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Author: Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe

George Library welcomes the Shakespeare books collection donation

On Friday, 04th March 2022, George Library received a valuable collection of William Shakespeare’s books from David Viviers, who plays the role of Liam Vorster in the South African soapie, Binnelanders.

The late Bishop Derek Damant gave the Shakespeare books to David, during his studies and whilst receiving the Brett Goldin Bursary. David is now donating this collection to George Library. David grew up in George on his grandmother’s farm.

The books are on display at George Library, and will be used continuously during the month of April when libraries in George celebrate World book and Copyright Day which this year, falls on Saturday, 23 April 2022. This is a symbolic date for world literature as is marks the death of William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega.

On Saturday, 23 April 2022 George Libraries will be celebrating World Book and Copyright Day.

This is a world-wide celebration whereby literacy, books and authors are celebrated.

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULE FOR GEORGE AND UNIONDALE: Stage 4

Issued by George Municipality on Wed, 9 March 2022

Due to further failures of generation units, Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 09:00 today until 05:00 on Friday in order to manage the emergency reserves.

George will be affected as follows:

STAGE 4

Wednesday 09/03/2022

10:00 to 12:30

18:00 to 20:30

Thursday 10/03/2022

02:00 to 04:30

10:00 to 12:30

18:00 to 20:30

Friday 11/03/2022

02:00 to 04:30

STAGE 2

Saturday 12/03/2022

02:00 to 04:30

10:00 to 12:30

Sunday 13/03/2022

08:00 to 10:30

16:00 to 18:30

Monday 14/03/2022

NONE

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

STAGE 4

Wednesday 09/03/2022

13:00 to 15:30

21:00 to 23:30

Thursday 10/03/2022

05:00 to 07:30

13:00 to 15:30

21:00 to 23:30

Friday 11/03/2022

05:00 to 07:30

STAGE 2

Saturday 12/03/2022

05:00 to 07:30

13:00 to 15:30

Sunday 13/03/2022

11:00 to 13:30

19:00 to 21:30

Monday 14/03/2022

NONE

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE – HOEKWIL

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

PORTION OF HOEKWIL

CHURCH STR, KAMMASIE STR, OLIFANTSHOEK

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on  THURSDAY 10 MARCH  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 11 MARCH 2022 FROM  09H00 TO 16H00

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BEPLANDE KRAGONDERBREKING – HOEKWIL

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

GEDEELTE  VAN HOEKWIL

KERK STR, KAMMASIE STR, OLIFANTSHOEK

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op  DONDERDAG 10 MAART  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 wordgedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op VRYDAG 11 MAART 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE: GEORGE & UNIONDALE

Due to the unreliability of the generators, and to prevent a higher

stage of loadshedding, Stage 2 load shedding will continue to be implemented until 05:00 on

Saturday 12 March.

GEORGE WILL BE AFFECTED AS FOLLOWS:

Tuesday 08/03/2022

12:00 to 14:30

Wednesday 09/03/2022

10:00 to 12:30

18:00 to 20:30

Thursday 10/03/2022

18:00 to 20:30

Friday 11/03/2022

02:00 to 04:30

Saturday 12/03/2022

02:00 to 04:30

UNIONDALE WILL BE AFFECTED AS FOLLOWS:

Tuesday 08/03/2022

07:00 to 09:30

15:00 to 17:30

Wednesday 09/03/2022

13:00 to 15:30

21:00 to 22:30

Thursday 10/03/2022

21:00 to 22:30

Friday 11/03/2022

05:00 to 07:30

Saturday 12/03/2022

None

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE – DIE RUS BLANCO AND MALAN LINE

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

DIE RUS BLANCO AND MALAN LINE

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 11 MARCH  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 14 MARCH 2022 FROM  09H00 TO 16H30

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BEPLANDE KRAGONDERBREKING – DIE RUS BLANCO EN MALAN LYN

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

DIE RUS BLANCO EN MALAN LYN

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op  VRYDAG 11 MAART  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 wordgedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op MAANDAG 14 MAART 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30

GOVERNMENT REMAINS ON TRACK TO CLEAR DRIVER’S LICENCE BACKLOG

  • With the looming grace period for the renewal of driving licences, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has encouraged drivers to renew their licences, as there will be no further extension to the licence validity.
  • The grace period for the renewal of driving licenses ends on 31 March 2022. Previous extensions of the validity period were meant to address the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 restrictions.
  • The online notification of the change of ownership of a motor vehicle by the current titleholder or owner will be implemented at a later date.

Issued by Government Communications Information Systems (GCIS)

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY KRAAI

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

PORTION OF KRAAIBOSCH RADEMARCHERS & NURSERY

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on  WEDNESDAY 09 MARCH  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 10 MARCH 2022 FROM  09H00 TO 16H00

ENQUIRIES: A TITUS Tel:  044 874 3917

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KENNISGEWING VAN  DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

GEDEELTE  VAN KRAAIBOSCH RADEMARCHERS & NURSERY

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op  WOENSDAG 09 MAART  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 wordgedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op DONDERDAG 10 MAART 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00

NAVRAE: A TITUS Tel:  044 874 3917

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: Portion of Loerie Park

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

PORTION OF LOERIEPARK

Akasia, Mann, de Mist, Mimosa, Boekenhout, Janssen, Fifth and Park streets

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on  TUESDAY 08 MARCH  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 WEDNESDAY, 09 MARCH 2022 FROM  09H00 TO 16H30

Enquiries: C Edick Tel:  044 874 3917

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KENNISGEWING VAN  DIE ONDERBREKING

VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

GEDEELTE  VAN LOERIEPARK

Akasia, Mann, de Mist, Mimosa, Boekenhout, Janssen, Fifth and Park strate

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op  DINSDAG 08 MAART  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 wordgedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op WOENSDAG 09 MAART 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30

Navrae: C Edick Tel:  044 874 3917

HAZARDOUS WASTE OPEN DAY

HAZARDOUS WASTE OPEN DAY

DATE: Friday, 18 March 2022

TIME: 08:00 – 15:00

VENUE: Rosemoore Stadium Parking Area

 

We will take

  • Motor oil, oil filters, brake fluid
  • Used antifreeze
  • Paint, paint thinner, turpentine
  • Pesticides or herbicides
  • Household batteries
  • CRT’s old TVs, miscellaneous electronics, Tyres, Fluorescent tubes, and Globes
  • Household medical waste (needles and old medicine and tablets)

 

We Don’t Take

  • Explosives – Ammunition
  • Radioactive Materials
  • Controlled Substances

 

Additional Information

Bring the items you wish to dispose of in a strong box preferably in their original, labelled containers.

 

Do not EVER MIX products together!

ENQUIRIES: 044 802 2900

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY – HOEKWIL

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

PORTION OF HOEKWIL

BITOU ROAD

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on  FRIDAY 04 MARCH  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 MONDAY 07 MARCH 2022 FROM  09H00 TO 16H00

Enquiries: A Titus Tel:  044 874 3917

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KENNISGEWING VAN  DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

GEDEELTE  VAN HOEKWIL

BITOU WEG

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op  VRYDAG 04 MAART  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 wordgedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op MAANDAG 07 MAART 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00

Navrae: A Titus Tel:  044 874 3917

Bravo! to Four George Municipality’s parks and recreation ‘superheroes’ who went beyond the call of duty to help save a stray dog

About two weeks ago, four parks and recreation workers from the George Municipality went beyond the call of duty and assisted in saving a stray dog that ran into Courtney Street.

A George resident, Desire Minaar tried to catch the little dog, which was running down Courtney Road near the Garden Route Mall but could not catch it. Thanks to Valdon Muller, Marshall Pedro, Awie Michaels and Renaldo Melville from the parks and recreation team little Paige was successfully rescued.

In a letter of appreciation to the Municipality, Minaar expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the “four heroes who made a massive effort to help catch this dog, which was very scared”. In a team effort to try and rescue the dog, it was eventually caught and taken to a place of safety. The dog had not just been taken to good care but also got a new name, Paige.

“It may not seem like a big thing to many, but to me, it was more special than I can possibly explain,” said Minaar. “Just when I have lost all faith in human beings, God shows me that there are good people out there and they live here in our midst.”

“Paige has had a terrible life but because of these men’s heroic efforts, she is now in a safe place, has been sterilised and is on the mend to a better life. We hope to have her adopted by people who recognise the value of her life. Whoever had owned her before, clearly abused her.”

As a token of appreciation, Minaar presented the four heroes with a small gift.

Dr Michel Gratz, the acting municipal manager also commended four workers for their assistance. “I am so proud of these colleagues, going the extra mile and helping a member of the public to save a stray animal. Exactly the commitment and culture we want to foster at our municipality. Well done to Valdon, Awie, Marshall and Renaldo! We are proud of you.”

Caption: FLTR: Valdon Muller, Marshall Pedro and Awie Michaels (Renaldo Melville could not be present for the photo session. Please note that Masks were removed for the purposes of the photograph.

Ends.

Issued by George Municipality

1 March 2022

MVR SERVICES RESUME AS NaTIS SYSTEM IS BACK ONLINE

Services at the Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) have been restored today. Yesterday, 22 Feb 2022, we reported that the George Motor Vehicle Registration office was unable to process the renewal of motor vehicle licenses and unable to issue driving and learners’ licenses applications due to the NaTIS being off.

INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: HANSMOESKRAAL

INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: HANSMOESKRAAL

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

HANSMOESKRAAL

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on  THURSDAY 24 FERBRUARY  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 25 FEBRUARY 2022 FROM  09H00 TO 16H00

Enquiries: A Titus Tel:  044 874 3917

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ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER: HANSMOESKRAAL

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

HANSMOESKRAAL

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op  DONDERDAG 24 FEBRUARIE  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 wordgedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op VRYDAG 25 FEBRUARIE 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00

Navrae: A Titus Tel:  044 874 3917

INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: MARAISKAMP

INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: MARAISKAMP

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

MARAISKAMP:

MAKRIEL, FISKAAL, GALJOEN, GARNAAL, KRUPER, KABELJOU, GEELBEK, MARLYN, PERLEMOEN, KLOOF, ROMAN, SARDIEN, MAIN STREETS

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on  THURSDAY 24 FEBRUARY  2022  FROM  09H00 TO 12H00 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.

Enquiries: K JOUBERT Tel:  044 874 3917

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ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER: MARAISKAMP

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

MARAISKAMP:

MAKRIEL, FISKAAL, GALJOEN, GARNAAL, KRUPER, KABELJOU, GEELBEK, MARLYN, PERLEMOEN, KLOOF, ROMAN, SARDIEN, MAIN STRATE

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 24 FEBRUARIE  2022 VANAF  09H00 TOT 12H00 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.

Navrae: K JOUBERT Tel:  044 874 3917

NaTIS SYSTEM OFFLINE: MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION OFFICE SERVICES INTERRUPTED

Public Notice

NaTIS SYSTEM OFFLINE: MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION OFFICE SERVICES INTERRUPTED

George Motor Vehicle Registration office cannot process vehicle licence renewal and applications today, due to NaTIS system being offline.

This is a country-wide technical issue experienced by NaTIS users.

Neither the renewal of motor vehicle licenses nor driving and learners’ licences application processed including eye test can be done.

Enquiries: 044 801 9312

Issued George Municipality

22 February 2022 @11:20

Power outage in Ramaphosa East, Thembalethu

Ramaphosa East line tripped, electricians have been advised that there are illegal leads present on the network. This means that the power supply will be restored when illegal cables are removed.

Issued George Mun

22 February 2022

07:55

Update: Unplanned power outage in parts of Pacaltsdorp

Update: Unplanned power outage in parts of Pacaltsdorp

Majority of supply restored, only Noord street and surroundings off. Electricians busy with testing of cables.

One minisubstation will remain off until repairs to an 11kV cable fault. Thus will affect Noord street and surroundings in Pacaltsdorp. An Estimated Time of Repair will be provided at a later stage.

Issued George Mun
21 Feb 2022
19:50

Unplanned power outage in parts of Pacaltsdorp. Electricians are on site to investigate.

Issued George Mun
20 Feb 2022
17:20

INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF GEORGE EAST

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

PORTION OF GEORGE EAST

BOKMAKIERIE & HAMMERKOP STREETS

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on  WEDNESDAY 23 FEBRUARY  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 24 FEBRUARY  2022 FROM  09H00 TO 16H00.

Enquiries: G LEONIE Tel:  044 874 3917

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KENNISGEWING VAN  DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

GEDEELTE  VAN GEORGE- OOS

BOKMAKIERIE & HAMMERKOP STRAATE

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op WOENSDAG 23 FEBRUARIE  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 wordgedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op DONDERDAG 24 FEBRUARIE  2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00.

Navrae: G LEONIE Tel:  044 874 3917

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

PORTION OF WILDERNESS HEIGHTS

DE WAAL DRIVE

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on TUESDAY 22 FEBRUARY  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 WEDNESDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2022 FROM  09H00 TO 16H30

Enquiry: I Da Silva Tel:  044 874 3917

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KENNISGEWING VAN  DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:

GEDEELTE VAN WILDERNIS- HOOGTE

DE WAAL DRIVE

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DINSDAG 22 FEBRUARIE  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 wordgedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op WOENSDAG 23 FEBRUARIE 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30

Enquiry: I Da Silva Tel:  044 874 3917

Public Notice: Update – NaTIS SYSTEM BACK ONLINE: MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION OFFICE SERVICES RESUME

NaTIS SYSTEM BACK ONLINE: MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION OFFICE SERVICES RESUME

Services at the Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) have been restored today. Yesterday, 17 Feb 2022, we reported that the George Motor Vehicle Registration office was unable to process the renewal of motor vehicle licenses and unable to issue driving and learners’ licenses applications due to the NaTIS being off.

MVR is happy to confirm that the system has been restored with the services fully operational. Even better news, the MVR will open tomorrow, 19 February 2022 for license renewals tomorrow (Sat, 19 Feb) between 8 am and 12 pm.

Issued George Municipality

18 February 2022 @15:10