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Author: Nadine Payle

Unexpected Power Outage in Parts of Thembalethu

Parts of Thembalethu, including Zone 8, are currently experiencing power outages. The Electrotechnical team is on-site addressing the issue, which includes the removal of illegal connections. Repairs are ongoing, but an estimated time for restoration is not yet available.

We apologise for the inconvenience and will provide updates as more information becomes available

Godfrey Louw appointed Acting MM for George

The George Municipality has announced the appointment of Mr. Godfrey Louw as the Acting Municipal Manager, effective immediately for a period of three months.

Mr. Louw brings extensive experience to the role, and his appointment is expected to ensure the continued smooth running of municipal operations during this transitional period.

The municipality looks forward to his leadership in maintaining service delivery and good governance.

Backburn underway in Denneoord

The George Fire Services is in control of a backburn underway near Denneoord.

No structures are at risk. Residents should not be concerned by the heavy smoke that is currently visible.

CONTROLLED BURNS

George Fire Rescue and Disaster Management services will carry out a Control Burn north of Loerie Park today due to favourable weather conditions.
Residents should be unaffected as the wind direction will move smoke away from the residential area. George Fire Services will closely monitor via the mobile JOC.
Control burns serve to reduce the fuel loading (dead leaves, tree limbs, and other debris), in areas and are implemented to prevent wildfires spreading.

FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311
TOLL-FREE DISASTER NUMBER: 087 152 9999

Addressing Street Naming and Numbering Concerns on Nelson Mandela Boulevard

George Municipal Council approved the renaming of Albert Street and Sandkraal Road to Nelson Mandela Boulevard, in honor of former President Nelson Mandela in August 2013.

The name change was advertised in the George Herald and notifications regarding these changes were sent to property owners on 5 November 2013. Relevant authorities were informed to update their records accordingly. The municipality acknowledges that full implementation of the name change can take time, and not all property owners may have updated their addresses.

Property owners are encouraged to update their physical addresses to avoid any confusion in navigation, ensuring that customers, friends, and service providers can locate their premises easily. This is particularly important in emergency situations, where accurate address information is critical.

The municipality emphasizes that physical addresses should be correctly reflected on municipal accounts. Property owners can contact the municipality to update their postal addresses or correct any inaccuracies in their account details. Business owners and corporate organizations are also advised to ensure that all online marketing platforms display the correct street addresses to avoid any disruptions in service or customer interactions.

Enquiries in this regard may be directed to cebester@george.gov.za or call 044 801 9117.

Unplanned Outage: Rosemore

Four mini substations remain off until repairs are complete.

A contractor has started repairs on Beer St, Hick St, Woltemade St, Canary St, Attakwa St, Miller St, and Fotheringham St. Lavalia and Protea Park will be restored shortly.

Routine Plant Maintenance:Kraaibosch & Welgelegen Area

Routine plant maintenance is scheduled for this afternoon, 09 October 2024 between 22h00 and 02h00 at the Kraaibosch Water Pump Station.

It is anticipated that the Kraaibosch and Welgelegen area will be affected between 5 -6 hours after 22h00 this evening.

The maintenance is planned to be concluded within 5 hours.

No problems are anticipated, however, the residents are urged to use water sparingly.enance is scheduled for this afternoon, 09 October 2024 between 22h00 and 02h00 at the Kraaibosch Water Pump Station.

It is anticipated that the Kraaibosch and Welgelegen area will be affected between 5 -6 hours after 22h00 this evening.

The maintenance is planned to be concluded within 5 hours.

No problems are anticipated, however, the residents are urged to use water sparingly.

Wateronderbreking, Uniondale

George Munisipaliteit is bewus van die huidige pypbreuk in Victoria Straat, Uniondale.

Die strate wat geraak sal word, is Victoria en Robert Straat. Die verwagte tyd om die probleem op te los is 2-3 uur.

‘n Water tenker sal deurentyd deur die strate beweeg.

Public Sector Ethics Survey 2024

The Public Sector Ethics Survey will be live from 3 to 30 September 2024. Now extended until 15 October 2024.

The survey is conducted by The Ethics Institute, in partnership with the DPSA, DCoG and SALGA in all three spheres of government. This is the fourth iteration, and it has previously been conducted in 2015, 2018, 2021/22.

The survey tracks ethical behaviour and ethical culture, as well as the institutionalisation of ethics initiatives.

It has become a useful tool to assess focus areas for the improvement of ethics management in the public sector.

We urge all public servants to participate in the survey by clicking on the following link (or pasting it in your browser):
https://surveys.ethicssurvey.org.za/s3/210bab57657e
The more people who participate, the clearer the picture of ethics in the public sector becomes.

Responses are completely anonymous, and all statistical analysis is done independently by The Ethics Institute.

For more information please contact:
– Bella Mkhabela at The Ethics Institute – bella.mkhabela@tei.org.za

Water outage: George South

A pipe burst has occurred at 93 Palgrave Street in George South, causing a water outage in the area.

Two water trucks will be stationed at the following locations:
Checkers York
The intersection of Rehoboth and Kasteel Street

The current estimated time for repairs is 4-5 hours.

BEACH SAFETY ALERT, Saturday 5 October 2024 @ 9:32

National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) and the George Municipality are appealing to bathers, boaters, paddlers, sailors, and shore line anglers to be cautious around the coastline this weekend.

Beaches in the Garden Route are expected to be busy with public enjoying the the warm weather. Importantly, rip currents pose a potential hazard to bathers.

Limited NSRI lifeguard services are in place today (5 October) at the following beaches in the George Municipality:
– Herolds Bay
– Lientjies Klip (Wilderness)
– Victoria Bay

Although these beaches will not have designated swimming areas marked by flags, lifeguards will be present to provide support, conduct preventative actions, and guide the public to ensure water safety.

We extend our thanks to the Herolds Bay Ratepayers Association and the NSRI Lifeguards for sponsoring and securing these vital services for today.

NSRI rescue services will be on standby along with other local emergency services to respond to any emergencies.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
082 990 5955 | 087 094 9774 (NSRI)
044 8016311 | TOLLFREE 087 152 9999 (George Fire & Rescue)