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Notices

Haarlem Library closed for stocktake 20 – 22 August 2025

Please take note, Haarlem Library will be closed from 20 – 22 August 2025 due to asset verification planning that needs to be done by the Provincial Library Service.
Unfortunately, no checking in or checking out of any library material may be done on these dates as it will compromise the outcome of the stocktake.
In terms of Section 14 of Regulations PK.689/1980, a full asset verification must be done in all libraries affiliated with the Provincial Library Service, Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport.
The library will reopen to the public on Monday, 25 August 2025.
For any queries, please contact Haarlem Library on 044 763 1023 or the Main George Library on 044 801 9288.

Weather alert: Yellow level 2 – damaging waves

🌊 WEATHER ALERT: YELLOW LEVEL 2 – DAMAGING WAVES
📅 Valid: Fri 11 – Sat 12 July 2025
📍 Western Cape & Namaqua coastline

SAWS warns of 4.5–5.5m waves & strong winds (40–60km/h) due to a cold front. Areas from Hondeklip Bay to Plettenberg Bay will be affected.

⚠️ Possible impacts:

Dangerous conditions along the coast

Risk of people being swept off rocks

Small boats at risk of capsizing

Disruption to ports & beach activities

🚫 Stay clear of coastal rocks
🚤 Avoid unnecessary sea trips
🏖️ Limit beach visits

Stay safe & follow official updates from @SAWeatherServic
🔗 www.weathersa.co.za

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – 8 July 2025

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 89,05%
Rainfall for the previous days: 11.5 mm (Measured from 1 – 7 July 2025)

Please see the link to 2B water restrictions implemented as of 1 May 2024: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

Pacaltsdorp library closed for stocktake 22 – 24 July 2025

Please take note, Pacaltsdorp Library will be closed from 22 – 24 July 2025 due to asset verification planning that needs to be done by the Provincial Library Service.
Unfortunately, no checking in or checking out of any library material may be done on these dates as it will compromise the outcome of the stocktake.
In terms of Section 14 of Regulations PK.689/1980 a full asset verification should be done in all libraries affiliated with the Provincial Library Service, Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport.
The library will reopen for the public again on Friday, 25 July 2025.
For any queries, please contact Pacaltsdorp Library on 044 803 9340 or the Main George Library on 044 801 9288.

Temporary unavailability of LEU test machines – DLTC only

The George Municipality hereby informs the public that the LEU eye test machines at the Driver’s Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) is currently out of operation due to unforeseen circumstances. The problem is experienced throughout the province.
Please take note that no transactions for driver’s licences can be processed at the DLTC without the functioning LEU eye test machines. This outage does not impact Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) or Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) transactions in town.
We apologise for the inconvenience and assure the public that services will resume as soon as the system is back online.