Notice Archive

The George Fire Services is in control of a backburn underway near Denneoord.

No structures are at risk. Residents should not be concerned by the heavy smoke that is currently visible.

George Fire Rescue and Disaster Management services will carry out a Control Burn north of Loerie Park today due to favourable weather conditions.
Residents should be unaffected as the wind direction will move smoke away from the residential area. George Fire Services will closely monitor via the mobile JOC.
Control burns serve to reduce the fuel loading (dead leaves, tree limbs, and other debris), in areas and are implemented to prevent wildfires spreading.

FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311
TOLL-FREE DISASTER NUMBER: 087 152 9999

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 87,94 %
Rainfall for the previous days: 4.5 mm (Measured rainfall figures from 8 – 14 October 2024)

For water-saving tips please visit: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

Businesses are kindly requested to only put Refuse Bags out on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and only at designated spots, not on the sidewalk.
• All refuse bags must be put out by 7 am on removal day.
• Please don’t put bags out the day or night before removal.
• Refuse bags will be collected on all public holidays, on the usual delivery day, including blue and green bags.
• Please wrap broken glass in newspaper before placing it in bags to prevent injuries to workers.

Additional Collection Application
• Should any business require an additional collection day during the Festive Season, they should please contact ftamboer@george.gov.za, ykibido@george.gov.za or jjacobs@george.gov.za well in advance.
• The additional days required, as well as the estimated number of bins to be collected must be included in the email request.
• The Cleansing Department will confirm the application and provide the relevant tariffs applicable for the additional collection.

George Municipality Environmental Services
82 Meade Street, George. Phone 044 802 2900
Black bag-related enquiries: 044 802 2900
Blue and green bag enquiries: Henque Waste, 064 905 8180 (also WhatsApp) / admin@henquewaste.co.za

On 19 September 2024, the George Municipal Council approved the new revised By-law on liquor trading days and hours within the municipality. These changes specifically focused on taverns operating on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and non-religious public holidays, as well as the off-consumption sales being extended to Sundays.

Prior to the final adoption of the amended By-law, a public participation process was conducted, ensuring the public’s comments were considered. The By-law was officially gazetted on Friday, 4 October 2024, with immediate effect.

Below is the updated amended schedule for liquor trading days and hours for licensed businesses within the George Municipal area:

33.1(b) Retail sale of liquor for consumption on the premises where the liquor is being sold:
House taverns
• Monday to Thursday 10:00 to 22:00
• Friday 10:00 to 02:00
• Saturday 10:00 to 02:00
• Sunday and Non-Religious Public Holidays 10:00 to 22:00

Places of entertainment, restaurants, accommodation establishments and hotels (excluding house taverns house taverns)

• Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 02:00
• Sunday and Religious Public 10:00 to 23:00
Holidays (Christmas and Good Friday)

Casino’s 24 hours per day

33.1 (c) Licenced liquor outlets including bottle stores and House Taverns for consumption off the premises, where the liquor is being sold:

• Monday to Saturday 09:00 to 20:00
• Sunday 09:00 to 17:00

To download the full by-law on liquor and trading days and hours please follow this link: https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/8990-Extra-George-Liquor-Hours-EA.pdf

Issued by George Municipality, 15 October 2024

The eye test machines (LEUs) at the Driving Licence Testing Centre in Pacaltsdorp are currently offline. These machines capture eye test results, fingerprints, and photographs, and depend on the Driving Licence Card Account and the National Traffic Information System for data processing and uploads related to learner and driver licences.

This is a national issue, and the specific cause remains unclear at this stage. We apologise for any inconvenience, as the situation is beyond the Municipality’s control. We appreciate your understanding and patience as the issue is being resolved.

The eye test machines (LEU’s) at the Driving Licence Testing Centre in Pacaltsdorp are currently offline. The information available at this stage suggests that this is a national issue. As a result, eye test services are temporarily unavailable until the problem is resolved. We apologise for the inconvenience and will keep you informed of any updates.