The power supply has been restored to the George CBD that experienced a power outage in the late morning, Mon 24 Jan 2022.
Issued by George Municipality
24 Jan 2022 at 12:58
Power is currently off in the George CBD. Electricians are out to investigate the cause of the power outage.
Issued by George Municipality
24 Jan 2022 at 11:42
L van Wyk, uitvoerende burgemeester van George, wens die Klas van 2021 se verbygaande graad 12 geluk en motiveer diegene wat nie goed gevaar het nie, nie om ontnugter te word nie, maar steeds te streef om te slaag.
The Executive Mayor of George, L van Wyk congratulates the Class of 2021 passing Grade 12 and motivates those who did not do well, not to be disillusioned but continue striving to pass.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
MARAISKAMP: MAIN, MAKRIEL, FISKAAL, GALJOEN, GARNAAL, KRUPER, KABELJOU, GEELBEK, MARLYN, PERLEMOEN, KLOOF, ROMAN, SARDIEN STREETS
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on TUESDAY 25 JANUARY 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 26 JANUARY 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30
For enquiries: Please contact K JOUBERT Tel: 044 874 3917
A portion of Wilderness Heights is currently experiencing a power outage affecting Nine farms, Seven Passes Road (Dr Strydom line) and Tien Myl (Skietbaan line) Avenue. Three conductors have broken, electricians are on site isolating the problem for repairs.
Issued George Municipality, 18 JANUARY 2022
The George Municipality has recently bolstered its Fire Brigade with a few new appointments as of 1 January 2022. Leading the pack is, Santa Sternsdorf, who is not new to George, but has moved up the ranks from platoon commander to Station Commander Training, at the George Fire Station.
Affectionately known as the “lady driving the big trucks”, as she was seen by many driving the Fire and Rescue trucks, Sternsdorf will now be missed being seen on the trucks since her new role will focus on training within the George Fire and Rescue Department which resorts in the Protection Services Directorate.
Armed with 21 years of experience in the field of firefighting, Santa is ready to impart her wealth of knowledge and expertise to up and coming firefighters, in her new role of heading the training component of the Fire and Rescue Department. She is a Graduate Member of International Fire Engineers (IFE) and a qualified Instructor, Assessor, Moderator, and Intermediate Live Support Paramedic.
Santa started her career in the Helderberg Fire Department, which later became the City of Cape Town Fire Department. She later left the City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Training Academy to move to Knysna, and thereafter joined the George Fire Department on 1 December 2017 as a platoon commander.
Apart from her being an ardent firefighter and a rescuer, Santa has a family to manage; she married and has a 10-year-old daughter.
George Municipality welcomes Seven junior firefighters
The George Municipality wishes to congratulate and welcome the seven newly appointed junior firefighters that will serve in the Fire and Rescue Service to the Wilderness Fire Station. The new recruits started their duties on 1 January 2022, and are now rotating between George, Thembalethu and Wilderness to get training and exposure with senior staff. They are:
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PHOTO1:
Back row from left: Kenneth Johnson, Jeandre Bernardo, Richard Bruiders, Thabiso Keketsi (all junior firefighters and Santa Sternsdorf (new Station Commander Training)
Front row form Left: Hein Pienaar, Garth Claassen and Frederick Le Grange.
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Back row from left: Santa Sternsdorf (Station Commander Training) and the following junior firefighters; Kenneth Johnson, Jeandre Bernardo, Richard Bruiders, Thabiso Keketsi.
Front row form Left: Hein Pienaar, Garth Claassen and Frederick Le Grange (all junior firefighters)
Daniel B Greeff Pr. Eng returns “home” and joined the George Municipality on 1 January 2022 as a Deputy Director for Planning & Design in the Electro-Technical Services Department. After obtaining his B.Eng. degree from the University of North-West in 2003, he started working as a consulting engineer for more than 13 years in the Garden Route area. During this time, he was registered as a professional engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa in 2013. In 2017, he was appointed as the Manager Electro-Technical Services for Witzenberg Municipality.
The George Municipality wishes to commend the law enforcement agencies and SAPS for the swift action that led to the arrest of five suspects in connection with theft and vandalising of a power supply cable connected to the 66kv that is situated at the back of the sewer pump station at Gwaing on Saturday, 1 January 2022.
The municipality suffered a huge financial blow with an estimated 1800 meters of cable stolen with an approximate value of R1 million. The retrieved cable is useless and cannot be reused.
The municipality cannot provide extensive detail with regards to the police investigation, but we are satisfied to report that the police have arrested two adults and three minors from Syferfontein in connection with this incident. The arrested persons will appear in court soon.
George Municipality cannot overemphasize the danger of stealing or tampering with energised cables. “We would like to warn the public to refrain from stealing municipal property as it is not only causing huge losses from the public’s coffers but also poses danger to the lives of those tampering with energised cables,” said Dr Michele Gratz, acting municipal manager.
“Information available at this stage suggests that, although no spillages or damage to the pump station were caused, the electrical line was tripped by the thieves. The alleged thieves could have been seriously injured or killed if the line had fallen on them or they touched it while energized,” Dr Gratz added. If a sewerage spill did occur, the environmental and health implications would have been far-reaching for the community.
A reward for information leading to a successful prosecution
George Municipality will pay a reward of R2500 to any person who offers information on vandalism and theft incidents, and which information leads to the successful conviction of the perpetrator in a court of law. The paying of a reward is seen as a necessary step to combat the expenditure on the repair of vandalized and stolen infrastructure. These assets are managed by the municipality on behalf of the public and it is George Municipality’s request to all our residents to assist us in looking after and protecting these assets.
The public can contact the Anti-fraud toll-free number 0860 044 044 or report vandalism and theft verbally, by email, or any municipal or SAPS telephone numbers. The member of public reporting will have to supply their name and contact details as their testimony may be required for the successful conviction of the perpetrators. The identity of those helping will be protected.
George Municipality calls on the community to please assist us in eradicating theft and vandalism, to allow the municipality to improve service delivery levels and continue to improve the quality of people’s lives.
Report Illegal connections to 044 801 9222 or after hours on 044 801 6300. Report to 0860 044 044 with details to be eligible for the reward.
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