Notice Archive

Public Notice: Telkom faulty lines also have an effect on MVR office, however all the other Traffic Services in Pacaltsdorp and the Vehicle Testing Station is open for business. If the clients at MVR cannot be assisted today, they will be assisted first thing tomorrow morning. Some other departments in the region have also laid complaints with the Department of Transport early today. The service provider is attending to the situation. We will keep you informed of any developments that may arise. Issued by George Mun 12/12/22 at 14h00

TELKOM TELEPHONE LINES ARE FAULTY

Telkom telephone lines are faulty. The George Municipality can confirm that it is experiencing technical difficulties and the fault appears to be the Telkom side. In some departments, such as the Fire Department, calls can be received, but cannot make external calls. On the other side, the Civils department cannot make or receive calls. The service provider is attending to the situation. We will keep you informed of any developments that may arise.

Issued by George Municipality
12 Dec 2022 @11:30

Eskom Loadshedding stage 5 to continue until Wednesday morning at 05:00 (14/12/2022)
The stars indicate the 4 hour slots. Issued by George Mun 12/12/22

George will be affected as follows:
Monday 12/12/2022
10:00 – 14:30 **
18:00 – 20:30

Tuesday 13/12/2022
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 20:30 **

Wednesday 14/12/2022
00:00 – 02:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Monday 12/12/2022
13:00 – 17:30 **
21:00 – 23:30

Tuesday 13/12/2022
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 23:30 **

Wednesday 14/12/2022
03:00 – 05:30

HOOFLYN PYP BARS IN UNIONDALE

Hooflyn pyp bars in Hoodstraat in Uniodale. Die dorp se water gaan af wees vir n onbepaalde tydperk af wees. ’n Watertrok sal rond beweeg om drinkbare water te voorsien

Uitegereik George Mun
12/12/2022 @07:35

TELEPHONE LINES BACK ONLINE

Telephone lines are coming back on. The 044 8016311 line is working. Control can not phone out yet.

Issued George Municipality
11 Dec 2022

The Municipality is aware of Telkom telephone lines that are out of order. All Municipal landlines are down. According to information, this is a widespread Telkom problem. Telkom central hub is down. They are working on the problem. This means the 044 801 9111 and 044 801 6311 are down. While we are working on an alternative number for emergency contacts, we recommend the Municipality be contacted on its MUNICIPAL APP https://george.comunity.me/d/george/ FACEBOOK @george.municipality and TWITTER @george_mun although not a preferable means for contact in emergency situations.

Issued by George Municipality
11 DEC 2022 @10:00

UPDATE: FAULT FOUND AND REPAIR IN PROCESS IN THEMBALETHU

Electricians have found the fault and it is being attended to. The team is also busy repairing the breakers. The electricians are doing their best to see that the power supply is restored as soon as possible to the affected areas in Thembalethu.

Issued by George Municipality
21:10

UPDATE: UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGE IN THEMBALETHU

Earlier this afternoon we announced an unplanned power outage in Thembalethu. Electricians went out to investigate the cause of the power outage. Nothing was found on the overhead lines. The electricians will attempt to restore the power supply after load-shedding at 20:00.

Issued by George Municipality
10 Dec 2022 @19:40

UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGE IN THEMBALETHU

Unplanned power outage in Thembalethu. Electricians on their way to investigate.

Issued by George Municipality
10/12/2022 @16:00

LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE 10 DEC 2022 @14:00
Issued by George Municipality

Due to unusually high demand and the breakdown of a generating unit each at Hendrina, Kendal and Kriel power stations, load-shedding has unfortunately been escalated to Stage 5 until further notice

George will be affected as follows:
Saturday 10/12/2022
18:00 – 20:30

Sunday 11/12/2022
02:00 – 06:30 **
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Monday 12/12/2022
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 14:30 **
18:00 – 20:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Saturday 10/12/2022
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Sunday 11/12/2022
05:00 – 09:30 **
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Monday 12/12/2022
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 17:30
21:00 – 23:30

VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE
ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED
Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly especially when power returns after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network. Consumers are requested, where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.