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Power Outage in Thembalethu

 

A power outage is currently experienced in Zone 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5. Our electricians have been dispatched for further investigation.

No ETR has been made available yet.

A city that Works, Thrives, and Grows!

The George Municipality has introduced several ways that allow the public to view new vacancies. We invite talented, hardworking, and skilled individuals to join our institution and help serve our city.

To apply for a position at the George Municipality, please access our latest vacancies in the following three ways:

The Smart City App
Find Vacancies by clicking on the Vacancies Icon
www.mysmart.city

Join the Garden Route Municipalities’ WhatsApp Group for regular vacancy updates!
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va92oJoJpe8eiTvq3q33

George Municipal Website
https://www.george.gov.za/hr-doc-categories/jobs-and-bursaries/current-job-opportunities/

How to Apply
https://www.george.gov.za/human-resources/

#WorkinGeorge
#LocalGovernmentopportunities
#Vacancies

UPDATE: Power Outage in parts of Wilderness


Issued by George Municipality, 05 July 12:15

A large part of Wilderness experienced voltage issues due to a faulty Eskom breaker. This issue has now been resolved and the power supply has been restored to most parts of Wilderness.

However, we still have parts of Erica and Silverbos Roads blocked off due to vegetation.

Our team is currently working to address this issue.

TRAFFIC ALERT UPDATE: Accident Scene Cleared on N2

Issued by George Municipality, 5 July 2024, 10:20

The accident scene on the N2 near Old Radermachers has been cleared. Please continue to drive cautiously, as the road remains slippery due to the wet weather.

Thank you for your patience.

 

Power Outage in parts of Wilderness

Issued by George Municipality, 05 July 09:23

We are aware of Power Outages in parts of Wilderness, including Wilderness Heights, and Hoekwil.
An electrician has been dispatched to investigate. The estimated time of repair is not available yet.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Stop-and-Go on N2 Due to Accident, Drive Carefully

Motorists are requested to drive cautiously following an accident involving a cyclist and a truck on the N2 near Old Radermachers. Emergency officials are at the scene, and a stop-and-go is in place.

Please drive carefully and follow the instructions of the traffic officers on site. Thank you for your cooperation.

N2 night-time lane closure at Thembalethu Bridge in George

Issued on behalf of Sanral

Western Cape, 3 June 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced that night-time lane closures, from 19h00 to 05h00, will be in place on the N2 in George from 4 June 2024 until the end of June. This is for the final additional concrete construction works on the new bridge at the Thembalethu interchange over the N2.

“During the closures, motorists will still be able to use the off- and on-ramps at the bridge to gain access to the N2 on the other side to continue on their journey,” said Petronella Theron, SANRAL Project Manager.

SANRAL will try to complete the work as quickly as possible and will keep road users informed of the progress.

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Municipality announces GO GEORGE tariff increase

The George Municipality has announced the annual increase in the GO GEORGE bus fares from 1 July 2024. The increase forms part of the annual municipal tariff adjustments.

Bundles still the best buy
Smart card trips bought in bundles of 10 or more will increase by 85c per trip to R12.75 and
bundles of 2 – 8 trips will cost R14.15 per trip (95c increase). The price of single trips loaded on the Smart card increases with R1 to R17 to encourage passengers to load the multiple, cheaper bundles on their Smart cards and to avoid long queues to top up every few days.

The bundles of 10 trips and more remain the best buy. Purchasing this bundle saves a passenger who travels to work or school and back home five days per week, R170 per month in travel expenses compared to the same number of single trips.

Free trips for first-time card buyers
The cost of the smart card is R37. For first-time buyers presenting a valid form of identification, the price includes two free, preloaded trips. New cards with no identification and replacement cards also cost R37 and do not include any free trips. There is no profit for the Municipality in the sales of smart cards; on the contrary, the cards are sold at much less than their cost to the Municipality.

Trips loaded on a smart card never expire. This means that trips bought before the tariff increase stay valid. Passengers are welcome to buy more trips than usual before the increase to save money but are cautioned to keep their cards safe – if lost or stolen, the trips cannot be transferred to a new card.

Utilise existing Smart cards
Passengers are encouraged to utilise their existing cards to top up and not to unnecessarily purchase new cards if they do not need it. Similar to bank cards, smart cards expire five years after issuing by the bank. Hence, it makes even more sense to rather use existing cards you may have in reserve rather than purchase a new one if it is not really necessary.

For more information and an up-to-date list of top-up vendors all over town, please call the GO GEORGE Call Centre at 0800 044 044, follow the GO GEORGE Facebook page or visit the website www.gogeorge.org.za.

CAPTION:
Smart Cards can be topped at Smart Card kiosks or any of more than 150 top-up vendors all over town. The latest list of vendors is available at www.gogeorge.org.za/fares-cards.

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Munisipaliteit kondig GO GEORGE-tariefverhoging aan

Die George-munisipaliteit het die jaarlikse verhoging van die GO GEORGE-bustariewe vanaf 1 Julie 2024 bekendgemaak. Hierdie verhoging is deel van die jaarlikse munisipale tariefaanpassings.
Bondels steeds die beste koop
Slimkaartritte wat in bondels van 10 of meer gekoop word sal met slegs 85c per rit verhoog na R12.75 en bondels van minder as 10 ritte sal R14.15 per rit kos (’n 95c-verhoging). Die prys van enkelritte verhoog met R1 na R17 om passasiers aan te moedig om liewer die goedkoper ritte te koop en om lang rye elke paar dae te vermy.

Die bondels van 10 ritte en meer bly die beste koop en kan ’n passasier wat vyf dae per week werk of skool toe en terug huis toe ry, R170 per maand in vervoeruitgawes spaar, vergeleke met enkelritte wat op die kaart gelaai word.

Gratis ritte vir eerstekaartkopers
Die prys van die slimkaart is R37 vir kopers van hul eerste kaart wat twee gratis, voorafgelaaide ritte op die kaart insluit indien hulle ‘n geldige bewys van identiteit toon. Nuwe kaarte sonder identifikasie en vervangingskaarte kos ook R37, maar sluit geen gratis ritte in nie. Daar is geen wins vir die munisipaliteit in die verkope van slimkaarte nie; inteendeel, die kaarte word teen baie minder as die aankoopkoste daarvan vir die munisipaliteit verkoop.

Ritte wat op die slimkaart gelaai is, verval nooit nie. Dit beteken dat ritte wat voor die tariefverhoging gekoop is geldig bly. Passasiers is welkom om voor die verhoging meer ritte as gewoonlik te koop om geld te spaar, maar word gemaan om hul kaarte veilig te hou – indien dit wegraak of gesteel word, kan die ritte nie op ’n nuwe kaart oorgedra word nie.

Gebruik bestaande slimkaarte
Passasiers word aangemoedig om hul bestaande kaarte te gebruik om ritte op te laai en nie onnodig nuwe kaarte aan te koop as hulle dit nie nodig het nie. Soortgelyk aan bankkaarte, verval slimkaarte vyf jaar nadat dit deur die bank uitgereik is. Daarom maak dit selfs meer sin om eerder bestaande kaarte wat jy in reserwe het, te gebruik as om ‘n nuwe een te koop as dit nie regtig nodig is nie.

Vir meer inligting, skakel gerus die GO GEORGE-inbelsentrum by 0800 044 044, volg die GO GEORGE Facebook-blad of besoek die webblad www.gogeorge.org.za.

ONDERSKRIF:
Slimkaarte kan by Slimkaartkiosks herlaai word, of by enige van meer as 150 herlaaipunte (vendors) regoor die dorp. Die nuutste lys van sulke herlaaipunte is beskikbaar by www.gogeorge.org.za/fares-cards.

UPDATE: POWER OUTAGES in Thembalethu Zones 7 and 8

Issued by George Municipality, 13 June 2024 @ 11:00

Zone 7 and 8 (Mandela Village) These areas are still experiencing power outages until all damaged fuses are replaced. The estimated time of restoration of power supply in Zones 7 & 8 is approximately 12:00 pm. The illegal connections have been removed, and the Municipal Electrotechnical Services team is assembling resources.

UPDATE: POWER OUTAGES in Thembalethu Zones 7 and 8

Issued by George Municipality, 13 June 2024 @ 08:30

Zone 7 and 8 (Mandela Village) These areas are still experiencing power outages until all damaged fuses are replaced. The good news is that the illegal connections have been removed, and the Municipal Electrotechnical Services team is now assembling resources. Although the estimated time of repair is not available yet, the Electrical team is doing its best to restore the power supply as soon as possible in Zones 7 & 8.Zones 7 and 8

POWER OUTAGES in Thembalethu Zone 2, 7 and 8

Zone 2 Work has been completed and power has been restored.

Zone 7 and 8 (Mandela Village) These areas will remain off until all damaged fuses are replaced. Community members are making it difficult for our onsite officials to continue with the repairs and we await confirmation from Law Enforcement with regard to safety.

No ETR can be confirmed at this stage.

Power Outages in Thembalethu: Zone 1, 4, 5 & 8

Zone 1: A portion of Zone 1 in Thembalethu continues to be without power. Outage is caused by the current weather conditions.

Zone 4, 5 & 8: These areas are affected by illegal connections.

The ETR is not confirmed.

MEDIA STATEMENT: Provincial Legislature elects George Mayor and Portfolio Councillor

George Municipality warmly congratulates Executive Mayor Leon Van Wyk on his election to the Western Cape Provincial Legislature. He is joined by colleague Portfolio Councillor Financial Services, Dirk Wessels, in representing the Democratic Alliance (DA).

Ald Van Wyk said today, 11 June, that it has been a tremendous honour and privilege to serve as Executive Mayor and to work closely with the Municipal Manager in dealing with the challenges facing George. “We have had a common vision to deliver a high standard of services, to tackle upgrades of infrastructure, and to plan for the increase in economic activity and investment being experienced. There has been a common objective to improve levels of productivity so that our citizens can benefit through improved living conditions,” he said.

Municipal Manager, Dr. Michele Gratz, echoed these sentiments and said that she has worked exceptionally well with Alderman Van Wyk and believes they have taken George forward due to their common vision and good working relationship. “I wish Ald Van Wyk well on this new chapter of his political career. Our collaborative efforts have significantly advanced the infrastructure and economic growth of George, creating a foundation for continued progress and development,” she added.

Cllr Dirk Wessels expressed excitement for the journey ahead. “It has been an honour to serve the George community. Moving to the Western Cape Legislature gives me the opportunity to once again make a difference. I hope to make George proud.” Dr. Gratz thanked Cllr Wessels for his input over the past years within the Financial Directorate. “Cllr Wessels has been instrumental in strengthening our financial systems and ensuring fiscal responsibility. I am confident that he will bring the same level of commitment and expertise to his new role in the Provincial Legislature,” she stated.

The Deputy Executive Mayor, Raybin Figland, assumes the acting Mayoral role until the council appoints a full-time Executive Mayor, who will be announced in due course.

Caption: Executive Mayor Leon Van Wyk and Portfolio Councillor Dirk Wessels photographed together at the Provincial Legislature chambers in Cape Town today.

Power Outage in Thembalethu

A portion of Zone 1 in Thembalethu is currently without power.

Electricians have been dispatched, and the estimated time of repair will be communicated as soon as possible.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Early Closure of MVR, DLTC and VTS offices

Please be advised that Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) Hibernia, MVR Blanco, Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) in Pacaltsdorp, and Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) will be closed from 2 pm on Wednesday, 12 June 2024.

All services will resume as normal on Thursday,13 June 2024.

CYBERCRIME – Beware of WhatsApp Scams – Unblocking of Prepaid Meters

George Municipality kindly asks that all ratepayers, and Municipal clients be vigilant – we have been informed of an individual allegedly named “Kenny Ngene, Head of Disconnections” who is falsely representing himself as an employee of George Municipality. (Please see the attached screenshot) This individual does not represent and is not employed by the George Municipality. The individual has sent WhatsApp messages to a ratepayer requesting the payment of a large sum of money into an unknown bank account to prevent the blocking of a prepaid meter.

PLEASE NOTE:  Municipal officials and agents will always wear identifiable name tags or carry appointment certificates. The community is encouraged to verify the appointment of any individual claiming to represent the Municipality, as advised in the communication below.

The municipality will not contact a ratepayer telephonically or via WhatsApp 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.

Contact for Debt Control Assistance:
For help, phone the municipality’s debt control section at 044 801 9111 during office hours 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