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Author: Nadine Payle

TID ROLLOVER- UPDATING YOUR MUNICIPAL PREPAID METER

George Municipality has achieved a target of 95% prepaid meters updated, with less than 3000 meters remaining of which 1700 meters have been deactivated due to no purchases over 12 months. The STS system uses a very high security algorithm which needs to be updated nationwide before November 2024 in order for the meters to correctly function.

If your meter is not updated before this deadline, you will not be able to recharge your prepaid meter with the new tokens and will not have power (once your units run out). The municipality is continuing weekly inspections and updates in the final areas of Thembalethu and Conville.

ESKOM PREPAID METERS

Customers with ESKOM provided prepaid meters must take note that their prepaid meters can only be updated by ESKOM’s vending system. Areas that will most likely have ESKOM Prepaid Meters include Geelhoutboom, Outenikwa Stasie, Hoekwil, Bergplaas, Blanco, Touwsranten, Haarlem and other rural areas around George.

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOUR MUNICIPAL PREPAID METER HAS BEEN UPDATED

If you have been visited by one of our teams, a pink sticker will be displayed on your meter.
If you followed the KEYCHANGE Token process you are aware your meter has been updated.
If you remain unsure, please contact Ontec for verification that your meter has been updated on 044 873 5474.

IF YOUR MUNICIPAL PREPAID METER IS NOT UPDATED YOU WILL RECEIVE WITH YOUR NEXT PURCHASE – A CREDIT TOKEN, AND TWO KEYCHANGE TOKENS which must be inserted in below sequence

FIRST INSERT ALL old or unused tokens. The meter will NOT accept your old or unused tokens, once you enter the key change token and no reimbursement can be made on these tokens.

Enter the KEY CHANGE TOKEN 1 , wait for meter to accept it and then enter KEY CHANGE TOKEN 2, wait for the meter to accept it.
INSERT your INDIGENT TOKEN if you have one.
INSERT your NEW CREDIT TOKEN.

Should your meter not accept the Key Change Tokens, it will become unresponsive. Please call 044 801 9222 for assistance during working hours only.

Verification or Queries – If you receive an extra token and you are unsure what to do?

Customers may phone the George Municipality on 044 801 9222 or Ontec on 044 873 5474 for verification, for response to queries OR to request that their software be addressed.

Please note that all municipal and/or Ontec officials carry identification cards with a photograph and their ID number as well as a copy of a verification letter explaining the purpose of their visit.

 

UPDATED NOTICE: UPGRADING OF NGCAKANI STREET


UPGRADING OF NGCAKANI ROAD
The upgrading of Ngcakani Road will impact road users from
10 April 2024 to 2 September 2024

PROJECT:
Ngcakani Road Phase 1B – Section between Tshefu Street and Matrose Street

DESCRIPTION:
The upgrading of Ngcakani Road between Tshefu Street and Matrose Street in Thembalethu as indicated in the figure.

CONSTRUCTION PERIOD: 10 April 2024 – 2 September 2024

SERVICES DISRUPTION
Municipal services may be disrupted during this period due to construction activities. Whenever possible, advance notification of temporary disruptions will be sent out via social media.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
Ngcakani Road will be constructed in half widths and will remain open for one-way traffic in the direction from the Tshefu Street to Matrose Street as indicated in the figure. The first phase of construction commences on 10 April 2024.

When entering MM Mateza Primary School access will only be from Tshefu intersection and exiting the school will be in the direction of Matrose Street. Matrose Street will be completely closed at Ngcakani Road for traffic. Vehicles in Matrose Street will be diverted onto Ndyawa Street to re-join Ngcakani Road.

Extra care is to be taken by road users and pedestrians throughout the duration of the construction period. Adherence to temporary road signage and markings will be required.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES:
Consulting Engineers: SMEC South Africa (Phone: 044 873 5029)
Community Liaison Officer: Zintle Nicole Langa
Email: nicolez.langa@gmail.com Phone:078 829 0888

The George Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and appeals to road users to be patient and exercise caution during the upgrade.

Please look out for and adhere to temporary road signage and be aware of roadwork personnel.
Details of further road upgrade work will be published as may be necessary.

GO GEORGE GOES TO SCHOOL

Heatherlands High explaining: Tyron Jeyi, GO GEORGE Community Liaison Officer, explains to a learner at Heatherlands High School how to use the school route map to plan her bus trip to and from school. Hoërskool Heatherlands verduidelik: Tyron Jeyi, GO GEORGEgemeenskapskakelbeampte, verduidelik aan ‘n leerder by Hoërskool Heatherlands hoe om die skoolroetekaart te gebruik om haar busrit na en van die skool te beplan.

GO GEORGE has embarked on their annual educational campaign in schools to familiarise the younger generation with the bus system and how to best make use of the facility.

A series of school visits and learner engagements at bus stops, focusing mainly on high schools, aims to equip learners with information and rules of carriage to use the service optimally and independently.

Heatherlands questions: The youngsters at Heatherlands High School participated by asking questions about the bus service during engagement with the grade eight learners. The communications team was impressed with their knowledge when tested with some random questions about GO GEORGE.

Primary schools in George are invited to support this local flagship project by incorporating it as part of their existing curriculum about transport. “Our proposal to the schools is that they use GO GEORGE as an example or practical application to complement the theoretical curriculum in subjects such as Technology,” says Morné Lakay, GO GEORGE Manager. “Transport is already a part of the curriculum, and now the learners in George have the added advantage of a local public transport system to study.

“The goal of the GO GEORGE schools programme is to inform learners about the system, educate them about the benefits, and introduce them to transport terminology and concepts such as how to read a map, interpret timetables and plan a trip. If we can create a positive association with public transport at an early stage, we hope to motivate learners to use GO GEORGE as a transport option,” Lakay says.

THEMBALETHU SCHOOLS
The school programme is being expanded this year to include schools in Thembalethu where the bus service was rolled out in November 2023. A visit to the Tyholora Primary School was high on the agenda. Situated adjacent to the GO GEORGE Smart Card kiosk and a bus stop, it became clear that the learners would need to be educated about being safe around the buses on their way to and from school.

The youngsters were excited to meet the dressed-up communication team and mascot Georgie. They sang along heartily while learning more about the scheduled public transport service.

Tyholora Primary: GO GEORGE visited Tyholora Primary School in Thembalethu to educate the learners about pedestrian safety around the buses. Their school is adjacent to a GO GEORGE kiosk and bus stop.

High school learners from Thembalethu who attend schools in George were reached during the Grade 8 outreach at the beginning of the first term, while learners within Thembalethu were also reached at stops nearest to their schools following the launch last year.

School visits will continue after the school holidays. Schools are welcome to request a visit from the GO GEORGE team by phoning the Call Centre on 0800 044 044 or sending an email to info@gogeorge.org.za. Visits will be scheduled according to the team’s capacity, prioritising schools on GO GEORGE routes.

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GO GEORGE GAAN SKOOL TOE

GO GEORGE het hul jaarlikse opvoedkundige veldtog in skole begin om die jonger geslag vertroud te maak met die busstelsel en te leer hoe om die fasiliteit ten beste te benut.
‘n Reeks skoolbesoeke en gesprekke by bushaltes wat hoofsaaklik op hoërskole fokus, het ten doel om leerders toe te rus met inligting en vervoerreëls om die diens optimaal en onafhanklik te gebruik.
Laerskole in George word genooi om hierdie plaaslike vlagskipprojek te ondersteun deur dit as deel van hul bestaande kurrikulum oor vervoer in te sluit.
“Ons voorstel aan die skole is dat hulle GO GEORGE as voorbeeld of praktiese toepassing gebruik om die teoretiese kurrikulum in vakke soos Tegnologie aan te vul,” sê Morné Lakay, GO GEORGE-bestuurder. “Vervoer is reeds deel van die kurrikulum, en nou het die leerders in George die bykomende voordeel van ‘n plaaslike openbare vervoerstelsel om te bestudeer.
“Die doel van die GO GEORGE-skoleprogram is om leerders oor die stelsel in te lig, hulle oor die voordele op te voed en hulle bekend te stel aan vervoer-terminologie en -konsepte soos hoe om ‘n kaart te lees, tydroosters te interpreteer en ‘n rit te beplan. As ons in ‘n vroeë stadium ‘n positiewe verbintenis met openbare vervoer kan skep, hoop ons om leerders te motiveer om GO GEORGE as vervoeropsie te gebruik,” sê Lakay.

THEMBALETHU SKOLE
Die skoolprogram word vanjaar uitgebrei om skole in Thembalethu in te sluit waar die busdiens in November 2023 van stapel gestuur is. ‘n Besoek aan die Laerskool Tyholora was hoog op die agenda. Geleë langs die GO GEORGE Slimkaart kiosk en ‘n bushalte, het dit duidelik geword dat die leerders opgevoed moet word om op pad na en van die skool veilig te wees in die omgewing van die busse. Die jongklomp was opgewonde om die gelukbringer Georgie en die kommunikasiespan in hul kleurvolle uitrustings te ontmoet. Hulle het hartlik saamgesing terwyl hulle meer oor die geskeduleerde openbare vervoerdiens geleer het.

Hoërskoolleerders van Thembalethu wat skole in George bywoon, is aan die begin van die eerste kwartaal tydens die graad 8-uitreik bereik, terwyl leerders in Thembalethu ook ná die bekendstelling verlede jaar by die bushaltes naaste aan hul skole bereik is.
Skoolbesoeke sal ná die skoolvakansie voortgaan. Skole is welkom om ‘n besoek van die GO GEORGE-span aan te vra deur die inbelsentrum by 0800 044 044 te skakel of ‘n e-pos aan info@gogeorge.org.za te stuur. Besoeke sal volgens die span se kapasiteit geskeduleer word en skole op GO GEORGE-roetes prioritiseer.

365 days of Human Rights

Caption: People living on the streets gathered together on Human Rights Day. Standing in from the left Captain Floris, SAPS; Sargeant Plaatjies, SAPS; Mr Fail, SAHARA and Mr Gelderbloem, Kidstop.

On March 20, 2024, George Municipality marked Human Rights Day with a meaningful event involving 80 individuals living on the streets. The South African Police Service participated in the day with the municipality facilitating a dialogue between the police service and the homeless population. The primary objective of the day was to reaffirm the rights and responsibilities inherent to all individuals, including those experiencing homelessness. Attendees, which included representatives from the Police service, Kidstop, SAHARA, and CREMHOG, collectively emphasized the need for a year-round (365 days) commitment to human rights, rather than confining it to a single day of observance.

Asavela Mandongana, a Social Worker at the Municipality, addressed the gathering, highlighting the crucial message that homelessness is not a choice, and individuals should not be defined by their circumstances. “We do not choose to be homeless, but we can choose to change our circumstances to become a better version of ourselves and reduce homelessness,” Mandongana stated, underscoring the importance of avoiding labels that can perpetuate human rights violations.

Estelle Fredericks, who is actively involved in working with the homeless community, offered further insights and can be reached for additional information on upcoming Forum meetings or ongoing programs and projects aimed at assisting the homeless on 044 802 2000. The event served as a reminder of the collective responsibility to uphold and protect the rights of all individuals within society. By fostering understanding, dialogue, and practical initiatives, George Municipality continues its commitment to promoting human rights and addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable communities.

Did You Know? Smart City App: Integrated Development Plan:

Your participation in the revised Integrated Development Plan (IDP) 2024 and the Draft Budget 2024/25 – 2025/26 is critical to the development of George.

You can now add your comment on the revised 2024 Integrated Development Plan and/or the Draft Budget 2024/25 – 2025/26 using the Smart City App.

➡️Click on the View My Municipality Icon.
➡️Select the IDP Contribution Icon on your Apps Homescreen.
➡️Choose whether you want to
➡️Add a contribution or View Your Past Contributions.

Adding Your Contribution
To Add your contribution,
➡️Tap on Add New Contributions
➡️Complete all relevant details.
➡️Select the Topic You would like to comment on.
➡️Type in your comment and click on Submit.

The option to comment will be opened on the My Smart City APP from the 26 March 2024 and close on the 25 April 2024 @ 16h30. No comments will be able to be submitted before or after these dates.

[Watch]
https://youtu.be/MtZt8kvwah4

CYBERCRIME – Beware of Telephone Scams – Unblocking of Prepaid Meters

George Municipality kindly asks that all ratepayers, and Municipal clients be vigilant – we have been informed of telephonic calls made to a ratepayer requesting the payment of a large sum of money into an unknown bank account in order to prevent the blocking of a prepaid meter. The municipality will not contact a ratepayer telephonically regarding the blocking of a meter and also not request a large payment into an unknown account to unblock a meter.

Your prepaid meter will only be blocked if you have outstanding payments on your municipal account and despite us sending you several SMS (directly to your registered contact number as the municipal account holder), you make no effort to get in touch with us. Only then will your prepaid meter be blocked and you will have to come in or phone in to resolve and discuss payment arrangements.

When making any payments to the municipal bank account please follow the procedures for sending proof of payment. Cyber criminals constantly challenge any measures put in place and clients are asked to be vigilant.
The public are urged to carefully check and confirm the municipality’s banking details as received on a municipal invoice. It remains your responsibility as the payer (ratepayer, citizen, business, client of the Municipality etc.) to ensure that the correct banking details are captured when making payments to George Municipality as the insurance companies and banks also do not accept any risk if a transaction approved and authorised by yourself ends up being to fraudulent sources.

BANK DETAILS FOR GEORGE MUNICIPALITY
Bank: First National Bank (FNB)
Account Name: George Municipality
Account Type: Public Sector Cheque Account
Account Number: 62869623150
Branch Code: 210554
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ

Use your GRG municipal account details as a reference and send proof of payment to payments@george.gov.za

For traffic fines only:
Bank: First National Bank (FNB)
Account Name: George Municipality
Account Type: Public Sector Cheque Account
Account Number: 62869623168
Branch Code: 210554
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ

Use the traffic fine number as a reference.
Please follow these steps to update George Municipality as a beneficiary on your online banking:
1. Delete your current George Municipality beneficiary.
2. Create a new George Municipality beneficiary:
Search for George Municipality as the Institution name and click select,
Continue filling in the required information until the transaction is complete.
3. Should you require any assistance in updating George Municipality as a beneficiary, please feel free to contact our Finance offices on 044 801 9111.

Contact for Debt Control Assistance:
For help, phone the municipality’s debt control section at 044 801 9111 during office hours or or via email creditcontrol@george.gov.za
CREDIT CONTROL AFTER-HOURS NUMBER: 072 501 1843 ONLY for EMERGENCY BLOCKED ELECTRICITY METERS during the following hours:
Monday to Friday from 16:30 to 20:00/ Saturday from 8:00 to 20:00 and Sunday from 8:00 to 14:00
Please note: a minimum payment is required before the meter will be unblocked after hours.

George Municipality Calls for Protection of Community Infrastructure Against Vandalism

George Municipality continues to face a significant challenge with ongoing vandalism, particularly cable theft, resulting in substantial financial losses and service delivery disruptions. Over the past six to eight months, the municipality has suffered losses exceeding R 3.5 million due to vandalism, severely impacting various departments and causing prolonged electricity outages affecting residents, schools, and businesses.

The Electrotechnical Services Department has been the hardest hit, reporting 811 cable theft incidents from July to December 2023 alone, amounting to over R 3.5 million in losses. This vandalism extends beyond cable theft, affecting infrastructure such as streetlight poles, kiosks, and low-voltage lines.

Various other incidents of vandalism have been reported across different departments.
• Corporate Services reported damage to Lawaaikamp Hall’s fence, costing approximately R 80,000.
• Parks and Recreation reported vandalism at Gwaing beach, with an estimated cost of approximately R 5,000.
• Sports facilities, including stadiums in Thembalethu, Blanco, Rosemore, Pacaltsdorp, and Maraiskamp, have also been targeted, resulting in damages and theft amounting to approximately R 37,000.
• Law Enforcement efforts have led to arrests in connection with cable theft and vandalism.

Vandalism incidents continue to pose challenges and inconvenience to residents. We implore the citizens of George to assist in combating vandalism by promptly reporting incidents to the official channels of the George Municipality and the police. Vandalism is a criminal act that ultimately burdens ratepayers and deprives communities of essential services.


The public is requested to please report people tampering, painting, breaking, or stealing municipal property with the SAPS and George Municipality Law Enforcement (044 801 6350 or 044 801 6300 after hours) as soon as you see it happening. If you can take pictures of the culprits in the act without endangering yourself, it will help a lot. Thank you in advance for helping us protect our infrastructure.

To incentivize cooperation, George Municipality offers a reward of R2500 for information leading to the successful conviction of vandals in a court of law. Informants may provide their details to relevant authorities, and their identities will be protected by the municipality. To be eligible for the reward, please report to 0860 044 044.

ENATIS OFFLINE

The public is advised that the Traffic Department, Pacaltsdorp, the Motor Vehicle Licencing (MVR) and Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) at Hibernia Street, as well as the Drive Through facility in Blanco are currently offline due to a national ENATIS problem.

No transactions can be processed at this time.

Eskom Loadshedding Update: 20 March 2024

 

Due to the lower demand anticipated from tomorrow until the weekend, and an increase in available generation capacity, loadshedding will be suspended from 05:00 on Thursday until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:

Thursday 21/03/2024
04:00 – 05:00

Uniondale
No further loadshedidng for Uniondale

ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING
Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly after power returns. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding.
Consumers are urged to turn off high-usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding is scheduled to return. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network.

Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the after-hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after load shedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on i.e. areas are switched on one by one and not all at the same time to avoid overloading the system. Please wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The Electrotechnical Directorate will be aware of a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.
Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/

LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY DURING THE EASTER PERIOD

Beaches
From 21 March to 2 April 2024 lifeguards will be on duty at ALL beaches that fall under George Municipal jurisdiction daily between 9am – 5pm.

Conville Public Swimming Pool
Lifeguards are available at the Conville Public Swimming Pool from 21 March 2024 to 1 April 2024, Monday to Sunday, including Public Holidays from 9am – 12pm and again from 1pm- 4pm with 2 Lifeguards on Duty.

Uniondale Public Swimming Pool
Lifeguards are available at the Uniondale Public Swimming Pool from 21 March 2024 to 1 April 2024, Monday to Sunday, including Public Holidays from 9am – 12pm and again from 1pm- 4pm with 2 Lifeguards on Duty.

As of 3 April 2024 until 1 December 2024, there will be no lifeguards deployed at the beaches and swimming pools.

SANRAL N2 IMPROVEMENTS PROGRESS REPORT

• Minor intermittent lane closures at various locations throughout the contract stretching between Rademachers Roundabout and Touw  River in Wilderness. No delays are expected.

• Geotechnical works along the access road to Wilderness Beach House Backpackers Lodge (Western Rd, Wilderness). Only one-way traffic    possible at isolated locations along the access road. Flag personnel will assist with traffic flow. DURATION – 11 MONTHS

• Roadworks N2 between Garden Route Mall and Victoria Bay turn-off roundabout commencing 8 March 2024. Intermittent  lane closures at various locations. DURATION – 12 MONTHS

• N2 direction Wilderness – Permanent slow lane closure effective 6 March at the following locations: DURATION – 10 MONTHS (Open during Easter Weekend)

Opposite Kaaimans parking area

Between Dolphins Point and Wilderness

• N2 direction George – Permanent slow lane closure effective 3 April at the following location: DURATION – 10 MONTHS

(Open during Easter Weekend)

Between Dolphins Point and Kaaimans parking area

Municipal Offices CLOSED For Public Holidays: Easter Period


Please be advised that the George Municipality will remain closed for the entire day on the upcoming public holidays, namely, the 21st and 29th of March 2024, as well as the 1st of April 2024.

We urge all George residents to take note of these closures and to plan their business accordingly. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Credit control dept: New After-hour number
Please be advised that the emergency number of the credit control department outside of business hours has been changed.
The new emergency number is 072 501 1843.
This number is to be used strictly for EMERGENCY BLOCKED ELECTRICITY METERS during the following hours: Monday to Friday from 16:30 to 20:00, Saturday from 8:00 to 20:00 and Sunday from 8:00 to 14:00
Please note: payment is required before the meter will be unblocked.

After-Hours Contact Numbers
FIRE ONLY all hours emergency number: 044 801 6311
TOLL-FREE George Disaster Management Centre: 087 152 9999
George municipality all hour emergency number: 044 801 6300
Credit control after-hours: 072 5011 843

REFUSE COLLECTION DURING THE UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: EASTER PERIOD

Households may put out SEVEN BLACK, FOUR GREEN and an UNLIMITED number of BLUE bags on their weekly collection day.
Additional tied bundles of branches are allowed if they are shorter than a metre in length and can be picked up by one person.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF HOUSEHOLD REFUSE REMOVAL SCHEDULE OVER THE UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
21 March 2024 (Human Rights Day) – Collection as per normal schedule
29 March 2024 (Good Friday) – Collection as per normal schedule
01 April 2024 (Easter Monday)¬ – Collection as per normal schedule
1 May 2024 (Worker’s Day) – Collection as per normal schedule
ALL BUSINESS REFUSE WILL BE COLLECTED ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS.

REFUSE REMOVAL DAYS
MONDAY: Blanco, Riverlea, Heatherpark, Heatherlands, Glen Barrie, Kraaibosch, Groenkloof, Blue Mountain Village, Herold’s Bay, Victoria Bay, Rondevlei area (George side)
TUESDAY: Levallia, Rosemoor, Conville, Protea Park, Parkdene, Ballotsview, Borchards, Lawaaikamp, Thembalethu, Wilderness, Constantia Kloof, Kleinkrantz
WEDNESDAY: Camphersdrift, Fernridge, Denneoord, Bo-Dorp, Blommekloof, Tweerivieren, Hoogekraal, Hoekwil, Touwsranten farm areas
THURSDAY: Wilderness Heights, Dormehlsdrift, George South, Le Grand, Bos en Dal, Groeneweidepark, Sinksabrug, Herold, Geelhoutboom, Eselsjacht, Hansmoeskraal, Jonkershoek, Rooirivierrif, Pacaltsdorp, Rosedale, Waboomskraal, Touwsranten village
FRIDAY: Glenwood, Loerie Park, Eden George, Genevafontein, Denver Park, Bergsig, Eastern Extension
BUSINESSES: Monday, Wednesday and Friday

CONTACT
George Municipality Environmental Services
82 Meade Street, George. Phone 044 802 2900

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING, 17 March 2024

 

 

Due to the loss of two generating units over the past 24 hours and the increase of planned maintenance as part of Eskom’s plan to improve its generation fleet reliability, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 on Monday until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:

Sunday 17/03/2024

None

Monday 18/03/2024

14:00 – 16:30

22:00 – 00:30

Tuesday 19/03/2024

22:00 – 00:30

Wednesday 20/03/2024

06:00 – 08:30

Thursday 21/03/2024

04:00 – 06:30

12:00 – 14:30

Friday 22/03/2024

12:00 – 14:30

20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Sunday 17/03/2024

17:00 – 19:30

Monday 18/03/2024

17:00 – 19:30

Tuesday 19/03/2024

01:00 – 03:30

Wednesday 20/03/2024

01:00 – 03:30

09:00 – 11:30

Thursday 21/03/2024

07:00 – 09:30

15:00 – 17:30

Friday 22/03/2024

15:00 – 17:30

23:00 – 01:30

Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly after power returns, especially after a 4-hour Loadshedding slot

Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding. Consumers are urged to turn off high-usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network and reduce our current high MVA spikes.

Reporting power outages

Please do not phone the after-hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after load shedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on and wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The directorate will be aware of a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.

Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/

📣NEW RESCHEDULED DATES:NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF PACALTSDORP

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: PORTION OF PACALTSDORP: HAYDEN,BEETHOVEN, CHOPIN,WAGNER, SHUBERT, HEATHER RD & BACK ROADS

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 21 MARCH 2024 FROM 08H30 TO 20H00 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 MARCH 2024 FROM 08H30 TO 20H00

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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD: GEDEELTE VAN PACALTSDORP: HAYDEN,BEETHOVEN,CHOPIN,WAGNER,SHUBERT, HEATHER & BACK ROADS

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 21 MAART 2024 VANAF 08H30TOT 20H00 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 MAART 2024 VANAF 08H30 TOT 20H00

Eskom Loadshedding Update: 15 March 2024

Friday, 15 March 2024: As previously communicated, Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented at 16:00 today until 05:00 tomorrow morning. Thereafter, loadshedding will be suspended from 05:00 on Saturday until 16:00, followed by Stage 1 loadshedding until 05:00 on Sunday.

The loadshedding pattern implemented on Saturday will be repeated on Sunday. This is as a result of the anticipated lower weekend demand. Eskom will provide an update for the week ahead on Sunday afternoon and will communicate should the need arise.

George will be affected as follows:

Friday 15/03/2024
16:00 – 18:30

Saturday 16/03/2024
00:00 – 02:30

Sunday 17/03/2024
None

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 15/03/2024
19:00 – 21:30

Saturday 16/03/2024
03:00 – 05:30

Sunday 17/03/2024
17:00 – 19:30

ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING
Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly after power returns. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding.
Consumers are urged to turn off high-usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding is scheduled to return. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network.

Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the after-hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after load shedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on i.e. areas are switched on one by one and not all at the same time to avoid overloading the system. Please wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The Electrotechnical Directorate will be aware of a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.
Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/

NOTIFICATION FOR THE INTERRUPTION OF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF DENNEOORD 5TH AVENUE

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: PORTION OF DENNEOORD 5TH AVENUE

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH 2024 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 WEDNESDAY 27 MARCH 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30

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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD: GEDEELTE VAN DENNEOORD 5DE LAAN

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op WOENSDAG 20 MAART 2024 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 WOENSDAG 27 MAART 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING, 15 March 2024


The continuation of load shedding stages 2 and 3.
Issued by George Municipality, 15 March 2024

George will be affected as follows:
Friday 15/03/2024
16:00 – 18:30

Saturday 16/03/2024
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30

Sunday 17/03/2024
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 15/03/2024
19:00 – 21:30

Saturday 16/03/2024
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30

Sunday 17/03/2024
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30
Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly after power returns, especially after a 4-hour Loadshedding slot
Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding. Consumers are urged to turn off high-usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network and reduce our current high MVA spikes.
Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the after-hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after load shedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on and wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The directorate will be aware of a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.
Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/

Water Outage: Herold’s Bay, Oubaai, Airport, and surrounding farms

Our Water Distribution team has informed us of a pipe burst on the main water pipeline that supplies water to Herold’s Bay, Oubaai, Airport, and surrounding farms.

A team has been dispatched to attend to the pipe burst, and the expected time for repairs is currently estimated to be 6 hours.

We kindly request that consumers in the affected area use water sparingly during this period and we apologise for any inconvenience caused as a result of this situation.

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF DENNEOORD CHURCH STREET

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on MONDAY 18 MARCH 2024 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 25 MARCH 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30

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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD: GEDEELTE VAN DENNEOORD, CHURCH STRAAT

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op MAANDAG 18 MAART 2024 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 25 MAART 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30