Notices

*Eskom Power System Emergency update – Load Shedding Stage 5 to continue until Friday 23 September 2022 05:00.*

*George will be affected as follows:*

Thursday 22/09/2022

12:00 – 14:30

20:00 – 00:30

Friday 22/09/2022

04:00 – 06:30

12:00 – 14:30

20:00 – 22:30

*Uniondale will be affected as follows:*

Thursday 22/09/2022

07:00 – 09:30

15:00 – 17:30

23:00 – 01:30

Friday 22/09/2022

01:00 – 03:30

07:00 – 09:30

15:00 – 17:30

*VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE*

*ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED* Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly especially when power returns after load shedding.  This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network. Consumers are requested, where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

*ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING STAGE 5 UPDATED*

*George will be affected as follows:*

Tuesday 20/09/2022
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Wednesday 21/09/2022
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 16:30
20:00 – 22:30

Thursday 22/09/2022
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 00:30

*Uniondale will be affected as follows:*

Tuesday 20/09/2022

17:00 – 19:30

Wednesday 21/09/2022

07:00 – 09:30

15:00 – 19:30

23:00 – 01:30

Thursday 22/09/2022

07:00 – 09:30

15:00 – 17:30

23:00 – 01:30

*VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE*

*ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED* Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly especially when power returns after load shedding.  This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network. Consumers are requested, where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

Public Notice: CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUTH TRANSFER SKILLS WORKSHOPS

Issued by George Mun 19 September 2022 for immediate release

George Municipality Youth Office calls for assistance with Youth Transfer Skills Workshops, with the purpose of equipping young people, with the skills and knowledge to become employable and or start their own business.

These workshops are rolled out by the Youth Development office, in collaboration with different stakeholders, including the Pacaltsdorp Community Business Association, Inkcubeko Youth and Science Centre, Sylvia Ncazelo, Noxolile Tshandu and Pam Lesibanie. The Uniondale skills transfer programme is set to start by October 2022, with the making of goods from leather. These partners provide venues, the skills transfer sessions, which includes beading, upcycling of recyclable goods, sewing, knitting and crocheting. Basic business training and mentoring have been provided to previous groups, as well as a market to sell some of their products. The sessions also provide a platform for valuable lifeskills, leadership development, career guidance, job readiness, mentoring and other sessions are also offered to the youth, in attendance.

We would like to extend an invitation to people who are available to invest similar or other skills and or products in this programme.

For more information or to discuss the above invitation, please contact Jonel Kerspuy /Thozama Zukelwa on (044) 802 2000.

*ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING STAGE 6 UPDATED*

_Issued by George Municipality on Monday, 19 September 2022_

­­_Overnight a unit each at Camden, Kriel, Kusile and Kendal were returned but unfortunately had to take off a unit at Duvha which developed a boiler tube leak. Loadshedding will thus  be reduced to Stage 5 at midnight. – Eskom­_

*George will be affected as follows:*

Monday 19/09/2022

14:00 – 16:30

22:00 – 00:30

Tuesday 20/09/2022

06:00 – 10:30

14:00 – 16:30

22:00 – 00:30

*Uniondale will be affected as follows:*

Monday 19/09/2022

17:00 – 19:30

Tuesday 20/09/2022

01:00 – 05:30

09:00 – 13:30

17:00 – 19:30

*VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE*

*ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED* Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly especially when power returns after load shedding.  This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network. Consumers are requested, where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING STAGE 6 UPDATED
Issued by George Municipality on Monday, 19 September 2022

George will be affected as follows:

Monday 19/09/2022
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Tuesday 20/09/2022
00:00 – 02:30
06:00 – 10:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Monday 19/09/2022
17:00 – 19:30

Tuesday 20/09/2022
01:00 – 05:30
09:00 – 13:30
17:00 – 19:30

VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE
ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly especially when power returns after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network. Consumers are requested, where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.

**Updated Public Notice: Join George Municipality in Big Cleanup Project for World Cleanup Day
Issued by George Municipality 19 September 2022 for immediate release*

George Municipality’s Cleansing team together with other government stakeholders will be holding a Big Cleanup Project from 20-21 September 2022, from 09:00-13:00 each day, in celebration and to raise awareness of World Cleanup Day.

According to Grace Notshokovu from the Cleansing department, an education/ awareness campaign will also be part of the project.

World Cleanup Day unites millions of volunteers, governments and organisations in 191 countries to tackle the global waste problem and build up the new and sustainable world.

The day is held over the course of a 24-hour period, on the 3rd Saturday of September annually. World Cleanup Day aims to raise awareness of the mismanaged waste crisis by mobilizing all spheres of society to participate in cleanup actions. It is coordinated by the global organisation Let’s Do It! World.

_Members of the public are welcome to join in and assist in their areas with with cleanup project.
Please note, no cleanup will go ahead today, Monday, 19 September 2022, due to the bad weather conditions.
_
*Cleanups will continue tomorrow as follow:
Tuesday 20 September 2022, 09:00: Lawaaikamp Bottom of Garcia Street-STARTING POINT
Tuesday 20 September 2022, 09:00: Thembalethu Zone 9 along the N2

Wednesday 21 September 2022, 09:00 Rosedale along the N2
Wednesday 21 September 2022, 09:00 Parkdene along the N2*
Please bring with gloves, a hat, water and comfortable shoes – we will provide bags for the litter.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to Eskom Loadshedding stage 6, the ESKOM Maintenance that was planned for Wilderness on 20 September has been cancelled.
Issued by George Mun 19 September 2022 at 10h45

Physical water and electricity meter reading by Electro Cuts (Service Provider)

To ensure a correct and efficient billing process, the George Municipality has appointed a service provider, Electro Cuts to do meter reading services throughout the City of George.

1. Each month, Electro Cuts workers visit properties to take water readings on Mondays to Friday between 07:00 am and 05:00 pm, and after hours from 05:00 pm to 07:30 pm. Weekends and public holidays from 08:00 am to 03:00 pm. For identification purposes, the water meter readers will be carrying an identification card and will be wearing s reflective jackets. Should a property owner have any questions/enquiries please call Electro Cuts on Cell: 0623693779 or Cell: 0647431718.
2. Residents can easily determine how much water is used – deducting the current reading from the previous reading will tell you how many units of water have been used.
3. Consumers who have in the past sent water meter readings via email to the previous service provider, Ikapa, must please note the change in an email address for this purpose to meterreadings@george.gov.za
4. If your bill seems incorrect or suspiciously high, it is most likely due to:
• Water leak
• Human Error

Online submissions of water meter readings

Online submissions of water meter readings are welcome and can be provided via email address to meterreadings@george.gov.za along with the accountholder’s name, contact details and George Municipal account number, and date of reading.

Please note that meter readings are done per area at different times of the month, and it is important that your meter reading email is submitted around the same time as your area’s reading time. Please check the date of the previous reading at the bottom of your account to determine your meter reading slot.

We remain committed to ensuring efficient water meter reading and accurate billing. The George Municipality’s Finance Department is always ready and willing to assist any resident with a query on their water bill.

Enquiries regarding water meter readings may be directed to: accounts@george.gov.za

Issued by George Municipality

Issued by George Municipality, 18 Sept @09:15

With Stage6 load shedding being implemented, the consumers are requested to use water in and around the house sparingly. Both the treatment processes of raw water and the distribution of potable water will be under pressure due to a lack of electricity and similarly, will the Wastewater Infrastructure (pump stations, Treatment Works, etc). George Municipality wishes to thank the residents for their cooperation in this regard.