Notice Archive

In order to replenish emergency reserves in preparation for the week ahead, Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 09:00 this morning until 05:00 on Monday. Eskom will communicate the outlook for the week ahead this afternoon.

*George will be affected as follows:*
Sunday 19/11/2023
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Monday 20/11/2023|
06:00 – 08:30.

*Uniondale will be affected as follows:*
Sunday 19/11/2023
17:00 – 19:30

Monday 20/11/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30

ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING – reduce power to avoid network tripping
Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly after power returns. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding.

Consumers are urged to turn off high-usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding is scheduled to return. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network.

Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the after-hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after load shedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on i.e. areas are switched on one by one and not all at the same time to avoid overloading the system. Please wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The Electrotechnical Directorate will be aware of a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.

Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/

Issued on behalf of ESKOM by George Municipality

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) urges existing voters to update their details and encourages first-time voters to register during the registration weekend on 18 and 19 November 2023.

Visit your voting station during the voter registration weekend between 08:00 and 17:00.

To find your correct voting station, use the IEC voting station finder app at https://maps.elections.org.za/vsfinder/

Alternatively, visit the George IEC office in Suite 110, Bateleur Park, 133 Cradock Street during office hours or you can register to vote or check and update your registration address online at registertovote.elections.org.za.

All South African citizens aged 16 years or older can register, but to vote, you have to be 18 years or older.

To register, you must have either a green bar-coded ID book or smartcard ID; or valid temporary identity certificate (TIC).

You must also provide an address where you live so that the IEC can place you in the correct ward and voting district. The IEC needs no proof of address.

You need to re-register when:

• Your home address changes.
• If IEC informs you that your voting district boundaries have changed.

Unplanned water outage:Pipeburst in John Street, Denneoord. Affected Streets are Saffraan, John and Bergroos. Water tanker en route to the area. Estimated time of repair is 4 hours. Issued by George Municipality, 16 November 2023 at 16h40.

Municipal Plant of the Month – Oleander: Nerium oleander. This plant threatens the ecology of river valleys which is of particular concern in our dry country. Its robustness, resistance to disease, and tolerance to adverse soil and climatic conditions make it difficult to control. It is listed as a Category 1b invader and habitat transformer and must be removed and destroyed. Any form of trade or planting is strictly prohibited. Oleander is one of the most poisonous of commonly grown garden plants. All parts of the plant are extremely toxic and lethal, and the sap is a skin irritant.

Impact: Invades watercourses in the semi-arid areas of the Little Karoo and in Gauteng. The primary invader is the pink flowered variety – clearly evident along the Nels River outside Calitzdorp and the river valleys of the Kamanassie region.

Identification: The foliage is slender, leathery dark green leaves. Overall appearance is that of a large robust shrub (up to 6 m tall) with an abundance of pink, red or white flowers. The fruits are red-brown in colour, split length-wise when ripe exposing the seeds that have tufts of hair.

Control: The plant coppices when cut back, complicating control. No specific herbicide is registered for the control of this invader weed although there are herbicides that are registered for total weed control which could be used. However, great care needs to be taken with their use to avoid damage to other species. The tufted seeds are wind and water-dispersed, therefore recognising and weeding seedlings before they become too large is the best approach. Large plants need to be removed entirely.

References: www.invasives.org.za : www.sanbi.org

We kindly request that you refrain from giving money or handouts to individuals, including both children and adults, who are begging on the streets.

 The George Municipality urges the residents of George to be part of the solution for those living on the streets by directing their donations to reputable organizations like the George Night Shelter or Kidstop. This approach is far more effective than providing direct assistance to people begging at street intersections, which has become a growing concern.

Regrettably, providing money or handouts to individuals on the streets can perpetuate their homelessness and lead to negative long-term consequences.

If you wish to make a positive impact, you can get in touch with the following organizations:
• Freddy Trout, PASA (People Against Substance Abuse) at 068 487 4848.
• Jonathan Gelderbloem, YFC Kidstop at 044 874 2624/044 875 1794.
• Department of Social Services at 044 814 1920.
• Andre Olivier from Cremhog via email at andre.olivier1962@gmail.com

Please note that living on the streets is not a criminal offense, and individuals cannot be arrested or relocated without their consent. The responsibility to assist people living on the streets mainly falls under the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the National Department of Social Development.

George residents, business owners, and organizations interested in helping the homeless or sharing innovative ideas for their support are encouraged to participate in the monthly PLOTS meeting.

For more information, please contact Estelle Fredericks at 044 802 2000, extension 2015 during office hours.

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Moet asseblief nie geld of uitdeelstukke aan individue gee wie op straat bedel nie

Ons versoek u vriendelik om nie geld of uitdeelstukke aan individue te gee, insluitend beide kinders en volwassenes, wat op straat bedel nie.

George-munisipaliteit doen ‘n beroep op die inwoners van George om deel te wees van die oplossing vir diegene wat op straat woon deur hul skenkings aan betroubare organisasies soos die George Night Shelter of Kidstop te rig. Hierdie benadering is baie meer doeltreffend as om direkte hulp te verleen aan mense wat by straatkruisings bedel, wat ‘n toenemende bekommernis is.
Ongelukkig kan die verskaffing van geld of uitdeelstukke aan individue op straat hul haweloosheid voortduur en tot negatiewe langtermyngevolge lei.

As jy ‘n positiewe impak wil maak, kan jy met die volgende organisasies in aanraking kom:
• Freddy Trout, PASA (People Against Substance Abuse) by 068 487 4848.
• Jonathan Gelderbloem, YFC Kidstop by 044 874 2624/044 875 1794.
• Departement Maatskaplike Dienste by 044 814 1920.
• Andre Olivier van Cremhog via e-pos by andre.olivier1962@gmail.com

Neem asseblief kennis dat om op straat te lewe nie ‘n kriminele oortreding is nie, en individue kan nie in hegtenis geneem of hervestig word sonder hul toestemming nie. Die verantwoordelikheid om mense wat op straat woon by te staan, val hoofsaaklik onder die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens (SAPD) en die Nasionale Departement van Maatskaplike Ontwikkeling.
George-inwoners, sake-eienaars en organisasies wat belangstel om haweloses te help of innoverende idees vir hul ondersteuning te deel, word aangemoedig om aan die maandelikse PLOTS-vergadering deel te neem.

Vir meer inligting, kontak asseblief Estelle Fredericks by 044 802 2000, uitbreiding 2015 gedurende kantoorure.

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – 14 November 2023
Percentage storage at newly raised dam wall height 99.28 %
Rainfall for the previous 7 days 1 mm (Measured up to and including 14 November 2023)