Notice Archive

George Municipality has been made aware of a housing subsidy scam in which a member of the public is contacted by WhatsAPP, alledgedly by the George Municipality with a notice which confirms that they have been approved for a housing opportunity. When making contact with the individuals listed on the fraudulent notice they are requested to pay a sum of money / deposit before collecting keys to the house at the George Municipality.

George Municipality will firstly not communicate via WhatsAPP for confirmation of a housing opportunity and will NOT request payment from any person on the Housing Database in order for the process to conclude. The notice is fraudulent and any person receiving such a notice is requested to inform the municipal Housing Department on 044 802 2033. A criminal charge can be laid at your nearest SAPS office.

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DRINGENDE PUBLIEKE KENNISGEWING: Pasop Behuisingsubsidie-bedrogspul

George-munisipaliteit is bewus gemaak van ‘n bedrogspul met behuisingsubsidie waarin ‘n lid van die publiek deur WhatsAPP gekontak word, na bewering deur die George-munisipaliteit met ‘n kennisgewing wat bevestig dat hulle goedgekeur is vir ‘n behuisingsgeleentheid. Wanneer kontak gemaak word met die individue wat op die bedrieglike kennisgewing gelys word, word hulle versoek om ‘n bedrag geld/deposito te betaal voordat die sleutels van die huis by die George Munisipaliteit afgehaal kan word.

George Munisipaliteit sal eerstens nie via WhatsAPP kommunikeer vir bevestiging van ‘n behuisingsgeleentheid nie en sal NIE betaling van enige persoon op die Behuisingsdatabasis versoek om die proses af te handel nie. Die kennisgewing is bedrieglik en enige persoon wat so ‘n kennisgewing ontvang, word versoek om die munisipale Behuisingsdepartement in kennis te stel by 044 802 2033. ‘n Kriminele klag kan by jou naaste SAPD-kantoor gelê word.

School learners and young adults are invited to a Career Expo at George Library that is being held tomorrow, Tuesday 23 April 2024 and runs from 11:00 to 14H00.

According to Malibongwe Luyenge, Senior Librarian at George Municipality, this event aims to provide valuable information and insights to students about various career paths and opportunities available to them.

The programme for the day is as follows:

10:30 – 11:00 Set up stalls and preparation

11:30 – 11:37 Presentation by Forensic Pathology Services

Presenters: Mzoxolo Panduva and Kenwyn Barnardo

11:37 – 11:44 Presentation by George Police Service (SAPD)

11:44 – 11:53 Presentation by ER 24

11:53 – 12:00 Presentation by Africa Skills

12:00 – 12:07 Presentation by Francois Ferreira Academy

12:07 – 12:14 Presentation by South Cape College

12:14 – 12:21 Presentation by Nelson Mandela University

12:21 – 12:28 Presentation by Fire Department

12:28 – 12:35 Presentation by Shirlock Dixon (Jewellery Maker / Mechanic / Panel beater and Spraypainter)

12:35 – 12:42 Presentation by Fabian Campher (Barber / Tattoo Artist / Body Builder)

12:42 – 12:49 Presentation by Nip and Cut (Hair Dresser and Nail Technician)

12:56 – 13:03 Presentation by Toyota (Peter)

13:03 – 13:10 Students visit stalls of their choice

13:10-13:17 Sonja Smith Elite Funeral Group

Students will have the opportunity to visit the stalls after the presentations to learn more about each organisation and career path. Some of the schools that confirmed attendance are Parkdene High School, House Outeniqua, Country House, George High School and Heatherlands High School. Luyenge said they are excited to have such a diverse range of participants and schools at the event, and we hope it will be a valuable and enriching experience for all involved. He thanked all stakeholders for supporting the career development of students.

Any schools that are still interested in attending the event can phone Luyenge on 044 801 9199/9288 or email mluyenge@george.gov.za or rwilliams@george.gov.za

The public is advised that the Traffic Department, Pacaltsdorp, the Motor Vehicle Licencing (MVR) and Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) at Hibernia Street, as well as the Drive Through facility in Blanco, are currently offline due to a national ENATIS problem.

No transactions can be processed at this time. The Department of Transport is working on the problem.

Repairs have been completed on the valve failure. Blanco reservoirs are busy filling up and thereafter the water network will take time to refill.

Please note Blanco will continue to experience low water pressure until the system rebalances.

Water tankers will remain in place until 20:00 tonight.

ETR 5-6 Hours

Following a 450mm pipe failure on 17 April in very difficult to access terrain, a temporary repair completed on morning of the 19th April together with a failed valve has left areas of Blanco without water. Civil Engineering teams are on site.

WATER TANKERS REMAIN IN POSITION

Tanker stationed near Pollock’s Place. 

Tanker stationed at Mont Fleur Estate entrance

Tanker stationed on corner Crystal Avenue & Golden Valley Drive

Tanker stationed at Roman Catholic Church, Die Rus will be withdrawn shortly.

Residents in Blanco, Heather Park and Heatherlands are urged to reduce water consumption as much as possible to avoid reservoirs running dry and maintain network pressure so water can reach all areas.

Following a 450mm pipe failure on 17 April in very difficult to access terrain, a temporary repair completed on morning of the 19th April together with a failed valve yesterday evening, has left areas of Blanco without water. Civil Engineering teams are on site for repair work to the valve. An ETR can not be given.

WATER TANKERS REMAIN IN POSITION
Tanker stationed near Pollock’s Place.
Tanker stationed at Mont Fleur Estate entrance
Tanker stationed ar Roman Catholic Church, Die Rus
Tanker stationed on corner Crystal Avenue & Golden Valley Drive

Residents in Blanco, Heather Park and Heatherlands are urged to reduce water consumption as much as possible to avoid reservoirs running dry and maintain network pressure so water can reach all areas.

Valve failure in Plantation Road on the 450 mm pipeline in Blanco. Teams will isolate and attempt to fix. .

WATER TANKERS
Tanker stationed near Pollock’s Place.
Tanker stationed at Mont Fleur Estate entrance
Tanker stationed ar Roman Catholic Church, Die Rus
Tanker stationed on corner Crystal Avenue & Golden Valley Drive

Residents in Blanco, Heather Park and Heatherlands are urged to reduce water consumption as much as possible to avoid reservoirs running dry and maintain network pressure so water can reach all areas.

Water trucks will start roaming at 6am tomorrow morning.

ETR cannot be provided at this point.

Londoloza Utility Solutions was appointed as the successful service provider to deliver water meter reading services with effect from Monday, 22 April 2024.

The water meter readers will be wearing the following gear to verify themselves:
• A branded navy blue golf shirt.
• A yellow branded safety vest.
• A unique identification card.
• Grey overall pants with safety boots.

Should a property owner have any questions/enquiries regarding the water meter readers, please call Londoloza on the Telephone number: 012 492 6600 or Cell/WhatsApp line at 081 602 3425.

Self-readings are still allowed and can be submitted by making use of the following methods:

• Submit your water meter reading by email to meterreadings@george.gov.za, including the accountholder’s name, contact details, George Municipal account number, and date of reading.
• Submit your meter reading using the My Smart City – George App
 Go to your Apps home screen
 Tap on the Municipal Self Meter Readings icon
 Tap the Add Account and Complete all relevant fields (Please note that you can only proceed once you have selected your location under your profile.)
 Once done, tap Save Details.

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

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF PACALTSDORP INDUSTRIA,
CRUSADER CLOSE AND PIONEER ROAD.
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SUNDAY 21 APRIL 2024 FROM 07H00 TO 18H00 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 22 APRIL 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.

KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN PACALTSDORP INDUSTRIA,
CRUSADER CLOSE EN PIONEER WEG.
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SONDAG 21 APRIL 2024 VANAF 07H00 TOT 18H00 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 22 APRIL 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.