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Join George Municipality in Big Cleanup Project for World Cleanup Day

George Municipality’s Cleansing team together with other government stakeholders will be holding a Big Cleanup Project from 19-21 September 2022, from 09:00-13:00 each day, in celebration and to raise awareness of World Cleanup Day. According to Grace Notshokovu from the Cleansing department, an education/ awareness campaign will also be part of the project.

World Cleanup Day unites millions of volunteers, governments and organisations in 191 countries to tackle the global waste problem and build up the new and sustainable world.  The day is held over the course of a 24-hour period, on the 3rd Saturday of September annually. World Cleanup Day aims to raise awareness of the mismanaged waste crisis by mobilizing all spheres of society to participate in cleanup actions. It is coordinated by the global organisation Let’s Do It! World.

Members of the public are welcome to join in and assist in their areas with with cleanup project.
See the schedule, dates and where to meet below:

Parkdene –Bontebok Street (along the N2):                           19 September 2022

Lawaaikamp – Bottom of Garcia Street (along the N2):     19 September 2022

Thembalethu Zone 9 –(along the N2):                                     20 September 2022

Rosedale – Genesis Street (along the N2):                            21 September 2022

 

Please bring with gloves, a hat, water and comfortable shoes – we will provide bags for the litter.

Public Notice: ESKOM Maintenance – Wilderness – 20 September

Public Notice: ESKOM Maintenance – Wilderness – 20 September
Issued George Municipality

Please take note ESKOM will do maintenance on their supply network on Tuesday, 20 September 2022.

The timeframe is from 08h00 to 16h00. On the day George Municipality will supply Wilderness town and surrounding areas with power from their emergency supply line. However, the public may experience lower than normal voltages and we request that the public use as little power as possible throughout the day to avoid overload and tripping. There is a risk of trips as this alternative supply is not as stable as the normal Eskom supply.

 

Enquiries: 08600 37566

Public Notice: Older driving licence cards (issued 2020/2021) will be destroyed if not collected

Public Notice: Older driving licence cards (issued 2020/2021) will be destroyed if not collected

Issued by George Municipality 13 September 2022 for immediate release

 

George Municipality would like to inform those members of the public who have already received SMS’s from the Department of Traffic Services in George, for the collection of driving licence cards issued during 2020 and 2021, that these cards must be collected. Failure to collect will result in them being destroyed 90 days after receipt of the latest SMS.

 

The Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works announced the measures being taken after being inundated with requests from DLTCs about uncollected driving licence cards and the challenge the local municipal offices are experiencing with storage space, especially cards that were produced early in 2020 and 2021.

George Traffic Services, in adhering to a Departmental Circular has already started sending out SMS’s informing applicants to collect their driver’s licence cards. This will be the last notice to applicants to collect cards issued in 2020 or 2021.

According to Traffic Services, applicants have already received at least two SMS’s to notify them of collection. After 60 days of application, it remains the responsibility of the applicant to inquire about the status of their application, as stated on the back of their receipt. All applicants should adhere to the instructions at the back of the receipt.

The Traffic Services office in Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp will plan to have the office open on Saturdays from 09h00 to 12h00 for people that cannot visit the office during office hours. However, please take note that the SMS sent to applicants will specify which Saturdays those applicants may visit the offices. We ask the public to NOT randomly visit the Traffic office on Saturdays if they did not receive a SMS to do so because they will not be assisted. This arrangement is being done in this way, to ensure operations flow on the day, with the cards and details of the applicants on hand. The offices will render this specific service for at least 90 days until December but may extend the service if needs be.  If you miss your Saturday dates (specified in the SMS), you will have to visit the offices on weekdays from 08h00 to 15h00.

A DRIVING LICENCE CARD MUST BE COLLECTED BY THE APPLICANT OR IF NOT POSSIBLE PROVIDE AN AFFIDAVIT FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO COLLECT IT.

For more information please contact the office on 044 878 2400.

 

George Municipality takes delivery of vehicles worth close to R8 million

*George Municipality takes delivery of vehicles worth close to R8 million*

*Issued by George Municipality 13 September 2022 for immediate release*

George Municipality Electrotechnical Services, Community Services and Civil Engineering Services have taken delivery of new vehicles worth close to R8 million including two tractor load backhoe’s, a FTR 850 Compactor, fitted with auto lubrication system for the hydraulics and moving parts (Compactor Bin) , prevents excessive wear and reduces downtime by ensuring all moving parts are lubricated, as well as 4×4 blue coloured tractors.

Mayor Leon van Wyk and officials inspected the vehicles and were all very impressed with the new equipment that will make officials jobs a bit easier. The vehicles were all bought out of the 2022/23 budget.

The tractor load backhoe will be used for excavation and the cleaning of illegal dumping,  tractors will be used in grass cutting and gravel roads with a brand-new compactor for refuse removal. The bakkies will be used for lighter duties and are replacing older bakkies.

 

_*Fleets1: Mayor Leon van Wyk with the lighter duty bakkies bought for the Community Services Directorate. To his left is Cllr Jean Safers (Portfolio Councillor for Community Services: Environmental Services) and to the right is Allen Paulse, Director: Community Services.*_

 

_*Fleets2: Allen Paulse, Director: Community Services, Mayor Leon van Wyk and Cllr Jean Safers (Portfolio Councillor for Community Services: Environmental Services) having a jolly good time being lifted in one of the very sturdy tractor load backhoe’s.*_

 

_*Fleets3: Mayor Leon van Wyk, Bongani Mandla, Director: Electrotechnical Services and Busisiwe Salmani from Fleet Services at a tractor load backhoe.*_

 

_*Fleets4, 5,6:  Allen Paulse, Cllr Jean Safers, Mayor van Wyk with the out of the ordinary blue in colour tractors from Landini. Normally, most heavy duty vehicles are painted yellow, initially because of safety and visibility on the road but companies are bringing in more colours into play.*_

 

_*Fleets7: Mayor van Wyk sitting in one of the tractor load backhoe’s with

Jacques Lawrence from Electrotechnical Services, Allen Paulse, Director of Community Services and Cllr Jean Safers, Portfolio Councillor for Community Services: Environmental Services.*_

Public Notice: ESKOM Maintenance – Wilderness – 20 September 2022

Public Notice: ESKOM Maintenance – Wilderness – 20 September
Issued George Municipality 6 September 2022 for immediate release

Please take note ESKOM will do maintenance on their supply network on Tuesday, 20 September 2022.

The timeframe is from 08h00 to 16h00. On the day George Municipality will supply Wilderness town and surrounding areas with power from their emergency supply line. However, the public may experience lower than normal voltages and we request that the public use as little power as possible throughout the day to avoid overload and tripping. There is a risk of trips as this alternative supply is not as stable as the normal Eskom supply.

 

Enquiries: 08600 37566

Public Notice: A veldfire in Pacaltsdorp is being attended to by fire brigade

Public Notice: A veldfire in Pacaltsdorp is being attended to by George and Garden Route District Fire Brigades. There are no homes or people in immediate dange. The thick smoke can be a possible driving hazard, please put lights on and slow down. Be warned of high winds in the area. Please do not make fires or throw cigarette butts out your vehichles. Issued by George Mun 1 September 2022 at 16h55

Planned power outage: Portion of George CBD

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION
OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF GEORGE CBD
MEADE STR, VICTORIA STR, NELSON MANDELA RD, SAS DE KOCK AVE & CHANTILLY CLOSE
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SATURDAY 03 SEPTEMBER 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
SATURDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00.
 
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING
VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN GEORGE CBD
MEADE STR, VICTORIA STR , NELSON MANDELA WEG, SAS DE KOCK LN & CHANTILLY SLOT
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SATERDAG 03 SEPTEMBER 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 SATERDAG 10 SEPTEMBER 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00.

Planned power outage: portion of Denneoord

 
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION
OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF DENNEOORD
WITELS AVENUE EN KERK STREET
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on TUESDAY 06 SEPTEMBER 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
WEDNESDAY 07 SEPTEMBER 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00.
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING
VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN DENNEOORD
WITELS LAAN EN KERK STRAAT
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DINSDAG 06 SEPTEMBER 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 WOENSDAG 07 SEPTEMBER 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00.

Planned power outage: portion of Bergsig

 
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION
OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF BERGSIG
STEVENS, 3RD, AKASIA, MANN, GEELHOUT, SLUYSKEN, MEYER, HONEYSUCKLE STREETS
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY 07 SEPTEMBER 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
THURSDAY 08 SEPTEMBER 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00.
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING
VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN BERGSIG
STEVENS, 3DE, AKASIA, MANN, GEELHOUT, SLUYSKEN, MEYER, HONEYSUCKLE STRATE
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op WOENSDAG 07 SEPTEMBER 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 DONDERDAG 08 SEPTEMBER 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00.

Planned power outage: Portion of Hoekwil – Platrug and Olifantshoek Roads – Friday, 2 September

Planned power outage: Portion of Hoekwil – Platrug and Olifantshoek Roads – Friday, 2 September 2022
 
 
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION
OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF HOEKWIL
PLATRUG ROAD AND OLIFANTSHOEK ROAD
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 02 SEPTEMBER 2022 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
MONDAY 05 SEPTEMBER 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.OR: ELECTROTECHNICAL SERVICES.
 
 
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING
VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN HOEKWIL
PLATRUGWEG EN OLIFANTSHOEKWEG
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 02 SEPTEMBER 2022 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 MAANDAG 05 SEPTEMBER 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.

Planned power outage: Portion of Hoekwil

Planned power outage: Portion of Hoekwil
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION
OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF HOEKWIL
LOERIE LAAN, CHURCH STR, OLIFANTSHOEK ROAD, KAMMASIE STR
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 01 SEPTEMBER 2022 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
FRIDAY 02 SEPTEMBER 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING
VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN HOEKWIL
LOERIE LAAN, CHURCH STR, OLIFANTSHOEK WEG, KAMMASIE STR
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 01 SEPTEMBER 2022 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 VRYDAG 02 SEPTEMBER 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.

Planned power outage: Stuurman and Chris April Streets, Levallia

NOTIFICATION OF EMERGENCY INTERRUPTION
OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF LE VALLIA
STUURMAN AND CHRIS APRIL STREETS
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on TUESDAY 30 AUGUST 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
WEDNESDAY 31 AUGUST 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00
 
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE NOOD ONDERBREKING
VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN LE VALLIA
STUURMAN EN CHRIS APRIL STRATE
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DINSDAG 30 AUGUSTUS 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 WOENSDAG 31 AUGUSTUS 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00

George Municipality celebrates ARBOR WEEK – 5 – 9 September 2022

George Municipality celebrates ARBOR WEEK  – 5 – 9 September 2022

Issued by George Municipality for immediate release 26 August 2022

George Municipality: Parks & Recreation will be planting 100 trees from the 05- 09 September this year in commemoration of National Arbor Month. South Africa celebrates Arbor Week in the first week of September annually. National Arbor Week is an opportune time to call on all South Africans to plant indigenous trees as a practical and symbolic gesture of sustainable environmental management. The greening plan includes planting of trees to replace the historic Oak trees that were lost due to the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle in various sections of George, as well as tree replacement of the trees removed in street avenues.

The theme for Arbor Month as declared by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment is ‘’Forests and sustainable production and consumption”. George Municipality Environmental Services: Parks and Recreation calls out all interested parties, organizations, schools etc who would like to participate by either the donation of trees, and/or in the planting of trees to indicate their availability / interest and would like further details. Please contact Ms Nosidima Vumindaba at email address nvumindaba@george.gov.za or call 044 802 2900.

Mayor’s newsletter for George Herald of 25 August 2022

I have on occasion been asked why the Municipality promotes events and how these benefit local communities and citizens. It is therefore good useful to reflect on what is termed the “tourism multiplier effect” and the impact that it has on the local economy.

The traditional December five week holiday period has in the past often contributed 25-30% of the annual turnover to businesses directly dependent on tourism. The Municipality is actively seeking to encourage new additions to the calendar through events that will attract tourists to George over weekends and holiday periods.

Tourists arriving in George would firstly need accommodation at hotels or guest houses and may hire cars. These direct transactions will immediately trigger indirect transactions of employment at these establishments, purchases of fuel, cleaning of bedding and eating as examples. Tourists will buy food at restaurants or markets that benefit farmers or fishermen. Tourists will also seek out activities such as hiring canoes or going on boat trips.

If our tourists are mountain bikers, runners or participate in activities (that could range from sport, craft workshops to conferences) their entry fees will indirectly benefit the employees or suppliers contributing to the staging of these events.

The more tourists that we attract could result in part-time employment becoming full-time jobs. We have recently been privileged to host a film production unit with a crew of 70 based in local accommodation for three weeks making use of our scenic locations. Local individuals who acquire technical skills on film sets are then retained by film crews during future visits.

Stallholders at markets in the vicinity also benefit from tourists attracted to buy crafted products. Examples of locally produced products range from bread, cheese, preserves, clothing items, jewellery, to artistic works, etc. This sector provides employment to many either part-time or full-time, with even greater benefit flowing when local produce is being used.

The more events that are attracted will increase the annual turnover of businesses, improve sustainability, add more jobs and income for our citizens either directly through their employment or indirectly as more guest houses, services, entertainment facilities are constructed. Service charges and taxes that are paid to the municipality and government help to improve infrastructure that benefits the tourism sector.

One example of the infrastructure spending presently taking place in George is the upgrade of main roads where our provincial and national government partners have made grant funding available for these improvements on the proviso that the funding is spent within specified timelines.

We applaud those tourist operators who have added new activities to the annual calendar; and encourage even more iconic crafts and tourism product to be developed to further boost economic activity and employment.

 

Skills transfer workshops for unemployed youth

SKILLS TRANSFER WORKSHOPS – BEADING, SEWING, DECOUPAGE & OTHER CRAFTS FOR UNEMPLOYED YOUTH

 

The Youth Development Department at George Municipality together with its partnership, will be hosting a skills transfer workshop for unemployed youth between 18-35 years old. Crafting skills, which include beading, sewing, knitting, decoupage and other skills will be transferred by established crafters. Basic Entrepreneurship training and stimulation in this field will also take place.

 

If you are interested please submit a short motivation letter (not more than 100 words), specifying why you should form part of this programme, include your Full Name, Contact Number and Address in your letter.

Applications can be submitted by hand to: Community Development Department, Cnr of St. John’s & Varing Street.
Attention: Youth Development Section.

Closing Date: 30 September 2022 at 12h00.

 

 

The sessions will be hosted in Pacaltsdorp,
Lawaaikamp and Thembalethu.

 

For enquiries and further information please
call the Youth Development office at:

044 802 2000