkdene-CBD, Route 18 Parkdene-Blanco, Route 16 Parkdene-GR Mall and Route 51 Parkdene Community.
We apologise for this inconvenience to passengers and will provide regular updates regarding the situation.

Eskom loadshedding confirmed for week up until 25 July 2022

Eskom loadshedding confirmed: Stage 2 from 16h00 – 24h00 from 18 – 21 July 2022.
Stage 1 will start from 16h00 – 24h00 from 22 – 25 July 2022.
Issued by George Mun 18 July 2022 at 14h50
George will be affected as follows:

Monday 18/07/2022
22:00 to 00:30

Tuesday 19/07/2022
22:00 to 00:30

Wednesday 20/07/2022
None

Thursday 21/07/2022
None

Friday 22/07/2022
20:00 to 22:30

Saturday 23/07/2022
None
Sunday 24/07/2022
None

Monday 25/07/2022
None

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Monday 18/07/2022
17:00 to 19:30

Tuesday 19/07/2022
None

Wednesday 20/07/2022
None

Thursday 21/07/2022
16:00 to 17:30

Friday 22/07/2022
23:00 to 00:30

Saturday 23/07/2022
None

Sunday 24/07/2022
None

Monday 25/07/2022
None

GEYSER SWITCH-OFF TIMES

GEYSER SWITCH-OFF TIMES

Issued by George Municipality 14 July 2022

 

The George Municipality switches off geysers according to the Eskom tariff structure peak times.

 

September to May (Low demand season)

Monday to Friday: 8am-10am and 6pm-8pm

Saturday: 10am-12pm and 6pm-8pm

Sunday: No switch-off

 

June to August (High demand season)

Monday to Friday: 7am-9am and 5pm-7pm

Saturday: 10am-12pm and 6pm-8pm

Sunday: No switch-off

 

As per government legislation all municipalities have been required to install geyser control systems to help flatten the peaks on the national load curve and this has been in place nationwide for about a decade. The geyser control system is intentionally set to switch geysers off during peak times as without it there would be more load shedding.

While most municipalities switch geysers off for three hours during the entire morning peak time, George switches off for two hours – an hour each in morning and evening peak times.

 

Due to the current load shedding and the excessive load that is encountered during certain times after the power returns, the automatic geyser system takes control and keeps the geysers off until the load reaches satisfactory levels.  This normally takes about 30 to 45 minutes.

New senior appointees at the George Municipality

 

 

George Municipality is proud to introduce new senior appointees in key positions in the organisation.

JP (Jean-Pierre) Rossouw joined the Municipality on July 1st as Chief Audit Executive and he is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the Internal Audit Department within the Office of the Municipal Manager.

 

Rossouw brings with him extensive experience, and distinguished qualifications and to top it off, is an award-winning audit professional. He is an experienced Chief Audit Executive with extensive internal audit and risk management knowledge and skills in operational areas within local government. He has over 13 years of overall auditing experience with 8 years of managerial experience Rossouw is currently serving as the Chairperson of the Western Cape Municipal Chief Audit Executive Forum and as the Deputy Governor of the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIASA) Western Cape Regional Committee.

Rossouw who hails from Swellendam holds a master’s degree in Internal Auditing and various other qualifications in Auditing is also internationally recognised as a Certified Internal Auditor. He is married and have three boys.  He said he is now part of one of the most dynamic senior management teams and is more than ready to make an impact and add value.

 

Marí Müller who hails from Paarl was appointed as the new Deputy Director of Legal and Compliance on July 1st. Müller brings to George Municipality extensive experience in her field. She has been in local government since 2014 and is qualified with a Bachelor’s in Law (LLB), Master’s in law (LLM), BPhil (Maritime Studies) and she is currently busy with her Honour’s Degree in Public Administration.

 

Müller is residing in George and will be joined by her family as soon as possible. “Being able to serve others inspires me – it is not what you can take but rather what you can give that counts,” she said. Müller said she is looking forward to serving the community as part of the bigger family of George Municipality and being part of the growth and innovation, the Municipality envisages for the community.

 

Also welcomed to the George Municipal family is Bevan Cassim as Deputy Director: Corporate Services: Human Resources since July 1st. Cassim was born in Johannesburg but has been calling George his home for approximately 30 years. Cassim obtained a BCom Human Resource degree from the University of North-West in 2009 and a BCom Human Resources Honours degree in 2010. He has over 12 years of experience in Human Resource Management of which 7 years was as Human Resource Manager responsible for all aspects pertaining to the HR field for the Provincial Government Western Cape: Department of Health. During his career as Human Resource Manager, he managed to achieve 4 clean auditor general audits for Human Resources.

 

Cassim says he enjoys working with people, providing them with support and contributing to their development. “I believe that people are an organisation’s most valuable asset – people inspire me to become a better version of myself,” he said. Cassim says his vision for his new role is to contribute to making George Municipality an employer of choice and a leader in Corporate Services within the Local Government Sector.  I have been warmly welcomed at the George Municipality and I am proud to be part of the team.

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Bevan Cassim was appointed as Deputy Director: Corporate Services: Human Resources at George Municipality.

 

Road construction: Resurfacing of CJ Langenhoven Road

ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN GEORGE
Resurfacing of CJ Langenhoven Road, George will impact on road users from July to September 2022.

PROJECT:
Resurfacing of CJ Langenhoven Road
Resurfacing of CJ Langenhoven Road (Davidson Road to York Street), funded by Western Cape Government:
Transport and Public Works

PLANNED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ON CJ LANGENHOVEN ROAD:
The works comprise the resurfacing of CJ Langenhoven Road, George. The section in question is between the
George Hospital in the west and York Street in the east.
Also included is the repair of sections of stormwater and kerbs.
The length of the above road section is approximately 1030 meters.
There is one lane in each direction along this section of the road, with numerous accesses to commercial
properties. The width of the road is approximately 11.4 meters.

PROJECT PERIOD:
July to September 2022.

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Traffic congestion can be expected.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
The remedial work will require the milling and removal of existing bituminous layers as well as milling and removal
of existing gravel base layers. The milling operations will be followed by the placing of new bituminous base layers
and surface layers.
The above work will be carried out in half widths and the Langenhoven Street will be restricted to one-way traffic
at times. Traffic will be managed by means of stop and go or rerouted. This will lead to traffic congestion and
delays.
Access to businesses will be maintained, however parking between Palm Road and York Street will be impacted
Reconstruction and repairs to kerbs will have no major traffic impact.

DRIVING COMFORT:
There will be a height difference between the two lanes while milling and asphalt construction work is in progress.
Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians must exercise extreme caution, especially during wet conditions, when visibility
is poor and at night. Vehicles with low profile tyres and motorcyclists must take extra care.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES: iX Engineers – 076 393 1177

 

The George Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and appeals to road users to be patient and exercise caution during the project.
Please look out for and adhere to temporary road signage and roadworks personnel.

Public Notice: Streetlight Relay Switching affected by Loadshedding

Public Notice: Streetlight Relay Switching affected by Loadshedding

Re-issued George Mun, 11 July 2022

Challenges due to loadshedding
Members of the public have noted that after Loadshedding some streetlights remain on in George. Our streetlights are switched on and off via a Relay Automated System which is located in our central control room. This equipment has started taking strain with the persistent on and off of Loadshedding and the Electrotechnical Department is putting in additional processes to try and ensure that streetlights are switched off. It must also be noted that during Loadshedding we have experienced repeated theft of cable which affects the signalling at the Control Centre. Around 2000 of our streetlights have also been fitted with LED which use less energy, require less maintenance and have a longer lifespan compared to incandescent and other light types.

We appreciate the public taking the time to phone in to our division should they note that streetlights remain ON between hours 09h00 and 17h00, and remain OFF between hours 19h00 and 06h00.

 

Repairs on streetlights
Please note that in order to affect repairs on streetlights they need to be switched on so our teams can see which ones are not burning and it can happen sometimes that the automatic switchover function (that switches the lights off in the day) is not reactivated when the work is finished.

One electrical box usually serves a few streets, so while you may not see people working, they may just be where you cannot see them. However, teams would seldom work for more than a day in an area, except when a project is being rolled out or several lights are being installed or fixed. In general, if streetlights are burning during the day for more than a one-day cycle, please report it during office hours to 044 801 9222 or 044 874 3917 so that the department can go investigate.

 

Please phone in to report streetlights on during the day to 044 801 9222 or 044 801 9202 or on our WhatsApp Number 067 350 3295 (Available Monday to Friday 07h45 – 16h30)

Household Composting Project – applications awaited

Household Composting Project

Issued by George Municipality 6 July 2022 for immediate release

 

Interested residents who meet the criteria are invited to apply to be added on the database, for the household composting project.

The George Municipality is inviting residents to join a project to turn household waste into compost.

Interested residents who meet the criteria can now apply for the database.

Approximately 30% of all household waste being disposed of at a landfill site consists of organic waste that could potentially be diverted from the landfill by means of household composting.

The George Municipality is initiating a household composting project in the George municipal area.

Permanent residents in the George Municipal area – specifically residing in George- are invited to apply for participation in the project.

It must be noted that the accommodated residents for the project, will be provided with a composting container/ bin.

Complex residents are also encouraged to apply.

Minimum criteria

  1. Must reside permanently in the George municipal area for the project (proof of address must be submitted).
  2. Must generate kitchen waste e.g., raw vegetable and fruit waste.

Application forms to participate in the project are available on the George Municipal website: www.george.gov.za or can be obtained from the George Environmental Services Municipal offices, 82 Meade Street, George.

Follow the link to the application form: https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/HOME-COMPOSTING-PROJECT-2022-Application-Form.pdf

 

Submit application forms to gnnotshokovu@george.gov.za or Kvstoffels@george.gov.za or at George Environmental Services Municipal Offices, 82 Meade Street by no later 02 September 2022, 15:00. 

To enquire, contact Grace Notshokovu/ Karin Stoffels (044 802 2900).