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Author: Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe

WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION PORTION OF BLANCO

 

The following streets in Blanco are currently experiencing water supply interruption due to a pipe replacement in Pieter Theron Street in Blanco.

  • Pieter Theron Street
  • Maitland Street
  • Uitspan Street
  • Napier Street
  • Voortrekker Street, Fancourt Gardens and neighbouring streets might also experience pressure problems or water interruptions as they are close to Theron Street in Blanco.

Water supply will be restored at 14:00 to the affected streets. We sincerely apologise for the short notice.

 

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY WILDERNESS HEIGHTS

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY WILDERNESS HEIGHTS

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF WILDERNESS HEIGHTS
ERIKA STR, SILVER RIVER STR, STRAWBERRY HILL, CLAIRE WOOD, IDILLE FOREST EXPERIENCE

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SATURDAY 01 OCTOBER 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 17H00 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 SUNDAY 02 OCTOBER 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 17H00.

Issued by George Municipality
28 Sept 2022

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BEPLAANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER WILDERNIS HOOGTE

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN WILDERNIS- HOOGTE
ERIKA STR, SILWER RIVIER STR, STRAWBERRY HILL, CLAIRE WOOD, IDILLE FOREST EXPERIENCE

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SATERDAG 01 OKTOBER 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 17H00 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 SONDAG 02 OKTOBER 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 17H00.

Uitegereik deur George Munisipaliteit
28 Sept 2022

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PORTION OF DENNEOORD

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PORTION OF DENNEOORD

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF DENNEOORD
11TH AVENUE, DALIA SOUTH, AFFODIL AVENUE, NEW WATER WORKS

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2022 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 03 OCTOBER 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.

Issued by George Municipality
28 Sept 2022

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER GEDEELTE VAN DENNEOORD

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN DENNEOORD
11DE LAAN, DALIA SUID, AFFODIL LAAN, NUWE WATER WERKE

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 30 SEPTEMBER 2022 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 03 OKTOBER 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.

Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit
28 Sept 2022

PLANNED OUTAGE PORTION GWAING

PLANNED OUTAGE PORTION GWAING
Issued by George Municipality, 28 Sept 2022

Unforeseen delays during this outage have unfortunately pushed the reinstatement time to 18:00. The originally planned outage was scheduled for 09:00 – 16:00.

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE: 28 SEPT 2022

Stage 3 and Stage 4 load shedding will continue to be implemented between 00:00 – 16:00 and 16:00 – 00:00 daily until Saturday. Breakdowns currently amount to 15 492MW while planned maintenance is 5 076MW. A full statement and a further update will be published Friday afternoon.

George will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 28/09/22
18:00 – 20:30

Thursday 29/09/22
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Friday 30/09/22
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Saturday 01/10/22
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 28/09/22
21:00 – 23:30

Thursday 29/09/22
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Friday 30/09/22
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Saturday 01/10/22
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

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.

MAYOR VAN WYK WISHES GEORGE MUNICIPALITY’S OFFICIALS WELL FOR THE GARDEN ROUTE SPORT AND RECREATION DAY

“George Municipality is ready!” So cheered a group of George Municipality’s jubilant officials who will participate in this weekend’s Garden Route Sport and Recreation Day which will take place on Friday 30 September 2022 at Riversdale.

In a special address by the Executive Mayor of George, Alderman Leon van Wyk on Tuesday afternoon at the George Municipality’s Banquet Hall, the executive mayor wished the officials success in their participation in these games, formerly known as Better Together Games.

More than just over 80 employees of the George Municipality are set to participate in this year’s Garden Route Sport and Recreation Day. In a programme that was released to the participants, indications are that the Western Cape Minister of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, MEC Anroux Marais deliver a keynote address to officially open the sport and recreation day.

The Garden Route Sport and Recreation Day is an annual sports event that is hosted by Sport and Recreation Services of the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport involving government officials in the various districts of the province as well as in the metropole to try their hand at soccer, mini-cricket, volleyball, tug of war, chess, athletics and many other codes at the Better Together Games (BTG) for government officials.

The George Municipality has always been part of the Better Together Games since its inception in 2007 and successfully brought back gold, silver and bronze medallions and gone through to the final games. The George Municipality has last attended the finals known as the Corporate Games in 2019 and won gold in both Rugby cricket and dominoes.

“Did you exercise, are you fit?” Ald van Wyk quipped. “Go and make us proud, and please be cautious and we do not want to hear of any injuries, go out there and enjoy yourselves,” he said. In response to the mayor’s message, the group of officials shouted with joy said, “We are ready!”, assuring the Executive Mayor and the city of George that they will make the city proud.

Ends.

WARD 12: UPGRADING OF JOHANNES, PETRUS AND NQWEMESHA STREETS

WARD 12: UPGRADING OF JOHANNES, PETRUS AND NQWEMESHA STREETS

DRAW for (3) SUB CONTRACTORS FOR LAYING OF PAVING AND KERBS

You are cordially invited to a draw for (3) Sub Contractors
ALL BRICK COMMUNITY HALL

Emerging Contractors residing in Ward 12 wishing to partake in this project need to be registered with the following entities:
CIPC:                Companies and Intellectual Property Commission

CSD:                 Central Supplier Database

CIDB:                Construction Industry Development Board (Registered as 1 CEB or Higher)

The supporting documents proving valid registration with the above-mentioned entities need to be presented at the draw and will serve as an access pass to limit attendance numbers.

DATE:              30 SEPTEMBER 2022

VENUE:           ALL BRICK COMMUNITY HALL

WARD:            12

TIME:               10h00

Very Important Note:

  1. Only one (1) representative per SMME Construction Business will be allowed
    due to Covid-19 Regulations.
  2. Emerging Contractors who have done work on similar projects for George Municipality in the past two (2) years, will not be considered in the initial round, but will be allowed to partake should no successful contractors be found.

Issued by George Municipality

GEORGE MUNICIPALITY’S CHIEF AUDIT EXECUTIVE APPLAUDED FOR RE-ELECTION AS CAE FORUM CHAIRPERSON

The Municipal Manager of the George Municipality, Dr Michele Gratz commended the municipality’s Chief Audit, Jean-Pierre Rossouw for his re-election as the Chairperson of the Western Cape Local Government Chief Audit Executive (CAE) Forum recently.

 “We are proud to have an official of Mr Rossouw’s calibre and we wish him well with the task ahead of him for the new term,” said Dr Gratz.

Rossouw shared the news of his re-election on his LinkedIn account on Tuesday, 18 September 2022: “I’m truly honoured to have been re-elected as the Chairperson of the Western Cape Local Government Chief Audit Executive (CAE) Forum for a second term. I’m looking forward to continuing to add value to the municipal internal audit environment,” Rossouw said.

“Today we held yet another successful CAE Forum. Attendees included delegates from National Treasury, Western Cape Provincial Treasury, the IIASA, invited guests and presenters, as well the CAEs and CROs from municipalities throughout the Western Cape Province. Covering topics such as the NT FMCMM; AC induction and training; IIASA Feedback; Importance of MFMA Circular 65.”  

“We also had a very interesting knowledge-sharing session on the practical implementation of Agile auditing. I am thoroughly enjoying my role as Chairperson of such a vibrant forum,” he concluded.

Ends.

MAYOR’S NEWSLETTER FOR GEORGE HERALD: 22 SEPTEMBER 2022

As South Africans, we have learnt to be resilient and shown the ability to adapt to circumstances. The recent experiences of enduring Stages 5 and 6 of load shedding require us all to make adaptations to how we manage our lives. I was recently privileged to attend an Energy Summit where the Eskom CEO, Andre de Ruyter spoke about the power station fleet that had been operated at maximum capacity for too long. This means that maintenance needs to be undertaken to avoid complete breakdowns. New generating capacity will have to be built over the next 15 years.

On an ongoing basis the municipality is examining a range of projects to mitigate the risks in supplying electricity to our customer base:

  • We have installed 25 generators at our critical installations ranging from water and waste-water treatment works, and critical pump stations to buildings. These generators need to be constantly re-fuelled with diesel as we attempt to keep operations going under conditions where Eskom is unable to provide electricity for up to eight hours per day.
  • We are concerned about key businesses and installations that are large employers, energy-intensive users or who need to operate 24/7. We are searching for solutions that can assist them.
  • We are progressing with plans to implement renewable energy plants that will reduce bulk purchases from Eskom to avoid implementation of some load shedding stages.

Our customers can assist in this adaptation process by “shifting their loads” to reduce the maximum electricity capacity that they use through an awareness of not operating too many high-capacity appliances at the same time. The objective is to reduce peaks experienced in the early morning and evening. Success in this adaptation will strengthen our negotiations with Eskom to start avoiding painful load shedding Stages.

We have recently undertaken road-building activity on some of our Provincial roads and Go George routes. We receive grants equivalent to 80% of the project cost on provincial roads that requires spending within defined timelines. Fortunately, the Langenhoven Road and Market Street projects are approaching completion. Work will shortly also be undertaken on York Street. We appreciate how our citizens have adapted their travel routines to ensure the completion of these projects.

Communication is currently underway to appeal to our citizens living close to the forest and mountains to provide advice on co-existence with baboons who periodically enter living areas in search of food. The 2018 George Fire severely damaged their habitat and food sources. Scientific advice is that humans make small adaptations to their routines to improve co-existence.

We express our gratitude to our citizens for their patience in dealing with the adaptations they have been making as we work together building a well-run city.

Ald Leon van Wyk

Executive Mayor of George

 

FILM TRAINING FOR MUNICIPAL STAFF

Five officials from the George Municipality received training in creative filmmaking on the 13th and 14th of September 2022 at the George Tourism office to enhance local tourism marketing strategies. Local filmmaking experts conducted the training as part of a service level agreement with the Garden Route Film Commission.

According to the George Tourism manager, Joan Shaw, the objective of the training which is intended for Municipal staff is to have a better understanding of the film industry, and what is required, as film productions are a target market for Tourism and Economic Development. “As part of the tourism marketing strategy, we want to empower staff that work with social media and projects, and general photography, which requires filming skills to improve the quality of their shoots.  We also encourage creativity and keeping up with trends in this fast-paced industry to keep relevant and get noticed,” Shaw said.

Three of the five trainees were officials from the Tourism office and two from the office of the municipal manager and the communication department, and they all never had experience in filmmaking. One of the trainees, Aphiwe Jack from the office of the municipal manager, said: “The film training was highly informative and fun at the same time. I learnt about the different types of gadgets being used in the film industry, from cameras, lenses, and stabilizers to lights and video editing software. Our team was amazing, thanks to all of them for making it such a wonderful experience for me, and finally, a huge thanks to the facilitators for such a splendid job showing us all the hard work it takes to become professionals in the film industry,” Jack added.

The training was conducted by Letitia Cunningham (Director Garden Route Film Commission), Megan Cunningham a multi-creative and a youth developer and Calvin Claassen an independent content creator and designer in the film industry. To add lustre to the training which included the outdoor taking of video shots, Pamela Pelser, a line dance choreographer from Step Together Line Dance School introduced a few dance moves to the trainees who responded fluently, and smoothly to the movements.

Ends.

Caption:

From left: Megan Cunningham (Facilitator), Letitia Cunningham (Facilitator), Lindi Harley (Tourism Officer – Membership), Aphiwe Jack (receptionist – office of the Municipal Manager), Luthando Ndende (Tourism Intern), Heloine America (Tourism Officer), Joan Shaw (Tourism Manager), Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe (Senior Communication & Intergovernmental Relations Officer), and in front Calvin Claassen (Facilitator).

PUBLIC NOTICE: HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR WATER METER READING ONLINE OR GIVE ACCESS TO A MUNICIPAL-APPOINTED METER READER ON YOUR PROPERTY

Physical water and electricity meter reading by Electro Cuts (Service Provider)

To ensure a correct and efficient billing process, the George Municipality has appointed a service provider, Electro Cuts to do meter reading services throughout the City of George.

1. Each month, Electro Cuts workers visit properties to take water readings on Mondays to Friday between 07:00 am and 05:00 pm, and after hours from 05:00 pm to 07:30 pm. Weekends and public holidays from 08:00 am to 03:00 pm. For identification purposes, the water meter readers will be carrying an identification card and will be wearing s reflective jackets. Should a property owner have any questions/enquiries please call Electro Cuts on Cell: 0623693779 or Cell: 0647431718.
2. Residents can easily determine how much water is used – deducting the current reading from the previous reading will tell you how many units of water have been used.
3. Consumers who have in the past sent water meter readings via email to the previous service provider, Ikapa, must please note the change in an email address for this purpose to meterreadings@george.gov.za
4. If your bill seems incorrect or suspiciously high, it is most likely due to:
• Water leak
• Human Error

Online submissions of water meter readings

Online submissions of water meter readings are welcome and can be provided via email address to meterreadings@george.gov.za along with the accountholder’s name, contact details and George Municipal account number, and date of reading.

Please note that meter readings are done per area at different times of the month, and it is important that your meter reading email is submitted around the same time as your area’s reading time. Please check the date of the previous reading at the bottom of your account to determine your meter reading slot.

We remain committed to ensuring efficient water meter reading and accurate billing. The George Municipality’s Finance Department is always ready and willing to assist any resident with a query on their water bill.

Enquiries regarding water meter readings may be directed to: accounts@george.gov.za

Issued by George Municipality

USE WATER SPARINGLY DURING LOAD SHEDDING STAGE 6

Issued by George Municipality, 18 Sept @09:15

With Stage6 load shedding being implemented, the consumers are requested to use water in and around the house sparingly. Both the treatment processes of raw water and the distribution of potable water will be under pressure due to a lack of electricity and similarly, will the Wastewater Infrastructure (pump stations, Treatment Works, etc). George Municipality wishes to thank the residents for their cooperation in this regard.

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING STAGE 6 UPDATE 18 SEPT 2022

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING STAGE 6 UPDATE
Issued by George Municipality on Sunday, 18 September 2022

Following the tripping of a generation unit each at Kusile and Kriel power stations, Stage 6 loadshedding was implemented effective 04:16. Eskom appeals to the public to help conserve electricity.

George will be affected as follows:
18/Sep/2022
14:00 – 18:30
22:00 – 00:00

19/Sep/2022
00:00 – 02:30
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
18/Sep/2022
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 21:30

19/Sep/2022
01:00 – 05:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

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.

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING STAGE 5 UPDATE, SAT 17 SEPT 2022

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE
Issued by George Municipality on Saturday, 17 September 2022

Stage 5 load shedding is to be implemented from 10:00 today until 05:00 Monday 19/09/2022.

George will be affected as follows:
Saturday 17/09/2022
14:00 – 18:30
22:00 – 00:30

Sunday 18/09/2022
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Monday 19/09/2022
00:00 – 02:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Saturday 17/09/2022
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 21:30

Sunday 18/09/2022
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

Monday 19/09/2022
01:00 – 05:30

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.

ESTIMATED TIME OF REPAIR FOR THE CABLE FAULT IN PACALTSDORP IS 00:00 TONIGHT

ESTIMATED TIME OF REPAIR FOR THE CABLE FAULT IN PACALTSDORP IS 00:00 TONIGHT
Issued by George Mun, 16 Sept 2022 @ 15:20

Two mini sub-station in Pacaltsdorp remained off after load shedding due to a cable fault. The affected areas are Noord Street, Mountview Avenue, Hillcrest, East Street, Poplar Avenue, and a portion of Beach Road. Electricians have been working on this situation since the early hours of today. The affected areas will be restored after repairs are done. ETR is 00:00 tonight, due to the complexity of the two 11kV joints that must be done.

12TH FUNDA MZANTSI CHAMPIONSHIP

Friday, 16 September 2022

12TH FUNDA MZANTSI CHAMPIONSHIP

The National Library of South Africa (NLSA), in conjunction with the Department of Correctional Services and George Municipality is proud to host the 12th Funda Mzantsi Championship (FMC).

FMC is a reading competition for book clubs with the objective of stimulating and encouraging a reading culture among South Africans. The Championship has been held on an annual basis from 2010 until 2019.  In 2020, the Competition was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in 2021, FMC was hosted in a hybrid format.  This year, FMC will be held in George, in the Western Cape Province from 3 to 7 October 2022.

In preparation for the Competition, book clubs are required to read selected books from a specific list, including titles from the NLSA’s Reprint of South African Classics project.  Furthermore, participants are assessed in four categories – impromptu reading, debating, spelling bee and book reviewing in all official South African languages.  The much-acclaimed book “The Yearning” by Mohale Mashigo is expected to be reviewed by participants in this year’s competition.

The National Library of South Africa takes pride in contributing toward Outcome 14 of the National Development Plan which deals with Nation Building and Social Cohesion. Through the Funda Mzantsi Championship, the NLSA brings together minds – both young and old, breaking the racial, gender and social status boundaries, in pursuit of a common goal.

The NLSA’s Executive Director responsible for Core Programmes will officiate the opening ceremony on 3 October and the National Librarian and CEO, Mr Kepi Madumo will grace the closing ceremony on 5 October 2022.

Members of the media are invited to cover the Championship as follows:

 

DATE TIME ITEM LANGUAGE/S VENUE
DAY 1
Day 1

3 October

 09H00-12H00

 

 

12H00-13H00

 Impromptu Reading, Spelling-Bee, Debate and Book Review

 

Opening Ceremony

 English Eden Church
Day2

4 October

 09H-00-16H00 Impromptu Reading, Spelling-Bee, Debate and Book Review English Eden Church
CONCURRENT SESSIONS ON DAY 3 AND 4

 
Day 3 and 4

5 and 6 October

 08H30-16H00 Impromptu Reading, Spelling-Bee, Debate and Book Review Sesotho

Setswana

Sepedi

 Eden Church
Day 3 and 4

5 and 6 October

 08H30-16H00 Impromptu Reading, Spelling-Bee, Debate and Book Review Afrikaans

IsiNdebele

Xitsonga

Tshivenda

 

 Conville Community Hall
Day 3 and 4

5 to 6 October

 08H30-16H00 Impromptu Reading, Spelling-Bee, Debate and Book Review IsiXhosa

IsiZulu

Siswati

 

 Thembalethu Community Hall
DAY 5

 
Day 5

7 October

 08H30-12H00 Closing ceremony and announcement of winners Eden Church

 

ENDS

Issued by the National Library of South Africa

Notes to the Editor

The National Library of South Africa (NLSA) is the custodian and provider of the nation’s key knowledge resources. The NLSA is mandated by the National Library of South Africa Act to collect and preserve published documents and to make them accessible, thereby ensuring that knowledge is preserved for posterity and that information is available to all.

www.nlsa.ac.za