Our Water Maintenence team, in conjuction with the Contractor responsible for the Denneoord Water Network, are busy finalising the connection to the new pipeline.
It’s taking longer than expected, due to technical difficulties experienced during the course of today, but we trust to have the water reinstated within the next 1-2 hours.
Water trucks are roaming the affected areas to supply residents with potable water.
We apologise for the inconvenience and thank the public for their patience.
The George Municipality urges residents to remain vigilant as new scams targeting job seekers continue to emerge.
In the latest scam brought to our attention, an individual using the name Mr. Mphele is falsely claiming to be a Director in the Municipality’s Civil Engineering Services (CES) department. According to reports, the scammer contacted a victim, demanding a payment of R3,500 in exchange for a job interview and potential employment in the department. Alarmingly, the scammer possessed accurate personal details of the victim, which he claimed to have obtained from the Municipality’s Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) database.
This is not an isolated case. Similar scams have been reported in recent months, where fraudsters impersonate EPWP personnel to extort money from job seekers. In these cases, victims are instructed to send money via money transfer services with the false promise of securing a spot on the EPWP employment list and receiving a uniform.
Important Notice to the Public
The George Municipality does not and will never request payment for job interviews or employment opportunities. If you are approached by anyone demanding money for employment within the Municipality, please report the incident immediately.
EPWP Contact Information
For inquiries, to verify job-related communications, or to report suspicious activity, please contact the following EPWP officials:
The telephone lines at the Electrotechnical Directorate are currently down. However, the public can still contact the Directorate via WhatsApp at 067 350 3295 (available Monday to Friday, 07:45 – 16:30).
For after-hours assistance, please contact:
📞 After-Hours and Emergencies: 044 801 6300
📞 Toll-Free Number: 087 152 9999
We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
Die Die instandhoudingspan is tans besig by die Haarlem-reservoir om ‘n bruinwaterprobleem aan te spreek wat oornag ontstaan het.
Volgens ons Siviele Ingenieursdienste word die stelsel vanoggend gespoel. Verbruikers mag deur die loop van die dag laer waterdruk ondervind. Die Siviele Ingenieursdienste beveel aan dat inwoners vandag liewer nie die bruin water vir drinkdoeleindes gebruik nie, hoewel dit veilig is vir ander gebruike.
Verbruikers in Haarlem (met uitsluiting van Proteaville) mag bruin water in die stelsel opmerk. ’n Watertrok is ontplooi om drinkwater aan die geaffekteerde gebied te voorsien. Sodra die probleem opgelos is, sal die waternetwerk gespoel word om van die bruin water ontslae te raak.
Ons versoek verbruikers om water spaarsamig te gebruik en vra om verskoning vir enige ongerief terwyl ons die probleem oplos.
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Discolored Water in Haarlem
Issued by George Municipality – 19 March 2025 at 06:20
The maintenance team is currently working at the Haarlem reservoir to address a discolored water issue that developed overnight.
According to our Civil Engineering Services, the system will be flushed this morning. Consumers may experience low water pressure throughout the day. The Civil Engineering Services department recommends that residents avoid using the discolored water for drinking purposes today, although it remains safe for other uses.
Consumers in Haarlem (excluding Proteaville) may notice discolored water in the system. A water truck has been deployed to provide drinking water to affected areas. Once the issue has been resolved, the water network will be flushed to remove any remaining discoloration.
We urge consumers to use water sparingly and apologise for any inconvenience while we resolve the issue.
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 92,51%
Rainfall for the previous days: 8 mm (Measured from 11 – 18 March 2025)
For water-saving tips please visit: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.
The George Municipality is deeply concerned about the ongoing removal, theft, and vandalism of road signage and delineators in areas where roadworks occur, particularly on weekends.
Tampering with or stealing road signage is a criminal offence and poses a serious safety risk to motorists, pedestrians, and workers. Missing or displaced signage can lead to accidents, injuries, and even fatalities. Replacing these essential safety measures to comply with the approved Traffic Management Plan incurs significant costs.
To address this issue, contractors conduct daily checks and over weekends to reinstate stolen or damaged signage. However, we need the public’s support to end this criminal activity.
We urge residents to report any incidents of theft or vandalism immediately to SAPS and George Municipality Law Enforcement at 044 801 6350 (or 044 801 6300 after hours). If it is safe to do so, capturing photos of the offenders in action can greatly assist in enforcement efforts.
Your cooperation is essential in safeguarding our infrastructure and ensuring road safety for everyone. Thank you for your support.
Contractors conduct daily checks to reinstate stolen or damaged signage
OPENBARE KENNISGEWING: Help asseblief om diefstal van tekens en vandalisme te voorkom Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit, 17 Maart 2025
Die George munisipaliteit is diep bekommerd oor die voortdurende verwydering, diefstal en vandalisme van padtekens en afbakenings in gebiede waar padwerke voorkom, veral oor naweke.
Om met padtekens te peuter of te steel is ‘n misdaad en hou ‘n ernstige veiligheidsrisiko vir motoriste, voetgangers en werkers in. Ontbrekende of verplaasde tekens kan tot ongelukke, beserings en selfs sterftes lei. Die vervanging van hierdie noodsaaklike veiligheidsmaatreëls om aan die goedgekeurde verkeersbestuursplan te voldoen, hou aansienlike kostes in.
Om hierdie probleem aan te spreek, doen kontrakteurs daaglikse kontroles en oor naweke om gesteelde of beskadigde naamborde te herstel. Ons het egter die gemeenskap se ondersteuning nodig om hierdie misdrywe te beëindig.
Ons doen ‘n beroep op inwoners om enige voorvalle van diefstal of vandalisme onmiddellik by die polisie en George Munisipaliteit se Wetstoepassingsafdeling by 044 801 6350 of 044 801 6300 (na-ure) aan te meld. As dit veilig is om dit te doen, kan die neem van foto’s van die oortreders in aksie baie help met wetstoepassingspogings.
U samewerking is noodsaaklik om ons infrastruktuur te beskerm en padveiligheid vir almal te verseker. Dankie vir u ondersteuning.
Contractors conduct daily checks to reinstate stolen or damaged signage
Due to unfavourable weather conditions, the planned power outage for Thembalethu Zone 1, 2, and 3, originally scheduled for today, 17 March 2025, has been postponed.
The outage will now take place on Tuesday, 18 March 2025.
Residents are advised to plan accordingly. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Due to a motor vehicle accident on Welgelegen Boulevard, the road to Welgelegen and the Family Market is currently closed, so emergency services can attend to the scene. The N2 is not affected.
The road will be closed until further notice to facilitate the extrication process. Motorists are urged to drive with caution, follow diversion signs, and use other alternative routes to access the area.
We appreciate your cooperation and apologise for any inconvenience.
📅 Issued by George Municipality, 14 March 2025 @21:50
⚡ A major power outage has occurred in Noord Street, Pacaltsdorp, affecting:
📍 Noord Street
📍 Mount View Street
📍 Poplar Avenue
📍 Beach Road and surrounding areas
🔧 The outage is due to a faulty minisubstation. Municipal electrical teams are on-site and working on repairs.
⏳ The estimated time for restoration (ETR) is 02:00 on Saturday morning.
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