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THE GEORGE TENS SPORT & LIFESTYLE FESTIVAL IS ALMOST HERE! HERE’S YOUR LINE-UP!

THE GEORGE TENS SPORT & LIFESTYLE FESTIVAL IS ALMOST HERE! HERE’S YOUR LINE-UP!

 

Team registrations are heating up for the George Tens Sport & Lifestyle Festival. Will we see you there?

 

Returning to Outeniqua Park and surrounds, the 2022 George Tens takes place on 15 – 18 Dec 2022. The event will see a week of exciting Tens rugby coupled with additional events including Women’s Rugby, ladies & mixed teams Netball, Touchies, Volleyball, Golf, Trail running, Mountain biking …. and just for a bit of extra fun, ‘boeresport’!

 

“The response to the announcement of the festival has been incredible!” says Heyneke Meyer, co-founder of the festival and former Springbok Coach. “We are getting emails and calls from right across the country as sports lovers prepare to enter their teams for the range of events. Some of SA’s biggest rugby icons will also be joining us this year.

 

Join legends like Anton Leonard, Wynie Strydom, Victor Matfield, Johan Kapp & more on Oubaai Hotel, Golf & Spa or Pieter Hendriks, Vlok Cilliers, Meyer Bosman & Hein Truter on Pinnacle Point Golf Estate on 15 December ’22!

 

From there, we hit the beach at Wilderness Beach on 16 & 17 Dec ’22 for Touchies & Beach Volleyball! Oh, and for warm-up we thought a bit of old fashioned ‘Boeresport’ will be just the thing!

 

Rugby & Netball is starting at Outeniqua Park on 16 December and Trail Running & Mountain Biking will hit the ground from the park on 17 & 18 Dec respectively!

 

BUT THAT’S NOT ALL! ….. closing off the festivities daily, is the 1925 Band, opening for Heuwels Fantasties on 16 Dec, Spoegwolf on 17 Dec & Early B on the 18th!

 

“The George Municipality is delighted to support this important event and I encourage all role-players in the George economic community, but also the rest of the country, to once again join us for this epic event” says Portfolio Councillor for Finance and Strategic Services, Dirk Wessels.

“Working with Heyneke Meyer is a delight and this event has the promise of stimulating and developing the George economy in a tremendous way. An ethos that we as the George Municipality live by and aspires to uphold! “

 

Meyer reiterates, “I am grateful for the support from the George Municipality and that of the George community! We kicked off the festival in 2021 amidst a lot of Covid restrictions. This year, all are welcome, and we can’t wait to welcome YOU! It’s going to be SPECTACULAR!

Follow @George10s on Facebook and www.georgetens.co.za to stay up to date on all the latest details.

Here follows the registration information for the all the specific codes:

 

All prices, registration information and more on www.georgetens.co.za

Golf

15 December

Oubaai Golf Resort & Spa & Pinnacle Point Golf Estate

 

Women’s & Men’s Rugby

16, 17 & 18 December

Outeniqua Park

Schools: Bulletjies, Primary Schools, High Schools

Students:

Social: Amateurs: (U/35), Veterans (Above 35)

Premier Division: Professional, Semi-Professional

 

Ladies & Mixed teams Netball

16 – 17 December

Outeniqua Park

School: Primary Schools, High Schools

Students

Social: Social/Amateurs (U/35), Veterans (O/35)

 

Touchies

16 December

Wilderness

 

Volleyball

17 December

Wilderness

Professionals

Schools: Primary Schools, High Schools

Social: Amateurs (U/35) / Veterans (Above 35)

 

Mountain Biking,

17 December

20km

Trail Running

18 December

5 km

14km

20km

ENDS

Social Media Tags / Handles:

#GeorgeTENS

#Festival

#GeorgeTENSFestivalVillage

#Wilderness

#georgetourism

#georgemunicipality

#georgevents

#visitgeorge

#tourismgeorge

Website: www.GeorgeTENS.co.za

Facebook: George TENS

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CONVILLE SWIMMING POOL CLOSE TEMPORARILY

CONVILLE SWIMMING POOL CLOSE TEMPORARILY

Conville swimming pool will be closed to the public from Thursday 17 November 2022 till Sunday 20 November 2022 and will re-open to the public on Monday 21 November 2022.

Issued by George Municipality
16 Nov 2022

UPDATE: UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGE IN PARTS OF GEORGE

UPDATE: UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGE IN PARTS OF GEORGE

The electricians are still looking for the fault following an unexpected power outage earlier today in part of George. However, the Electrotechnical Services have energised alternative feeders to restore power supply to the affected areas. Power has therefore been restored in all affected areas which are George CBD, Denneoord, Bo Dorp, Fernridge, Heather Park and Blanco. Please be advised that load shedding still continues at 08:00 this morning as these two incidents are separate from each other.

Issued George Municipality
16 Nov 2022 @7:55

 

UNEXPECTED POWER OURAGE IN PARTS OF GEORGE

Most parts of George are experiencing an unexpected major power outage. Electricians on their way to investigate.

Issued by George Mun
16/11/2022 @06:30

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE 15 Nov 2022 @ 18:15

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE
Issued by George Municipality, 15 Nov 2022 @ 18:15

#Loadshedding remains on #Stage2 until 16:00 on Wednesday. At 16:00 on Wednesday until 05:00 on Thursday Stage 3 load shedding will be implemented. Thereafter it drops back to Stage 2 again until further notice

George will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 16/11/2022
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30

Thursday 17/11/2022
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30

Friday 18/11/2022
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 16/11/2022
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30

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

Friday 18/11/2022
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

Upgrading of Eden Sewer Pump Station 17 – 18 Nov 2022

Work at Eden Sewer
Pump Station
17 – 18 November 2022

PROJECT:

Upgrading of Eden Sewer Pump Station

 

DESCRIPTION:

ELECTRICAL WORK AT EDEN SEWER PUMP STATION, GEORGE.

 

PLANNED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES AT EDEN PUMP STATION:

A new Motor Control Centre (MCC) has been installed at the Eden Sewer Pump Station.

The electrical switchover must now be done to activate the newly installed MCC, and the pump station will not be operational during this process.

 

PERIOD FOR DISRUPTION IN SERVICES:

17 November from 20h00 to 18 November 8h00.

 

SERVICE DISRUPTION:

The public and residents in EDEN, DENVER PARK and LOERIE PARK are requested to use water very sparingly during this time and to discharge as little water as possible into the sewer network.

Please limit the flushing of toilets, washing clothes and dishes, and use water very sparingly when showering or bathing.

 

CONSTRUCTION IMPACT:

The Eden sewer pump station will not be operational for this period and all inflow to the pump station will have to be removed using suction tankers to prevent any spillage.

 

ACCESS TO THE SITE:

This is a construction site and may not be accessed by the public for health and safety control, and to prevent hindrance to the emergency work being executed.

 

ENQUIRIES: IX Engineers: 082 944 3654

 

The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience that may be caused and thanks the residents and public for their cooperation to ensure the successful execution of the works

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PORTION OF LANGVLEI DUNES RD

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PORTION OF LANGVLEI DUNES RD

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF LANGVLEI DUNES RD
FRANKLIN RD, DUNE MOLE STREET

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 18 NOVEMBER 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 21 NOVEMBER 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.

Issued by George Municipality
15 Nov 2022

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER GEDEELTE VAN LANGVLEI DUNES WEG

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN LANGVLEI DUNES WEG
FRANKLIN WEG, DUNE MOLE STRAAT

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 18 NOVEMBER 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 21 NOVEMBER 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.

Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit
15 Nov 2022

WESTERN BYPASS PIPELINE REPAIR IN CAMPHERSDRIFT COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY

The 1000mm diameter Glass Reinforced Polymer (GRP) potable water supply pipeline, one of the Western area’s main water supply pipelines suffered stormwater damage during the November 2021 flooding events has been repaired. The value of the repairs is just over R 500 000, inclusive of VAT.

According to Deon de Jager, the deputy director of the George Municipality’s Civil Engineering Services Directorate the November 2021 floods caused a leak to the pipeline, leading to the need for repair and replacement. We have replaced about 6 meters of GRP pipe.

“The work was executed successfully with minimal disturbance to the water distribution system.  The Directorates operational teams ensured that the areas affected by the pipe failure could still obtain water by feeding the affected areas through other parts of the network,” de Jager added.

The Municipality appointed one of the panel contractors ‘a specialist contractor’ to assist the Directorate with remedial measures to ensure that the supply is restored to its full potential.

Ends.

 

Power supply restored – Thembalethu Zone 6 & 7

Power supply restored – Thembalethu Zone 6 & 7

Repairs on the faulty power lines that cause unexpected power outages in Zones 6 & 7 in Thembalethu this morning have been completed. Repairs were delayed due to illegal connections having to be removed and repaired. The power supply is still off due to the current load shedding, once it is over, the power supply will be restored.

Issued by George Municipality
14 Nov 2022 @16:25

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PORTION OF DELVILLE PARK

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PORTION OF DELVILLE PARK

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

PORTION OF DELVILLE PARK

SQUARE HILL STR, PANTHER STR, ARTILLERY RD

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 17 NOVEMBER  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 FRIDAY 18 NOVEMBER  2022 FROM  09H00 TO 16H00

Issued by George Municipality

14 November 2022

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

GEDEELTE  VAN DELLVILLE PARK

SQUARE HILL STR, PANTHER RYLAAN, ARTILLERY WEG

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 17 NOVEMBER  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 VRYDAG 18 NOVEMBER  2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00

Uitegereik deur George Munisipaliteit

14 November 2022

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE Issued by George Mun, 14 Nov 2022 @14:40

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE
Issued by George Mun, 14 Nov 2022 @14:40

Monday, 14 November 2022. Loadshedding will increase to stage 3 from 16:00 to 05:00 on Monday and Tuesday evenings, while Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented at 05:00 – 16:00 Tuesday until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:
Monday 14/11/2022
16:00 – 18:30

Tuesday 15/11/2022
00:00 – 02:30
16:00 – 18:30

Wednesday 16/11/2022
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30

Thursday 17/11/2022
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30

Friday 18/11/2022
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Monday 14/11/2022
19:00 – 21:30

Tuesday 15/11/2022
03:00 – 05:30
19:00 – 21:30

Wednesday 16/11/2022
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30

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

Friday 18/11/2022
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE
ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED There is a high risk of tripping due to overload conditions and your assistance in curbing this will be appreciated. Consumers are requested, where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

WATER OUTAGE – Kraaibosch and Welgelegen

WATER OUTAGE – Kraaibosch and Welgelegen
Issued George Mun – 14 November @ 08h30

Following cable theft and vandalism at the Kraaibosch Reservoir and Tower the areas of Kraaibosch and Welgelegen may be experiencing either no water or very low water pressure. Operational teams are assessing the damage and remedial measures will be implemented as soon as possible.

Further updates will be provided.

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY NELSON MANDELA BLVD, THEMBALETHU

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY NELSON MANDELA BLVD, THEMBALETHU

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
NELSON MANDELA BLVD: THEMBALETHU
PORTION OF ZONE 4 AND ZONE 5

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY 16 NOVEMBER 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 WEDNESDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 17H00.

Issued by George Municipality
11 Nov 2022

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF WILDERNESS HEIGHTS

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF WILDERNESS HEIGHTS

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

PORTION OF WILDERNESS HEIGHTS

WHITES RD, DE WAAL DRIVE

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on  WEDNESDAY 16 NOVEMBER  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 THURSDAY 17 NOVEMBER  2022 FROM  09H00 TO 16H30

Issued by George Municipality

11 Nov 2022

 

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER: GEDEELTE VAN WILDERNIS- HOOGTE

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

GEDEELTE VAN WILDERNIS- HOOGTE

WHITES WEG, DE WAAL DRIVE

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op WOENSDAG 16 NOVEMBER  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 DONDERDAG 17 NOVEMBER 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30

Uitegereik deur George Munisipaliteit

11 Nov 2022

 

ESKOM UPDATE – 10 November @ 11h00

VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE
The public is requested to PLEASE ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED after loadshedding. 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.

George will be affected as follows:
Thursday 10/11/2022
18:00 – 20:30

Friday 11/11/2022
02:00 – 04:30

Saturday 12/11/2022
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Thursday 10/11/2022
21:00 – 23:30

Friday 11/11/2022
05:00 – 07:30

Saturday 12/11/2022
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30

Issued George Municipality

PUBLIC NOTICE: REGISTER TO RECEIVE YOUR ACCOUNT VIA EMAIL

PUBLIC NOTICE: REGISTER TO RECEIVE YOUR ACCOUNT VIA EMAIL

Did you know that more than 26 000 ratepayers in the George Municipal area are enjoying receiving their Municipal accounts via e-mail?

Receiving municipal accounts via e-mail comes with the benefits such as instantaneous and seamless delivery of your municipal account, and keeping access to your account without the risk of losing the copy when needed as it is easier to save it and keep track of your account.

You can also enjoy this service by updating your information and supplying us with your e-mail address on the supplied registration form.

As of 31 January 2023, the George Municipality will no longer send out printed accounts by post. To ensure that you continue to receive your municipal account statement, please register to receive your Municipal account via email.

The registration form is also available on all Municipal pay offices, area offices and the George Municipality’s website at this link: https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/register-to-receive-your-account-on-email/

Once completed, please return the form to the same office that you have received it from or email it to: accounts@george.gov.za

Issued by George Municipality

9 November 2022

 

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OPENBARE KENNISGEWING: REGISTREER OM JOU REKENING VIA E-POS TE ONTVANG

Het jy geweet dat meer as 26 000 belastingbetalers in die George Munisipale gebied geniet om hul Munisipale rekeninge per e-pos te ontvang?

Om munisipale rekeninge per e-pos te ontvang kom met die voordele soos onmiddellike en foutlose aflewering van jou munisipale rekening, en om toegang tot jou rekening te behou sonder die risiko om die kopie te verloor wanneer dit nodig is, aangesien dit makliker is om dit te stoor en tred te hou met jou rekening.

Jy kan ook hierdie diens geniet deur jou inligting op te dateer en jou e-posadres op die verskafde registrasievorm aan ons te verskaf.

Vanaf 31 Januarie 2023 sal die George-munisipaliteit nie meer gedrukte rekeninge per pos uitstuur nie. Om te verseker dat jy voortgaan om jou munisipale rekeningstaat te ontvang, registreer asseblief om jou munisipale rekening per e-pos te ontvang.

Die registrasievorm is ook beskikbaarop by alle Munisipale betaalkantore, areakantore en op die George Munisipaliteit se webwerf by hierdie skakel: https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/register-to-receive-your-account-on -e-pos/

Sodra dit voltooi is, stuur asseblief die vorm terug na dieselfde kantoor vanwaar jy dit ontvang het of e-pos dit na: accounts@george.gov.za

Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit

9 November 2022

 

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ISAZISO SIKAWONKE-WONKE: BHALISA UKUZE UFUMANE I-AKHAWUNTI YAKHO NGE-IMEYILI

Ubusazi na ukuba ngaphezulu kwama-26 000 abahlawuli berhafu kummandla kaMasipala waseGeorge bonwabela ukufumana ii-akhawunti zabo zikaMasipala nge-imeyili?

Ukufumana ii-akhawunti zikamasipala nge-imeyili kuza neenzuzo ezifana nokuhanjiswa kwangoko nangaphandle kwamagingxi-gingxi kwe-akhawunti yakho kamasipala kunye nokugcina ufikelelo kwi-akhawunti yakho ngaphandle komngcipheko wokuphulukana nekopi xa ifuneka njengoko kulula ukuyigcina kwaye ulandele umkhondo we-akhawunti yakho.

Unako kwakhona ukuyonwabela le nkonzo ngokuhlaziya ulwazi lwakho kwaye usinike idilesi yakho ye-imeyili kwifomu yobhaliso oyinikiweyo.

Ukususela ngomhla wama-31 kweyoMqungu 2023, uMasipala waseGeorge akasayi kuphinda athumele ii-akhawunti ezishicilelweyo ngeposi. Ukuqinisekisa ukuba uyaqhubeka nokufumana ingxelo ye-akhawunti yakho kamasipala, nceda ubhalise ukuze ufumane iakhawunti yakho kaMasipala nge-imeyili.

Ifomu yokubhalisa iyafumaneka kananjalo kuzo zonke ii-ofisi zentlawulo zikaMasipala, ii-ofisi zengingqi kunye nekwibhusayithi kaMasipala waseGeorge kule linki: https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/register-to-receive-your-account-on-email/

Wakuba ugqibile, nceda ubuyisele ifomu kwakuloo ofisi ubuyifumene kuyo okanye uyithumele nge-imeyili kwa: accounts@george.gov.za

Sikhutshwe nguMasipala waseGeorge

9 eyeNkanga 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE: PROHIBITED CONDUCT ON STREET TRADING

It has come to the attention of the George Municipality that incidents of illegal trading on the street(s) are surfacing in parts of George. In terms of section 7(1)(r-s)of the Street Trading By-law a street trader may not trade from door-to-door in any business centre as indicated in the municipality’s zoning scheme; and may not cause a nuisance by insisting, begging or intimidating any person to purchase goods.

The Municipality requests residents to contact the Law Enforcement Offices at 044 801 6350/89 or after hours at 044 801 6300, should they be approached by traders. Residents/public are also cautioned not to buy or sell to anyone approaching them, either in the streets or at their place of Residence.

A person who contravenes a provision of the above-mentioned section commits an offence and would therefore have their goods confiscated and pay a fine.

For reporting contraventions of the By-Law on Street Trading please contact the Community Services Department at 044 801 6350.

Issued by George Municipality

GROUND-BREAKING DRIVE-THROUGH SERVICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE LICENCE RENEWAL WAS LAUNCHED IN GEORGE

Western Cape’s first drive-through service for motor vehicle license renewals was officially launched on Monday, 7 November 2022 in George by the Western Cape Minister of Mobility MEC Daylin Mitchell and the Executive Mayor of George, Alderman Leon van Wyk during a special ribbon-cutting event that marks the inception of this cutting-edge and innovative service.

George Municipality’s traffic services turned what was a dilapidated building into a brand-new Motor Vehicle and Registration (MVR) satellite office which includes a drive-through service for the renewal of motor vehicle licenses. This MVR centre, which is located at 9 George Street in Blanco, a suburb situated north-east of George is an extension of the existing MVR centre that will handle drive-through service for customers to renew up to a maximum of two Motor Vehicle Licence’s at a time and will also handle bulk MVR services at the inside counters.

 

MINSTER MITCHELL CONGRATULATES GEORGE FOR BEING INNOVATIVE TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO SERVICES

Minister Mitchell congratulated the George Municipality for pushing the boundaries to establish the first drive-through Motor vehicle registration centre in the Western Cape to make services easily and conveniently accessible to the citizens.

“What stood out for me in this facility is the conversion of what was an old and neglected infrastructure into an innovative service delivery point, I think that this model is a good example of what government should and can be if different spheres of government come together and provide on service delivery. I am very proud to be part of this first Western Cape drive-through centre for vehicle licence registration.”

Turning to Ald van Wyk, the Mayor of George, Minister Mitchell said: “Mayor, thank you for this initiative, this is a legacy you and the team can be proud of, I will introduce this model to the rest of the province, and let’s hope this initiative will land across the country for other municipalities to follow suit.”

Our aim is to ensure that services are accessible and affordable and that citizens get the services they deserve. The Department of Transport Provincially is working with the various Municipalities as the planning authority for all these services that are directly delivered to citizens to see how we can innovate that space.

 

COME TO THE DRIVE-THROUGH, HAND OVER YOUR REGISTRATION DOCUMENT, PAY AND THEN HAVE YOUR LICENCE PRINTED IMMEDIATELY, SAYS MAYOR VAN WYK

“George is growing at a rapid pace and what we found at our existing motor vehicle registration centre is that it was starting to get cramped, and people that came for services needed to stand in a queue. This situation forced us to think creatively and innovatively, and so we started improving the services by providing an undercover space for the customers, thereafter, introducing an online system so that a customer can pay online and come to collect the actual licence afterwards,” said Mayor van Wyk.

“Today, we are proud to launch the drive-through service that we’ve established as an extension of our existing MVR, which also serves, particularly, the bulk dealers, which are motor dealers who come with multiple motor registration items. People do not have to necessarily stand in long queues as we have widened the options to receive MVR services one could come to the drive-through, hand over your registration document, pay and then have your licence printed immediately, and be over and done with, within two to three minutes,” Ald van Wyk added.

 

SENIOR CITIZEN FEELS VERY SPECIAL TO BE THE FIRST IN THE DRIVE-THROUGH

“I feel very special!” said an ecstatic senior citizen, John Allenby Stoffels, the first resident to renew his motor vehicle licence in a brand new and the first drive-through service for licence disk renewals in George.

“I never thought that I’d renew my car disk in the comfort of my car, just like buying food from a drive-thru restaurant, it’s is always a challenge for us senior citizens to stand in long queues waiting for a service; the George Municipality has now made it easily accessible for us, this is great, and I’m happy to have been the first to experience this,” said an obviously delighted Stoffels who experienced this special moment in the presence of his wife and daughter who were in the car with him.

Also in attendance were the George Municipality’s members of the Executive Committee, the Municipal Manager, Dr Michele Gratz, acting director for Community Services, Mr Sivuyile Mtila, the acting manager for traffic services, Mr Vernon Petersen and officials from the Motor vehicle registration.

Ends.

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY BALLOTS BAY AREA

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
BALLOTS BAY AREA
SANDKRAAL RD

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 04 NOVEMBER 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 MONDAY 07 NOVEMBER 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 17H00.

Issued by George Municipality
2 Nov 2022

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
BALLOTS BAAI AREA
SANDKRAAL WEG

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 04 NOVEMBER 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 MAANDAG 07 NOVEMBER 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 17H00.

Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit
2 Nov 2022

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF LANGVLEI DUNES RD
FRANKLIN RD, DUNE MOLE STREET

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 04 NOVEMBER 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 MONDAY 07 NOVEMBER 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 17H00

Issued by George Municipality
2 Nov 2022

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN LANGVLEI DUNES WEG
FRANKLIN WEG, DUNE MOLE STRAAT

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 04 NOVEMBER 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 MAANDAG 07 NOVEMBER 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 17H00.

Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit
2 Nov 2022