Parts of Thembalethu, including Zone 8, are currently experiencing power outages. The Electrotechnical team is on-site addressing the issue, which includes the removal of illegal connections. Repairs are ongoing, but an estimated time for restoration is not yet available.
We apologise for the inconvenience and will provide updates as more information becomes available
The George Municipality, Credit Control section will conduct an indigent re-application programme today. Residents of Ward 20, Borcherds area are invited, and officials will be at the Kidstop Hall to tend to any indigent-related queries they may have.
Details for the Outreach are as follows:
Date: 18th October 2024
Time: 09h00 – 11h00
Venue: KidstopHall
We urge all residents to make use of this opportunity as we endeavour to decentralize services, bringing them closer to you.
Deernis Herregistrasie Bewusmakingsprogram van stapel gestuur by Kidstop, Borcherds
Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit 18 Oktober 2024
Die George Munisipaliteit, Kredietbeheerafdeling sal vandag ‘n Deernis heraansoekprogram uitvoer. Inwoners van Wyk 20, Borcherds-omgewing word genooi en amptenare sal by die Kidstop-saal wees om na enige hulpbehoewende verwante navrae wat hulle mag hê, te beantwoord.
Besonderhede vir die Uitreik soos volg:
Datum: 18 Oktober 2024
Tyd: 09h00 – 11h00
Plek: KidstopHall
Ons doen ‘n beroep op alle inwoners om van hierdie geleentheid gebruik te maak, aangesien ons poog om dienste te desentraliseer en hulle nader aan u te bring.
Inkqubo yoKwazisa ngokuBhaliswa ngokutsha kwabangathathi-ntweni (UMasakhane) iyasungulwa eKidstop, eBorcheds
Ikhutshwe nguMasipala waseGeorge ngomhla we-18 kweyeDwarha ngowama-2024
UMasipala waseGeorge, icandelo loLawulo lwamatyala liza kuqhuba inkqubo yokufaka izicelo kwakhona yabangathathi-ntweni (Umasakhane) namhlanje. Abahlali bakwaWadi 20, kwingingqi yaseBorcheds bayamenywa, kwaye amagosa aya kuba eKidstop Hall ukuze ajonge kuyo nayiphi na imibuzo enxulumene nokuswela anokuba nayo.
Iinkcukacha zokufikelela ngokulandelayo:
Umhla: 18 October 2024
Ixesha: 09h00 – 11h00
Indawo: KidstopHall
Siyababongoza bonke abahlali ukuba basebenzise eli thuba njengoko sizama ukunabisa amagunya aphantsi kweenkonzo, sizisondeze kuni.
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
