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Author: Chantel Edwards

Closer look at Crocodile Farm land for possible social housing

Closer look at Crocodile Farm land for possible social housingProfessional feasibility studies into the suitability of social housing on the old Crocodile Farm property are expected to commence later this year.

George Municipality Acting Director Human Settlements Lauren Waring said the Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) had granted R500 000 towards the relevant studies. “Should the project go ahead and depending on what the studies show to be the most suitable housing type for the site, a potential 300 to 400 units could be accommodated on the old Crocodile Farm site and construction is then anticipated to commence by beginning 2023.

George is one of only seven municipalities in the country that were chosen for the first cycle of the newly launched Municipal Social Housing Support Programme (MSHSP) to receive additional support for expediting their social housing projects.

Implemented by the Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) in conjunction with the applicable provincial department and municipality, social housing is a unit-based rental programme aimed at low and middle-income households. Depending on the outcome of studies such as those imminent at the Crocodile Farm site, the housing consists of multistorey apartments on one site that is strategically situated near existing business and neighbourhoods to promote economic and social integration.

While the George Municipality remains involved, SHRA is managing the supply chain process and appointment of consultants for the studies. It should take about eight months from commencement for studies to be completed, the results of which are then given to the municipality for further action.

The George Municipality will in due course commence the municipal tender process for an accredited social housing institution to implement and manage social housing projects for the municipality from design and construction to rental and property maintenance.

The Crocodile Farm is the first of several pockets of public land across the municipal area that have been identified, in conjunction with the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements, to be potentially suitable for social housing.

Ms Waring said the municipality hosted an Affordable Housing Beneficiary Readiness open day in February 2019 as part of its mandate to facilitate social housing in its jurisdiction. More than 1200 households attended, 82.4% of whom could potentially qualify for social housing. “As many of these households may neither qualify for an ‘RDP’ house nor an approved home loan, households earning between R1501 and R15 000 per month can access quality rental accommodation at reduced rates based on their household income. In a place such as George, where rental accommodation prices have soared in proportion to a fast-growing city, social housing options are becoming essential,” said Ms Waring.

For more information about social housing visit https://www.shra.org.za/

PUBLIC NOTICE: Temporary Closure of Access via Victoria Street

Routine Maintenance to the Main Municipal Building will commence on Monday, 16 August 2021 to 13 October 2021.  Road access to the Main Municipal Building via Victoria Street will be closed from Monday, 16 August – 30 August 2021.  The public and officials will only be able to enter and  exit the public parking area of the Main Municipal Building via Progress Street.

Green fingers for a successful food garden project

George Executive Mayor Alderman Leon van Wyk visited Oom Jan Kiewiets at his vegetable garden in Conville as part of a mayoral tour of the municipal area’s community services projects. Oom Jan is one of nearly 700 participants in the municipality’s food garden project which was revived at the end of last year to help families put food on the table following the devastating socio-economic impacts of Covid-19.
The project is run by coordinators who identify possible gardeners in communities, oversee the establishment of backyard gardens, provide seeds and guide the process from soil preparation to harvest. The aim is that the gardens will become sustainable throughout the year according to the seasons and that gardeners will ultimately not only put food on the tables of their own families but also have extra to share, sell or barter with. Most gardens are currently yielding crops to feed 5 to 10 people.
Oom Jan told the mayor you needed ‘green fingers’ to make a food garden work and that he made his own compost. His neighbour is allowing him to grow food on his side of the fence in exchange for produce.
The municipality welcomes involvement and support from business, NGOs and individuals who can assist in the long-term sustainability of the project. Ongoing needs include seeds, compost, pesticides, gardening tools and rainwater tanks.
Food garden queries: Sophie Fanelo 044 802 2000

Mayoral visit highlights heroism and needs of soup kitchens

George Executive Mayor Alderman Leon van Wyk and Deputy Executive Mayor Charlotte Clarke last week visited municipality-supported nutritional centres to honour the selfless work and dedication of the volunteers that feed their communities from their homes.

There are currently 125 nutritional centres in the George municipal area run by volunteers, mostly women, who cook two to five meals a week for vulnerable people including children, the elderly and disabled. While traditionally called ‘soup kitchens’, the centres provide a variety of meals according to the ingredients provided by the municipality and donated by NGOs or private individuals.

The mayoral team’s first stop was at the Conville home of Tannie Joan Jonker who cooks and serves meals to 85 people three times a week. At the height of Covid-19 lockdown, set-ups like Tannie Joan’s supplied two meals a day for up to five days a week. “I am now teaching others my cooking skills so that they can continue helping our people long after I am gone.”

Tannie Joan said the ongoing support from the municipality was wonderful but there were needs beyond food ingredients. “Large pots, utensils, more stoves and prepaid electricity are practical ways in which people can assist.”

They also visited the Parkdene Soup Kitchen, run by superwomen Leoni Witbooi and Amelda Jonker, who feed 250 people five days a week, come rain or shine. The feisty pair starts cooking at 5am every weekday, cooking with up to six 20-litre pots on wood and electrical stoves.

This centre is one of 20 that receive additional support from the national Department of Social Development as well as donations from a local bakery, restaurant and butchery. It is also well-supported by ward councillor Bazil Petrus who has recognised the value of this service and used some of the annual ward allocation funds to buy more pots.

The third stop was in Lawaaikamp at the soup kitchen run by Emma Mehlo and her daughter Sylvia Mateza which serves more than 120 people, mostly children, on weekdays. Sylvia is a trained counsellor and sees to the emotional and mental needs of people in addition to food on the table. The pair would like to expand their service by collecting and handing out clothes and shoes, and appeals to the wider community for especially children’s clothes.

Ald Van Wyk commended the selfless work of all the people across the municipal area who hosted, cooked and served soup kitchens so faithfully in the face of many challenges, including the impacts of Covid-19 and limited resources. “The municipality’s Community Development section continues to work with whomever is available to help and donate, and will facilitate and liaise accordingly to ensure that specific needs of these facilities are being met.

People wanting to support the nutritional centres can contact 044 802 2000.

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Alderman Leon van Wyk and Emma Mehlo keep an eye on the queue outside her soup kitchen in Lawaaikamp.

New CFO for George

George Municipality welcomes our new Chief Financial Officer, Mr Riaan Du Plessis who joined us on 1 August 2021.

Mr Du Plessis is a Chartered Accountant and has worked in the private sector financial services as an accountant, auditor and capital project controller(2000 – 2006). He joined the Office of the Auditor-General of South Africa in 2006 as Audit Manager, and left this year as Senior Manager. One of his working highlights was a stint overseas in the Office of the Auditor-General for New Zealand in 2008.

Riaan’s extensive qualifications include a B.Com in Accounting Sciences with Honours and a Post Graduate Diploma in Auditing and he holds membership of the South African Institute for Chartered Accountants (SAICA). He is married to Susan and they have a 9 year old son, Christo. The entire family are avid cycling enthusiasts and look  forward to enjoying the beautiful mountain bike trails in the George region.

His vision as CFO for the municipality is to establish the Financial Services Directorate as a professional, effective, and accountable partner in order to; support Council, service the needs of the public, partner effectively with service providers and create a fulfilling working environment for the officials of the municipality.

“It is a privilege for me to join George Municipality and to become a part of this experienced administration team at a time when the municipality is facing such growth. George is blessed with phenomenal natural beauty and well deserves to be included in the district named Garden Route. It is the responsibility of us all to contribute to maintaining this treasure and I am both excited and grateful to be a part of that,” he said.

 

 

George backs an Olympic Medallist – Bianca gets Silver at TOKYO OLYMPIC GAMES

George Municipality is absolutely thrilled at the news that local surfer Bianca Buitendag, has won a Silver medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games. The municipality extended financial assistance to Bianca in a bid to support our local sporting talent and to shine a light on Victoria Bay as a premier surfing destination.

Portfolio Councillor for Strategic Services, Dirk Wessels could hardly contain his delight at the news of Bianca’s medal placement  today. “I felt as though the whole of South Africa was watching her this morning, I received tons of calls and messages.  For George Municipality to have an ambassador of Bianca’s calibre is amazing and proves that world champions are among us. She is very much an inspiration to all of our local surfers and  local sports people and it shows what hard work and dedication can do. We are extremely proud as George Municipality to have collaborated with Bianca,  and look forward to working with her and creating more local champions, “ he said.

Executive Mayor Leon Van Wyk expressed his pride of Bianca’s achievement. “It is a pure testament to her skills and abilities that she has won this Silver medal. We look forward to welcoming her back to George when she arrives. She has been an excellent ambassador for George and will certainly help in placing Victoria Bay,  and George on the international surfing map. We certainly need to work towards ensuring that regular surfing events and competitions are held at Victoria Bay, to give it the exposure it deserves.”

“Our backing of Bianca as an athlete was a strategic decision taken to implement a less traditional method of marketing from a tourism perspective for George Municipality.  We are thrilled that our assistance played a small part in her Olympic success. Bianca faced excellent opponents in her run up to the finals this morning and her skill and determination shone throughout the competition. Thanks Bianca, we can’t wait to celebrate when you get back to South Africa and George!, “ said Joan Shaw, Tourism Manager.

Buitendag ‘cut her teeth’ surfing at Victoria Bay, known for its high performance waves and right hand break and home to the World Surf League qualifier, the Vic Bay Classic.

Newly appointed Senior Manager, Environmental Services for George

Sivuyile Mtila, the new Senior Manager Environmental Services for George Municipality joins us with extensive experience in his field within the Garden Route. He started his career in 2004 as an Environmental Health Practitioner in the Free State. In 2005 he worked for the Inxuba Yethemba Municipality as a Building Inspector. In 2006 he was appointed as an Environmental Health Practitioner by the Garden Route District Municipality. 2010 he was appointed as Chief: Municipal Health Services based in Oudtshoorn. In 2016 he was appointed by the Mossel Bay Municipality as a Senior Manager: Waste Management and Pollution Control until he joined George Municipality on 1 July 2021.

Mr Mtila is a staunch family man, with a B. Tech in Environmental Health and Diploma’s in Project Management and Management. His vision as manager is embedded in Section 24 of the Constitution which promises everyone the right to a cleaner environment which must be protected for our future generations. “I invite our communities to work with the Community Services Directorate in realising this vision.”

KENNISGEWING NR MM 017/2021 RAADSVERGADERINGS: JULIE 2021

GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT
KENNISGEWING NR MM 017/2021 RAADSVERGADERINGS: JULIE 2021
Kennis geskied hiermee ingevolge Artikel 19 van die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Stelsels, 2000 (Wet 32 van 2000) dat die Raadsvergadering op die ondergemelde datum en tyd op MS Teams by George Munisipaliteit gehou sal word:
JULIE 2021 Gewone Raadsvergadering 29 Julie 2021 13:00

GEORGE MUNICIPALITY
NOTICE NO MM 017/2021 COUNCIL MEETING: JULY 2021
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 19 of the Local Government Act: Municipal Systems, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000) that the Council meeting will be held on MS Teams, at George Municipality on the under-mentioned date and time:
JULY 2021 Ordinary Council Meeting 29 July 2021 13:00
UMASIPALA WASEGEORGE
ISAZISO NOMBOLO MM 017 SIKA- 2021
INTLANGANISO YEBHUNGA: EYEKHALA 2021
Isaziso siyakhutshwa ngokwesigqibo seCandelo le-19 soMthetho omiselweyo kaRhulumente waseKhaya; Isixokelelwano sikaMasipala, 2000 (uMthetho omiselweyo wama- 32 ka -2000) sokuba intlanganiso yeBhunga iya kubanjelwa kuMaqela eMS, kwaMasipala waseGeorge ngalo mhla kunye nexesha elikhankanywe ngezantsi:
EYEKHALA 2021
Intlanganiso eQhelekileyo yeBhunga 29 eyeKhala 2021 13:00

GEORGE MUNICIPALITY SERVICES DURING COVID-19


Latest update: 16 July  (Current Alert Level 4 Adjusted)

George Municipality hereby confirms that all essential services are being rendered.  However, due to the amended regulations in place as of 28 June 2021, certain offices will CLOSED and 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/ remain 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  – 9am – 3pm
  2. Finance Cashier Hall Uniondale – 9am – 3pm
  3. Cashier Haarlem – 9am – 1pm
  4. Motor Vehicle Registration (Hibernia Street)
  5. Vehicle Testing Station (Hibernia Street)
  6. Drivers Licensing Offices (Pacaltsdorp)
  7. Municipal Court 7.45am – 1pm
  8. Landfill Site
  9. Transfer Station
  10. Area Offices 7.45am – 1pm
  11. Thusong Centres 7.45am – 1pm

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
Garden Route District Municipality Disaster Management emergencies: 044 805 5071 (all hours)


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
GIPTN PTOO: 044 801 6367
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 8am-3pm.

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 8am-3pm, access control from gate at the street.

Motor Vehicle Registration and Licencing
Please note the email addresses for proof of payment of online payments have changed.
Hibernia Street (next to train station) 044 801 9310
Open to the public weekdays 8am-3pm, except Wednesdays when closed at 2pm 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 separately or after hours when required. 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
The customer starts 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:
1. Individual: initial, name, surname, ID number, driving license number, contact details via mobile phone or email.
2. Organisation: name of business, ID number of proxy, driving license number of proxy, contact details via mobile phone or email.
3. A one-time pin will be sent to your email or mobile phone number, which you must enter online.
4. Go to the ‘View motor vehicle renewals’ section and verify the information of the vehicle for which you are renewing the licence.
5. Access and/or download your electronic motor vehicle license RENEWAL NOTICE (also known as a MVL2 notice).
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Email the proof of payment to payments@george.gov.zaand mvr@george.gov.za. Please note the forementioned 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.
10. Keep a copy of your proof of payment in the relevant car until you receive your license disk but keep your expired disk on your window in the meantime. Traffic law requires officials to still issue you with a ticket for displaying an invalid disk, but you can appeal the fine and submit the proof of payment as part of your request to have the fine cancelled (details for the appeal process is on the back of the fine).
11. 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 about 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 (7.45am-4.30pm)
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 closed to the public.
Please contact the specific person via telephone or email as listed below to arrange for online meetings if necessary.

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 (7.45am-4.30pm)
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 (8am-4pm).

 

COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Administration offices, 82 Meade Street, are closed to the public.
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: 044 878 0688/ lgewaste@george.gov.za mabotha@george.gov.za /jstuurman@george.gov.za
Environmental Health: anontshikiza@george.gov.za / tabotha@george.gov.za
Transfer Station: edraghoender@george.gov.za

Landfill Site and Transfer Station, Airport Road, open to public weekdays 7am-6pm and Saturdays 7am-1pm. Covid-19 protocols in place, bring your own pen to sign in for extra safety.  anontshikiza@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 50 persons or less provided that no more than 50 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 and public swimming pools are 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 closed to the public.
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 129 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 closed to the public. Contact 044 802 2010 or gesau@george.gov.za to arrange online appointments or phone 072 070 7234 for emergencies only.
EPWP Unemployment Data Base Registration and Enquiries: Charlton Van Wyk 044 802 2011/2036 chvanwyk@george.gov.za
CIDB (Construction Industry Development Board) Grade 1 Registration: Thembakazi Silimeni 044 802 2012 tsilimeni@george.gov.za
Central Supply Data Base registrations telephonically only.

 

All libraries are CLOSED for library services, but remain OPEN for assistance with REGISTRATION FOR VACCINES on the EVDS SYSTEM ONLY
Avontuur Library: 044 752 3351  Monday 12pm-3pm, Tuesday 11am-2pm, Wednesday and Thursday 10am-1pm.
Blanco Library: 044 870 7047  Monday to Friday 9am-4.30pm
Conville Library: 044 801 9320  –  Monday 9am-4.30pm
George Library: 044 801 9288 – Monday to Friday 9am-4.30pm, Saturday 9am-12pm
Haarlem Library: 044 763 1023  – Monday, Thursday and Friday 2pm-5pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 2pm-5pm
Noll Library: 044 745 1014 – Monday and Wednesday 12pm-3pm, Saturday 9am-12pm
Pacaltsdorp Library: 044 803 9340  – Monday to Friday 9am-4.30pm
Thembalethu Library: 044 803 9260  – Monday to Friday 9am-4.30pm
Touwsranten Library: 044 803 9285 – Monday to Friday 9am-4pm
Uniondale Library: 044 752 1024 – Monday to Friday 10am-4.30pm
Waboomskraal Library: – Monday to Friday 10am-2pm

George Municipality library portal link: wc.slims.gov.za/desktop/desktopwcgeplge
You can 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 7.45am – 1pm
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

Thusong Centre are open to the public
 Reception: 7.45am – 1pm (Monday – Friday)
Tenants: 8am – 4pm (Monday – Friday)

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

Community halls and venues remain closed to the public.
Enquiries to Rozendra Thysse on 044 8019111/5 or rsthysse@george.gov.za and Alwyn Joseph 044 801 9005.
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 (water and sanitation 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 9210/9994/9453 or pshelane@george.gov.za or ddlouw@george.gov.za

Existing Housing Offices
Existing Housing offices remain open to the public weekdays 7.45am-4pm 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 7.45am-4pm 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
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/george-documents/land-use-applications/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

Building Control
Building plans can be submitted online. See https://www.george.gov.za/planning-development/building-control/ for more information.

Building Control General enquiries: 044 801 9019 / 044 801 9370 / 044 801 9166

Building Control Complaints: building.control.complaints@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:
James Vollenhoven: 076 823 0412
Fuzisa Siguba: 083 949 8651

Erasmus Supra: 083 675 4472
Illegal activity: Nolan Noemdoe 083 757 3717

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
Closed to the public but contactable during office hours.
Business queries: Joan Shaw 081 412 9995
Other queries: 044 801 9173 bduplessis@george.gov.za

Worker Collection Point
Closed to the public but contactable during office hours.
Worker Collection Point, food gardens and informal traders enquiries:
Amy Kearns 044 801 9173 / 073 621 0099 akearns@george.gov.za

IDP Office
Closed to the public but contactable during office hours.
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 and Wilderness Tourism
Closed to the public.
044 801 9295 info@visitgeorge.co.za and info@visitwilderness.co.za

Uniondale Tourism
Virtual assistance only info@visituniondale.co.za

 

FINANCE
The Finance Hall in the Main Building is open to the public weekdays from 9am – 3pm.
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.

Printed municipal accounts are being issued every month. 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.
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
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 enquiries to accounts@george.gov.za or 044 801 9111.
Please provide your GRG account number with all enquiries.
Please note that limited assistance is available as personnel may be working offline.
Credit Control enquiries: 044 801 9111

MUNICIPAL COURT
The George Municipal Court remains open to the public on weekdays 7.45am-1pm
Representations can be emailed to abfelix@george.gov.za
Enquiries: 044 801 9400

 

UNIONDALE / HAARLEM
Administration Offices are open to the public.
Uniondale – Cashier remains open on weekdays 9am – 3pm (not open over lunch 1pm-1.45pm)
Haarlem – Cashier open 9am – 1pm

Fire: 044 752 1225
Switchboard and fault reporting: 044 752 1024
Tourism: 044 752 1076
Haarlem: 044 763 1013
After hours: 044 801 6300

Soup Kitchens still going strong in George

Cllr Erica Brown, Deputy Chairperson of the Community Services Section 80 Committee recently accompanied officials from the directorate on deliveries of emergency hampers to soup kitchens participating in the George Municipal programme. They visited Rosina Gordon, based in Pacaltsdorp who runs one of the biggest nutritional centres feeding between 150 – 250 people per day. The soup kitchens assisted by the municipality continue to  serve around 8000 meals to mostly children and the elderly , three times per week. With the closure of schools on the 30 June 2021,  following amended Alert Level 4 Regulations,  the soup kitchens increased their meals to five days per week again as they had done during the height of the Covid-19 lockdown last year.

Officials including Senior Manager for Community Development: Libraries and Sport, Shanold Marillac; Social Worker, Janine Adams; Community Field Worker, Ashley Booysen and Soup Kitchen Co-ordinator, Veronique Ferndale accompanied Cllr Brown on the visit. The Soup kitchens are monitored on a regular basis, not only to ensure that they are operating optimally, but also to review and check that all Cvoid-19 safety protocols are being adhered to. Aunt Rosina has two adults who assist her at the centre to ensure that social distancing, the wearing of masks and cleaning of hands is observed.  Soup products, fresh vegetables and sanitation products were delivered and the Councillor experienced how the food was prepared and served.

Soup kitchen enquiries: 044 802 2000

 

Efficient herbicide trailers for George

The George Parks and Recreation division was thrilled to take ownership of two brand new herbicide trailers which will be used for the spraying of granule and liquid herbicide across the George Municipal area including Wilderness and Herold’s Bay. Executive Mayor Leon van Wyk in the middle, Parks and Recreation Superintendent Tyrone April and new Senior Environmental Services Manager Sivuyile Mtila visited the Fleet yard this week to inspect the new purchases.

The 1000l capacity per trailer will provide time-savings and improve efficiency for the parks team, reducing time wasted on refill trips for the smaller capacity individual pumps being used currently. The existing smaller pumps will now be repurposed and given to our Community Worker cleaning project to use as and when required. This will greatly improve their cleaning efforts in areas where not only illegal dumping but also weeds are a persistent problem.

George Municipality currently uses a combination granular and liquid herbicide. Future plans are to assess the viability of changing completely over to liquid herbicide that will result in less maintenance with the same soil action capability of granular forms.  These herbicides are targeted at specific vegetation groups at specific mix ratios to enable the municipality to control a wide spectrum annual and perennial broadleaf weeds and grasses in urban areas.

Where homeowners have gone the extra mile and planted their sidewalks decoratively and/or continue to maintain the sidewalk,  the Parks and Recreation department is cautious not to disturb or spray in these areas, within reason as sidewalks are by rights intended for pedestrians and suitable space should always be available for safe pedestrian movement.

 

 

George signs first Use of Systems Agreement – Wheeling and Electricity Trading Pilot Project

George Municipality is fast making progress towards becoming one of the first B- municipality’s  in South Africa,  to offer wheeling and electricity trading through the municipal grid. Two very important milestones in this project have been reached with firstly;  NERSA (national energy regulator)  approving the George Municipality’s recommended wheeling tariff and; secondly George Municipality on 25 June 2021,  signed the first use of system’s agreement with a participant in this pilot project.

Executive Mayor Leon Van Wyk expressed his delight at the first agreement having been signed. “In George we have recognised that private sector generators of electricity would like to use our network to deliver electricity to their buyers. George can therefore still cover the cost of maintaining and 24/7 operating of our network by charging the private sector generator a fee for the distribution of electricity It is our belief that businesses and individuals would welcome the innovative opportunities being offered in George in opening up a new market for investors in renewable energy. We believe that this will also attract Industries and businesses who would rather buy privately generated electricity from reliable providers.”

The agreement includes  the legal terms that govern the relationship between the third party energy provider and the municipality. This pilot project approved by Council on 28 January 2021, will be used by the George Municipality to develop and explore the technical aspects, and address the currently unknown regulatory process of wheeling and electricity trading within a municipal environment. In essence, the municipality is looking to develop a more sustainable business model, which will allow the delivery of electricity generated by a private operator at one location to a buyer or off-taker in another location via the municipal network. This forms part of a larger process where the municipality is aiming to migrate to a more sustainable financial model in the future.

Although this pilot project will have no immediate effect on the electricity reliability or load shedding within George, it will assist the municipality to mitigate the challenges introduced by the changing energy sector. During the pilot project the George Municipality will investigate the technical challenges of wheeling electricity through the grid as well as the policy, legal and regulatory reform required. George Municipality published a wheeling guideline together with tariffs on 30 April 2021, to inform the public of the current requirements in order to wheel energy on the George distribution grid.

In the photograph standing in front of the Electrotechnical Offices, following the signing of the First Use of System Agreement are from left at the back: Phillip Van Niekerk, Intern for Electrotechnical Directorate, Planning; Executive Mayor Leon Van Wyk; and Louise Botha, Executive Support Electrotechnical Directorate  and in the front row: Bongani Mandla, newly appointed Electrotechnical Director; Dr Michele Gratz, Acting Municipal Manager and Portfolio Councillor for Electrotechnical Services, Nosicelo Mbete.

Update on road upgrades across George

Wellington Street
As part of the road rehabilitation process, Wellington Street has been completed including the universally accessible sidewalks.

Market street
The 15-month Market Street project will be completed in phases and includes the upgrading of underground services such as stormwater and sewerage pipelines in addition to road structure and surface rehabilitation, as well as the construction of universally accessible pedestrian walkways to support high foot traffic in the city’s central business district. The full project extends from the York Street to Hope Street. Roadworks will be done in phases, intersection to intersection, with the five phases of construction overlapping.  Phases 1 – 3 have commenced between York and Mitchell Streets.  Construction of the first 3 phases is planned to continue to mid-May 2022.

George Municipality is currently working in three sections between York Street and Mitchell Street, and the area will be an active construction site for the duration of the construction periods. The contractor will, where as far as is possible, maintain property accesses and will make the necessary arrangements /provisions in advance with any affected business owner via Mr Alewijn Dippernaar, should access not be possible.  Business and property owners affected by the road construction are requested to contact Alewijn Dippenaar at dyndev@mweb.co.za or on 082 457 5675 if they have any queries or concerns, and must not communicate directly with, or request information from, the Contractor’s personnel.

Makriel Street
The construction in Makriel Street in Maraiskamp, which serves as a link road between Conville and Parkdene, has commenced with the Contractor relocating existing infrastructure and upgrading the existing stormwater, where after the physical road and sidewalk construction will commence.  The project is set for completion in mid-November 2021.

Rosedale Access road
The rehabilitation of a portion of the Rosedale Access Road, eastwards from Beach Road,  has started and the project is currently on schedule for completion at the end of October 2021.

Tabata street  Phase 1
The upgrading of a portion of Tabata Street, Thembalethu from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Mfayana Street (about 760m), recommenced  in February this year, following the approval of funding.  Intense labour and sub-contracting procurement processes were followed, and this phase is expected to be completed by mid-October 2021.  The improvements to this main arterial through Zone 12, 13 and 15 will most certainly improve the experience of road users, pedestrians and the lives of residents.  The road, sidewalk (similar to other community routes) and stormwater pipe upgrades will improve vehicle and pedestrian movement, and reduce flooding of the street and properties.

The entire intended Tabata Street upgrade extends from the intersection with Nelson Mandela Boulevard (Fourways) to where the road re-joins Nelson Mandela Boulevard and will be implemented in phases.  . Further phases (phases 2 to 5) will be rolled out subject to the availability of funds.

Fourway stop maintenance
The rehabilitation of the Nelson Mandela Boulevard four-way intersection with Tabata Street was completed in the first week of July 2021 with the bulk of the work taking place at night time to reduce the impact and inconvenience on traffic movement.

New Dawn Park
The existing roads and associated stormwater pipeline servicing New Dawn Park from the c/o Protea and Sierrisie Drive to the intersection of Sierrissie and Voëlnesvaring Drives , as well as portions of Garnaalbloom Street, Klokkiesblom and Voelnesvaring Drives have been upgraded.

General construction information
Traffic impacts are different for each project depending on the nature of work done, details of which will be published in red-framed advertisements in local print media and the George Municipality social media channels.  GO GEORGE implications at the Market Street roadworks will be communicated by GO GEORGE champions on location as well as via the usual social media and other communication platforms.

Municipal services such as water, sewer and electricity may be temporarily disrupted, and will be communicated via social media when required.

“The municipality realises the impacts during road works are inconvenient, but we ask that road users and pedestrians bear with us and keep the bigger picture in mind. Liaison with business and affected parties in the construction zones will be ongoing and we thank residents, tenants and all general road users in advance for their support and cooperation. Please take extra care when you are inside or near the construction zone and adhere to all signage and directions by road works personnel. Vehicles should take heed that road surfaces can vary in height at times,” said Mr Daniels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wellington Street completed with brand new universally accessible sidewalks being inspected  by, from left Executive Mayor Leon Van Wyk, Portfolio Councillor Civil Engineering Services, Jackie Von Brandis and Ricus Fivaz, Civil Engineering Services.  Similar road and sidewalk construction is currently being undertaken on other community routes within the municipal area.

PUBLIC NOTICE: LEU Equipment down – 16th July

The LEU equipment, i.e eye testing equipment at the Driver Licence Testing Centre Pacaltsdorp remains  offline nationally.

Regretably our offices can therefore not offer eye tests. The national department is urgently reviewing the matter.

 

JOINT STATEMENT BY POLITICAL PARTIES REPRESENTED IN THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF GEORGE

JOINT STATEMENT BY POLITICAL PARTIES REPRESENTED IN THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF GEORGE
Issued on behalf of  George Council, 15th July 2021

Noting

  • The current incidents of looting, violence and attack on properties in especially KZN and Gauteng.
  • The theft, the violence and scenes of criminality have on the constitutional democracy and the rule of law in South Africa.
  • That South Africa is currently at lockdown Level 4, during Wave 3 of the Covid-19.
  • The safety of people and property is a constitutional responsibility of the State.

Therefore, the following political parties represented in the Council of George :

  • Call for peace and stability in all our areas in our Municipality.
  • Appreciate the work of the law enforcement agencies, neighbourhood watches, private security industry, community safety officers, farm watches in maintaining law and order.
  • Every organisation/organ of state to stay within their mandate to ensure safety and security in our town.
  • Will work with all communities as elected councillors and public representatives to maintain law and order and provide the necessary leadership to create calmness in our communities.
  • Appeal to our residents across our Municipality to refrain from circulating fake news and unverified information. Spreading of fake news is a punishable offence and should be stopped at all costs.
  • Work towards protecting our people as well as private, public and municipal property.
  • Call on all our interfaith leaders within George Municipality to lead us in prayer for peace and stability in our nation, Province and Municipality.

Names of all leaders presented in the Council

Democratic Alliance, Cllr M. Barnardt
African National Congress,  Cllr GN Jantjies-Gushman
Vryheids Front Plus, Cllr G. van Niekerk
Good Party, Cllr R. Hector
ACDP, Cllr J. du Toit
ICOSA,  Cllr T. Fortuin
PBI, Alderman V. Gericke
AIC,  Cllr J. Mkhondo
Executive Mayor, Alderman L. van Wyk
Executive Deputy Mayor,  Cllr C. Clarke
Speaker, Cllr G. Pretorius

 

 

 

Update TAMSUI Unplanned Outage, 19h34

POWER OUTAGE – Tamsui Update, 15 July @ 19:34

The team has been trying to switch back on, but a few issues need to be resolved. The estimated time for complete switch on is 21h00.

Clients affected must please bear in mind that there is a possibility of brief power outages as the municipality restores the network to the correct configuration. Noting that certain areas have been picked up and given alternative power where possible today.

VERY IMPORTANT: PLEASE ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED – there is a high risk of trips due to overload conditions and your assistance in curbing this will be appreciated.

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Update TAMSUI Unplanned Outage, 14h00

The following areas remain off:
Industrial Area – George and Tamsui
Erf 325
Portions of Thembalethu 9
Pacaltsdorp Industrial Area
Dellville Park

Repairs will continue for most of the day and it is hoped that they will be completed by 18h00 today. George Municipality apologizes for the inconvenience.

 

 

 

 

 

Update TAMSUI Unplanned Outage, 12h15
Repairs continue to the 11kv circuit breaker that has failed at the Tamsui Substation.
Alternative feeds were used to restore power to Bos & Dal, Portion of Herold’s Bay, Airport Line, Groeneweide Park and Portion of George South.

The following areas remain off:
Industrial Area
Erf 325
Portions of Thembalethu
George CBD

Repairs will continue for most of the day and it is hoped that they will be completed by 18h00 today. George Municipality apologizes for the inconvenience.

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Unplanned Power Outage, Thursday 15th July @ 9.30am
There is a major fault/breakdown which is affecting the entire Tamsui Substation. The Substation is currently off due to an 11kv circuit breaker that has failed. The Electrotechnical team is in process with extensive stripping and cleaning operations to remove excess carbon build up in the switchgear.

Customers affected includes the entire Industrial area, Deville Park, Portions of Thembalethu, and George CBD, Bos en Dal, Groeneweide Park, Erf 325 and certain farms Herold’s Bay.

Further updates will be provided.

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Unplanned Power Outage, Thursday 15th July @ 6.30am
There is a major fault/breakdown which is affecting the entire Tamsui Substation. The Substation is currently off due to an 11kv circuit breaker that has failed.

Customers affected includes the entire Industrial area, Deville Park, Portions of Thembalethu, and George CBD.

We are unable to provide an ETR at this stage as the team must do a full assessment, we are in the process of mobilizing all required resources to do this assessment.

Further updates will be provided.

 

THE 2021 WESTERN CAPE ENTREPRENEURSHIP RECOGNITION AWARDS

Entries are now open for the 2021 Western Cape Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards.
Are you a successful entrepreneur? Does your business stand out?

We are calling on innovative entrepreneurs in the Western Cape to enter this prestigious business competition running in it’s 9th year. The competition gives you the opportunity to take your business to the next level by being recognised as a stand-out entrepreneur.
 
As a category winner you could win up to R30 000 in cash to boost your business.
 
What to expect from Competition:
• Six business categories to enter
• Financial and non-financial rewards for the six winners and six runner-ups
• Public recognition through showcasing your entrepreneurial excellence, innovation and business resilience
 
Entries close on 10 August 2021
ENTER ONLINE www.wcentrepreneurshipawards.co.za
 
Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 25 November 2021.
Ts & Cs apply.
 

PUBLIC NOTICE: Requests for Assistance with Gunplast

PUBLIC NOTICE: Requests for Assistance with Gunplast
Issued George Municipality, 15th July

Members of the public who require assistance with the supply of  “Gunplast” (repair of roofing due to high winds, excessive rainfall etc) must please register their requests as follows:

  1. Telephonically report the matter to the George JOC on 044 801 6316 or After Hours 044 8016300
  2. Visit your nearest Area Office or Ward /other Councillor who will report on your behalf.
  3. Email to gmun@george.gov.za providing the necessary Contact Details, Names of residents affected and Street Address.
  4. Log via the Municipal App, Housing Queries OR General Request with the necessary Contact Details, Names of Residents affected and Street Address

Such faults will be assigned to the Human Settlements Directorate for assessment and assistance where possible.
Please note any requests sent directly to officials via Whatsapp or direct email will not be addressed.

 

OPENBARE KENNISGEWING: Versoeke om hulp met “gunplast”
George Munisipaliteit uitgereik, 15 Julie

Lede van die publiek wat hulp benodig met die verskaffing van “gunplast” (herstel van dakke as gevolg van sterk wind, oormatige reënval, ens.) moet hul versoeke soos volg registreer:

  1. Rapporteer die voorval telefonies aan die George JOC by 044 801 6316 of na-ure 044 801 6300
  2. Besoek u naaste areakantoor of wyk / ander raadslid wat namens u die voorval sal rapporteer.
  3. E-pos aan gmun@george.gov.za met die nodige kontakbesonderhede, name van inwoners wat geraak word en straatadres.
  4. Meld aan via die munisipale App, behuisingsnavrae OF algemene versoek met die nodige kontakbesonderhede, name van inwoners wat geraak word en straatadres.

Sulke foute sal aan die Direktoraat Menslike Nedersettings toegeken word vir assessering en hulp waar moontlik.
Neem kennis dat versoeke wat direk via Whatsapp of direkte e-pos aan amptenare gestuur word, nie hanteer sal word nie.

 

ISAZISO KUWONKE-WONKE: Izicelo zoNcedo nge “Gunplast”
Sikhutshwa nguMasipala waseGeorge, 15 eyeKhala

Amalungu oluNtu adinga uncedo ngokubonelelwa nge “ Gunplast” (ukulungiswa kophahla ngenxa yomoya omkhulu, imvula egqithisileyo njl njl) kumele ancede abhalise izicelo zawo ngolu hlobo:

  1. Axele ngomnxeba lo mbandela kwiGeorge JOC kwa-044 801 6316 okanye Emva kweeYure zoMsebenzi kwa-044 8016300
  2. Andwendwele i-ofisi yawo yeNgingqi ekufuphi okanye uCeba weWadi/ okanye omnye uCeba oza kuxela egameni lakho.
  3. Athumele i- imeyili ku gmun@george.gov.za enikezela ngeeNkcukacha zoQhagamshelwano eziyimfuneko, Amagama abahlali abachaphazelekayo kunye neDilesi yeSitalato.
  4. Angenise ngokubhala kwi-App kaMasipala, Imibuzo yezeZindlu OKANYE Isicelo ngokuBanzi esineeNkcukacha zoQhagamshelo eziyimfuneko, Amagama abahlali abachaphazelekayo kunye neDilesi yeSitalato.

Iziphene ezilolo hlobo ziya kunikezelwa kwiCandelo loLawulo lokuHlaliswa koLuNtu malunga nokuvavanywa kunye noncedo apho kunokwenzeka.
Nceda uqaphele ukuba naziphi na izicelo ezithunyelwa kumagosa nge-whatsapp okanye nge-imeyili ngqo aziyi kuqwalaselwa,

WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT STATEMENT: PROTESTS 14 July 2021

WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT STATEMENT: PROTESTS
Western Cape Disaster Centre Provincial Update @ 09h30

The Western Cape Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) PDMC can confirm as of 09h30 there have been no verified incidents of looting reported for any region in the Western Cape. There has been a report of taxi related violence on the N2 but no further incidents have been reported.

Premier Alan Winde was briefed this morning by the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, and Alderman JP Smith in the City of Cape Town. “I am pleased that there have been no reports of looting across the Western Cape and that we continue to have calm in our communities. I want to thank every resident for continuing to stay calm, for respecting the law and for rejecting violence. I would also like to thank all our hard-working officers, be they in SAPS or local law enforcement, as well as our Neighborhood Watches and volunteers, for helping keep the Western Cape safe.”

The Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, continues to urge the public not to share unverified information pertaining to social unrest on social platforms including WhatsApp and twitter.
“We do receive whatsapp messages that are alarmist and all messages are provided to the South African Police who follows the messages up immediately. Rest assured all concerns are looked into and monitored.”
Bredell says the public will be informed about the situation continuously and people are advised to keep an eye on the Western Cape Government website and social media pages as well as the social media pages for the premier.

“The Premier will release a further statement later today. The PDMC maintains ongoing contact with all regions across the province as well as all national partners involved including the SAPS, in managing the ongoing situation.”

Members of the public are urged – in the event of any emergency – to contact the emergency services immediately. The easiest number to remember is 112. This is a tollfree number and can be dialled from any cell phone.

Additional regional numbers for reporting emergencies in the Western Cape:
• City of Cape Town – 107 or 021 480 7700 and 080 911 4357
• Overberg – 028 425 1690
• West Coast – 022 433 8700
• Garden Route – 044 805 5071
• Central Karoo – 023 449 8000
• Cape Winelands – 021 886 9244 / 021 887 4446

Mayor visits Gwaing to view upgrades and replacements

Executive Mayor Leon van Wyk accompanied by Mr Sivuyile Mtila, new Senior Manager Environmental Services as well as Tyrone April, Superintendent Parks and Recreation for the Community Services Directorate, visited Gwaing Beach on Friday afternoon (9 July 2021) to inspect the newly replaced balustrades along the promenade.  The brand new stainless steel railings were installed in June to replace the existing wooden railings at a cost of R90 000.

The ablution facilities at the beach were vandalised in March this year with toilets, windows and pipes all damaged and/or  broken. a door at the campsite was vandalised. The windows and frames have been replaced at a cost of R60 000 and additional security measures will be put in place to mitigate further vandalism of this nature. Both projects were completed using budget from the 2020/21 Financial year.

George Municipality appeals to the public to please come forward if they have any information about vandalism against municipal property or assets. Help us to look after your community’s safety and wellbeing and allow the George Municipality to keep improving our service delivery. Contact the George Municipality on 044 801 9111 or 044 801 6300. Make use of the four W’s – Stick to the factual details and tell us Where it happened, What happened, When it happened and Who did it? Help the George Municipality to Keep George Safe.

Tyrone April, Superintendent Parks and Recreation; Sivuyile Mtila, new Senior Manager Environmental Services and the Executive Mayor of George, Leon van Wyk inspect the new stainless steel railings on the Gwaing Beach promenade.