MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT AT OUTENIQUA PASS
Motor vehicle accident in the Outeniqua Pass as a truck overturned. One lane direction from Oudtshoorn is closed. A Stop and go in place, motorists are advised to drive cautiously.
Issued by George Municipality
10 Feb 2023 @07:55
Our Fire and Rescue Services are responding to a Motor vehicle accident Airport intersection. Two vehicles were involved in the accident and two patients with moderate injuries. No road closures at this stage. Motorists are advised to approach this intersection with caution.
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George
Wednesday 08/02/2023
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30
Thursday 09/02/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30
Friday 10/02/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30
Saturday 11/02/2023
02:00 – 04:30
18:00 – 20:30
Sunday 12/02/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
Uniondale:
Wednesday 08/02/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Thursday 09/02/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30
Friday 10/02/2023
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30
Saturday 11/02/2023
05:00 – 07:30
21:00 – 23:30
Sunday 12/02/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE
ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED
Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly especially when power returns after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network. Consumers are requested to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.
Please note that the Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) at Pacaltsdorp is experiencing system problems with both Natis and eye tests. This causes long waiting times as the system only works for very short periods.
Issued George Municipality
7 Feb 2023 @10:00
Witfontein, Cape Nature Reserve, Rondebossie Step-A-Side, Much Asphalt and Malgas Pumstation off. ETR 11:00
Issued George Municipality
7 Feb 2023 @08:30
The Protea substation tripped due to lightning. Electricians were dispatched to assess the situation. Affected areas include Pacaltsdorp, Hansmoeskraal, parts of Thembalethu and Heroldsbay.
Issued George Municipality
6 Feb 2023 @18:00
Mon, 6 Feb 2023 @13:10
Please note that as the power supply is being restored in Wilderness and its surrounds, load shedding also started according to Eskom’s schedule of load shedding. This means consumers would only be able to see if the power supply has been restored after load shedding.
Should there be any complaints about the power supply, please contact the Municipality’s Electrotechnical Services at 044 801 9222 (7.45 – 4.30pm) 044 801 9202/9258. WhatsApp Number 067 350 3295 (Available Monday to Friday 7.45 – 4.30pm) and/or 044 801 6300 (after hours)
Issued George Mun
Power supply in Wilderness has been restored, Eskom announced. Eskom will restore Wilderness Heights and Central shortly. Earlier this morning, the George Municipality confirmed that the entire Wilderness and surrounds have no power due to an ESKOM fault.
Earlier this morning, the George Municipality confirmed that the entire Wilderness and surrounds have no power due to an ESKOM fault. According to Eskom, Wilderness ETR is 2hrs, if all goes according to plan.
PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF BLANCO
GEORGE STREET
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY 08 FEBRUARY 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 15H00 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 09 FEBRUARY 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 15H00.
Issued by George Municipality
6 Feb 2023
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BEPLAANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN BLANCO
GEORGE STRAAT
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op WOENSDAG 08 FEBRUARIE 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 15H00 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 09 FEBRUARIE 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 15H00.
Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit
6 Feb 2023
Earlier this morning, the George Municipality confirmed that the entire Wilderness and surrounds have no power due to an ESKOM fault. We are still waiting on Eskom for an ETR. We are, however, in the process to restore the central parts of Wilderness from the George power lines.
A pipe burst occurred in the main water pipeline in Uniondale. The estimated time of repair has not yet been determined. A water truck will be dispatched to supply water to the affected areas.
A pipe burst occurred in Denneoord at the corner of Blommekloof and Hortensia Street. The team is busy shutting the water off and ETR is 4 hours.
The Planet Youth delegates visited the Executive Mayor of George, Ald Leon van Wyk on Wednesday, 1 February 2023. The Department of Health and Wellness is launching a whole of society programme focused on mental health called “Planet Youth”. The Planet Youth Concept is an Icelandic Prevention Concept, that has proved a success in reducing substance abuse and is designed to strengthen protective factors building healthy communities, especially for young people.
This concept has already kicked off with trial surveys at Jonga High, Thembalethu High and Pacaltsdorp High School this year. The official roll-out of the programme to the schools in George and Uniondale will occur after the launinrom February 2023. A Convenors Group has been established, with the Department of Health, George Municipality, Departments of Education, Sports, Arts and Cultural Affairs, Social Development, University of Cape Town, SAPS and several Non-Governmental Organisations.
Background to Planet Youth Programme:
Planet Youth George is a WOSA (Whole of Society Approach) platform for community collaboration that aims to improve mental health by reducing youth substance use, violence, and school dropout rates using an evidence-based and internationally tested approach of youth development activities, community empowerment and rigorous auditing.
Planet Youth inc. is an international organization, working in many countries worldwide, developed, and underdeveloped, to alleviate alcohol harms in adolescence with benefits across the life course.
Planet Youth and UCT commenced the George Planet Youth Programme in October 2022.
Aims of the Planet Youth community program
By engaging with Planet Youth:
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CAPTION:
FROM LEFT: Dr Zilla North (Department of Education), Dehran Swart (UCT), Lynn Le Grange (Department of Education), Councillor Raybin Figland (Executive Deputy Mayor of George), Alderman Leon van Wyk (Executive Mayor of George), Pall Rikhardsson (From Iceland, CEO of Planet Youth), Dr Herman Reuter (UCT and Sahara), Jonel Kerspuy (Planet Youth Programme)
In January, municipalities reflect not only on the results of the first half of the current financial year but also on the previous financial year that ended on 30 June.
We have achieved another clean audit for the 2021/22 financial year. This is an important achievement as it helps in our endeavours to procure additional grant funding to further improve our infrastructure. As our municipality grows and we successfully implement and maintain our infrastructure while ensuring good governance, we progressively seek to qualify for larger grants that are also earmarked for the larger intermediate and metropolitan cities.
Our draft annual report for 2021/22 which provides an insight into the past year’s activities and achievements is in an advanced state of preparation prior to public release.
During the July-December 2022 period, it is already evident how load-shedding has impacted negatively on revenue through lower electricity sales resulting from not having Eskom power for 6-10 hours per day. Businesses are also likely to be similarly affected. To exacerbate this further, there are additional costs associated with the diesel purchased to operate generators at the various water and wastewater treatment plants and pump stations.
Through the gloom of load-shedding, we recently received indications that an international company will shortly commence business operations in George and start hiring and training staff. I also had the privilege along with a few senior colleagues to attend a presentation by Harvard University’s Growth Lab team on how they utilise data on business activities to focus on potential economic sectors that can provide strong growth opportunities for a city. Although George falls outside of the 1022 cities worldwide with populations of over 300000 that are already incorporated into their data sets, the Growth Lab already has access to some relevant data on George. This presentation will no doubt spur our outreach to gain insight into business sectors that could grow employment in our economy.
Over the past weeks, we have continued our interactions with the Western Cape Government and key role-players internationally to explore the acceleration of implementing renewable energy projects that will benefit the George economy. It is crucial too that the business and agricultural sectors, in particular, engage with us on their challenges with load-shedding to maintain their production levels. It is becoming important for business to communicate their electricity capacity needs as we jointly search for solutions through collaboration and partnerships. The challenges include technical feasibility, the ability to connect to the grid, environmental approvals, legislative requirements, funding sources and identifying a range of power suppliers.
Stakeholders with challenges or parties who are interested in offering practical solutions are welcome to use the supportbusiness@george.gov.za email address as a point of contact to facilitate a discussion.
Ald Leon van Wyk
Executive Mayor of George
ANNUAL REPORT – 2021/2022 PUBLIC NOTICE: INVITATION TO SUBMIT COMMENTS OR INPUTS
Pursuant to Section 127(5) of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003 and Section 21A of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000, the George Municipality invites local communities to submit written comments or representations in connection with its Annual Report for the period 1 July 2021 – 30 June 2022.
Full notice in English: https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/invitation-to-submit-comments-or-inputs-on-annual-report-2021-2022-english/
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JAARVERSLAG – 2021/2022: OPENBARE KENNISGEWING: UITNODIGING VIR KOMMENTAAR OF INSETTE
Ingevolge Artikel 127 (5) van die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Finansiële Bestuur (Wet 56 van 2003) en Artikel 21A van die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Stelsels (Wet 32 van 2000), nooi die George Munisipaliteit plaaslike gemeenskappe uit om geskrewe kommentaar of vertoë op die jaarverslag, vir die tydperk vanaf 1 Julie 2021 – 30 Junie 2022, in te dien.
Volledige kennisgewing in Afrikaans en Isi-Xhosa:https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/invitation-to-submit-comments-or-inputs-on-annual-report-2021-2022-afrikaans-and-isixhosa/
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INGXELO YONYAKA – 2021/2022 ISAZISO SIKAWONKE-WONKE: ISIMEMO SOKUNGENISA IZIMVO
Ngokungqinelana neCandelo le- 127(5) likaRhulumente weKhaya: uMthetho wokuLawulwa kweMali kaMasipala (No: 56 wama-2003) kunye neCandelo lama-21A likaRhulumente weKhaya: uMthetho weeNkqubo zikaMasipala (No: 32 wama- 2000), uMasipala waseGeorge umema uluNtu ukuba lungenise izimvo ezibhaliweyo okanye umelo malunga neNgxelo yoNyaka yesigaba sexesha lomhla woku- Nge-1 kaJulayi 2021- 30 Juni 2022.
Isaziso esipheleleyo ngesiNgesiXhosa ne Afrikaans: https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/invitation-to-submit-comments-or-inputs-on-annual-report-2021-2022-afrikaans-and-isixhosa/
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PLEASE VIEW AND DOWNLOAD THE DRAFT ANNUAL REPORT ON THE FOLLOWING LINK:
KYK EN LAAI ASSEBLIEF DIE KONSEP JAARVERSLAG OP DIE VOLGENDE SKAKEL AF:
NCEDA UJONGE UKHUPHELELE INGXELO YONYAKA EYILWAYO KWELIKHONKCO LILANDELAYO.
https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GM-Draft-Annual-Report-2021-2022.pdf
The Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS) Blue Drop programme which was established to encourage continued progress and to acknowledge excellence in drinking water services management in South Africa is in progress, and the George Municipality`s first round of evaluations took place from Tuesday 17 January to Wednesday 18 January 2023.
The Blue Drop and Green Drop Certification Programmes are forms of Incentive-based Regulation (IBR) pioneered by the South African Water Sector since 2008. legislation, Water Services Act; Act 108 of 1997, Section 82 d, e & f. The programme seeks to focus on Improvement in Performance, Compliance and Efficiency.
According to the Deputy Director for Water and Sanitation in the Civil Engineering Services Department in the George Municipality, Deon de Jager, the Blue Drop Certification is intended to monitor the drinking water quality supplied to consumers countrywide. “Both water quality and administrative aspects are combined in this certification with the emphasis being on the administrative aspects instead of water quality and George has put all the ducks in a row to be evaluated.”
“The first-round assessments for the upcoming Blue Drop evaluations were held on 17 and 18 January 2023. After the first-round evaluations, the DWS will, if necessary, allow the George Municipality to implement and report on corrective measures to be implemented, to enable the Municipality to correct and submit the required information,” de Jager added. The second-round discussions on the corrective measures will take place on 28 February 2023 after which the George Municipality will receive (if successful) its final Blue Drop certification/score.
De Jager confirmed that the revised water safety plans and treatment plant process audits have been completed, and the George Municipality was assisted by IX Engineers and Chris Swartz consultants. “All relevant personnel reporting to DWS have been registered on the IRIS reporting system. The George Municipal Water Treatment and Laboratory sections are working around the clock to ensure that we comply with all legislative requirements as set out by the DWS. Furthermore, the George Municipality is still in the process of performing process audits on all its raw and potable water pump stations, towers, and storage reservoirs.”
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CAPTION:
From Left to Right: Deon de Jager (Deputy Director: Water and Sewer Services), Melvin Koopman (Senior Superintendent: Water Treatment), Geoffrey Bredenkamp (Manager: Water Treatment), Dewald van Staden (DWS Lead Inspector), Nkosinathi Masilela (Inspector DWS), Tladi Dineo (Inspector DWS), Randy Wesso (Manager Laboratory Services), Alton Michaels (Consultant SMEC Engineering Group)
Two generating units at Tutuka Power Station were shut down during the night, while the return to service of an Arnot Power Station unit has been delayed, further reducing available capacity. Loadshedding will be maintained at Stage 3 until 16:00 on Monday. Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented at 16:00 – 05:00. Eskom will publish a full update during the afternoon. (Eskom)
George will be affected as follows:
Monday 23/01/2023
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30
Tuesday 24/01/2023
04:00 – 06:20
20:00 – 22:30
Wednesday 25/01/2023
02:00 – 04:20
10:00 – 12:30
Thursday 26/01/2023
02:00 – 04:20
18:00 – 20:30
Friday 27/01/2023
18:00 – 20:30
Saturday 28/01/2023
02:00 – 04:20
18:00 – 20:30
Sunday 29/01/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Sunday 22/01/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Monday 23/01/2023
16:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Tuesday 24/01/2023
07:00 – 09:20
23:00 – 01:30
Wednesday 25/01/2023
13:00 – 15:20
Thursday 26/01/2023
21:00 – 23:20
Friday 27/01/2023
21:00 – 23:20
Saturday 28/01/2023
05:00 – 07:20
21:00 – 23:30
Sunday 29/01/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE
ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED
Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly especially when power returns after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network. Consumers are requested to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.
Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 this afternoon until 05:00 on Monday morning. Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented during the day at 05:00 – 16:00, whereafter Stage 1 loadshedding will be implemented daily.
On Monday afternoon Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented at 16:00 – 05:00. Evening loadshedding will then be reduced to Stage 3 daily from Tuesday until further notice.
George will be affected as follows:
Sunday 22/01/2023
20:00 – 22:30
Monday 23/01/2023
20:00 – 22:30
Tuesday 24/01/2023
04:00 – 06:20
20:00 – 22:30
Wednesday 25/01/2023
02:00 – 04:20
10:00 – 12:30
Thursday 26/01/2023
02:00 – 04:20
18:00 – 20:30
Friday 27/01/2023
18:00 – 20:30
Saturday 28/01/2023
02:00 – 04:20
18:00 – 20:30
Sunday 29/01/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Sunday 22/01/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Monday 23/01/2023
16:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Tuesday 24/01/2023
07:00 – 09:20
23:00 – 01:30
Wednesday 25/01/2023
13:00 – 15:20
Thursday 26/01/2023
21:00 – 23:20
Friday 27/01/2023
21:00 – 23:20
Saturday 28/01/2023
05:00 – 07:20
21:00 – 23:30
Sunday 29/01/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE
ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED
Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly especially when power returns after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network. Consumers are requested to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.
Unplanned power outage in Welgelegen and Groenkloof areas. Electricians are on their way to investigate.
Issued by George Mun
22/1 /2023 @8:55