Notices

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF HEATHERLANDS

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF HEATHERLANDS
KOLLEGE & PLANTATION ROAD

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SUNDAY, 23 JULY 2023 FROM 09:00 TO 16:00 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 SUNDAY, 30 JULY 2023 FROM 09:00 TO 16:00.

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOE: GEDEELTE VAN HEATHERLANDS

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN HEATHERLANDS
KOLLEGE & PLANTASIE WEG

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SONDAG, 23 JULIE 2023 VANAF 09:00 TOT 16:00 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 SONDAG, 30 JULIE 2023 VANAF 09:00 TOT 16:00.

What you should know about this year’s GRIFF in Iconic Mossel Bay

Mossel Bay , Garden Route (July 2023) 

The Garden Route International Film Festival (GRIFF) showcases a diverse range of local, national, and international films, including features, short films, and documentaries. This year’s festival takes place at Diaz Beach Hotel & Resort in Mossel Bay from August 2 to 5. Read on to find out why it’s not only for those already in the film industry.

GRIFF provides a platform for filmmakers to present their work while fostering cultural exchange and appreciation of the art of filmmaking. The festival includes screenings, workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, allowing filmmakers and film enthusiasts to engage and connect.

The event kicks off with a Green Carpet Opening Night, including a film screening, on Wednesday, August 2. The line-up from Thursday to Saturday includes daily films shown on big screens, workshops, seminars, networking functions, and youth training courses in various film-related disciplines.

A must-do on Thursday, August 3 will be an evening of Music of the Movies, with not only musical entertainment but also a movie quiz, wine tasting, and film screening. Friday night’s live music show, Denim, and Diamonds is a tribute to Neil Diamond and also features a tasting and screening.

The event concludes on the evening of Saturday the 5th, with an award and closing function. But leading up to that grand finale will be an incredible amount of information sharing, most notably among those involved in the value chain of filmmaking, such as service providers and suppliers.

The GRIFF Industry Program guides businesses to benefit from this booming trade’s supply chain. In 2022, about R36-million was poured directly into the district through film production; on the receiving end were suppliers of accommodation, catering, medical services, transport hire, and photography.

Also, in the value chain are those who provide building materials and props, purchased from over 200 retailers and suppliers. In addition, local crews are trained and available to work on productions in the region.

The Industry Program offers a range of workshops, presentations, and panel discussions, led by industry experts. These sessions cover an array of topics related to filmmaking, such as screenwriting techniques, job opportunities in film, social media, film tourism and financing, distribution strategies, cinematography tips, and emerging trends.

The GRIFF Youth Program targets ages 13-18, with various workshops and amazing movies to view at no cost, from August 3-5. Further information will be posted on social media, in the press, and through Mossel Bay Tourism. Visit www.griff.co.za to get your VIP Pass, movie and event tickets, and for additional information.

Please note that there’s a national problem with the LEU systems (eye test machines). The machines are not operational at the Traffic Services Department(DLTC) in Pacaltsdorp.

Technicians are busy working on the problem and the public is asked to be patient.
No transactions for renewal, applications for Learners Licence or Driving test can be done.

The practical test for driving Licences is not affected.

We will inform the public of any developments. For more information contact the Traffic Department in Pacaltsdorp on 044 878 2400.

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF HEATHERLANDS

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF HEATHERLANDS
HILLWOOD & PLOVER ROAD

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SATURDAY, 22 JULY 2023 FROM 09:00 TO 16:00 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 SATURDAY, 29 JULY 2023 FROM 09:00 TO 16:00.

Issued by George Municipality
20 July 2023

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER: GEDEELTE VAN HEATHERLANDS

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN HEATHERLANDS
HILLWOOD & PLOVER WEG

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SATERDAG, 22 JULIE 2023 VANAF 09:00 TOT 16:00 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 SATERDAG, 29 JULIE 2023 VANAF 09:00 TOT 16:00.

Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit
20 July 2023

George will be affected as follows:

Thursday 20/07/2023
22:00 – 00:30

Friday 21/07/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Saturday 22/07/2023
04:00 – 05:30
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Thursday 20/07/2023
17:00 – 19:30

Friday 21/07/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Saturday 22/07/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Municipal Plant of the Month – the White Ginger Lily. Hedychium sp H.coccineum, H.gardenerianum, H.coronarium, H.flavescens.

Identification: These plants have similar growth habits to Cannas. And are large and robust – growing up to 2 m tall. They have large broad bright green leaves that sheath the stems. The flowers range in colour from white, yellow to red and orange-yellow. Flowers are very showy and have a lovely fragrance. Flower spikes appear between January and March – they are up to 350 mm long and every individual flower has a slender tube, three narrow and three broad petal-like lobes. Hedychium sp sprouts very readily from strong rhizomes, forms dense clumps and easily re-grow from any broken sections left behind in the soil.

Invasive Status: Ginger lilies are listed as Category 1b weeds and habitat transformers and must be removed and destroyed. They invade forests, plantations and riverbanks as well as moist shaded sites.

Control: Ginger lilies are difficult to control once established. As there is no herbicide registered for the control of this plant, although Kaput has been found to be effective in some instances, entire plants and rhizomes should be manually removed. Follow-up may well be necessary to remove plants that have re-grown from pieces of rhizome left behind. Do not dump this species on a compost heap – it will take root and establish itself right there. Preferably shred before disposal/composting. However, if that is not possible, remove the rhizomes, allow them to dry out and then burn.

References: www.invasives.org.za www.sanbi.org https://www.george.gov.za/notices/public-notice-alien-invasive-plants/ (search under COMMUNITY SERVICES and NEWS tabs.

Public Notice: Motorists should please take note of the Outeniqua High School Centenary march on Friday, 21 July 2023 and possible traffic delays. George Traffic will escort the procession and regulate traffic during the event from 10h00 to around 13h00. Marshalls have been appointed to regulate the learners and public taking part in the procession.

About 1700 people are expected to take part in the procession with approximately 25 vehicles, including floats. We ask the public to please be patient and enjoy this once in a lifetime event.

If you are an old Kwagga or not, please show your support for this momentous occasion – walk out and cheer them on or hoot or wave if you see the procession – it is indeed a momentous occasion!

The procession will line up at 09H45 at Outeniqua High School at the Mitchel Street entrance, and start at 10H00 on the following route:
direction south in Mitchell Street, turn right into Courtney Street, left into York Street, left into Cathedral Street and again left into Mitchell Street return to High School. (see the map attached).