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TELKOM TELEPHONE LINES ARE FAULTY

TELKOM TELEPHONE LINES ARE FAULTY

Telkom telephone lines are faulty. The George Municipality can confirm that it is experiencing technical difficulties and the fault appears to be the Telkom side. In some departments, such as the Fire Department, calls can be received, but cannot make external calls. On the other side, the Civils department cannot make or receive calls. The service provider is attending to the situation. We will keep you informed of any developments that may arise.

Issued by George Municipality
12 Dec 2022 @11:30

HOOFLYN PYP BARS IN UNIONDALE

HOOFLYN PYP BARS IN UNIONDALE

Hooflyn pyp bars in Hoodstraat in Uniodale. Die dorp se water gaan af wees vir n onbepaalde tydperk af wees. ’n Watertrok sal rond beweeg om drinkbare water te voorsien

Uitegereik George Mun
12/12/2022 @07:35

TELEPHONE LINES BACK ONLINE

TELEPHONE LINES BACK ONLINE

Telephone lines are coming back on. The 044 8016311 line is working. Control can not phone out yet.

Issued George Municipality
11 Dec 2022

MUNICIPAL TELKOM TELEPHONE LINES DOWN

The Municipality is aware of Telkom telephone lines that are out of order. All Municipal landlines are down. According to information, this is a widespread Telkom problem. Telkom central hub is down. They are working on the problem. This means the 044 801 9111 and 044 801 6311 are down. While we are working on an alternative number for emergency contacts, we recommend the Municipality be contacted on its MUNICIPAL APP https://george.comunity.me/d/george/ FACEBOOK @george.municipality and TWITTER @george_mun although not a preferable means for contact in emergency situations.

Issued by George Municipality
11 DEC 2022 @10:00

UPDATE: FAULT FOUND AND REPAIR IN PROCESS IN THEMBALETHU

UPDATE: FAULT FOUND AND REPAIR IN PROCESS IN THEMBALETHU

Electricians have found the fault and it is being attended to. The team is also busy repairing the breakers. The electricians are doing their best to see that the power supply is restored as soon as possible to the affected areas in Thembalethu.

Issued by George Municipality
21:10

UPDATE: UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGE IN THEMBALETHU

UPDATE: UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGE IN THEMBALETHU

Earlier this afternoon we announced an unplanned power outage in Thembalethu. Electricians went out to investigate the cause of the power outage. Nothing was found on the overhead lines. The electricians will attempt to restore the power supply after load-shedding at 20:00.

Issued by George Municipality
10 Dec 2022 @19:40

LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE 10 DEC 2022 @14:00

LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE 10 DEC 2022 @14:00
Issued by George Municipality

Due to unusually high demand and the breakdown of a generating unit each at Hendrina, Kendal and Kriel power stations, load-shedding has unfortunately been escalated to Stage 5 until further notice

George will be affected as follows:
Saturday 10/12/2022
18:00 – 20:30

Sunday 11/12/2022
02:00 – 06:30 **
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Monday 12/12/2022
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 14:30 **
18:00 – 20:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Saturday 10/12/2022
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Sunday 11/12/2022
05:00 – 09:30 **
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Monday 12/12/2022
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 17:30
21:00 – 23:30

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, where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PORTION OF KRAAIBOSCH

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PORTION OF KRAAIBOSCH

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF KRAAIBOSCH
GLENWOOD AVENUE

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY 14 DECEMBER 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 15 DECEMBER 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00.

Issued by George Municipality
10 Dec 2022

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN KRAAIBOSCH
GLENWOOD LAAN

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op WOENSDAG 14 DESEMBER 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 15 DESEMBER 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00.

Uitegereik deur George Munisipaliteit
10 Dec 2022

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY – PORTION OF THEMBALETHU

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY – PORTION OF THEMBALETHU

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

PORTION OF THEMBALETHU
ZONE 6

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on TUESDAY 13 DECEMBER 2022 FROM 08H00 TO 14H00 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 14 DECEMBER 2022 FROM 08H00 TO 14H00.

Issued by George Municipality
10 Dec 2022

WATER TRUCKS WITHDRAWN FROM DENNEOORD

Water trucks have been withdrawn from supplying water to Denneoord. Water supply has been restored to all areas of Denneoord. Residents are urged to use water sparingly.

Issued by George Municipality
9 Dec 2022 @18:00

WATER SUPPLY NETWORKS FILLED WITH POTABLE WATER – PLEASE USE WATER SPARINGLY

WATER SUPPLY NETWORKS FILLED WITH POTABLE WATER – PLEASE USE WATER SPARINGLY

Residents and businesses that did not have running water from their taps, who may have left the taps open to remove air from water pipes, must please close their taps to avoid the wastage of water.

The Civil Engineering Department confirmed that the water networks are relatively filled with water and should be able to supply potable water in all areas in George. Citizens are urged to continue using water sparingly. Water shortage-related queries over the weekend can be reported to the AFTER HOURS AND EMERGENCIES contact number: 044 801 6300.

Issued by George Municipality
9 December 2022 @17:45

LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULE 9 Dec 2022 @17:00

LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULE 9 Dec 2022 @17:00
Issued by George Municipality

Loadshedding is currently being implemented at Stage 5 until 05:00 on Saturday morning. Stage 4 load-shedding will be implemented from 05:00 on Saturday morning until 05:00 on Sunday morning. Loadshedding will then be reduced to Stage 2 at 05:00 on Sunday until 05:00 on Monday morning. Eskom will publish a further update as soon as there are any significant changes.

George will be affected as follows:
Friday 09/12/2022
18:00 – 22:30 **

Saturday 10/12/2022
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Sunday 11/12/2022
02:00 – 04:30

Monday 12/12/2022
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 09/12/2022
21:00 – 01:30 **

Saturday 10/12/2022
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Sunday 11/12/2022
05:00 – 07:30

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, where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

IT’S EARLY CHRISTMAS FOR SOME SOUP KITCHENS IN PARTS OF GEORGE AS THE MAYOR LAVISHES GAS STOVES

With less than a month to Christmas, a period that is characterised by the exchange of gifts, care and family time, the Executive Mayor of George, Alderman Leon van Wyk, and Councillor Brendon Adams, the Portfolio Councillor for Community Services, Social Development, Libraries and Sport went out to the townships of George on Wednesday, 7 December 2022 and handed over Gas stoves to eight (8) City’s nutritional centres, formerly known as ‘soup kitchens.

“Today we were in Conville, Pacaltsdorp, Thembalethu, Rosemore and Maraiskamp. I’m sure that many children in these areas rely on a hearty cup of soup as their only meal of the day. I would like to thank these women for the wonderful work that they do in our communities,” said Mayor van Wyk.

Dina Witbooi serves 120 – 130 people a day, four times a week
Mayor van Wyk and Portfolio Councillor Adam’s first stop was at Dina Witbooi’s soup kitchen on Cain Road, Rosedale. Ms Witbooi serves 120 – 130 people a day four times a week. Handing over the stove to Witbooi, Mayor van Wyk said: “I am very happy that I had the opportunity to hand over this stove to Ms Dina to assist her in the noble work that she is doing for her community. I commend every soup kitchen for their amazing work and service.”

Witbooi could not contain her excitement and appreciation of receiving the new stove the Municipality bequeath to her. Reacting to the Executive Mayor, Ms Witbooi happily bragged to the Mayor that she will be making biryani on her new stove.

Rosina Gordon has been feeding her community for 30 years
The second stop was Ms Rosina Gordon in Jacaranda Street Pacaltsdorp. Ms Gordon told Mayor van Wyk and Cllr Adams that she has been feeding her community for 30 years and that she will be 70 years old in a little over a year.

She also indicated that they need more donations, as there is a genuine need for soup kitchens and feeding schemes in the area. “The nutritional value of these foods needs attention as well and I try my best with what I get,” Gordon said.

On the flip side, Gordon, proudly mentioned that she hosts a Christmas party for residents every year where she feeds those in need. Last year she fed over 300 people.

As Mayor van Wyk and Cllr. Adams took a tour of her home, and Ms Gordon informed them that her husband built a kitchen space for the work that she does with her soup kitchen. Upon receipt of her stove, she expressed gratitude for the stove and said that they will make space for her new stove. Gordon feeds between 250 – 300 people twice a week (Monday & Thursday).

Mayor van Wyk commended Gordon for her work and reiterated that she is a hero of her community ensuring that people, young and old, are fed. She even made sandwiches for her visitors and told Mayor that she refused to have anyone leave her home without having something to eat and that the Mayor and Cllr Adams would not be an exception.

Ms Stella Lottering in Blanco feeds 85 people three times a week
The last stop on the Mayor’s tour was to Ms Stella Lottering in Blanco. She feeds 85 people three times a week.

“Today I have met a few heroes in our society. I have so much admiration and appreciation for the work that all these amazing women do for their communities. These stoves will go a long way in aiding them in their pursuit.” Mayor van Wyk concluded.

Ms Stella thanked Mayor van Wyk and Cllr Adams and said that they will never fully understand how much this means to her. She thanked the municipality for this contribution. People wanting to support the nutritional centres can contact 044 802 2000.

ENDS.

WATER TRUCKS ARE BEING DEPLOYED TO LOW WATER & NO WATER PRESSURE AREAS IN DENNEOORD / CAMPHERSDRIFT

WATER TRUCKS ARE BEING DEPLOYED TO LOW WATER & NO WATER PRESSURE AREAS IN DENNEOORD / CAMPHERSDRIFT

Information about low to no water pressure in the Denneoord/Camphersdrift areas water trucks are stationed at the following points:

• At Spar in Wellington Str – Stationed
• Denneoord Superette at the top of Wellington Str

The trucks have already been dispatched at the above points, and will be stationed there until 20:00 tonight.

Issued by George Municipality
9 Dec 2022 @ 16:10

GEORGE LIGHTS FESTIVAL CONTINUES TOMORROW UNTIL 20:00

Issued by George Municipality, 9 December 2022

The George Municipality wishes to confirm that the George Lights Festival 2022 will continue tomorrow, 10 December 2022, at the Kaptein Dikkop Amphitheatre in Pacaltsdorp despite the probability of load-shedding (Note that at the time of issuing this statement the new load-shedding schedule had not been issued by Eskom).

Without any compromise to the quality, the line-up of artists and other features of the festival, such as the display and sale of vendors’ products, the organisers have amended the duration of the George Festival to adjust to possible power outages while also ensuring much-desired convenience for the festival goers.

The festival is supported by the Pacaltsdorp Religious Leaders Forum of the George Lights Festival. The Municipality commends the role played by the Pacaltsdorp Religious Leader Forum in relation to the history of the Pacaltsdorp Lights Festival and is grateful that there is a mutual understanding regarding the hosting of a successful George Lights Festival in Pacaltsdorp.

The amended official duration of the programme will be 14:00 until 20:00 and not until 22:00, as originally planned. The organisers have carefully amended the programme to finish two hours earlier, but still provide the same quality of entertainment for the festival goers. Thus, the Executive Mayor of George, Alderman Leon van Wyk will switch on the lights at 19:50 so that all festival goers can be released by 20:00 and get home before it is too dark.

The George Lights Festival remains a very important event in the Events Calendar of the City of George. Its contribution to kicking off a good-spirited festive season, the showcasing of the best talent George has on offer, and providing much-needed opportunities to local traders, cannot be overlooked.

The main artists for this year’s festival are Gregory Noble, Geraldo Lewis, Wesso’s, T.B.C and Veronique Ferndale among others. This is a celebration not to be missed as it will be fun-filled, and everyone has been catered for, from children to adults. There will be live performances by local artists, food stalls, arts and crafts stalls and a kiddie’s corner. Bring your family, neighbours, and friends and hail in the festive season.

George Municipality Law Enforcement, South African Police Service (SAPS) Pacaltsdorp and local Neighbourhood watches will be present, as the safety of the attendees is a priority. Law enforcement agencies will have ZERO tolerance towards any criminal or undesired activities.

The festival event details are as follows:

Date: 10th December 2022
Venue: Kaptein Dikkop Amphitheatre, Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp
Time:14h00 – 20h00

PROGRAMME
MC: PETER JAFTA

KIDDIES’ CORNER ACTIVITIES:
• JUMPING CASTLES
• FACE PAINT
• DANTJIEKAT – (TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT)
• Georgie Mascot (Go George)

YOUTH PROGRAMME
14H00 – OFFICIAL WELCOMING – DELEGATE OF COUNCIL
14H10 – OPENING & SHORT WORD – PASTOR ALLEN SPIES
14H20 – TEAM CURIOSITY
14H30 – CHANGE THE MINDSET DANCE CREW
14H40 – PACALTSDORP PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIR
14H50 – ANNOINTED YOUTH -DANCE CREW
15H00 – BREATH LIFE DANCE GROUP
15H10 – BERONIQUE & LYNETTE
15H15 – ILITHA SPECIAL SCHOOL (SING
15H20 – SUENELL RUITERS (SING)
15H25 – AYANDA GUTSHA (RAP)
15H30 – ZOE MEYER-(SING)
16H35 – MAX GOZO-(RAP)
16H40 – MEGAN APPELS (SING)
16H50 – LEE-QUION STALMEESTER-(DANCE)
16H55 – BLXCK(RAP)
17H00 – GEPPE(RAP)
17H05 – GRAZIEL HEATHCOTE(RAP)
17H10 – STIVI G & POKE(RAP)
17H15 – AFRIKA RISE & SHINE (RAP)
17H20 – CARLY ADAMS (LIP SING)
17H25 – RODGER HLD(RAP)
17H35 – SLAUTER HOUSE(DANCE)
17H40 – DOROTHY VAN WYNGAARD(SING)
17H50 – KEADE (SING)
17H55 – MUSISEAN(SING)
18H00 – JONTHY MARTIN(SING)
18H10 – STEPHEN DE KLERK(SING)
18H20 – LORENZO PRETORIUS(SING)
18H30 – LE CLUE SONDAY(SING)
18H40 – WESSO’S
18H50 – WIMPEE
19H00 – OPENING ACT – FANATIC STAGE BAND
19H15 – GREGORY NOBLE
19H30 – GERALDO LEWIS
19H40 – TBC
19H50 – 20H00- EXECUTIVE MAYOR ALDERMAN LEON VAN WYK (KEYNOTE ADDRESS & SWITCH-ON OF LIGHTS)

Below street closure for Light’s Festival:
Closure of Church Street [c/o Mission & Church Street; c/o Church & Populier Street.
The closure will be done from 11H00 – 22H00 to allow for set-up as well as pack-up after the event.

Seats are limited, so be sure to get there early. If you have any enquiries, please contact Special Programmes & Project Coordinator for Community Development in the George Municipality, Jonathan Fortuin: 044 802 2000 or 061 624 7431.

Ends.

Note to editors:
The Kaptein Dikkop Amphitheatre in Pacaltsdorp is a unique amphitheatre, built to honour the memory of Chief Dikkop, who was the leader of the Khoi – Khoi, the first inhabitants of Hoogekraal – now known as Pacaltsdorp. The amphitheatre is used for community gatherings like the monthly Pacaltsdorp Market Day, and now, the annual Pacaltsdorp Lights Festival.

LOADSHEDDING UPDATE: 9 DECEMBER 2022 @11:15

Issued by George Municipality, 9 Dec 2022

Stage 6 load-shedding will continue to be implemented until 05:00 on Friday morning, whereafter Stage 5 will be implemented until 05:00 on Saturday morning. Eskom will publish a further update as soon as there are any significant changes.

GEORGE
Friday 09 December 2022
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 22:30

UNIONDALE
Friday 09 December 2022
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 01:30

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, where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

UPDATE: WATER TRUCKS IN DENNEOORD / CAMPHERSDRIFT EXTENDED UNTIL 21:00

UPDATE: WATER TRUCKS IN DENNEOORD / CAMPHERSDRIFT EXTENDED UNTIL 21:00

Four trucks are still stationed at the following points until 21:00 tonight:
• At Spar in Wellington Str – Stationed
• Up in Wellington Str at the Denneoord Café – stationed
• Botanical Gardens in Caledon Str – on its way
• George Biblioteek, Caledon str – on its way

Issued by George Municipality
8 Dec 2022 @20:15

WATER TRUCKS BEING DEPLOYED TO LOW WATER & NO WATER PRESSURE AREAS IN DENNEOORD / CAMPHERSDRIFT

WATER TRUCKS BEING DEPLOYED TO LOW WATER & NO WATER PRESSURE AREAS IN DENNEOORD / CAMPHERSDRIFT

Information about low to no water pressure in the Denneoord/Camphersdrift areas water trucks will be stationed at the following points:
• At Spar in Wellington Str – Stationed
• Up in Wellington Str at the Denneoord Café – stationed
• Botanical Gardens in Caledon Str – on its way
• George Biblioteek, Caledon str – on its way

The trucks will be available at the above points between 18:00 and 20:00, and later be possibly redeployed to other areas, also for small interims to refill.

Issued by George Municipality
8 Dec 2022 @ 18:00