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Candidate Nomination Wards – George By-Election – 19 July 2023

Independent Electoral Commission, Western Cape Provincial Office
Wards 16/20 & 27 – George By-Election – 19 July 2023
Candidate Nomination
Media Statement
 
The Electoral Commission (IEC), Western Cape will hold a By-Election on Wednesday, 19 July 2023 in Wards 16, 20 and 27 in the George municipality. While the By-Elections for all three Wards will be taking place on 19 July 2023 with special voting on 18 July, there are two Election Timetables, – one for Wards 16 and 20 and another one for Ward 27. Both Election Timetables can be viewed online at www.elections.org.za
 
The vacancies were caused by the resignation of the ward councillors.
The Candidate Nomination process for the By-Election in Ward 16 and 20 opened on Friday, 9 June 2023 and closes on Monday, 26 June 2023 at 17:00 (5 PM).
For Ward 27, Candidate Nomination opened on Wednesday, 14 June 2023 and closes on Tuesday, 27 June 2023 at 17:00 (5 PM).
 
To contest a ward seat the candidate must be a registered voter in the municipality. A candidate maybe nominated by a registered political party or stand as an independent. In the case of an independent he/she must be nominated by a voter from the ward and must have the written support of 50 registered voters of that ward. In addition, parties and independents must also complete and submit certain prescribed forms and pay the election deposit to contest.
 
For Manual submission and for Walk–in assistance prior to the closing date and time for candidate nominations, visit the IEC office at Unit 110, Bateleur Park, Cnr of Cradock and Cathedral street, George, or for information contact 044 873 2347 – at our local IEC office on weekdays during office hours.
 
Parties or independents who have registered with the IEC’s Online Candidate Nomination System (OCNS) can capture and manage nomination, documentation and make payments online. For more information on the OCNS, go to www.elections.org.za
 
The By-Election will take place at the following venues: WARD Voting District Name of voting station Address
10404016
97200255
New Dawn Park Community Hall CO. Kanfer & Protea Road,Pacaltsdorp 10404020 97200110 Heidedal Primary School Badnal Street ,Bochards, George 10404020 97200187 Youth For Christ Kids Stop 4 Thomas Street, Bochards, George
10404027
97200233
St Vincent Palotti Catholic Church
Beach Road ,Pacaltsdorp,George
10404027
97200244
VGK Pacaltsdorp
Amarillis Street , Pacaltsdorp,George
 
The Provincial Electoral Officer calls upon parties and independents who wish to contest to ensure that they understand and satisfy the legislative requirements to contest the By-elections, and that they submit all the required documentation and payment in advance of the closing date and time for nominations. Information on By Elections can also be found on our website www.elections.org.za
 
Issued by Mr Michael Hendrickse
Western Cape Provincial Electoral Officer
Electoral Commission
19 June 2023

Planned power outage: portion of Hoekwil Valley Street

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
 
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF HOEKWIL VALLEY STREET
 
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAYDAY 29 JUNE 2023 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 30 JUNE 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00.
 
KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
 
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN HOEKWIL VALLEY STRAAT
 
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op THURSDAY 29 JUNIE 2023 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 30 JUNIE 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Invasive beetle threatening our urban forest

The invasive borer beetle is now spreading rapidly. This pest poses a serious threat to our urban forest as infested trees need to be chipped immediately. We request residents to report sightings to their local municipalities.

Important: Do not remove infested trees from your property as it will spread the pest to other areas.

Do not buy and move fire wood from areas with known PSHB infestation

Symptoms of infested trees:

  • Branch dieback – cracks on the branch, discoloured leaves, dry and leafless branches
  • Gumming – blobs of goo coming out of the bark, oozing of liquid and gum from the beetle holes
  • Very small entry and exit holes on the bark of the tree
  • Staining – brown or dark stains on the bark of the tree from the property will spread the pest to other areas.

What to do:

  • Chip the tree, place the infested material in refuse bags, seal it and put these in direct sunlight as the heat will help kill the beetle
  • Dump the chips in your compost heap as the heat build-up in the composting process will kill the beetle
  • Burn infected wood at appropriate incineration facility
  • Burn it at appropriate incineration facility or bag and leave in the sun for minimum of 6 weeks.
  • Seek assistance of properly trained & equipped service provider

Important: Pesticides and fungicides are not effective, the only way to get rid of the beetle is to chip the infected material

 

JUNE 2023 MUNICIPAL NOTES / MUNISIPALE NOTAS

General Valuation Roll / Algemene Waardasierol / Uluhlu loQingqo-maxabiso Jikelele

All objections lodged against the new General Valuation Roll are being assessed and results will be available in July 2023. The new General Valuation Roll valuations will be implemented in the municipal accounts at the end of July 2023.

/ Alle besware wat ontvang is aangaande die Algemene Waardasie Rol word tans evalueer en gebruikers sal terugvoer ontvang vanaf Julie maand. Die nuwe waardasie rol waardes word intussen geimplimenteer vanaf einde Julie 2023.

/ Zonke izibheno ezifakwe ngokuchasene noLuhlu olutsha loQingqo-maxabiso Jikelele ziyavavanywa, kwaye iziphumo ziya kufumaneka kweyeKhala 2023. ULuhlu olutsha loQingqo-maxabiso Jikelele luya kuphunyezwa kwii-akhawunti zikamasipala ekupheleni kweyeKhala 2023.

GM NEWSLETTER Volume 66 JUNE 2023
https://www.george.gov.za/george-doc-categories/documents/media-documents/gm-newsletter-with-accounts/

GO GEORGE ANNUAL TARIFF INCREASE 1 JULY 2023 / GO GEORGE JAARLIKSE TARIEFVERHOGING 1 JULIE 2023

Municipality announces GO GEORGE tariff increase from 1 July 2023

MY SMART CITY – GEORGE APP
Log & report faults, pay municipal bills, submit self-meter readings and more with the My Smart City App. Become a part of the Improvement Movement with George and My Smart City. Improve your city. Be part of the change. / Teken aan en rapporteer foute, betaal munisipale rekeninge, dien selfmeterlesings in en meer met die My Smart City-toepassing. Word deel van die Verbeteringsbeweging saam met George en My Smart City.
Click on the link below on How to Use the App or Use the QR Code to download the New My Smart City App

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COUNCILLORS

Councillors are elected to represent local communities on municipal councils, to ensure that municipalities have structured mechanisms of accountability to local communities, and to meet the priority needs of communities by providing services equitably, effectively, and sustainably within the means of the municipality.

In fulfilling this role, councillors must be accountable to local communities and report back at least quarterly to constituencies on council matters, including the performance of the municipality in terms of established indicators.

To ensure that councillors fulfil their obligations to their communities and support the achievement by the municipality of its objectives set out in section 19, the attached Code of Conduct is established.

Watch a video on the Code of Conduct for Councillors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4VdUjH_5Pc Download the circular of code of conduct for councillors regulations: https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/gm-circular-code-of-conduct-for-councillors-regulations/   Download the code of conduct for councillors poster: https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/code-of-conduct-for-councillors-poster/

 

Public Notice: Adopt a Spot Public Participation Meeting – Chestnut Street Play Park

Public Notice: Adopt a Spot Public  Participation Meeting – Chestnut Street Play Park

Issued by George Municipality 20 June 2023 for immediate release

 

A Public Participation Meeting will take place on 21 June 2023 from 14h00 – 15h30 at the Blanco Community Hall  to discuss the Adopt a Spot application for the Chestnut Street Play Park. The meeting will be facilitated by the Community Services Directorate.

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – Water Restrictions remain in place

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 99,92
Rainfall for previous 7 days: 32mm (Measured up to and including 19 June 2023)

The co-operation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

Follow this link for the detailed Stricter Water Restrictions in English/Afrikaans and IsiXhosa.
https://www.george.gov.za/george-doc-categories/public-notices/general/

Contraventions of the Water Restrictions can be reported on 0800 424477.
Report water leaks and burst pipes to 044 801 9262/66 or after hours at 044 801 6300, as soon as you notice them.

FLOODS SAFETY TIPS, SANDBAGS INFORMATION & EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Following the urgent weather warning that was issued, please take note of the attached Floods Safety Tips.

Also note that, in flood-prone areas, keep useful items at home such as Sandbags which can be bought at all hardware stores.

For floods related enquiries, please contact the Emergency Services and After Hours contact 0448016300 / Fire Only Number 044 8016311