Notices

The George Municipal Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) is again offering a FREE 10-Point Check for your vehicle from 10 to 13 January 2023 (08h30 -15h30). Bring your vehicle to the VTS situated at Hibernia Street, George on the dates listed above and please note that the first come, first served rule will apply.

The 10 Point inspection includes:
• Identification of vehicle
• Lights
• Equipment and Body structure
• Braking Systems
• Wheels and Tyres
• Suspension and undercarriage
• Steering
• Oil leaks
• Exhaust System
• Transmission

The full inspection will take approximately 10 minutes and you will be free to go with a clean bill of health – or know that something needs to be repaired before you leave for that long drive.

Safety is our priority – make use of the opportunity to ensure you and your family travel safely this festive season.

SAFETY TIPS
Check that vehicle is roadworthy before you start your journey
Carry the necessary equipment and tools to assist you on the road in case of a breakdown
Have enough rest before you start your journey and take a rest every 2 hours
Adhere to all road signs and rules of the road
Maintain a safe following distance
Adhere to and stay within the speed limits
Follow instructions that are given by Law enforcement or Traffic Officials
No overloading of passengers because it affects the braking system of the vehicle
Have the necessary contact numbers in case of emergency
Be patient towards other road users

ENDS.

HEROLDS BAY BEACH IS OPEN FOR SWIMMING AS E-COLI LEVELS ARE NOW ACCEPTABLE

Issued by George Municipality, 1 Jan 2023 @12:15

The latest results for Herolds Bay indicate that the E-Coli levels are now within an acceptable range. Herolds Bay beach is now open to the public for swimming and maintains its Blue Flag status. Gwaing River Mouth beach results remain non-compliant with unacceptably high E-Coli levels. The Gwaing River Mouth beach remains temporarily closed until further notice. We continue to take daily water samples.

UNPLANNED POWER OUTAGE IN DENNEOORD
Issued by George Municipality, 1 Jan 2023 @09:35

Unplanned outage in Denneoord. A portion of Impala & St Paul Streets are without power. The feeder electrical cable was damaged. The electrical department arranging repairs.

HEROLDS BAY BEACH IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR SWIMMING

The Herolds Bay beach is closed to the public for swimming, until further notice, due to E-Coli levels exceeding acceptable norms. In the interests of public health and safety, the public are urged not to swim until the levels are within acceptable norms. Water samples continue to be taken daily.

Issued by George Municipality
01 Jan 2023 @06:30

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING 31 DEC 2022
Issued by George Municipality

Due to the breakdown of five generating units since yesterday afternoon, it is no longer possible to suspend load-shedding at 16:00 today as previously communicated. – Eskom

Stage 2 load-shedding will therefore continue until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:
Saturday 31/12/2022
16:00 – 18:30

Sunday 01/01/2023
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Monday 02/01/2023
22:00 – 00:30

Tuesday 03/01/2023
06:00 – 08:30

Wednesday 04/01/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30

Thursday 05/01/2023
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Friday 06/01/2023
20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Saturday 31/12/2022
19:00 – 21:30

Sunday 01/01/2023
17:00 – 19:30

Monday 02/01/2023
01:00 – 03:30

Tuesday 03/01/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30

Wednesday 04/01/2023
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

Thursday 05/01/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Friday 06/01/2023
23:00 – 01:30

GWAING BEACH TEMPORARILY CLOSED

The Gwaing beach is closed again due to E-Coli levels exceeding acceptable norms. Water samples continue to be taken daily.

Issued by George Municipality
31 Dec 2022 13:30

UNPLANNED POWER OUTAGE DUBE VILLAGE, IKAPA
Issued by George Municipality, 31 Dec 2022 @12:25

Unplanned outage at Dube village, Ikapa and surroundings. Electricians to start with repairs shortly.

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE 30 DEC 2022
Issued by George Municipality

Stage 4 load-shedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 05:00 tomorrow morning. Thereafter, Stage 2 load-shedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 16:00 on 31 December. Loadshedding will then be suspended until 05:00 on Monday, 2 January whereafter Stage 2 load-shedding will be implemented until further notice. – Eskom

George will be affected as follows:
Friday 30/12/2022
16:00 – 18:30

Saturday 31/12/2022
00:00 – 02:30

Sunday 01/01/2023
None

Monday 02/01/2023
22:00 – 00:30

Tuesday 03/01/2023
06:00 – 08:30

Wednesday 04/01/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30

Thursday 05/01/2023
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Friday 06/01/2023
20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 30/12/2022
19:00 – 21:30

Saturday 31/12/2022
03:00 – 05:30

Sunday 01/01/2023
None

Monday 02/01/2023
None

Tuesday 03/01/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30

Wednesday 04/01/2023
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

Thursday 05/01/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Friday 06/01/2023
23:00 – 01:30

The George Municipality is pleased to announce that the river and river mouth area at Gwaing are open for swimming following a temporary closure due to high Ecoli levels.

The Civil Engineering Services (CES) this morning, 30 December 2022, confirmed that the latest water test results showed that the Ecoli levels were within the acceptable limit.

This means the beach is safe for public use for swimming. The CES continues to take daily water samples to monitor the water quality.

Issued by George Municipal Communications Department
Office of the Municipal Manager

Urgent Public Notice: The public is hereby advised that the George Municipality Main building is closed to the public until Monday, 2 January 2023 (Public Holiday) and re-opening, 3 January 2023 due to a pipe burst in the building which has caused considerable damage. Cashiers will remain open today and tomorrow, 29 and 30 December 2022. The cashier hall is open from 08h00 until 15h30. Cleaning has started and staff is working as quickly as possible to clear wet corridors and ceilings that have caved in. Lifts are out of order at this stage. Our switchboard number is 044 801 9111 and after hours number is 044 801 6300. Issued by George Municipality 29 December 2022 at 07h15