Notices

Notice to Small Scale Farmers Within the George Municipality to Register on our Small-Scale Farmer’s Database.

The George Municipality acknowledges the relevance and contribution of small farmers to the socio-economic growth of the area. The farming sector provides a means of generating local agriculture opportunities for people and bringing income and job opportunities into the communities.

To this effect, George Municipality hereby invites small farmers of George to apply to register on the municipal database.

The following must be attached to the application:
• Complete Application Form;
• Certified copy of ID;
• Proof of residence;

Application forms can be obtained from the George Municipal Website and the Strategic Growth and Development office. Please download the following link:
https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Small-scale-farming-database-registration-application-form.pdf

Completed applications must be placed in the Box on 4th Floor, George Municipality Building York Street, George by no later than Friday 27 June 2025.

For enquiries and further information please contact Rimelda Matiwane on 044 801 9111 or email rmatiwane@george.gov.za

The public is hereby urgently informed of sewer contamination in the Gwaing River, originating from the Proefplaas Sewer Pump Station located near the R102 and affecting areas downstream.

As a precautionary measure, all individuals are instructed to immediately cease any extraction of water from the Gwaing River and to avoid all contact with the water body, including swimming, fishing, and any other water-related activities.

The municipality is actively implementing measures to mitigate potential health and environmental risks. Further updates will be communicated as the situation develops.

We urge the public to take this warning seriously and cooperate fully to ensure public safety.

Notice is hereby given in terms of NEMA, 1998 (Act. 107 of 1998) that a preliminary Section 24G rectification application on the Gwaing Waste Management Facility, George has been made available for a 30-day public review and commenting-period. The report will be available for review from 22nd May 2025 to 23rd June 2025. The Preliminary S24G application can be accessed online, via the website: www.umdes.co.za

A planned construction activity of the UPGRADING OF MEUL SEWAGE PUMP STATION is scheduled to take place tonight, the 19th of May 2025 from 22H00 to 23H00.

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
The contractor will be doing a switch over to a temporal bypass at Meul sewage pump station inlet works. EDEN Sewage pump station and Kraaibosch Sewage pump station might be switched off for a short period when doing the switchover.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
None.

ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the construction site will be strictly controlled. In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, no members of the public will be allowed in the construction area.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES : Mr Johan Pienaar – 071 869 4711 (Technical)
: Mr Cecil Swartbooi– 078 163 2935 (Community Liaison Officer)

The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to the public to be patient and exercise caution throughout the construction period. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Please note that refuse collection services are currently running behind schedule due to unexpected vehicle breakdowns.

Collections will still be completed later today, although delays are expected.

Green bag collection in George South and Pacaltsdorp will be carried out tomorrow, 16 May 2025.

We apologise for the inconvenience and thank residents for their patience and understanding.

For further enquiries, please contact the George Municipality on 044 801 6300.

Please note that the Vehicle Testing Station will be temporarily closed today, 15 May, from 09:30 to 11:00 due to essential repair work.
We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding.
For further enquiries, please contact 044 801 9312.

Eskom will implement #Stage2 loadshedding during evening peak periods from today at 16:00 until 22:00 on Thursday to ensure supply during working days

George will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 13/05/2025
16:00 – 18:30

Wednesday 14/05/2025
16:00 – 18:30

Thursday 15/05/2025
None

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 13/05/2025
19:00 – 21:30

Wednesday 14/05/2025
19:00 – 21:30

Thursday 15/05/2025
None

Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly after power returns. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding.

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