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Author: Chantel Edwards

No more controlled burns or permits from 15 November

Please be reminded the George Municipality will not allow controlled burns or issue permits for controlled burns in the municipal area from Monday 15 November 2021.
A controlled burn permit is valid for 12 months from the date of issue but may not be used during the official fire season, which in the Western Cape is usually from November/December to February/March each year.
As a general measure, the municipality prefers that controlled burns are done for agricultural purposes (clearing fields for regrowth) only and NOT for biomass reduction – please consider alternatives such as chipping.
The municipality appeals to the public to always be fire aware, no matter what time of the year it is – please always exercise extreme caution, make fires in protected and designated areas only, and dispose of cigarette butts safely. Burning of garden refuse in residential areas is illegal.
Fire emergencies only 044 801 6311
All after-hours emergencies 044 801 6300
General enquiries (office hours) 044 801 6300

NOTICE: ROADS AND STORMWATER UPGRADE BOB STREET

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: MIG Upgrading of residential streets and associated stormwater infrastructure servicing the Bob Street area in Thembalethu including Pitterson, Bob and Khululeka Streets.
PROJECT PERIOD: November 2021-April 2022
WORKING HOURS: Mondays to Fridays 07h00-18h00 and Saturdays when required.
TRAFFIC IMPACT:
Residents, road users and pedestrians must be cautious in the vicinity of roadwork sites for the duration of the construction period. Please adhere to flag persons, temporary road signage and markings.
ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the site will be strictly controlled. Any member of the public who enters the site will have to comply with the relevant requirements in terms of the Health and Safety Act and National State of Disaster: COVID-19 Regulations.
PROJECT ENQUIRIES:
Benver Civils and Plant Hire (Pty) Ltd – Piet Combrink 076 392 9325

GEORGE MUNICIPALITY SERVICES DURING COVID-19 updated 8 November 2021

GEORGE MUNICIPALITY SERVICES DURING COVID-19 updated 8 November 2021
Latest update: 8 November 2021 (Current Alert Level 1 Adjusted)

George Municipality hereby confirms that all essential services are being rendered. Following the amended regulations in place as of 1 October 2021, certain offices are open to the public whilst others remain closed. We appeal to the public to consider doing transactions and business online, per telephone or via email to avoid coming to the municipality in person and thus helping to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.

During the Covid-19 crisis period, certain staff may be working from home or on rotation, which means contact details and office hours of some services may differ from usual operations. Please see below for more details per directorate.

Please note access to all municipal buildings by members of the public will be limited and subject to Covid-19 protocols which include registration, temperature-checking, sanitising of hands and always wearing a face mask.

The following offices are OPEN to the public, with amended working hours where relevant, and unless otherwise announced as per Covid-19 measures.

  1. Finance Cashier Hall Main Building                       08h00 – 15h30
  2. Finance Cashier Hall Uniondale                             08h00 – 15h30
  3. Cashier Haarlem                                                          08h00 – 15h30
  4. Motor Vehicle Registration (Hibernia Street)   08h00 – 15h00
  5. Vehicle Testing Station (Hibernia Street)           08h00 – 15h00
  6. Drivers Licensing Offices (Pacaltsdorp)               08h00 – 15h00
  7. Municipal Court                                                           07h45 – 16h30, closed 13h00 -13h45
  8. Landfill Site                                                                    07h00 – 18h00
  9. Transfer Station
  10. Area Offices                                                                07h45 – 16h30
  11. Thusong Centres                                                       07h45 – 16h30
  12. New and Existing Housing Offices                      08h00 – 16h00
  13. Public Libraries                                                           (See details for opening times)
  14. George and Wilderness Tourism Offices         08h00 – 16h30
  15. Economic Development Offices                         07h45 – 14h00 / 14h45 – 16h30
  16. Workers Collection Point                                       07h45 – 14h00 / 14h45 – 16h30

 

Depending on the size of foyers and reception areas, the number of people allowed into a specific department or section may differ and you will be advised accordingly upon arrival. We kindly request the public to be patient and to allow for extra waiting time.

GENERAL
Depending on the requirements of a specific department, staff are working on rotation or from home, and access by the public is limited. Please phone or email as far as possible as per details below.

Switchboard: 044 801 9111
All after-hours George Municipality emergencies: 044 801 6300
General public email for all matters: gmun@george.gov.za

 

PROTECTION SERVICES
Protection Services administration and Law Enforcement offices are closed to the public.
Please contact the specific person via telephone or email as listed below to arrange for online meetings if necessary.

Fire emergencies only: 044 801 6311 (all hours)
General fire department enquiries: 044 801 6300
Law Enforcement: 044 801 6350/89
Anti-Land Invasion: 044 801 6310
GO GEORGE Toll-free number: 0800 044 044
GO GEORGE OFFICE: 044 801 9493(The number is linked to the toll-free number for the GO GEORGE Call Centre 0800 044 044)
All after-hours emergencies: 044 801 6300

Traffic Department Offices, Driving and Learners Licences:
Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp 044 878 2400
Open to the public Monday to Friday 08h00 – 15h00

Traffic fines
To pay your traffic fines online, use the account details below and use the traffic fine number printed on the fine as reference.

Bank: First National Bank (FNB)
Account Name: George Municipality
Account Type: Public Sector Cheque Account
Account Number: 62869623168
Branch Code: 210554
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ

Vehicle Testing Station
Hibernia Street (next to train station) 044 801 9312
Open to public Monday to Friday 08h00 – 15h00, access control from gate at the street.

Motor Vehicle Registration and Licencing
Please note the email addresses for proof of payment of online payments has changed.
Hibernia Street (next to train station) 044 801 9310

Open to the public weekdays 8h00 – 15h00, except Wednesdays when closed at 14h00 due to compulsory training. Access control is from the gate at the street.

Please consider ONLINE RENEWAL of vehicle licenses as per details below instead of in-person renewals at the vehicle licencing centre as Covid-19 regulations significantly impacts on the amount of people that can be served in a day.

Bulk transactions are being handled at a separate venue. Pregnant women, the elderly and disabled can pre-arrange preferential treatment by calling 044 801 9310.

While vehicle licence RENEWALS CAN be done online, the REGISTRATION of vehicles CANNOT be done online as RICA requirements stipulate that the owner of the vehicle must physically appear in front of the official and the documentation must be original – this is, among other things, a measure against fraudulent registration of vehicles.

ONLINE ELECTRONIC PAYMENT OF VEHICLE LICENCE RENEWALS
Two important steps to ensure the Online Process runs smoothly:

  1. You MUST use your vehicle license number as a reference when making the payment for example: CAW ###### / Private number ##### WP
  2. The second important step is that when you send your emailed Proof of Payment – PLEASE do so to payments@george.gov.za and mvr@george.gov.za AND please use your CAW ###### / Private number ##### WP as the SUBJECT line of your EMAIL (Do not use the abbreviation POP for Proof of Payment or the words “Proof of Payment”  in the subject line as it triggers a SPAM warning which deflects your email and is then not received). Do not send your proof of payment email to an individual’s email address – use the two formal email addresses given only.

George Municipal Online Vehicle Renewal process:
1. Start by registering a profile online at https://online.natis.gov.za/#/ or download the RTMC mobile application for Android from Google PlayStore.

Choose between registering as an individual or business.

The following information will be required:

Individual: initial, name, surname, ID number, driving license number, contact details via mobile phone or email.

Organisation: name of business, ID number of proxy, driving license number of proxy, contact details via mobile phone or email.

  1. A one-time pin will be sent to your email or mobile phone number, which you must enter online.
  2. Go to the ‘View motor vehicle renewals’ section and verify the information of the vehicle for which you are renewing the licence.
  3. Access and/or download your electronic motor vehicle license RENEWAL NOTICE (also known as a MVL2 notice).
  4. If your licence disk is valid but near expiry or if it has expired but is still in the 21-day grace period after expiry, the amount for the renewal of your vehicle will be on the notice.
  5. If your license has already expired beyond the grace period, it will not indicate an amount on the system and clients must please phone the George Motor Vehicle Licensing office at 044 801 9310 to confirm the amount due.
  6. Pay the amount due into the George Municipality, FNB Public Sector Cheque Account, Number 62869623150 (Branch Code 210554). Use the relevant vehicle license number as a reference such as CAW ###### / Private number ##### WP.
  7. Email the proof of payment to payments@george.gov.za and mvr@george.gov.za Please use your CAW ###### / Private number ##### WP as the SUBJECT line of your EMAIL (Using POP for Proof of Payment triggers a SPAM warning and your email is deflected and not received). Please note the aforementioned email addresses are no-reply addresses and are set up for proof of payments only and cannot be used for enquiries. Please phone 044 801 9310 for enquiries.
  8. Once payment reflects on the municipality’s bank statement, the vehicle license will be processed, and you will be contacted to arrange collection. Please do not collect unless pre-arranged and notified via telephone – you won’t have to queue in the transaction lines when you collect.

If you want the licence posted to you, please give the person who phones you the address to which you require it posted. Licences that have not been collected within two weeks from the notification phone call, will be posted to the address listed on the NaTIS system – onus is on the vehicle owner to ensure the correct address is logged on the national system.

The turnaround time for online license renewals is approximately two weeks.

 

CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Administration offices (old City Hall) and Customer Services (corner York and Progress Streets) are closed to the public. Please contact the specific person via telephone or email as listed below to arrange for online meetings if necessary.

Please phone 044 801 9354 or 044 801 9277 to obtain relevant email address.

Report water leaks and burst pipes, sewerage blockages, leaks and spillages and urgent road and stormwater issues to:

044 801 9262/6 (07h45 – 16h30)
044 801 6300 (after hours)

Estimated response times are 24-48 hours from recorded time of complaint at the above numbers.

 

ELECTROTECHNICAL SERVICES
Administration offices are open to the public. No more than two persons are allowed at Reception at any given time. Members of the Public will be required to sign-in at the Security desk before access is allowed.

Planned maintenance continues and essential repairs for which planned outages are required will be communicated.

Please report power outages, broken street lights and faulty traffic lights to:
044 801 9222 (07h45 – 16h30)
044 801 9202
044 801 6300 (after hours)

Estimated response times from recorded time of complaint at above numbers:
Low voltage electricity – within 24 hours.
High voltage electricity faults – can be longer than 24 hours depending on type of fault.
Street lights – three to four weeks.
Pre-paid electricity queries to Itron/Ontec: 044 873 5474 (08h00 – 16h00).

 

COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Administration offices, 82 Meade Street, are open to the public. No more than two persons allowed in Reception at any given time. Please contact the specific person via telephone or email as listed below to arrange for online meetings if necessary.

Reception/all departments: 044 802 2900 ccunningham@george.gov.za or ykibido@george.gov.za
Office of the Director: 044 802 2904 and imlubbe@george.gov.za
Parks and Recreation complaints: 044 802 2921 and bmbondweni@george.gov.za
Uncollected BLACK bags 044 802 2900/20/27 or ymali@george.gov.za / jstuurman@george.gov.za
Uncollected GREEN and BLUE bags: 044 630 0279 / andrew@lgewaste.co.za /jstuurman@george.gov.za
Environmental Health: anontshikiza@george.gov.za / tabotha@george.gov.za
Transfer Station: cplubbe@george.gov.za

Landfill Site and Transfer Station, Airport Road, open to public weekdays 07h00 – 18h00 and Saturdays 07h00 – 13h00. Covid-19 protocols in place, bring your own pen to sign in for extra safety. cplubbe@george.gov.za

Street cleaning crews continue to operate in and around the CBD and entrance roads to the city at selected hours, seven days a week.

Public toilets at the CBD taxi rank and Doneraile Square are open every day. Toilets at Shoprite are open on weekends.

Please report illegal dump sites to 044 802 2900 or aapril@george.gov.za  or kvstoffels@george.gov.za  The municipality appeals to communities to remain safe and to not dump waste, which is illegal and can be hazardous to their health.

Attendance of funerals is limited to 100 persons or less provided that no more than 75 percent of the capacity of a venue is being used. Attendees must observe a distance of at least 1.5m, wear face masks and adhere to all health protocols. Night vigils and ‘after-tears’ are not allowed. Visitation to cemeteries by small groups are allowed at weekends provided that all Covid-19 protocols are observed.

Municipal Sport facilities are open for social sport events but public swimming pools remain closed to the general public. Only organisations that comply with the regulations as set out in the Gazette of 27 June 2021 will be permitted to use the facilities.
Enquiries Gerald De Villiers 044 8019488 / gdevilliers@george.gov.za

Community Development offices behind the Main Building are open to the public. No more than two persons allowed in Reception at any given time. Please contact the specific person via telephone or email as listed below to arrange for online meetings if necessary. Contact 044 802 2000 or ejcorner@george.gov.za

The municipality continues to support 125 municipal soup kitchens. Strict social distancing and hygienic practices apply. Emergency essential social services enquiries 072 693 3488.

The Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP) unit is open to the public. No more than two persons allowed in Reception at any given time. Contact 044 802 2010 or gesau@george.gov.za  to arrange online appointments or phone 072 070 7234 for emergencies only.

EPWP Assistants for EPWP Sectors:
Environmental: Thembakazi Silimeni 044 802 2012 tsilimeni@george.gov.za
Infrastructure: Owen Fielies 044 802 2012 ojfielies@george.gov.za
Social and Community Safety: Jason Jansen 044 802 2012 jdjansen@george.gov.za
New Collaborator EPWP Recruitment and unemployment database: Charlton Van Wyk 044 802 2011/36
chvanwyk@george.gov.za
nlvanstaden@george.gov.za
nrwetshe@george.gov.za

Central Supply Data Base registrations telephonically only.

PUBLIC LIBRARIES
All libraries are open for full library services, including continued assistance with registration for vaccines on the EVDS system.  The public is encouraged to please return library books. Please note the reopening is under strict adherence to Covid-19 protocols.

Avontuur Library: 044 752 3351 – Monday 12h00 – 15h00, Tuesday 11h00 – 14h00, Wednesday and Thursday 10h00 – 13h00.
Blanco Library:044 870 7047 – Monday to Thursday 09h00 – 17h30;  Friday 10h00 – 17h00
Conville Library:044 801 9320 – Monday to Thursday 09h00 – 17h00; Friday 10h00 – 17h00: Saturday 09h00 – 12h00
George Library: 044 801 9288 – Monday to Thursday  09h00 – 19h00; Friday 10h00 – 17h00, Saturday 09h00 – 12h00
Haarlem Library:044 763 1023 – Monday, Thursday and Friday 14h00 – 17h00, Tuesday and Wednesday 10h00 – 12h00 and 14h00 – 17h00
Noll Library:044 745 1014 – Monday and Wednesday 12h00 – 15h00, Saturday 09h00 – 12h00
Pacaltsdorp Library: 044 803 9340 – Monday to Thursday 09h00 – 17h30; Friday 10h00 – 17h00
Thembalethu Library:044 803 9260 – Monday to Thursday 09h00 – 17h30; Friday 10h00 – 17h00
Touwsranten Library:044 803 9285 –  Monday to Friday 09h00 – 16h00
Uniondale Library:044 752 1024 – Monday to Friday 10h00 – 16h30
Waboomskraal Library:Monday to Friday 10h00 – 14h00

Don’t forget about the George Municipality library portal link: wc.slims.gov.za/desktop/desktopwcgeplge which allows you to search online according to author, title, subjects, keyword, publisher or ISBN number. Type in your library number on your card to check your library materials status including due date and opportunity to renew your books yourself.

 

CORPORATE SERVICES
Administration and Records Offices are closed to the public.
Central Records Main Building: 044 801 9286/9431/9125/9178
Building Plan Records (corner York and Progress Streets) 044 801 9367
Emergency Records Queries Only: Timothy Craak 082 459 4522

Area offices are closed for entry to the public but will be manned and assistance given through Covid screens at the door.
Weekdays 07h45 -16h30
After-hours emergencies to 044 801 6300.

Services available at area offices and service points include reporting essential services faults such as water and electricity problems, all other municipal complaints, account inquiries, indigent applications, housing waiting list enquiries, property valuation roll queries and general inquiries.

Blanco: 044 803 9275
Conville: 044 803 9261
Pacaltsdorp: 044 803 9286
Protea Park: 044 801 9111 ask for extension 2796 (Tuesday, Thursday)
New Dawn Park: 044 801 9111 ask for extension 2797
Rosedale: 044 803 9295
Rosemoor: 044 801 9379 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Touwsranten/Wilderness/Kleinkrantz: 044 803 9280
Thembalethu: 044 801 9448 or 044 801 9421

Thembalethu  and Waboomskraal Thusong Centres  open to the public
Reception: 07h45 am – 16h30 (Monday – Friday)
Tenants: 07h45 am – 16h30 (Monday – Friday)

Waboomskraal Thusong Centre: 044 886 0040
Thembalethu Thusong Centre: 044 801 9448 or 044 801 9421
After hours emergencies: 044 801 6300

Community halls and venues are open to the public, subject to COVID 19 regulations on capacity (50% per hall) and protocol compliance. Covid-19 protocols such as sanitizing, screening, social distancing and attendance register control, remain the responsibility of the perons/organisation leasing the venue.
Enquiries to Rozendra Thysse on 044 8019111/5 or rsthysse@george.gov.za

Acting Superintendent Halls: 060 823 3607 (on rotation with Maintenance)
Acting Superintendent Maintenance: 083 418 4588 (on rotation with Halls)

Human Resources offices are closed to the public. Enquiries to HRAdmin@george.gov.za

 

HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
Human Settlements administration offices, main municipal building, are closed to the public.

For basic services such as water and sanitation (chemical toilets) in informal areas queries and complaints in informal settlements please contact 044 802 2003.

For assistance with emergency structures following disaster (fire, flooding etc) please phone 044 802 2029.

Queries and complaints for water leakages and sewerage complaints (indigent cases) can be reported at the office on above times, but preferably by phone on 044 801 9155/9994/9453 or anomdoe@george.gov.za or ddlouw@george.gov.za

Support Services
Queries and complaints for water leakages and sewerage complaints (indigent cases) can be reported at the office on above times, but preferably by phone on 044 801 9155/9994/9453 or anomdoe@george.gov.za

After hour complaints
1. Water leakages complaints: Indigent Households
2. Sewer leakages complaints: Indigent Households
3. Water (stand pipes) complaints: Informal areas
4. Sewer (flush toilets) complaints: Informal areas
5. All plumbing related complaints with regards to municipal buildings

Angelo Joseph 072 813 5998
Dorian Louw 067 189 5902

Existing Housing Offices
Existing Housing offices remain open to the public weekdays 07h45 – 16h00 with strict Covid-19 protocols are in place. Only two people are allowed into the foyer at any given time.
Enquiries: 044 801 9113 or 044 801 9078

New Housing
New Housing Department (St Johns Street) offices remain open to the public weekdays 07h45 – 16h00 with strict Covid-19 protocols in place. Only two people are allowed into the foyer at any given time. Please note only the person making the enquiry will be allowed access. There may be a waiting period and/or the person can leave their contact details and enquiry on the form provided at the security point where after an official will make contact.
Enquiries: 044 802 2003

 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Please note Town Planning, Building Control and Property Management offices remain closed to the public. Please contact the specific person via telephone or email as listed below to arrange for online meetings if necessary.

Town Planning General enquiries: 044 801 9477
Property Transfer Certificates: Marina Welman mhwelman@george.gov.za / 044 801 9171
Zoning Certificates: Lorraine Malangeni lxmalangeni@george.gov.za / 044 801 9477
Zoning Rectifications: Jeanne Fourie jfourie@george.gov.za / 044 801 9138 and Ilané Huyser ihuyser@george.gov.za / 044 801 9550
Illegal Land Use Complaints: Robin Hector rlhector@george.gov.za / 044 801 9475 and Mawethu Bonga mbonga@george.gov.za / 044 801 9520
Environmental Permitting Applications: georgeea@george.gov.za

Neighbouring property owner address details: Marisa Arries 044 801 9473 marries@george.gov.za

Land use applications
Submit Land use applications: town.planning.application@george.gov.za
Town Planning Complaints: town.planning.complaints@george.gov.za

Land use applications can be submitted as per instruction sheets on website. See ‘Covid 19 Level 3 Land Use Applications Submission Guidelines – and ‘Public Participation Instructions Covid 19 Level 3 – on the link https://www.george.gov.za/…/land…/land-use-submissions/

Enquiries land use applications as below:
Erven and farm portions ending with an even number (i.e. 0, 2, 4, 6, 8): Primrose Nako 044 801 9416 pnako@george.gov.za
Erven and farm portions ending with an odd number (i.e. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9): Marina Welman 044 801 9171 mhwelman@george.gov.za

Online submission of building plans
Building applications can be submitted via the Building Plan Portal as per above link and will not be received at the Building Control offices. See https://www.george.gov.za/planning…/building-control/ for more information.

Detailed instructions on how to use the portal can be downloaded as per link above or requested via email: vnlaws@george.gov.za or agriessel@george.gov.za

Administration related enquiries: 044 801 9370 or 044 801 9166 or via email as per below requirements:

Building Control Complaints: building.control.complaints@george.gov.za

Request of existing building plans (Registration Dept):
pmlingani@george.gov.za or smoshani@george.gov.za or mdyakop@george.gov.za
Status on building plan approval: vnlaws@george.gov.za or agriessel@george.gov.za

Signage applications: vnlaws@george.gov.za
Demolition applications: vnlaws@george.gov.za

Request for existing building plans (Registration Department):
Phindiswa Lingani: 044 801 9370 pmlingani@george.gov.za
Sinazo Moshani: 044 801 9019 smoshani@george.gov.za
Musa Dyakop: 044 801 9166 mdyakop@george.gov.za

Status on building plan approvals: Vasti Laws: 044 801 9370 vnlaws@george.gov.za
Andrea Griessel: 044 801 9166 agriessel@george.gov.za

Please contact building inspectors directly during office hours:
Fuzi Siguba –  060 578 9239 / fsiguba@george.gov.za
James Vollenhoven –  076 823 0412 / jevollenhoven@george.gov.za
Mkhululi Nyeka – 082 877 0534 / mnyeka@george.gov.za

Illegal activity: 044 801 9166

Property Management
Donald Gelderbloem: Manager Property Management 044 801 9073 dmgelderbloem@george.gov.za
Leasing of properties: Josephine Mpembe 044 801 9190 jmpembe@george.gov.za
Sale of properties: René Hendricks 044 801 9472 rehendricks@george.gov.za
General enquiries: Monique Isaks 044 801 9375 misaks@george.gov.za

Economic Development
Offices are now located at the Worker Collection Point, Industrial Road.
Open to the public Monday – Friday 07h45 – 16h30
Business queries: Joan Shaw 081 412 9995 or jshaw@george.gov.za

Other queries: Sindile Mzwakali 044 801 9173 or smzwakali@george.gov.za or  Amy Kearns 071 621 0099 or akearns@george.gov.za

SMME Support: Rosina Munro 044 801 9099 or rmunro@george.gov.za

Note that the Economic Development Offices have moved to the Worker Collection Point, Industrial Road.

Worker Collection Point
Open to the public Monday – Friday 07h45 – 16h30
Worker Collection Point and informal trader enquiries:
Amy Kearns 044 801 9173 / 073 621 0099 akearns@george.gov.za

IDP Office
Closed to the public but contactable during office hours.
Dr Kosie Haarhoff: 044 801 9025/083 374 4370 khaarhoff@george.gov.za
Ronel le Fleur: 044 801 9075 / 071 870 7887 rlefleur@george.gov.za

Ward committee operations
Closed to the public but contactable during office hours.
Paulina Saaiman: 044 801 9074 / 060 579 6829 pasaaiman@george.gov.za

George Tourism
Open to the public
Monday – Friday 08h00 – 16h30, Closed on Weekends & Public Holiday
044 801 9295 info@visitgeorge.co.za

Wilderness Tourism
Open to the public
Monday – Friday 08h00 – 16h30, Closed on Weekends & Public Holiday
Tel: 044 877 0045, info@visitwilderness.co.za

Uniondale Tourism
Virtual assistance only
044 518 0030 info@visituniondale.co.za

 

FINANCE
The Finance Hall in the Main Building is open to the public weekdays from 08h00 – 15h30

Covid-19 protocols are in place and only six people are allowed inside the Finance Hall at any given time. Estimated waiting time is 20 minutes depending on the type of queries of the customers ahead of you in the queue.

While electronic payments are recommended (see details below), the Finance Hall is open for account payments in addition to municipal account queries, opening of accounts, new connections, duplicate accounts, arrangements on arrears, indigent applications etc.

If you want to receive your account via email, please mail a request to accounts@george.gov.za.

Ratepayers are requested to use one of the below-mentioned methods to make payments.

Accounts can be paid via electronic transfer (EFT – see details below), via pay@ mobile applications (see details below) and at Pick n Pay, Checkers, Shoprite, USave and SPAR. Please take your most recent available account statement with you so that the shop can access the bar code that connects your payment to your GRG account number.

Meter readings
Online submissions of water meter readings are welcomed and can be provided via the below email address along with the accountholder’s name, contact details and GRG account number.

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. A new service provider, Electro Cuts, has commenced water meter reading services for George Municipality

Consumers must please note the change in email address to meterreadings@george.gov.za.
Account related enquiries: accounts@george.gov.za

Bank Details for electronic payment (please note bank details changed 1 December 2020) The old account is being phased out so please amend as soon as possible. For now, it is still active and payments made so far will have been received.

If you have a debit order on your account, details will automatically be updated. If you have created an account for online banking, please delete the old account and create a new one with the details as below.

First National Bank (FNB)
Account Type: Public Sector Cheque Account
Account Name: George Municipality
Account Number: 62869623150
Branch Code: 210554
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ

Reference: your GRG account number (please enter your account number without the GRG in front and without any spaces in-between)

Proof of payment to be sent to payments@george.gov.za

pay@ mobile applications
Download Masterpass, Snapscan or Zapper application on your mobile phone and complete your profile.

Load your credit or debit card. To pay the account, open ‘Wallet’ inside the App you have downloaded and scan the QR code (the black square with the little squares inside it on the bottom right of your account).

Enter the amount you are going to pay and complete the transaction.
The App will confirm your successful, secure transaction.

You can also use the following link for payment of your account:
https://payat.io/qr/11413

Click on the link and enter the Pay@ reference number (number starting with 11413) which appears on your account. Your customer information will appear with payment options to choose from.

Prepaid electricity purchases
www.prepaid24.co.za
https://home.ontec.co.za
www.ipay.co.za

The electricity token is automatically sent to the client via SMS or email.

Mobile apps belonging to banks also have a pre-paid electricity purchase function.

For prepaid enquiries please contact 044 873 5474.
General account related enquiries to accounts@george.gov.za or 044 801 9111.
Please provide your GRG account number with all enquiries.
Credit Control enquiries: 044 801 9111

MUNICIPAL COURT
The George Municipal Court is open to the public on weekdays 07h45 – 16h30 (Closed 13h00 – 13h45)
Representations can be emailed to abfelix@george.gov.za
Enquiries: 044 801 9400

UNIONDALE / HAARLEM
Administration Offices are open to the public.
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Integrated approach to keep CBD clean and safe

George Municipality Protection and Community Services directorates have stepped up operations in the central business district to address impacts associated with vagrancy, homelessness, and illegal trading. Ongoing efforts include cooperation from other stakeholders including national and local government departments, SAPS, NGOs, welfare organisations, and local business.

George Acting Municipal Manager Dr Michele Gratz said the state of the CBD was important for the socio-economic well-being of the city. “There is significant interest from outside business to invest in George, many of whom will start their research in the CBD, which is why it is important that it is clean and safe. Business investment brings job opportunities, which in turn may address some of the social issues on our streets.”

“The municipality’s mandate for law enforcement and social services are limited as the bulk of these functions reside with SAPS and the national Department of Social Development. Municipal departments, however, have longstanding relationships with all relevant stakeholders and work with them continuously to collectively address these complex issues,” said Dr Gratz.

George Municipality Acting Director Protection Services Vernon Petersen said it had recently restructured its shift system to extend patrolling hours for Law Enforcement and Anti-Land Invasion officers beyond normal working hours to increase visibility during times when homeless people settle in for the night and vagrants move in. “The extended hours and increased visibility have had a good overall impact. Offences linked to municipal bylaws such as littering, causing a nuisance, and urinating in public have as a result also decreased and there is a notable difference in the overall appearance of the CBD,” said Mr Petersen.

Informal trading on sidewalks in the CBD is legislated, including an annual permit system, and Law Enforcement patrols there every weekday to ensure compliance to municipal bylaws.

Community Services Director Allen Paulse said several sections in his directorate were directly and indirectly involved in the CBD initiative, most notably Cleansing, Parks and Recreation and Community Development. “Several street cleaning teams are focussed on the CBD and main arterials into the city while refuse removal regularly empty litter bins and identify possible illegal dumping spots for clearing and preventative actions.”

“The municipality is grateful for support from especially neighbourhood watches to monitor problems associated with ‘sakkrappers’ (bag scratchers). As all people have rights to the freedom of movement and earning a living, this remains a complex matter for which we continue to explore holistic solutions.”

“The Community Development department established a People Living on the Streets Committee in 2018 to address the many factors associated with vagrancy and the homeless. The committee meets monthly and includes representatives from George Municipality Community Services departments, SAPS, Kids Stop (street children), Cremhog (homeless adults), and national Departments of Social Development, Health, Labour and Internal Affairs.

Community Development keeps a register of homeless people as a starting point to the possible reintroduction into society where possible. The municipal department also has a monthly outreach at night to identify new people or those who had returned to the streets after being reunited with family or society.

People and organisations interested in getting involved in long-term, sustainable, holistic solutions to issues surrounding the homeless, vagrancy and illegal trading are invited to contact Community Development on 044 802 2000 during office hours.

LAND USE APPLICATION ADVERTISEMENT GEORGE MUNICIPALITY   PROPOSED REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIVE TITLE DEED CONDITIONS, CONSENT USES AND DEPARTURE OF ERF 875, FIFTH AVENUE, WILDERNESS, GEORGE MUNICIPALITY AND DIVISION

LAND USE APPLICATION ADVERTISEMENT
GEORGE MUNICIPALITY

 PROPOSED REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIVE TITLE DEED CONDITIONS, CONSENT USES AND DEPARTURE OF ERF 875, FIFTH AVENUE, WILDERNESS, GEORGE MUNICIPALITY AND DIVISION

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 48 (2)(a) of the George Land Use Planning By-Law, 2015 that the undermentioned application has been received on Erf 875, Fifth Avenue, Wilderness by the George Local Municipality, Directorate: Planning and Development.

Any objection(s) and/or comment(s) with full reasons therefore and how their interests are affected, should be lodged in writing via e-mail to the responsible Administrative Officer Marina Welman  (mhwelman@george.gov.za) or, if no email facility is available, via SMS to the cellphone number of the said Official (only provided on request) and/or to the applicant, in terms of Section 50 of the George Land Use Planning By-Law, 2015, on/ or before 13 December 2021 quoting the application erf number, your property description, physical address and full contact details (email and telephone) of the person or body submitting the objection/ comment, without which the Municipality/applicant cannot correspond with said person/body.

Enquiries or requests for more information on the application may be directed to the Town Planning Department on Telephone: 044 801 9477 or e-mail to the responsible Administrative Officer: Marina Welman (mhwelman@george.gov.za) or the Applicant (details below). The application will also be available, on the Municipal Website https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions/ for 30 days. Any comments/objection received after the above-mentioned closing date may be disregarded.

Property Description: Erf 875, Fifth Avenue, Wilderness

Applicant Details: DELPLAN Consulting: Tel. 044 873 4566 / planning@delplan.co.za on behalf of MEK Schroff.

Nature of Application:

  • Removal of restrictive title deed condition in terms of Section 15(2)(f) of the George Municipality: Land Use Planning By-Law (2015) for title deed 18955/2019 to remove conditions B. 4. (b), (c), (d) and (e).
  • Consent Use in terms of Section 15(2) (o) of the George Municipality: Land Use Planning By-Law (2015) of Erf 875, Wilderness for a four-bedroom guest house.
  • Consent Use in terms of Section 15(2) (o) of the George Municipality: Land Use Planning By-Law (2015) of Erf 875, Wilderness for a second dwelling of ±125m².
  • Departure in terms of Section 15(2) (b) of the George Municipality: Land Use Planning By-Law (2015) of Erf 875, Wilderness to allow for a wall plate height of 7.3m and 6.8m respectively in lieu of 6.5m.

Reference Number: 2078495

 

GRONDGEBRUIK AANSOEK ADVERTENSIE
GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT

VOORGESTELDE OPHEFFING VAN BEPERKENDE VOORWAARDES, VERGUNNINGSGEBRUIK EN AFWYKINGS VAN ERF 875, VYFDELAAN, WILDERNIS, GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT EN AFDELING

Kragtens Artikel 48 (2)(a) van die George Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruiksbeplanning, 2015 word hiermee kennis gegee dat die onderstaande aansoek ontvang is op Erf 875, Vyfdelaan, Wildernis  deur die George Plaaslike Munisipaliteit, Direktoraat Beplanning en Ontwikkeling.

Enige besware en/of kommentare, insluitend die volledige redes daarvoor en `n verduideliking van hoe die persoon se belange geraak word deur die aansoek, moet skriftelike ingedien word per e-pos by die relevante Administratiewe Beampte Marina Welman (mhwelman@george.gov.za),    of as geen e-pos fasiliteit beskikbaar is nie, per SMS na die selfoon nommer van genoemde Amptenaar (slegs beskikbaar op versoek) en / of by die applikant, in terme van Artikel 50 van die George Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruiksbeplanning, 2015 op / of voor 13 Desember 2021 met verwysing na die eiendomsbeskrywing relevant tot die aansoek, eiendomsbeskrywing en fisiese adres en volledige kontak besonderhede (e-pos adres en telefoon nommer) van die persoon of liggaam wat die beswaar/kommentaar indien, waarsonder die Munisipaliteit nie kan korrespondeer met die persoon/liggaam wat die beswaar(e) en/of kommentaar ingedien het nie.

Navrae of verdere inligting ten opsigte van die aansoek kan gerig word aan die Stadsbeplannings Departement by Telefoon: 044 801 9477 of deur `n e-pos te rig aan die verantwoordelike Administratiewe Beampte Marina Welman (mhwelman@george.gov.za), of deur die applikant te kontak (kontak besonderhede onderaan). Die aansoek sal ook beskikbaar wees op die Munisipale webtuiste https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions/ vir 30 dae. Enige kommentare/ besware wat na die voorgemelde sluitings datum ontvang word, mag moontlik nie in ag geneem word nie.

Eiendomsbeskrywing: Erf 875, Vyfdelaan, Wildernis

Besonderhede van Applikant: DELPLAN Consulting: 044 873 4566 / planning@delplan.co.za namens MEK Schroff.

Aard van aansoek:

  • Opheffing van beperkende titelaktevoorwaarde ingevolge Artikel 15(2) (f) van die George Munisipaliteit: Grondgebruikbeplanningsverordening (2015) van voorwaardes B. 4. (b), ( c), (d) en (e) in die titelakte T18955/2019.

 

  • Vergunningsgebruik ingevolge Artikel 15(2) (o) van die George Munisipaliteit: Grondgebruikbeplanningsverordening (2015) van Erf 875, Wildernis vir ‘n vierslaapkamergastehuis.

 

  • Vergunningsgebruik ingevolge Artikel 15(2) (o) van die George Munisipaliteit: Grondgebruikbeplanningsverordening (2015) van Erf 875, Wildernis vir ‘n tweede woning van ±125m².

 

  • Afwyking ingevolge Artikel 15(2) (b) van die George Munisipaliteit: Grondgebruikbeplanningsverordening (2015) van Erf 875, Wildernis om voorsiening te maak vir ‘n muurplaathoogte van onderskeidelik 7.3m en 6.8m in plaas van 6.5 m.

 

Verwysingsnommer: 2078495

 

 

Land Use Application Advert: PROPOSED CONSENT USE ON ERF 7092, 4 DAGBREEK STREET, GEORGE MUNICIPALITY AND DIVISION

LAND USE APPLICATION ADVERTISEMENT
GEORGE MUNICIPALITY

PROPOSED CONSENT USE ON ERF 7092, 4 DAGBREEK STREET, GEORGE MUNICIPALITY AND DIVISION

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 48 (2)(a) of the George Land Use Planning By-Law, 2015 that the undermentioned application has been received on Erf 7092, Dagbreek Street, George by the George Local Municipality, Directorate: Planning and Development.

Any objection(s) and/or comment(s) with full reasons therefore and how their interests are affected, should be lodged in writing via e-mail to the responsible Administrative Officer Primrose Nako  (pnako@george.gov.za) or, if no email facility is available, via SMS to the cellphone number of the said Official (only provided on request) and/or to the applicant, in terms of Section 50 of the George Land Use Planning By-Law, 2015, on/ or before 13 December 2021 quoting the application erf number, your property description, physical address and full contact details (email and telephone) of the person or body submitting the objection/ comment, without which the Municipality/applicant cannot correspond with said person/body.

Enquiries or requests for more information on the application may be directed to the Town Planning Department on Telephone: 044 801 9477 or e-mail to the responsible Administrative Officer: Primrose Nako (pnako@george.gov.za) or the Applicant (details below). The application will also be available, on the Municipal Website https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions/ for 30 days. Any comments/objection received after the above-mentioned closing date may be disregarded.

 

Property Description:              Erf 7092, 4 Dagbreek Street, George

Applicant Details:                    DELPLAN Consulting: Tel. 044 873 4566 / planning@delplan.co.za on behalf of M Viljoen.

Nature of Application:             Consent Use in terms of Section 15(2) (o) of the George Municipal Planning By-Law, 2015 for a proposed second dwelling unit of ± 113.47m².

Reference Number:                2076486

 

GRONDGEBRUIK AANSOEK ADVERTENSIE
GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT

 VOORGESTELDE VERGUNNINGSGEBRUIK VAN ERF 7092, DAGBREEKSTRAAT 4, GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT EN AFDELING

Kragtens Artikel 48 (2)(a) van die George Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruiksbeplanning, 2015 word hiermee kennis gegee dat die onderstaande aansoek ontvang is op Erf 7092, Dagbreekstraat 4, George deur die George Plaaslike Munisipaliteit, Direktoraat Beplanning en Ontwikkeling.

Enige besware en/of kommentare, insluitend die volledige redes daarvoor en `n verduideliking van hoe die persoon se belange geraak word deur die aansoek, moet skriftelike ingedien word per e-pos by die relevante Administratiewe Beampte Primrose Nako (pnako@george.gov.za),    of as geen e-pos fasiliteit beskikbaar is nie, per SMS na die selfoon nommer van genoemde Amptenaar (slegs beskikbaar op versoek) en / of by die applikant, in terme van Artikel 50 van die George Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruiksbeplanning, 2015 op / of voor 13 December 2021 met verwysing na die eiendomsbeskrywing relevant tot die aansoek, eiendomsbeskrywing en fisiese adres en volledige kontak besonderhede (e-pos adres en telefoon nommer) van die persoon of liggaam wat die beswaar/kommentaar indien, waarsonder die Munisipaliteit nie kan korrespondeer met die persoon/liggaam wat die beswaar(e) en/of kommentaar ingedien het nie.

Navrae of verdere inligting ten opsigte van die aansoek kan gerig word aan die Stadsbeplannings Departement by Telefoon: 044 801 9477 of deur `n e-pos te rig aan die verantwoordelike Administratiewe Beampte Primrose Nako (pnako@george.gov.za), of deur die applikant te kontak (kontak besonderhede onderaan). Die aansoek sal ook beskikbaar wees op die Munisipale webtuiste https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions/ vir 30 dae. Enige kommentare/ besware wat na die voorgemelde sluitings datum ontvang word, mag moontlik nie in ag geneem word nie.

 

Eiendomsbeskrywing:                        Erf 7092, Dagbreekstraat 4, George

Besonderhede van Applikant:            DELPLAN Consulting: 044 873 4566 / planning@delplan.co.za namens M Viljoen.

Aard van aansoek:                              Vergunningsgebruik in gevolge van Artikel 15(2)(o) van die George Munisipaliteit Verordening op Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2015 vir ‘n voorgestelde tweede wooneenheid van ± 113.47m².

Verwysingsnommer:                           2076486

GM: Proposed Rezoning & Departure: Erf 19056, 1 Glenwood Avenue, Glenwood

GEORGE MUNICIPALITY: PROPOSED REZONING & DEPARTURE: ERF 19056, 1 GLENWOOD AVENUE, GLENWOOD, GEORGE MUNICIPALITY & DIVISION

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 45 of the George Municipality’s By-Law on Municipal Land Use Planning (2015) that the undermentioned application has been received on Erf 19056 George by the George Municipality, Directorate: Planning & Development.

Any comments and / or objections with full reasons therefore and how their interest are affected, should be lodged in writing via e-mail to the responsible Administrative Officer (Primrose Nako, pnako@george.gov.za) or, if no e-mail facility is available, via SMS to the cell phone number of the said Official (only provided on request) and / or to the applicant, in terms of Section 50 of the said by-law on / or before Monday, 13 December 2021, quoting the application erf numbers, your property description, physical address and full contact details (e-mail and telephone number) of the person or body submitting the objection / comment, without which the Municipality / applicant cannot correspond with said person / body.

Enquiries or requests, for more information on the application may be directed to the Town Planning Department on Telephone 044 801 9477 or e-mailed to the responsible Administrative Officer (Primrose Nako, pnako@george.gov.zaor the applicant (details below).  The application will also be available on the municipal website (https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions/) for 30 days.  Any comments / objection received after the abovementioned closing date may be disregarded.

Property description: Erf 19056 George

Applicant: Marlize de Bruyn Planning, marlize@mdbplanning.co.za,  0766 340 150

Nature of application:

  • Rezoning from Agriculture Zone II (small holding) to Community Zone I (place of instruction) in terms of Section 15(2)(a) of the George Municipality: Land Use Planning By-law (2015);
  • Departure in terms of Section 15(2)(b) of the George Municipality: Land Use Planning By-law (2015) for the relaxation of the eastern side boundary building line from 5.0m to 1.9m, 0.9m, 0.015m, 1.9m & 3.0m respectivly for the existing structures.

(Reference number: 2077870)

D Power: Deputy Director: Planning, George Municipality

 

GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT: VOORGESTELDE HERSONERING & AFWYKING: ERF 19056, GLENWOODWEG 1, GLENWOOD, GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT & AFDELING

Kragtens Artikel 45 van die George Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruiksbeplanning (2015) word hiermee kennis gegee dat die onderstaande aansoek ontvang is op Erf 19056 George  deur die George Munisipaliteit, Direktoraat: Beplanning & Ontwikkeling.

Enige kommentare en / of besware insluitend volledige redes daarvoor en ‘n verduideliking van hoe die persoon se belange geraak word deur die aansoek, moet skriftelik ingedien word per e-pos by die relevante Administratiewe Beampte (Primrose Nako, pnako@george.gov.za), of as geen e-pos fasiliteit beskikbaar is nie, per SMS na die selfoonnommer van die genoemde amptenaar (slegs op versoek beskikbaar) en / of by die applikant, in terme van Artikel 50 van genoemde Verordening op of voor Maanddag, 13 Desember 2021, met verwysing na die eiendomsbeskrywing van die aansoek, eiendomsbeskrywing en fisiese adres en volledige kontakbesonderhede (e-pos adres en telefoonnommer) van die persoon of liggaam wat die beswaar / kommentaar indien, waarsonder die Munisipaliteit nie kan korrespondeer met die persoon / liggaam wat die beswaar en / of  kommentaar ingedien het nie.

Navrae of verdere inligting ten opsigte van die aansoek kan gerig word aan die Stadsbeplanningsdepartement by Telefoon 044 801 9477 of deur ‘n e-pos te rig aan die verantwoordelike Administratiewe Beampte (Primrose Nako, pnako@george.gov.za) of deur die applikant te kontak (kontakbesonderhede onderaan).  Die aansoek sal ook beskikbaar wees op die munisipale webtuiste (https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions/) vir 30 dae.  Enige kommentare / besware wat na die voorgemelde sluitingsdatum ontvang word, mag moontlik nie in ag geneem word nie.

Eiendomsbeskrywing: Erf 19056 George

Aansoeker: Marlize de Bruyn Planning, marlize@mdbplanning.co.za, 0766 340 150

Aard van aansoek:

  • Hersonering van Landbousone II (kleinhoewe) na Gemeenskapsone I (onderrigplek) in terme van Aritkel 15(2)(a) van die George Munisipaliteit: Verordening op Grondgebruiksbeplanning (2015);
  • Afwyking in terme van Artikel 15(2)(b) van die George Munisipaliteit: Verordening op Grondgebruiksbeplanning (2015) vir die verslapping van die oostelike kantgrensboulyn van 5.0m na 1.9m, 0.9m, 0.015m, 1.9m & 3.0m onderskeidelike vir die bestaande strukture.

(Verwysingsnommer: 2077870)

D Power: Adjunk-Direkteur: Beplanning, George Munisipaliteit

 

 

Application for rezoning and subdivision: ERF 198 Pacaltsdorp (North of Beukes Road, south of Unity Road and west of Beach Road, Pacaltsdorp)

LAND USE APPLICATION ADVERTISEMENT
GEORGE MUNICIPALITY

APPLICATION FOR REZONING AND SUBDIVISION: ERF 198 PACALTSDORP
(North of Beukes Road, south of Unity Road and west of Beach Road, Pacaltsdorp)

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 45 of the George Land Use Planning By-Law, 2015 that the under mentioned application has been received on the Erf 198 Pacaltsdorp by the George Municipality, Directorate: Planning and Development.

Any objection(s) and/or comment(s) with full reasons therefore and how their interests are affected, should be lodged in writing via email to the responsible Administrative Officer (Primrose Nako – pnako@george.gov.za) or if no email facility is available, via SMS to the cellphone number of the said Officail (only provided on request) and/or to the applicant, in terms of Section 50 of the George Land Use Planning By-Law, 2015, on or before 15 December 2021, quoting the application erf number, your property description, physical address and full contact details (email and telephone) of the person or body submitting the objection/comment, without which the Municipality/applicant cannot correspond with the said person/body.

Enquiries or requests for more information on the application may be directed to the Town Planning Department on Telephone: 044 801 9416 or emailed the responsible Administrative Officer (Primrose Nako – pnako@george.gov.za) or the applicant (details below). The application will also be available, on the Municipal Website (https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions) for 30 days.  Any comments received after the aforementioned closing date may be disregarded.

Property Description
Erf 198 Pacaltsdorp, north of Beukes Road, south of Unity Road and west of Beach Road, Pacaltsdorp

Applicant
Jan Vrolijk Town Planner / Stadsbeplanner, 082 464 7871 or 044 873 3011, janvrolijk@vodamail.co.za,

Municipal reference number – 2076738

Nature of application

  • Application is made in terms of Section 15(2)(a) of the Land Use Planning By-Law for the George Municipality, 2015 for the rezoning of Erf 198 Pacaltsdorp from Single Residential Zone I to a Subdivisional Area.
  • Application is made in terms of Section 15(2)(d) of the Land Use Planning By-Law for the George Municipality, 2015 for the subdivision of the Subdivisional Area into nine Single Residential Zone I and two Transport Zone II erven.

 

 

GRONDGEBRUIK AANSOEK ADVERTENSIE
MUNISIPALITEIT GEORGE

AANSOEK OM HERSONERING EN ONDERVERDELING: ERF 198 PACALTSDORP
(Noord van Beukesweg, suid van Unityweg en wes van Beachweg, Pacaltsdorp)

Kragtens Artikel 45 van die George Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruiksbeplanning, 2015 word hiermee kennis gegee dat die onderstaande aansoek ontvang is op die Erf 198 Pacaltsdorp deur die George Plaaslike Munisipaliteit, Direktoraat Beplanning en Ontwikkeling.

Enige besware en/of kommentare, insluitend die volledige redes daarvoor en ‘n verduideliking van hoe die persoon se belange geraak word deur die aansoek, moet skriftelik ingedien word per e-pos by die relevante Administratiewe Beampte (Primrose Nako – pnako@george.gov.za), of as geen e-pos fasiliteit beskikbaar is nie, per SMS na die selfoon nommer van die genoemde Amptenaar (slegs beskikbaar op versoek) en/of by die applikant,  in terme van Artikel 50 van die George Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruiksbeplanning, 2015 op/of voor 15 Desember 2021 met verwysing na die eiendomsbeskrywing relevant tot die aansoek, eiendomsbeskrywing en fisiese adres en volledige kontak besonderhede (e-pos adres en telefoon nommer) van die persoon of liggaam wat die beswaar/kommentaar indien, waarsonder die Munisipaliteit nie kan korrespondeer met die persoon/liggaam wat die beswaar(e) en/of kommentaar ingedien het nie.

Navrae of verdere inligting ten opsigte van die aansoek kan gerig word aan die Stadsbeplannings Departement by Telefoon: 044 801 9416 of deur ‘n e-pos te rig aan die verantwoordelike Administratiewe Beampte (Primrose Nako – pnako@george.gov.za) of deur die applikant te kontak (kontak besonderhede onderaan). Die aansoek sal ook beskikbaar wees op die Munisipale webtuiste (https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions) vir 30 dae. Enige kommentaar wat na die voorgemelde sluitingsdatum ontvang word, mag moontlik nie in ag geneem word nie.

Eiendomsbeskrywing
Erf 198 Pacaltsdorp, noord van Beukesweg, suid van Unityweg en wes van Beachweg, Pacaltsdorp

Aansoeker
Jan Vrolijk Town Planner / Stadsbeplanner, 082 464 7871 of 044 873 3011, janvrolijk@vodamail.co.za

Munisipale verwysingsnommer – 2076738

Aard van aansoek

  • Aansoek word in terme van artikel 15(2)(a) van die Verordening op Grondgebruikbeplanning vir George Munisipaliteit, 2015 gedoen vir die hersonering van Erf 198 Pacaltsdorp vanaf Enkel Residensiële Sone I na Onderverdelingsgebied.
  • Aansoek word in terme van artikel 15(2)(d) van die Verordening op Grondgebruikbeplanning vir George Munisipaliteit, 2015 gedoen vir die onderverdeling van die Onderverdelingsgebied in nege Enkel Rsidensiële Sone I en 2 Vervoersone II erwe.

Application for removal of restrictive condition of titel, subdivision and departure (Building Line): Remainder of

LAND USE APPLICATION ADVERTISEMENT

 GEORGE MUNICIPALITY

APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIVE CONDITION OF TITLE, SUBDIVISION AND DEPARTURE (BUILDING LINE): REMAINDER OF ERF 72 HOEKWIL
(Eastern side of Duiwe Rivier Street, central area of Hoekwil

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 45 of the George Land Use Planning By-Law, 2015 that the under mentioned application has been received on the Remainder of Erf 72 Hoekwil by the George Municipality, Directorate: Planning and Development.

Any objection(s) and/or comment(s) with full reasons therefore and how their interests are affected, should be lodged in writing via email to the responsible Administrative Officer (Primrose Nako – pnako@george.gov.za) or if no email facility is available, via SMS to the cellphone number of the said Officail (only provided on request) and/or to the applicant, in terms of Section 50 of the George Land Use Planning By-Law, 2015, on or before 15 December 2021, quoting the application erf number, your property description, physical address and full contact details (email and telephone) of the person or body submitting the objection/comment, without which the Municipality/applicant cannot correspond with the said person/body.

Enquiries or requests for more information on the application may be directed to the Town Planning Department on Telephone: 044 801 9416 or emailed the responsible Administrative Officer (Primrose Nako – pnako@george.gov.za) or the applicant (details below). The application will also be available, on the Municipal Website (https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions) for 30 days.  Any comments received after the aforementioned closing date may be disregarded.

Property Description
Remainder of Erf 72 Hoekwil, eastern side of Duiwe Rivier Street, central area of Hoekwil.

Applicant
Jan Vrolijk Town Planner / Stadsbeplanner, 082 464 7871 or 044 873 3011, janvrolijk@vodamail.co.za,

Municipal reference number – 2076360

Nature of application

  • Application is made in terms of section 15(2)(f) of the Land Use Planning By-law for George Municipality, 2015 for the removal of condition D.(b) from Deed of Transfer No T10799/2020, being the title deed of the Remainder of Erf 72 Hoekwil.
  • Application is made in terms of section 15(2)(d) of the Land Use By-law for George Municipality, 2015 for the subdivision of the Remainder of Erf 72 Hoekwil into 3 portions: Portion 1 (± 2 000m²), Portion 2 ( ± 2 489m²) and a Remainder (±3 809m²)
  • Application is made in terms of Section 15(2)(b) of the Land Use Planning By-law for George Municipality, 2015 for a departure for the relaxation of the eastern lateral boundary building line on the proposed Remainder from 10.0 meters to 5.0 meters in order to legalize the existing second dwelling unit on the proposed Remainder.

 

GRONDGEBRUIK AANSOEK ADVERTENSIE
MUNISIPALITEIT GEORGE

AANSOEK OM OPHEFFING VAN BEPERKENDE TITELVOORWAARDE, ONDERVERDELING EN AFWYKING (BOULYN): RESTANT VAN ERF 72 HOEKWIL
(Oostekant van Duiwe Rivierstraat in die sentrale gedeelte van Hoekwil)

Kragtens Artikel 45 van die George Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruiksbeplanning, 2015 word hiermee kennis gegee dat die onderstaande aansoek ontvang is op die Restant van Erf 72 Hoekwil deur die George Plaaslike Munisipaliteit, Direktoraat Beplanning en Ontwikkeling.

Enige besware en/of kommentare, insluitend die volledige redes daarvoor en ‘n verduideliking van hoe die persoon se belange geraak word deur die aansoek, moet skriftelik ingedien word per e-pos by die relevante Administratiewe Beampte (Primrose Nako – pnako@george.gov.za), of as geen e-pos fasiliteit beskikbaar is nie, per SMS na die selfoon nommer van die genoemde Amptenaar (slegs beskikbaar op versoek) en/of by die applikant,  in terme van Artikel 50 van die George Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruiksbeplanning, 2015 op/of voor 15 Desember 2021 met verwysing na die eiendomsbeskrywing relevant tot die aansoek, eiendomsbeskrywing en fisiese adres en volledige kontak besonderhede (e-pos adres en telefoon nommer) van die persoon of liggaam wat die beswaar/kommentaar indien, waarsonder die Munisipaliteit nie kan korrespondeer met die persoon/liggaam wat die beswaar(e) en/of kommentaar ingedien het nie.

Navrae of verdere inligting ten opsigte van die aansoek kan gerig word aan die Stadsbeplannings Departement by Telefoon: 044 801 9416 of deur ‘n e-pos te rig aan die verantwoordelike Administratiewe Beampte (Primrose Nako – pnako@george.gov.za) of deur die applikant te kontak (kontak besonderhede onderaan). Die aansoek sal ook beskikbaar wees op die Munisipale webtuiste (https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions) vir 30 dae. Enige kommentaar wat na die voorgemelde sluitingsdatum ontvang word, mag moontlik nie in ag geneem word nie.

Eiendomsbeskrywing
Restant van Erf 72 Hoekwil, Oostekant van Duiwe Rivierstraat in die sentrale gedeelte van Hoekwil

Aansoeker
Jan Vrolijk Town Planner / Stadsbeplanner, 082 464 7871 of 044 873 3011, janvrolijk@vodamail.co.za

Munisipale verwysingsnommer – 2076360

Aard van aansoek

  • Aansoek word in terme van artikel 15(2)(f) van die Verordening op Grondgebruikbeplanning vir George Munisipaliteit, 2015 gedoen vir die opheffing van voorwaarde D.(b) uit Titelakte No T10799/2020, synde die titelakte van die Restant van Erf 72 Hoekwil.
  • Aansoek word in terme van artikel 15(2)(d) van die Verordening op Grondgebruikbeplanning vir George Munisipaliteit, 2015 gedoen vir die onderverdeling van die Restant van Erf 72 Hoekwil in 3 gedeeltes: Gedeelte 1(±2 000m²), Gedeelte 2 (±2 489m²) en ‘n Restant (±3 809m²).
  • Aansoek word in terme van Artikel 15(2)(b) van die Verordening op Grondgebruikbeplanning vir George Munisipaliteit, 2015 gedoen vir ‘n afwyking vir die verslapping van die oostelike sygrensboulyn op die voorgestelde Restant vanaf 10.0 meter na 5.0 meter ten einde ‘n bestaande tweede wooneenheid op die voorgestelde Restant te akkommodeer.

 

Proposed removal of restrictions, consent use & departures: Erf 1451, Gousblom Crescent, Kleinkrantz, Wilderness

GEORGE MUNICIPALITY:

PROPOSED REMOVAL OF RESTRITIONS, CONSENT USE & DEPARTURES:
ERF 1451, GOUSBLOM CRESCENT, KLEINKRANTZ, WILDERNESS, GEORGE MUNICIPALITY & DIVISION

 Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 45 of the George Municipality’s By-Law on Municipal Land Use Planning (2015) that the undermentioned application has been received on Erf 1451 Wilderness by the George Municipality, Directorate: Planning & Development.

Any comments and / or objections with full reasons therefore and how their interest are affected, should be lodged in writing via e-mail to the responsible Administrative Officer (Marina Welman, mhwelman@george.gov.za) or, if no e-mail facility is available, via SMS to the cell phone number of the said Official (only provided on request) and / or to the applicant, in terms of Section 50 of the said by-law on / or before Friday, 10 December 2021, quoting the application erf numbers, your property description, physical address and full contact details (e-mail and telephone number) of the person or body submitting the objection / comment, without which the Municipality / applicant cannot correspond with said person / body.

Enquiries or requests, for more information on the application may be directed to the Town Planning Department on Telephone 044 801 9477 or e-mailed to the responsible Administrative Officer (Marina Welman, mhwelman@george.gov.za) or the applicant (details below).  The application will also be available on the municipal website (https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions/) for 30 days.  Any comments / objection received after the abovementioned closing date may be disregarded.

Property description: Erf 1451 Wilderness

Applicant: Marlize de Bruyn Planning, marlize@mdbplanning.co.za,  0766 340 150

Nature of application:

  • Removal of Restrictive Condition paragraph B(6) and (7) in terms of Section 15(2)(f) of the George Municipality: Land Use Planning By-law (2015);
  • Consent use for a second dwelling unit in terms of Section 15(2)(o) of the George Municipality: Land Use Planning By-law (2015);
  • Departure in terms of Section 15(2)(b) of the George Municipality: Land Use Planning By-law (2015) for the following:
  • Relaxation of the eastern street boundary building line from 4.0m to 3.281m for the new dwellilng house;
  • Relaxation of the northern side boundary building line from 2.0m to 1.848, 1.610 & 1.500m for the new dwelling house;
  • Relaxation of the western side boundary building line from 2.0m to 0.829m for the new dwelling house;
  • Relaxation of the southern side boundary building line from 2.0m to 0.710m & 0.500m for the new dwelling house;
  • Increase in wall plate height from 6.5m to 9.880m (east elevation), 9.700m (west elevation) and 8.350m (north elevation);
  • Increase in ridge height from 8.5m to 9.9960m (north elevation), 11.640m (south elevation) and 9.640m (west elevation);
  • Increase in floor space of the second dwelling unit from 150m² to 175m².

(Reference number: 2076569)

D Power: Deputy Director: Planning, George Municipality

 

GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT:

VOORGESTELDE OPHEFFING VAN BEPERKINGS, VERGUNNINGSGEBRUIK & AFWYKINGS: ERF 1451, GOUSBLOMSINGEL, KLEINKRANTZ, WILDERNESS, GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT & AFDELING

 Kragtens Artikel 45 van die George Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruiksbeplanning (2015) word hiermee kennis gegee dat die onderstaande aansoek ontvang is op Erf 1451 Wilderness deur die George Munisipaliteit, Direktoraat: Beplanning & Ontwikkeling.

Enige kommentare en / of besware insluitend volledige redes daarvoor en ‘n verduideliking van hoe die persoon se belange geraak word deur die aansoek, moet skriftelik ingedien word per e-pos by die relevante Administratiewe Beampte (Marina Welman, mhwelman@george.gov.za), of as geen e-pos fasiliteit beskikbaar is nie, per SMS na die selfoonnommer van die genoemde amptenaar (slegs op versoek beskikbaar) en / of by die applikant, in terme van Artikel 50 van genoemde Verordening op of voor Vrydag, 10 Desember 2021, met verwysing na die eiendomsbeskrywing van die aansoek, eiendomsbeskrywing en fisiese adres en volledige kontakbesonderhede (e-pos adres en telefoonnommer) van die persoon of liggaam wat die beswaar / kommentaar indien, waarsonder die Munisipaliteit nie kan korrespondeer met die persoon / liggaam wat die beswaar en / of  kommentaar ingedien het nie.

Navrae of verdere inligting ten opsigte van die aansoek kan gerig word aan die Stadsbeplanningsdepartement by Telefoon 044 801 9477 of deur ‘n e-pos te rig aan die verantwoordelike Administratiewe Beampte (Marina Welman, mhwelman@george.gov.za) of deur die applikant te kontak (kontakbesonderhede onderaan).  Die aansoek sal ook beskikbaar wees op die munisipale webtuiste (https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions/) vir 30 dae.  Enige kommentare / besware wat na die voorgemelde sluitingsdatum ontvang word, mag moontlik nie in ag geneem word nie.

Eiendomsbeskrywing: Erf 1451 Wilderness

Aansoeker: Marlize de Bruyn Planning, marlize@mdbplanning.co.za, 0766 340 150

Aard van aansoek:

  • Opheffing van beperkende voorwaardes paragraaf B(6) en (7) in terme van Artikel 15(2)(f) van genoemde Verordening;
  • ergunningsgebruik vir ‘n tweede wooneenheid in terme van Artikel 15(2)(o) van genoemde Verordening;
  • Afwyking in terme van Artikel 15(2)(b) van genoemde Verordening vir die volgende:
  • Verslapping van die oostelike straatgrensboulyn van 4.0m na 3.281m vir die nuwe woonhuis;
  • Verslapping van die noordelike kantgrensboulyn van 2.0m to 1.848, 1.610 & 1.500m vir die nuwe woonhuis;
  • Verslapping van die westelike kantgrensboulyn van 2.0m na 0.829m vir die nuwe woonhuis;
  • Verslapping van die suidelike kantgrensboulyn van 2.0m na 0.710m & 0.500m vir die nuwe woonhuis;
  • Verhoging van die muurplaathoogte van 6.5m na 9.880m (oosaansig), 9.700m (wesaansig) en 8.350m (noordaansig);
  • Verhoging vand ie nokhoogte van 8.5m na 9.9960m (noordaansig), 11.640m (suidaansig) en 9.640m (wesaansig);
  • Toename in floorarea van die tweede wooneenheid van 150m² tot 175m².

(Verwysingsnommer: 2076569)

D Power: Adjunk-Direkteur: Beplanning, George Munisipaliteit

Proposed Amendment of General plan & subdivision:ERVEN 26 – 35, Unregistered portions of Remainder Erf 1, Bogey Circle, Le Grand

GEORGE MUNICIPALITY:

PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF GENERAL PLAN & SUBDIVISION:ERVEN 26 – 35,
UNREGISTERED PORTIONS OF REMAINDER ERF 1, BOGEY CIRCLE, LE GRAND, GEORGE MUNICIPALITY & DIVISION

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 45 of the George Municipality’s By-Law on Municipal Land Use Planning (2015) that the undermentioned application has been received on Remainder Erf 1 Le Grand by the George Municipality, Directorate: Planning & Development.

Any comments and / or objections with full reasons therefore and how their interest are affected, should be lodged in writing via e-mail to the responsible Administrative Officer (Marina Welman, mhwelman@george.gov.za) or, if no e-mail facility is available, via SMS to the cell phone number of the said Official (only provided on request) and / or to the applicant, in terms of Section 50 of the said by-law on / or before Friday, 10 December 2021, quoting the application erf numbers, your property description, physical address and full contact details (e-mail and telephone number) of the person or body submitting the objection / comment, without which the Municipality / applicant cannot correspond with said person / body.

Enquiries or requests, for more information on the application may be directed to the Town Planning Department on Telephone 044 801 9477 or e-mailed to the responsible Administrative Officer (Marina Welman, mhwelman@george.gov.za) or the applicant (details below).  The application will also be available on the municipal website (https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions/) for 30 days.  Any comments / objection received after the abovementioned closing date may be disregarded.

Property description: Remainder Erf 1 Le Grand

Applicant: Marlize de Bruyn Planning, marlize@mdbplanning.co.za,  0766 340 150

Nature of application:

  • Amendment of General Plan 3250/2004 in terms of Section 15(2)(k) of the George Municipality: Land Use Planning By-law (2015) to create one erf (Portion A) without conditions and as required in terms of the Land Survey Act, 1997 (Act 8 of 1997);
  • Subdivision of Portion A (unregistered Erven 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 Le Grand, in terms of Section 15(2)(d) of the George Municipality: Land Use Planning By-law (2015) in the following portions leaving no remainder
  • Portion A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, M, N, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W (±367.2m² each) (Single Residential Zone I)

(Reference number: 2074049)

D Power: Deputy Director: Planning, George Municipality

 

 

GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT:
VOORGESTELDE WYSIGING VAN ALGEMENE PLAN & ONDERVERDELING: ERWE 26 – 35, ONGEREGISTREERDE GEDEELTES VAN RESTANT ERF 1, BOGEY SINGEL, LE GRAND, GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT & AFDELING

Kragtens Artikel 45 van die George Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruiksbeplanning (2015) word hiermee kennis gegee dat die onderstaande aansoek ontvang is op Remainder Erf 1 Le Grand deur die George Munisipaliteit, Direktoraat: Beplanning & Ontwikkeling.

Enige kommentare en / of besware insluitend volledige redes daarvoor en ‘n verduideliking van hoe die persoon se belange geraak word deur die aansoek, moet skriftelik ingedien word per e-pos by die relevante Administratiewe Beampte (Marina Welman, mhwelman@george.gov.za)), of as geen e-pos fasiliteit beskikbaar is nie, per SMS na die selfoonnommer van die genoemde amptenaar (slegs op versoek beskikbaar) en / of by die applikant, in terme van Artikel 50 van genoemde Verordening op of voor Vrydag, 10 December 2021, met verwysing na die eiendomsbeskrywing van die aansoek, eiendomsbeskrywing en fisiese adres en volledige kontakbesonderhede (e-pos adres en telefoonnommer) van die persoon of liggaam wat die beswaar / kommentaar indien, waarsonder die Munisipaliteit nie kan korrespondeer met die persoon / liggaam wat die beswaar en / of  kommentaar ingedien het nie.

Navrae of verdere inligting ten opsigte van die aansoek kan gerig word aan die Stadsbeplanningsdepartement by Telefoon 044 801 9477 of deur ‘n e-pos te rig aan die verantwoordelike Administratiewe Beampte (Marina Welman, mhwelman@george.gov.za)) of deur die applikant te kontak (kontakbesonderhede onderaan).  Die aansoek sal ook beskikbaar wees op die munisipale webtuiste (https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions/) vir 30 dae.  Enige kommentare / besware wat na die voorgemelde sluitingsdatum ontvang word, mag moontlik nie in ag geneem word nie.

Eiendomsbeskrywing: Remainder Erf 1 Le Grand

Aansoeker: Marlize de Bruyn Planning, marlize@mdbplanning.co.za, 0766 340 150

Aard van aansoek:

  • Wysiging van Algmene Plan 3250/2004 in terme van Artikel 15(2)(k) van die George Munisipaliteit: Verordening op Grondgebruiksbeplanning (2015) om een erf te skep (Gedeelte  A) met geen voorwaardes en soos vereis in terme van die Opmetingswet, 1997 (Wet 8 van 1997);
  • Ondverdeling van Gedeelte A (Ongeregistreerde Erwe 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 Le Grand, in terme van Artikel 15(2)(d) van die George Munisipaliteit: Verordening op Grondgebruiksbeplanning (2015) in die volgende gedeeltes met geen restant
  • Gedeelte A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, M, N, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W (±367.2m² elk) (Enkel Residensiële Sone I)

(Verwysingsnommer: 2074049)

D Power: Adjunk-Direkteur: Beplanning, George Munisipaliteit

George among first in province for book-sharing programme

George Municipality Library Services is among the first in the Western Cape to be part of an international reading programme aimed at cognitive and emotional development in children.

Launched during a workshop in George in March 2020 but delayed because of Covid-19 lockdown, the ‘Dialogic’ book-sharing programme saw its first community implementation at a soup kitchen in Syferfontein informal settlement last week (4 November 2021). The programme is a collaborative effort between George Municipality Library Services, The Seven Passes Initiative and the Mikhulu Child Development Trust.

‘Dialogic’ book-sharing uses specially designed picture books to encourage interaction between an adult and a young child. Parents/caretakers are trained how to use the books in an active exchange, led by the child, and how to be attentive to the child’s interests and communication.

George Library Services Manager Rachel Williams said the Syferfontein project was a pilot testing site where parents/caregivers would each be loaned a specially designed book which they could take home for a week. Participants must spend at least five minutes every day with their child using the picture books and return the next week to be assessed and collect a new book. “This programme will run over the next seven weeks. If proven successful, the programme may be systematically rolled out at libraries across the municipal area.

“Dialogic book-sharing can play an important role in the development of cognitive skills, improved focus and attention of the child, while building vocabulary and confidence, and strenghening the bond between parent/caregiver and child,” said Ms Williams.

Caption
Pacaltsdorp librarian Eurogene Carolus (standing) hands out books to participating adults at the Syferfontein book-sharing programme last week.

Dam water update 3 November 2021

Dam level: 100% (unchanged)
Estimated level at new dam wall height: 88,7% (unchanged)
Rainfall since 28 October 2021: 13,4mm
Demand/usage: 31,943 megalitres

(Please note the dam level indication is based on the spillway and dam wall height before it was raised, the latter is the new unofficial estimation based on preliminary calculations ahead of re-callibration of the dam. Re-calibration has commenced and is dependent on several factors. Adjusted official readings will be implemented and reported once new capacity has been confirmed, the time period of this is unknown).
Section 2B water restrictions for George have been lifted by Council on 25 March 2021, but implemented for Uniondale.
Uniondale water restrictions details on https://www.george.gov.za/civil-engineering/water/

Report water leaks and burst pipes to 044 801 9262/66 or after hours at 044 801 6300, as soon as you notice them.

Proposed removal of restrictions, subdivision, consolidation, consent use and departure: Erven 352 & 373, Silver River Road, Hoekwil, Wilderness Heights

GEORGE MUNICIPALITY:

PROPOSED REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIONS, SUBDIVISION, CONSOLIDATION, CONSENT USE & DEPARTURE: ERVEN 352 & 373, SILVER RIVER ROAD, HOEKWIL, WILDERNESS HEIGHTS, GEORGE MUNICIPALITY & DIVISION 

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 45 of the George Municipality’s By-Law on Municipal Land Use Planning (2015) that the undermentioned application has been received on Erven 352 & 373 Hoekwil by the George Municipality, Directorate: Planning & Development.

Any comments and / or objections with full reasons therefore and how their interest are affected, should be lodged in writing via e-mail to the responsible Administrative Officer (Marina Welman, mhwelman@george.gov.za) or, if no e-mail facility is available, via SMS to the cell phone number of the said Official (only provided on request) and / or to the applicant, in terms of Section 50 of the said by-law on / or before Monday, 13 December 2021, quoting the application erf numbers, your property description, physical address and full contact details (e-mail and telephone number) of the person or body submitting the objection / comment, without which the Municipality / applicant cannot correspond with said person / body.

Enquiries or requests, for more information on the application may be directed to the Town Planning Department on Telephone 044 801 9477 or e-mailed to the responsible Administrative Officer (Marina Welman, mhwelman@george.gov.za) or the applicant (details below).  The application will also be available on the municipal website (https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions/) for 30 days.  Any comments / objection received after the abovementioned closing date may be disregarded.

Property description: Erven 352 & 373 Hoekwil

Applicant: Marlize de Bruyn Planning, marlize@mdbplanning.co.za,  0766 340 150

Nature of application:

  • Subdivision of Erf 352 Hoekwil in a Portion A (±1.4535ha) & Remainder Erf 352 Hoekwil (±3.0137ha) in terms of Section 15(2)(d) of the George Municipality: Land Use Planning By-law (2015);
  • Subdivision of Erf 373 Hoekwil in a Portion B (±2.4070ha) & Remainder Erf 373 Hoekwil (±3.0471ha) in terms of Section 15(2)(d) of the George Municipality: Land Use Planning By-law (2015);
  • Consolidation of Portion A & B in terms of Section 15(2)(e) of the George Municipality: Land Use Planning By-law (2015) to create Portion C (±3.8605ha);
  • Consent use in terms of Section 15(2)(o) of the George Municipality: Land Use Planning By-law (2015) for a second dwelling unit (150m²) for Remainder Erf 373 Hoekwil;
  • Departure in terms of Section 15(2)(b) of the George Municipality: Land Use Planning By-law (2015) for the following:
  • relaxation of the western side boundary building line of the proposed Remainder Erf 373 Hoekwil from 20.0m to 10.0m for the existing second dwelling unit;
  • increase in size of the existing second dwelling unit from 150m² to 156m².
  • Removal of the following restrictive title conditions in terms of Section 15(2)(f) of the George Municipality: Land Use Planning By-law (2015): Erf 352 Hoekwil – T51140/2011 – Par. F(b); Erf 373 Hoekwil – T2993/2013 G(b).

(Reference number: 20767988)

D Power: Deputy Director: Planning, George Municipality

 

GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT:

VOORGESTELDE OPHEFFING VAN BEPERKINGS, ONDERVERDELING, KONSOLIDASIE, VERGUNNINGSGEBRUIK & AFWYKING: ERWE 352 & 373 SILVERRIVIERWEG, HOEKWIL, WILDERNESS HEIGHTS, GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT & AFDELING

Kragtens Artikel 45 van die George Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruiksbeplanning (2015) word hiermee kennis gegee dat die onderstaande aansoek ontvang is op Erven 352 & 373 Hoekwil deur die George Munisipaliteit, Direktoraat: Beplanning & Ontwikkeling.

Enige kommentare en / of besware insluitend volledige redes daarvoor en ‘n verduideliking van hoe die persoon se belange geraak word deur die aansoek, moet skriftelik ingedien word per e-pos by die relevante Administratiewe Beampte (Marina Welman, mhwelman@george.gov.za)), of as geen e-pos fasiliteit beskikbaar is nie, per SMS na die selfoonnommer van die genoemde amptenaar (slegs op versoek beskikbaar) en / of by die applikant, in terme van Artikel 50 van genoemde Verordening op of voor Maanddag, 13 Desember 2021, met verwysing na die eiendomsbeskrywing van die aansoek, eiendomsbeskrywing en fisiese adres en volledige kontakbesonderhede (e-pos adres en telefoonnommer) van die persoon of liggaam wat die beswaar / kommentaar indien, waarsonder die Munisipaliteit nie kan korrespondeer met die persoon / liggaam wat die beswaar en / of  kommentaar ingedien het nie.

Navrae of verdere inligting ten opsigte van die aansoek kan gerig word aan die Stadsbeplanningsdepartement by Telefoon 044 801 9477 of deur ‘n e-pos te rig aan die verantwoordelike Administratiewe Beampte (Marina Welman, mhwelman@george.gov.za) of deur die applikant te kontak (kontakbesonderhede onderaan).  Die aansoek sal ook beskikbaar wees op die munisipale webtuiste (https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions/) vir 30 dae.  Enige kommentare / besware wat na die voorgemelde sluitingsdatum ontvang word, mag moontlik nie in ag geneem word nie.

Eiendomsbeskrywing: Erven 352 & 373 Hoekwil

Aansoeker: Marlize de Bruyn Planning, marlize@mdbplanning.co.za, 0766 340 150

Aard van aansoek:

  • Onderverdeling van Erf 352 Hoekwil in ‘n Gedeelte A (±1.4535ha) & Restant Erf 352 Hoekwil (±3.0137ha) in terme van Artikel 15(2)(d) van die George Munisipaliteit: Verordening op Grondgebruiksbeplanning (2015);
  • Onderverdeling van Erf 373 Hoekwil in ‘n Gedeelte B (±2.4070ha) & Restant Erf 373 Hoekwil (±3.0471ha) in terme van Artikel 15(2)(d) van die George Munisipaliteit: Verordening op Grondgebruiksbeplanning (2015);
  • Konsolidasie van Gedeelte A & B in terme van Artikel 15(2)(e) van die George Munisipaliteit: Verordening op Grondgebruiksbeplanning (2015) ten einde Gedeelte C (±3.8605ha) te skep;
  • Vergunningsgebruik in terme van Artikel 15(2)(o) van die George Munisipaliteit: Verordening op Grondgebruiksbeplanning (2015) vir ‘n tweede wooneenheid (150m²) vir Restant Erf 373 Hoekwil;
  • Afwyking in terme van Artikel 15(2)(b) van die George Munisipaliteit: Verordening op Grondgebruiksbeplanning (2015) vir die volgende:
  • Verslapping van die westelike kantgrensboulyn van die voorgestelde Restant Erf 373 Hoekwil van 20.0m na 10.0m vir die bestaande tweede wooneenheid;
  • Toename in die grootte van die bestaande tweede wooneenheid van 150m² na 156m².
  • Opheffing van beperkende titelvoorwaardes in terme van Artikel 15(2)(f) van die George Munisipaliteit: Verordening op Grondgebruiksbeplanning (2015): Erf 352 Hoekwil – T51140/2011 – Par. F(b); Erf 373 Hoekwil – T2993/2013 – Par. G(b).

(Verwysingsnommer: 20767988)

D Power: Adjunk-Direkteur: Beplanning, George Munisipaliteit

 

 

Proposed removal of restrictions, departure & permission: Erf 270, Whites Road & Erf 2062, Young terrace, Wilderness

GEORGE MUNICIPALITY:

PROPOSED REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIONS, DEPARTURE & PERMISSION:ERF 270, WHITES ROAD, & Erf 2062, Young terrace, WILDERNESS, GEORGE MUNICIPALITY & DIVISION

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 45 of the George Municipality’s By-Law on Municipal Land Use Planning (2015) that the undermentioned application has been received on Erven 270 & 2062 Wilderness by the George Municipality, Directorate: Planning & Development.

Any comments and / or objections with full reasons therefore and how their interest are affected, should be lodged in writing via e-mail to the responsible Administrative Officer (Primrose Nako, pnako@george.gov.za) or, if no e-mail facility is available, via SMS to the cell phone number of the said Official (only provided on request) and / or to the applicant, in terms of Section 50 of the said by-law on / or before Friday, 10 December 2021, quoting the application erf numbers, your property description, physical address and full contact details (e-mail and telephone number) of the person or body submitting the objection / comment, without which the Municipality / applicant cannot correspond with said person / body.

Enquiries or requests, for more information on the application may be directed to the Town Planning Department on Telephone 044 801 9477 or e-mailed to the responsible Administrative Officer (Primrose Nako, pnako@george.gov.za) or the applicant (details below).  The application will also be available on the municipal website (https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions/) for 30 days.  Any comments / objection received after the abovementioned closing date may be disregarded.

Property description: Erven 270 & 2062 Wilderness
Applicant: Marlize de Bruyn Planning, marlize@mdbplanning.co.za,  0766 340 150

Nature of application:

  • Removal of restrictive title condition Paragraph 2B in the title deed T72490/95 of Erf 270 Wilderness in terms of Section 15(2)(f) of the George Municipality: Land Use Planning By-Law, 2015;
  • Departure in terms of Section 15(2)(c) of the George Municipality: Land Use Planning By-Law, 2015 for the following:
  • Relaxation of the northern rear boundary building line from 2.0m to 1.0m for a braai for Erf 270 Wilderness;
  • Increase in the roof ridge height from 8.5m to 8.94m measured from natural ground level (NGL) for the dwelling proposed for Erf 270 Wilderness.
  • Relaxation of the northern rear boundary building line from 4.5m to 3.0m for a double garage for Erf 2062 Wilderness;
  • Permission in terms of Section 15(2)(g) of the Land Use Planning Bylaw for GM, 2015 to provide the 2 parking bays required for the proposed dwelling house for Erf 270 Wilderness in the form of a double garage on Erf 2062, Wilderness in accordance with the requirements of Section 43 of the George Integrated Zoning Scheme Bylaw, 2017.

(Reference number: 20767910)
D Power: Deputy Director: Planning, George Municipality

 

GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT:

VOORGESTELDE OPHEFFING VAN BEPERKINGS, AFWYKING & TOESTEMMING:
ERF 270, WHITESWEG & ERF 2062, YOUNG TERRACE, WILDERNESS, GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT & AFDELING

Kragtens Artikel 45 van die George Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruiksbeplanning (2015) word hiermee kennis gegee dat die onderstaande aansoek ontvang is op Erven 270 & 2062 Wilderness deur die George Munisipaliteit, Direktoraat: Beplanning & Ontwikkeling.

Enige kommentare en / of besware insluitend volledige redes daarvoor en ‘n verduideliking van hoe die persoon se belange geraak word deur die aansoek, moet skriftelik ingedien word per e-pos by die relevante Administratiewe Beampte (Primrose Nako, pnako@george.gov.za), of as geen e-pos fasiliteit beskikbaar is nie, per SMS na die selfoonnommer van die genoemde amptenaar (slegs op versoek beskikbaar) en / of by die applikant, in terme van Artikel 50 van genoemde Verordening op of voor Vrydag, 10 Desember 2021, met verwysing na die eiendomsbeskrywing van die aansoek, eiendomsbeskrywing en fisiese adres en volledige kontakbesonderhede (e-pos adres en telefoonnommer) van die persoon of liggaam wat die beswaar / kommentaar indien, waarsonder die Munisipaliteit nie kan korrespondeer met die persoon / liggaam wat die beswaar en / of  kommentaar ingedien het nie.

Navrae of verdere inligting ten opsigte van die aansoek kan gerig word aan die Stadsbeplanningsdepartement by Telefoon 044 801 9477 of deur ‘n e-pos te rig aan die verantwoordelike Administratiewe Beampte (Primrose Nako, pnako@george.gov.za) of deur die applikant te kontak (kontakbesonderhede onderaan).  Die aansoek sal ook beskikbaar wees op die munisipale webtuiste (https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions/) vir 30 dae.  Enige kommentare / besware wat na die voorgemelde sluitingsdatum ontvang word, mag moontlik nie in ag geneem word nie.

Eiendomsbeskrywing: Erven 270 & 2062 Wilderness
Aansoeker: Marlize de Bruyn Planning, marlize@mdbplanning.co.za, 0766 340 150

Aard van aansoek:

  • Opheffing van beperkende voorwaarde paragraaf 2B in titelakte T72490/95 van Erf 270 Wilderness in terme van Artikel 15(2)(f) van die George Munisipaliteit: Verordening op Grondgebruiksbeplanning (2015);
  • Afwyking in terme van Artikel 15(2)(c) van die George Munisipaliteit: Verordening op Grondgebruiksbeplanning (2015) vir die volgende:
  • Verslapping van die noordelike agtergrensboulyn van 2.0m na 1.0m vir ‘n braai vir Erf 270 Wilderness;
  • Verhoging in die daknokhoogte van 8.5m na 8.94m gemeet vanaf natuurlike grondvlak (NGL) vir die voogestelde woonhuis vir Erf 270 Wilderness.
  • Verslapping van die noordelike agtergrensboulyn van 4.5m na 3.0m vir ‘n dubbelmotorhuis vir Erf 2062 Wilderness;
  • Toestemming in terme van Artikel 15(2)(g) van die George Munisipaliteit: Verordening op Grondgebruiksbeplanning (2015) ten einde 2 parkeerplekke benodig vir die voorgestelde woonhuis vir Erf 270 Wilderness in die vorm van ‘n dubbelmotorhuis op Erf 2062 Wilderness in ooreenstemming met die vereistes van Artikel 43 van die George Geïintegreerde Soneringskema Verordening, 2017.

(Verwysingsnommer: 20767910)
D Power: Adjunk-Direkteur: Beplanning, George Munisipaliteit

GM Notice No: 018/2021 Transfer of Minor Road No. 6887 (Glenwood Avenue)

GEORGE MUNICIPALITY NOTICE NO: 018/2021

TRANSFER OF MINOR ROAD No. 6887 (GLENWOOD AVENUE)  TO GEORGE MUNICIPALITY

Notice is hereby given, that it is the intension of the Provincial Road Authority to deregister (close) Minor Road No. 6887 (Glenwood Avenue) as a Provincial Road so that it can be registered it as a Municipal Public Road. The purpose is thus only to transfer the authority over and responsibility for the road from the Provincial Government Western Cape to the George Municipality.

Any objection(s) and/or comment(s) with full reasons therefore and how their interests are affected, should be lodged in writing via email to the responsible Official  (Ricus Fivaz – Jmfivaz@george.gov.za) or if no email facility is available, via SMS to the cellphone number of the said Official (only provided on request), on or before  13 December 2021, quoting the notice number, your property description, physical address and full contact details (email and telephone) of the person or body submitting the objection/comment, without which the Municipality cannot correspond with the said person/body.

Enquiries or requests for more information may be directed to the Civil Engineering Department on Telephone: 044 801 9350 or email the responsible Official (Ricus Fivaz – Jmfivaz@george.gov.za). The notice will also be available, on the Municipal Website (https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions) for 30 days.  Any comments received after the aforementioned closing date may be disregarded.

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MUNISIPALITEIT GEORGE KENNISGEWING NR: 018/2021

OORDRAG VAN ONDERGESKIKTE PAD Nr. 6887 (GLENWOODLAAN) NA GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT

Kennis word hiermee gegee dat dit die voorneme is van die Provinsiale Padoewerheid om Ondergeskikte Pad Nr. 6887 (Glenwoodlaan) as ‘n Provinsiale Pad te deregistreer (sluit), sodat dit as ‘n Munisipale Publieke Pad geregistreer kan word. Die doel is dus slegs om die gesag oor- en verantwoordelikheid vir die pad vanaf die Provinsiale Regering Weskaap na die George Munisipaliteit oor te dra.

Enige beswaar(s) en/of kommentaar(s) met volledige redes en hoe hul belange geraak word, moet skriftelik per e-pos aan die verantwoordelike Beampte (Ricus Fivaz – rfivaz@george.gov.za) gerig word of indien geen e-pos fasiliteit beskikbaar is nie, per SMS na die selfoonnommer van die genoemde Beampte (slegs verskaf op aanvraag) voor of op 13 Desember 2021, met vermelding van die kennisgewingnommer, u eiendomsbeskrywing, fisiese adres en volledige kontakbesonderhede (e-pos en telefoon) van die persoon of liggaam wat die beswaar/kommentaar indien, waarsonder die Munisipaliteit nie met genoemde persoon/liggaam kan korrespondeer nie.

Navrae of versoeke vir meer inligting kan gerig word aan die Siviele Ingenieurswese Departement op Telefoon: 044 801 9350 of per e-pos gestuur word aan die verantwoordelike Beampte (Ricus Fivas – rfivaz@george.gov.za). Die kennisgewing sal ook vir 30 dae op die Munisipale Webwerf(https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions) beskikbaar wees. Enige kommentaar wat na die voormelde sluitingsdatum ontvang word, mag dalk buite rekening gelaat word.

 

 

Erf 1062, Blanco, c/o Soeteweide- and Bergvliet Road – Land Use Application Advert

LAND USE APPLICATION ADVERTISEMENT GEORGE MUNICIPALITY
Application: Subdivision and Removal of Title Deed – Restrictive Conditions
Erf 1062, Blanco, c/o Soeteweide- and Bergvliet Road

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 45 of the George Land Use Planning By-Law, 2015 that the undermentioned application has been received on Erf 1062, Blanco in the Division George, West Cape Province by the George Local Municipality, Directorate: Planning and Development.

Any objection(s) and/or comment(s) with full reasons therefore and how their interests are affected, should be lodged in writing via e-mail to the responsible Administrative Officer: Primrose Nako 044 801 9416, email address: pnako@george.gov.za or, if no email facility is available, via SMS to the cellphone number of the said Official (only provided on request) and/or to the applicant, in terms of Section 50 of the George Land Use Planning By- Law, 2015, on/ or before 13 December 2021 quoting the application erf number, your property description, physical address and full contact details (email and telephone) of the person or body submitting the objection/ comment, without which the Municipality/applicant cannot correspond with said person/body. Enquiries or requests for more information on the application may be directed to the Town Planning Department on Telephone: 044 801 9477 or emailed to the responsible Administrative Officer: (Name of Official and e-mail address above) or the Applicant (details below). The application will also be available, on the Municipal Website https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions for 30 days. Any comments/ objection received after the above-mentioned closing date may be disregarded.

Property Description: Erf 1062, c/o Soeteweide- and Bergvliet Road, Blanco in die Division George, West Cape Province

Applicant Details: Pieter Brown: pieterdesigncentre@gmail.com (on behalf of Jacoba Wilhelmina Volschenk) – Collab no.: 2062286

Nature of Application: Subdivision- and Removal of Restrictive Conditions – Erf 1062, c/o Soeteweide- and Bergvliet Road

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GRONDGEBRUIKAANSOEK ADVERTENSIE – GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT
Aansoek: Onderverdeling en Opheffing van Beperkende Titelaktevoorwaardes
Erf 1062, Blanco, h/v Soeteweide- en Bergvlietweg

Kragtens Artikel 45 van die George Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruiksbeplanning, 2015 word hiermee kennis gegee dat die onderstaande aansoek ontvang is op Erf 1062, Blanco in die Afdeling George, Weskaap Provinsie deur die George Plaaslike Munisipaliteit, Direktoraat Beplanning en Ontwikkeling.

Enige besware en/of kommentare, insluitend die volledige redes daarvoor en `n verduideliking van hoe die person se belange geraak word deur die aansoek, moet skriftelike ingedien word per e-pos by die relevante Administratiewe Beampte: Primrose Nako 044 801 9416 eposadres: pnako@george.gov.za , of as geen e-pos fasiliteit beskikbaar is nie, per SMS na die selfoon nommer van genoemde Amptenaar (slegs beskikbaar op versoek) en/of by die applikant, in terme van Artikel 50 van die George Munisipaliteit se Verordening op Munisipale Grondgebruikbeplanning, 2015 op/ of voor 13 Desember 2021 met verwysing na die eiendomsbeskrywing relevant tot die aansoek, eiendomsbeskrywing en fisiese adres en volledige kontak besonderhede (e-pos adres en telefoon nommer) van die persoon of liggaam wat die beswaar/kommentaar indien, waarsonder die Munisipaliteit nie kan korrespondeer met die persoon/liggaam wat die beswaar(e) en/of kommentaar ingedien het nie. Navrae of verdere inligting ten opsigte van die aansoek kan gerig word aan die Stadsbeplannings Departement by Telefoon: 044 801 9477 of deur `n e-pos te rig aan die verantwoordelike Administratiewe Beampte (kontak besonderhede bo) of deur die applikant te kontak (kontak besonderhede onderaan). Die aansoek sal ook beskikbaar wees op die Munisipale webtuiste https://www.george.gov.za/george-documents/land-use-applications/land-use-submissions vir 30 dae.

Enige kommentare/ besware wat na die voorgemelde sluitings datum ontvang word, mag moontlik nie in ag geneem word nie.

Eiendomsbeskrywing: Erf 1062, h/v Soeteweide- en Bergvlietweg, Blanco in die Afdeling George, Weskaap Provinsie

Besonderhede van Applikant: Pieter Brown: pieterdesigncentre@gmail.com (namens Jacoba Wilhelmina Volschenk) – Collab no.: 2062286

Aard van Aansoek: Onderverdeling- en Opheffing van Beperkende Titelaktevoorwaardes, Erf 1062 Blanco, Soeteweide en Bergvlietweg

ESKOM reduces to Stage 3 – 10 November 2021

ESKOM to reduce loadshedding to Stage 3 from 05:00 on Wednesday until Friday 05:00; thereafter Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented as previously communicated until 05:00 on Saturday

George will be affected as follow:

Wednesday 10/11/2021
02:00 to 04:30
10:00 to 12:30
18:00 to 20:30

Thursday 11/11/2021
02:00 to 04:30
18:00 to 20:30

Friday 12/11/2021
02:00 to 04:30
10:00 to 12:30

Saturday 13/11/2021
None

Uniondale will be affected as follow:

Tuesday 09/11/2021
21:00 to 23:30

Wednesday 10/11/2021
13:00 to 15:30
21:00 to 23:30

Thursday 11/11/2021
05:00 to 07:30
21:00 to 23:30

Friday 12/11/2021
05:00 to 07:30
13:00 to 15:30

Saturday 13/11/2021
None

Issued George Mun

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Eskom regrets to inform the public that due to the ongoing generation capacity shortages, Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 13:00 until 05:00 on Friday. Thereafter Stage 2 loadshedding will continue as previously communicated until 05:00 on Saturday.

 

George will be affected as follow:
Monday 08/11/2021
12:00 to 14:30
20:00 to 22:30

Tuesday 09/11/2021
02:00 to 04:30
10:00 to 12:30
18:00 to 20:30

Wednesday 10/11/2021
02:00 to 04:30
10:00 to 12:30
18:00 to 20:30

Thursday 11/11/2021
02:00 to 04:30
10:00 to 12:30
18:00 to 20:30

Friday 12/11/2021
02:00 to 04:30
10:00 to 12:30

Saturday 13/11/2021
None

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Monday 08/11/2021
15:00 to 17:30
23:00 to 01:30

Tuesday 09/11/2021
05:00 to 07:30
13:00 to 15:30
21:00 to 23:30

Wednesday 10/11/2021
05:00 to 07:30
13:00 to 15:30
21:00 to 23:30

Thursday 11/11/2021
05:00 to 07:30
13:00 to 15:30
21:00 to 23:30

Friday 12/11/2021
05:00 to 07:30\
13:00 to 15:30

Saturday 13/11/2021
None

Issued by George Mun, on behalf of ESKOM

 

Electrical theft results in death and serious injury

George Municipality is facing an uphill battle with ongoing illegal connections and vandalism of electrical infrastructure. An incident in the early hours of Thursday 4 November is currently under investigation following the death of one man and injury and subsequent hospitalisation of another, while alledgedly  attempting to steal a copper earth bare conductor.  SAPS has opened a case of inquest into the death, and George Municipality has opened a case for theft and damage to municipal infrastructure

Theft and vandalism of infrastructure
The continual targeting of municipal electrical infrastructure by cable theft, damage to kiosks, and illegal connections is a highly concerning matter to the municipality, as such incidents affect electricity supply to the rest of the community during the repair period, incur extremely high repair and replacement costs, loss of revenue as well as in this case loss of life. It is extremely important that SAPS, Municipal Law Enforcement, officials, community leaders and residents work cohesively together, to fight this issue of theft and vandalism in our communities.

In the past four months alone, George Municipality has opened 20 cases of either theft or vandalism and more than eight arrests of individuals have been made due to the integrated approach and collaboration between various stakeholders. The average cost to the municipality in terms of repair and replacement over the past six months is over R1 million rand.

In terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, George Municipality has a responsibility to maintain a safe electrical network and for that reason a service provider has been appointed to clear illegal connections, on an as and when basis. Municipal officials are unable to work on or maintain the network unless all illegal connections on the line have been cleared.

Report offenders
The municipality asks that law-abiding citizens take it upon themselves to report illegal connection activities to SAPS as soon as they see them taking place. Legal consumers should also seriously consider how these illegal connections affect them and their families. An illegal connection not only puts the perpetrator in danger of electrocution, risking injury and death but also the rest of the community. Illegal connections should be reported to 044 801 9222 or after hours on 044 801 6300.

Dangers of illegal connections
The dangers of illegal connections have consistently been re-emphasized to the communities of George, with such actions having cost several lives in recent years. These connections lie across pathways and walkways where anyone passing can easily be electrocuted. An additional risk is that illegally connected wires can also make contact with other items such as roofs, gutters and washing lines, making these items live and able to conduct electricity.

The human body can only withstand about 50 milli-ampere (less than 1% of the current drawn by an average kettle) through it, before a medical condition called ventricular fibrillation sets in. To safeguard people against this, each house with legal electricity and a tariff meter is fitted with an earth leakage protection unit.  Children can easily be killed, due to their lower weight, because of illegal connections not having earth leakage protection.

An electricity connection is considered illegal when it is connected to the George Municipal network without the organisation’s permission. Wires are connected to a mini-substation or overhead pole. The forms of electricity theft include illegal connections, illegal electrification schemes and meter tampering and bypassing. These illegal electrical thefts are mostly in areas where illegal informal structures are built.

Where people have connected themselves illegally, George Municipality will continue to actively find the perpetrators and lay criminal charges against them. In terms of the Criminal Matters Amendment Act 18 of 2015, a maximum term of imprisonment of thirty (30) years can be given, as the interference with, and damage to Municipal property, can be regarded as sabotage.

Reward for information leading to successful prosecution
George Municipality will pay a reward of R2500 to any person who offers information on vandalism and theft incidents, and which information leads to the successful conviction of the perpetrator in a court of law.  The paying of a reward is legal in terms of the MFMA (Municipal Finance Management Act) and is seen as a necessary step to combat the expenditure on the repair of vandalized and stolen infrastructure. These assets are managed by the municipality on behalf of the public and it is George Municipality’s request to all of our residents to assist us in looking after and protecting these assets.

The public can contact the Anti-fraud toll free number 0860 044 044 or report vandalism and theft verbally, by email or to any of the municipal or SAPS telephone numbers. The member of public reporting will have to supply their name and contact details as their testimony may be required for the successful conviction of the perpetrators. The identity of those providing assistance will be protected.

George Municipality calls on the community to please assist us in eradicating theft and vandalism, to allow the municipality to improve service delivery levels and continue to improve the quality of peoples lives.

Report Illegal connections to 044 801 9222 or after hours on 044 801 6300. Report to 0860 044 044 with details to be eligible for the reward.