GEORGE MUNICIPALITY’S STATE OF READINESS FOR THE PLANNED SAMWU MARCH ON THURSDAY, 27 JULY 2023

George Municipality confirms that the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) will strike tomorrow, 27 July 2023. The march will start at the Four-ways stop in Thembalethu and proceed via Nelson Mandela Boulevard and York Street to the George Municipality’s headquarters in York Street.

Service Delivery continues despite the Strike
George Municipality would like to assure all residents that the Municipality has been working behind the scenes to ensure that all contingency and safety plans are in place to ensure service delivery continues.

The municipality remains open on Thursday, 27 July 2023, and municipal service delivery/essential services will continue with no interruptions. As a precautionary measure, the citizens are encouraged to use online payment options to pay their municipal accounts on Thursday, 27 July 2023.

Law enforcement agencies on high alert
Law enforcement agencies will be monitoring the march to mitigate all risks associated with strikes such as violence, intimidation, damage to property and any acts in contravention of the picketing rules and regulations. The safety and protection of the municipal property and the public remains a priority for the George Municipality.

Access to the George Clinic and Municipal premises
The public is requested to utilise the Victoria Street entrance to visit the clinic and municipal building and not the Progress Street entrance. There will be a controlled access point on Victoria Street.

For enquiries, please contact the Municipality as follows: SWITCHBOARD: 044 801 9111 (7.45 am – 4.30 pm), AFTER-HOURS AND EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6300, FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311.