Rural Enterprise Training Programme
The Economic Development Unit of the George Municipality in collaboration with SALGA is hosting a training session for Business Enterprises in George and Uniondale.
Interested Entrepreneurs are requested to register by RSVP to Ongeziwe by Thursday, 26 January 2023
on 044 801 9462 or email omthongwana@george.gov.za
Public Notice: Older driving licence cards (issued 2020/2021) will be destroyed if not collected
Issued by George Municipality 24 January 2022 for immediate release
George Municipality would like to inform those members of the public who have already received SMS’s from the Department of Traffic Services in George, for the collection of driving licence cards issued during 2020 and 2021, that these cards must be collected AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THIS IS A FINAL NOTICE. Failure to collect will result in them being destroyed BY 28 FEBRUARY. The Department of Traffic Services will make a last attempt to get these people to collect their driving licence cards by sending a FINAL SMS.
The Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works announced the measures being taken after being inundated with requests from DLTCs about uncollected driving licence cards and the challenge the local municipal offices are experiencing with storage space, especially cards that were produced early in 2020 and 2021. George Traffic Services started this process last year already by sending clients reminder SMs’s and even arranged Saturday times to pick up cards.
George Traffic Services, in adhering to a Departmental Circular has already started sending out SMS’s informing applicants to collect their driver’s licence cards. This will be the last notice to applicants to collect cards issued in 2020 or 2021.
According to Traffic Services, applicants have already received at least three SMS’s to notify them of collection. After 60 days of application, it remains the responsibility of the applicant to inquire about the status of their application, as stated on the back of their receipt. All applicants should adhere to the instructions at the back of the receipt.
Collection times are from 09h00 to 15h00 in Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp.
A DRIVING LICENCE CARD MUST BE COLLECTED BY THE APPLICANT OR IF NOT POSSIBLE PROVIDE AN AFFIDAVIT FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO COLLECT IT.
For more information please contact the office on 044 878 2400.
Eskom updated loadshedding schedule, Monday, 23 January 2023: Evening loadshedding will be maintained at Stage 4 daily at 16:00 – 05:00 while Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented daily at 05:00 – 16:00 until further notice.
Issued by George Municipality on behalf of Eskom.
*Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/*
George will be affected as follows:
Monday 23/01/2023
20:00 – 22:30
Tuesday 24/01/2023
04:00 – 06:20
20:00 – 22:30
Wednesday 25/01/2023
02:00 – 04:20
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30
Thursday 26/01/2023
02:00 – 04:20
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30
Friday 27/01/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30
Saturday 28/01/2023
02:00 – 04:20
18:00 – 20:30
Sunday 29/01/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Monday 23/01/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Tuesday 24/01/2023
07:00 – 09:20
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Wednesday 25/01/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:20
21:00 – 23:30
Thursday 26/01/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:20
Friday 27/01/2023
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:20
Saturday 28/01/2023
05:00 – 07:20
21:00 – 23:30
Sunday 29/01/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30
VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE
ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED
Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly especially when power returns after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network. Consumers are requested to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.
Residents will notice a new graph on their municipal statements which will enable them to review their past 6 months’ water consumption. The graph shows the most recent monthly reading, as well as 5 months previous usage in graph form as well as kiloliters, making it easy to see if you have gone over the current household limit of 15kl per month as per the water restrictions in place.
Follow this link for Stricter Water Restrictions in English/Afrikaans and Isixhosa.
https://www.george.gov.za/george-doc-categories/public-notices/general/page/3/
CONTACTS
accounts@george.gov.za
044 801 9009/4/17/9135/9518
Please provide your GRG account number and contact details (email address, telephone number) with all enquiries.
Submit meter readings to meterreadings@george.gov.za
Submit proof of payments to payments@george.gov.za with your GRG acc nr as reference
As of 31 January 2023, the George Municipality will no longer send out printed accounts by post, only per email – but a copy can be printed at the cash hall of the Municipality’s main building situated at 71 York Street or Area Offices in BLANCO, CONVILLE, PACALTSDORP, NEW DAWN PARK, ROSEMOOR, PROTEA PARK, TOUWSRANTEN as well as Thembalethu and Waboomskraal Thusong Centres on request. To ensure that you continue to receive your municipal account statement, please register to receive your Municipal account via email.
The registration form is also available on all Municipal pay offices, area offices and the George Municipality’s website at this link: https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/register-to-receive-your-account-on-email/
Once completed, please return the form to the same office that you have received it from or email it to: accounts@george.gov.za
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Nuwe Waterverbruikgrafiek op jou maandelikse munisipale staat
Inwoners sal ‘n nuwe grafiek op hul munisipale state opmerk wat hulle in staat sal stel om hul afgelope 6 maande waterverbruik te hersien. Die grafiek toon die mees onlangse maandelikse lesing, sowel as 5 maande se vorige waterverbruik in grafiekvorm sowel as kiloliters, wat dit maklik maak om te sien of jou huishouding die huidige huishoudelike limiet van 15kl per maand oorskry het volgens die waterbeperkings in plek.
Volg hierdie skakel vir die Strenger Waterbeperkings in Engels/Afrikaans en Isixhosa.
https://www.george.gov.za/george-doc-categories/public-notices/general/
KONTAKTE
044 801 9009/4/17/9135/9518
Verskaf asseblief jou GRG-rekeningnommer en kontakbesonderhede (e-posadres, telefoonnommer) met alle navrae.
Dien meterlesings in by meterreadings@george.gov.za
Dien bewys van betalings in by payments@george.gov.za met jou GRG-reknr as verwysing
Vanaf 31 Januarie 2023 sal die George-munisipaliteit nie meer gedrukte rekeninge per pos uitstuur nie, net per e-pos. Om te verseker dat jy voortgaan om jou munisipale rekeningstaat te ontvang, registreer asseblief om jou munisipale rekening per e-pos te ontvang.
Die registrasievorm is ook beskikbaar by alle Munisipale betaalkantore, areakantore en op die George Munisipaliteit se webwerf by hierdie skakel: https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/register-to-receive-your-account-on -e-pos/
Sodra dit voltooi is, stuur asseblief die vorm terug na dieselfde kantoor vanwaar jy dit ontvang het of e-pos dit na: accounts@george.gov.za
PRESS RELEASE: GET READY TO USE THE BUS TO SCHOOL THIS YEAR
Issued: Monday 9 Jan 2023
With the new academic year starting next week, parents’ transport schedules will be taking on the regular frenzy of dropping off and picking up their children at school. Parents of learners who make use of the GO GEORGE bus service to get to school are encouraged to help their children get equipped in time.
It is important to get a GO GEORGE Smart Card and load enough trips before schools start, and not to wait until they have no trips left before topping up again. The Smart Card should be treated with the same care as any bank card or cash; if it gets lost, trips on the card cannot be refunded or transferred to a new card.
Smart Cards can be bought at any of the GO GEORGE Smart Card kiosks at the Transport Hub in Cradock Street, Blanco Triangle, Garden Route Mall and the Smart Card counter in the George Municipality’s finance hall. Two mobile kiosks are currently stationed at the Protea terminus in Pacaltsdorp and next to Cheap Foods, just off Nelson Mandela Boulevard, near the entrance to Parkdene. Feel free to phone the Call Centre on 0800 044 044 for the exact mobile kiosk location at a specific time.
School route maps
GO GEORGE communication champions will be present at the bus stops near high schools during the first few weeks of the school term to hand out route maps and inform learners about the different routes to school. Unique maps depicting the different options available to school and back home have been created for each school. These maps can also be downloaded from the GO GEORGE website by visiting www.gogeorge.org.za/school-routes.
Learners are advised to discuss the best boarding time, route and transfers with the champions. In most cases, there will be different options to avoid full buses during peak time.
To request an on-site visit and direct engagement from GO GEORGE, schools are welcome to phone the GO GEORGE Call Centre on 0800 044 044 or send an email to info@gogeorge.org.za.
CAPTION:
This is an example of the school route maps developed by GO GEORGE. These maps can also be downloaded from www.gogeorge.org.za/school-routes.
PERSVRYSTELLING: MAAK GEREED OM VEILIG BUS TE RY SKOOL TOE
Uitgereik: Dinsdag 11 Jan 2022
Met die nuwe akademiese jaar wat volgende week afskop, begin ouers se uitdaging met dol vervoerskedules om hul kinders by die skool af te laai en op te tel. Ouers van leerders wat van die GO GEORGE-busdiens gebruik maak om by die skool uit te kom, word aangemoedig om hul kinders te help om betyds alles hiervoor gereed te kry.
Dit is belangrik om ‘n GO GEORGE Slimkaart te kry en genoeg ritte te laai voordat skole begin, en nie te wag totdat leerders geen ritte oor het voordat hulle weer herlaai nie. Die Slimkaart moet met dieselfde sorg as enige bankkaart of kontant hanteer word; as dit wegraak, kan ritte op die kaart nie terugbetaal of na ‘n nuwe kaart oorgedra word nie.
Slimkaarte kan by enige van die GO GEORGE-slimkaartkiosks by die vervoerkern in Cradockstraat, Blanco-driehoek, Garden Route Mall en die Slimkaarttoonbank in die George-munisipaliteit se finansiële saal gekoop word. Twee mobiele kiosks is tans by die Protea-terminus in Pacaltsdorp en by Cheap Foods, net langs Nelson Mandela Boulevard, naby die ingang van Parkdene gestasioneer. Skakel gerus die inbelsentrum by 0800 044 044 vir die presiese ligging van die mobiele kiosks op ‘n spesifieke tydstip.
Skoolroetekaarte
Go GEORGE-passasiersdiensbeamptes sal gedurende die eerste paar weke van die skoolkwartaal by die bushaltes naby skole wees om leerders in te lig oor die verskillende roetes skool toe. Unieke kaarte wat die verskillende opsies skool toe en terug huis toe uitbeeld, is vir elke skool geskep. Hierdie kaarte kan ook afgelaai word vanaf die GO GEORGE-webwerf deur www.gogeorge.org.za/school-routes te besoek.
Leerders word aangeraai om die beste opklimtyd, roete en oorklimhaltes met die passasiersdiensbeamptes te bespreek. In die meeste gevalle sal daar verskeie opsies wees om vol busse tydens spitstyd te vermy.
Om ‘n besoek op die skoolterrein en direkte skakeling met die leerders aan te vra, is skole welkom om die GO GEORGE-inbelsentrum by 0800 044 044 te skakel of ‘n e-pos na info@gogeorge.org.za te stuur.
BYSKRIF:
Hierdie is ’n voorbeeld van die skoolroetekaarte wat deur GO GEORGE ontwikkel is. Die kaarte kan ook van die webblad afgelaai word by www.gogeorge.org.za/school-routes.
*Eskom Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented at 05:00 – 16:00 daily from Tuesday morning, with Stage 5 loadshedding daily from 16:00 – 05:00.*
Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/
_Issued by George Municipality on behalf of Eskom_
_*George will be affected as follows:*_
Tuesday 17/01/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 18:30 **
22:00 – 00:30
Wednesday 18/01/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:00 **
Thursday 19/01/2023
00:00 – 02:30 **
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30
Friday 20/01/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30
_*Uniondale will be affected as follows:*_
Monday 16/01/2023
19:00 – 21:30
Tuesday 17/01/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 21:30 **
Wednesday 18/01/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30
Thursday 19/01/2023
01:00 – 05:30 **
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30
Friday 20/01/2023
01:00 – 03:30 **
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30
*VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE*
*ONLY USE ESSENTIAL APPLIANCES WHEN POWER IS RESTORED*
Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly especially when power returns after load shedding. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network. Consumers are requested, where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Drop-off/pick-up points for private and public transport vehicles on beaches on 1 and 2 January 2023
Issued by George Municipality, 29 December 2022
To minimise traffic congestion, the George Municipality has made alternative arrangements for the drop-off and pick-up of large groups of passengers by public transport vehicles (taxis and buses) and/or private vehicles.
George traffic officers and point service officers will be in place to ensure the smooth flow of traffic as far as possible. Traffic controllers will assist with general parking as well as at the designated drop-and-go/pick-up areas at all beaches. Clear directions are in place. These arrangements are made for the safety of all public transport users and pedestrians.
VICTORIA BAY: 1 and 2 January 2023: 07:00 – 18:00
Pick-up:
All public transport vehicles (taxis and buses): At the upper parking area at stop sign on the left where you enter Victoria Bay.
Private vehicles: Drop-and-go circle at the boom, until officials indicate otherwise.
Drop-off: Drop-and-go circle at the boom, until officials indicate otherwise.
HEROLDS BAY: 1 and 2 January 2023: 06:00 – 18:00
Drop-and-go/pick-up points at the caravan food stalls and on the left side of the public toilet facilities.
No public transport vehicles, including buses and taxis, may park at the main parking area overlooking the sea.
Motorists are also allowed to park on the sides of the R404 road, provided they are completely off the road and do not create any obstruction.
WILDERNESS BEACH: 1 and 2 January 2023: 07:00 – 18:00
All public transport vehicles, (taxis and buses): Wilderness common drop-off point and parking area
ONLY private vehicles, the elderly and persons with disabilities: Salina’s drop-and-go point.
Map key:
Yellow arrows indicate parking areas.
Purple arrows indicate beach access.
Red stars indicate location of lifeguards.
Red triangle indicates that area/access is closed.
Green arrow indicates drop-and-go point for public, elderly people, and persons with disabilities.
Blue arrow indicates public transport drop-off/pick-up point (taxis and buses).
OPENBARE KENNISGEWING: Aflaai-en-ry / oplaaipunte vir privaat en openbare vervoer-voertuie op strande op 1 en 2 Januarie 2023
Uitgereik deur George-munisipaliteit, 29 Desember 2022
Om te verseker dat verkeersopeenhopings tot die minimum beperk word, het die George-munisipaliteit alternatiewe reëlings getref vir die af- en oplaai van groot groepe passasiers deur openbare vervoer-voertuie (taxi’s en busse) en/of private voertuie.
George-verkeersbeamptes en puntdiensbeamptes sal in plek wees om die gladde vloei van verkeer so ver moontlik te verseker. Verkeersbeheerders sal help met algemene parkering sowel as by die aangewese aflaai-en-ry / oplaaigebiede by alle strande. Duidelike aanwysings is in plek. Hierdie reëlings word getref ter wille van die veiligheid van alle openbare vervoergebruikers en voetgangers.
VICTORIABAAI: 1 en 2 Januarie 2023: 07:00 – 18:00
Oplaai:
Alle openbare vervoer-voertuie (taxi’s en busse): By die boonste parkeerarea by stopteken aan die linkerkant waar u Victoriabaai binnekom.
Privaat voertuie: Aflaai-en-ry-sirkel by die valhek, totdat beamptes anders aandui.
Aflaai: Aflaai-en-ry-sirkel by die valhek, totdat beamptes anders aandui.
HEROLDSBAAI: 1 en 2 Januarie 2023: 06:00 – 18:00
Aflaai-en-ry / oplaaipunte by die karavaankosstalletjies en aan die linkerkant van die openbare toiletgeriewe
Geen openbare-vervoervoertuie, insluitend busse en taxi’s, mag by die hoofparkeerarea wat op die see uitkyk, parkeer nie.
Motoriste mag ook aan die kante van die R404-pad parkeer, mits hulle heeltemal van die pad af is en geen versperring veroorsaak nie.
WILDERNIS-STRAND: 1 en 2 Januarie 2023: 07:00 – 18:00
Alle openbare-vervoervoertuie, (taxi’s en busse): Wildernis se gemeenskaplike aflaaipunt en parkeerarea (Wilderness common)
SLEGS privaat voertuie, bejaardes en persone met gestremdhede: Salina’s aflaai-en-ry-punt.
Kaartsleutel:
Geel pyle dui parkeerareas aan.
Pers pyle dui toegang tot strand aan.
Rooi sterre dui ligging van lewensredders aan.
Rooi driehoek dui aan dat area / toegang gesluit is.
Groen pyl dui aflaai-en-ry-punt vir publiek, bejaardes en persone met gestremdhede aan.
Blou pyl dui aflaai- /oplaaipunt vir openbare vervoer (taxi’s en busse) aan.
ISAZISO SIKAWONKE-WONKE: Ukwehla nokuHamba (Drop and Go) / iindawo zokuQokelela kwiZithuthi zaBucala kunye nezoThutho lukaWonke-wonke elunxwemeni ngomhla 1& 2 Januwari 2023
Ikhutshwe nguMasipala waseGeorge, ngowama-29 Disemba -2022
Ukuqinisekisa ukuba ingxinano yezothutho iyathotywa, uMasipala waseGeorge wenze amanye amalungiselelo okwehlisa kunye nokuqokelelwa kwabakhweli beZithuthi zikaWonke-wonke (kuquka neeTaxi) kunye/okanye izithuthi zabucala.
Amagosa ezendlela eGeorge kunye nama Points-man aza kube ekhona ukuqinisekisa ukuhamba kakuhle kwezithuthi kangangoko. Abalawuli bezendlela bancedisa kwindawo yokupaka jikelele kunye nakwiindawo ezichongiweyo ze-Drop and Go / Collection kuzo zonke iilwandle. Iimpawu ezicacileyo zikhona. La malungiselelo enziwa ngeenjongo zokhuseleko loluntu olusebenzisa izithuthi zikawonke-wonke kunye nabahambi ngeenyawo.
IVictoria Bay: 1 & 2 Januwari 2023: 07:00 – 18:00
Ukukhwela:
Zonke izithuthi zikawonke-wonke (iiteksi kunye neebhasi): Kuphawu lokumisa olusekhohlo kwindawo yokumisa izithuthi ephezulu xa ungena eVictoria Bay.
Izithuthi zabucala: Kwisangqa sokwehla-ukhwelise kwisango elilawulwa yibhum, ade amagosa anike eminye imiyalelo.
Ukwehlisa: Kwisangqa sokwehla-ukhwelise kwisango elilawulwa yibhum, ade amagosa anike eminye imiyalelo.
Herold’s Bay: 1 & 2 Januwari 2023: 06:00 – 18:00
Iindawo zokuLahla kunye nokuHamba / zokuQokelelwa zikwindawo yokutyela yeKharavani kwaye ngasekhohlo kwendawo yokuGcina uLuntu.
Akukho ziThuthi zoThutho lukaWonke-wonke kuquka iiteksi neebhasi ezivumelekileyo ukuba zipake kwindawo yokupaka ejongene nolwandle.
Abaqhubi nabo bavumelekile ukuba bapake kwincam yendlela i-R404 engena kunxweme lolwandle ukuba ngaba baphumile ngokupheleleyo endleleni kwaye ababangeli mqobo.
Wilderness Beach: 1 & 2 Januwari 2023: 07:00 – 18:00
Zonke iZithuthi zoThutho lukaWonke-wonke kuquka iiteksi neebhasi: I-Wilderness Common Drop kunye ne-Go/Ndawo yokuqokelelwa
Izithuthi zabucala, abaDala kunye nabakhubazekileyo KUPHELA: I-Salina’s Drop and Go
Imephu ilivo:
Iintolo ezityheli(Yellow) zibonisa iindawo zokuPaka.
Iintolo ezimfusa (Purple) zibonisa uFikelelo eLwandle
Iinkwenkwezi eziBomvu(Red) zibonisa Indawo yabaKhuseli bokuphila
Unxantathu obomvu. Indawo / Ufikelelo luvaliwe.
Utolo oluluhlaza(Green) lubonisa UKULAHLA kunye ne-HAMBA kuluntu kunye naBakhulileyo nabaKhubazekileyo.
Utolo oluBlue lubonisa ukuLahla kunye nokuya kwiiteksi neebhasi. Amanqaku okuqokelelwa kweeTaxi.
Urgent Public Notice: The public is hereby advised that the George Municipality Main building is closed to the public until Monday, 2 January 2023 (Public Holiday) and re-opening, 3 January 2023 due to a pipe burst in the building which has caused considerable damage. Cashiers will remain open today and tomorrow, 29 and 30 December 2022. The cashier hall is open from 08h00 until 15h30. Cleaning has started and staff is working as quickly as possible to clear wet corridors and ceilings that have caved in. Lifts are out of order at this stage. Our switchboard number is 044 801 9111 and after hours number is 044 801 6300. Issued by George Municipality 29 December 2022 at 07h15
*Eskom Loadshedding stage 4 to be implemented from 16:00 on 28/12/2022 to 05:00 on 29/12/2022 and stage 3 to be implemented from 05:00 to 16:00 on 29/12/2022. This pattern will be repeated daily until further notice.*
_*Issued by George Municipality on behalf of Eskom*_
*George will be affected as follows:*
Wednesday 28/12/2022
18:00 – 20:30
Thursday 29/12/2022
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30
Friday 30/12/2022
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30
Saturday 31/12/2022
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30
Sunday 01/01/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30
*Uniondale will be affected as follows:*
Wednesday 28/12/2022
21:00 – 23:30
Thursday 29/12/2022
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30
Friday 30/12/2022
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30
Saturday 31/12/2022
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30
Sunday 01/01/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30
Prohibited substances and conduct at Municipal Beaches
George Municipality has a NO ALCOHOL policy applicable to Beaches and other Public areas, which will be strictly enforced especially during the Festive period. The George law enforcement officers will be assisted by beach monitors during the Festive season to assist with beach patrols, and the enforcement of Municipal bylaws to ensure safe beaches for everyone.
The control, searching of vehicles and bags access at municipal beaches is implemented under “The access to public premises and access of vehicles Act (53 1985)”. Members of the Public are warned that prohibited substances, weapons, alcohol, fireworks etc. will be confiscated and that fines can be issued. All confiscated items or goods will be handed over to the South African Police Service (SAPS) for disposal.
No dogs or other animals are allowed on the beach, unless there are signs, which identify any allowed times and areas.
George Municipality encourages all beachgoers to co-operate with our officials to ensure their visit to the beach is a safe and enjoyable experience. Neighbourhood Watch, Community Police Forums, George and Provincial Traffic Services, SANPARKS, National Sea Rescue Institute, Private Security Companies, the South African Police Service (SAPD) including Business Owners also assist the Municipality to ensure a safe festival season. Previous festive seasons have been very successful due to the excellent co-operation between all role players and members of the public.
The beach areas under the control of the George Municipality include Wilderness Main Beach, Wilderness Lagoon, Wilderness Steps, Wilderness Lientjiesklip, Victoria Bay Beach, Gwaing River Mouth Beach and Day Camp and Herold’s Bay Beach and Tidal pool.
For any further information on complaints please contact the Law Enforcement office on 044 801 6350 (07h45 – 16h30)
or 044 801 6300 (A/h Assistance team only for bylaw-related offences and emergencies).
The public can also send e-mails to sprins@george.gov.za with complaints of related matters.
Law Enforcement Office – 25B Cathedral Street.
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Veiliger strande vir almal!
Verbode middels en gedrag by Munisipale Strande
George Munisipaliteit het ‘n GEEN ALKOHOL beleid van toepassing op strande en ander openbare gebiede, wat veral gedurende die Feestyd streng toegepas sal word. Die George-wetstoepassers sal gedurende die Feestyd deur strandmonitors bygestaan word om te help met strandpatrollies, en die toepassing van munisipale verordeninge om veilige strande vir almal te verseker.
Die beheer, deursoeking van voertuie en saktoegang by munisipale strande word geïmplementeer onder “Die Wet op Toegang tot Openbare Persele en Toegang tot Voertuie (53 1985)”. Lede van die Publiek word gewaarsku dat verbode middels, wapens, alkohol, vuurwerke ens. op beslag gelê sal word en dat boetes uitgereik kan word.Alle gekonfiskeerde items of goedere sal aan die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens (SAPD) oorhandig word vir wegdoening.
Geen honde of ander diere word op die strand toegelaat nie, tensy daar tekens is wat enige toegelate tye en gebiede identifiseer.
George Munisipaliteit moedig alle strandgangers aan om met ons amptenare saam te werk om te verseker dat hul besoek aan die strand ‘n veilige en aangename ervaring is. Buurtwagte, Gemeenskapspolisieforums, George en Provinsiale Verkeersdienste, SANPARKE, Nasionale Seereddingsinstituut, Private Sekuriteitsmaatskappye, die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens (SAPD) insluitend sake-eienaars staan ook die Munisipaliteit by om ‘n veilige feesseisoen te verseker. Vorige feesseisoene was baie suksesvol vanweë die uitstekende samewerking tussen alle rolspelers en lede van die publiek.
Die strandgebiede onder beheer van die George Munisipaliteit sluit in Wildernis Hoofstrand, Wildernisstrandmeer, Wildernis “Steps”, Wildernis Lientjiesklip, Victoriabaaistrand, Gwaingriviermondstrand en -dagkamp en Heroldsbaaistrand en Getypoel.
Vir enige verdere inligting oor klagtes kontak asseblief die Wetstoepassingskantoor by 044 801 6350 (07h45 – 16h30)
of 044 801 6300 (N/u-bystandspan slegs vir verordening-verwante oortredings en noodgevalle).
Die publiek kan ook e-posse stuur na sprins@george.gov.za met klagtes oor verwante sake.
Wetstoepassingskantoor – Cathedralstraat 25B.
Public Notice: Incidents at Victoria Bay and Wilderness Beach
Issued by George Municipality 28 December 2022
George municipal lifeguards at Wilderness main beach responded to an incident yesterday where three family members from George were caught in rip currents.
Lifeguards reached a 10-year-old girl in the mid breakers finding her unresponsive. Unfortunately, despite extensive efforts to resuscitate her, she was sadly declared deceased. Lifeguards were able to assist a young teenage male to shore and he was unharmed. A 16-year-old girl was resuscitated and stabilised and was released into the care of emergency services.
A search is continuing for a 26-year-old male that went missing at Victoria Bay beach.
In all incidents the George Municipality lifeguards, NSRI, Western Cape Government Health EMS paramedics and George Municipal Law Enforcement officers worked together to manage the incidents.
George Municipality rescue craft jet-rib and two NSRI rescue crafts were activated during the incidents.
Dr Michele Gratz, Municipal Manager of George Municipality, extended her heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased.
Dr Gratz and the NSRI commended members of the public at Wilderness beach for their assistance and support on the scene.
NATIS SYSTEM DOWN AT MVR Hibernia Street and very slow in Blanco
Issued by George Municipality 23 December 2022 at 09h00
Please be advised that the NATIS System is currently down at the Motor Vehicle Registration (next to the train station) and is very slow at the Blanco satellite office. No transactions can be done at MVR in Hibernia Street office currently.
No transactions can be done at the MVR currently. Technicians are working on the problem. We thank the public for their patience in this regard.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) operational again
Issued by George Municipality 22 December 2022 for immediate release
The George Municipality Vehicle Testing Centre (VTS) is open again after brake rollers that broke down because of the continuous loadshedding was restored. The VTS is open for business as usual in Hibernia Street (next to the train station).
For any queries contact the VTS on 044 801 9312.
FREE 10-POINT HOLIDAY CHECK FOR YOUR CAR!
The George Municipal Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) is again offering a FREE 10-Point Check for your vehicle on 10 to 13 January 2023 (08h30 -15h30). Note first come first served rule will apply.
The 10 Point inspection includes:
The full inspection will take approximately 10 minutes and you will be free to go with a clean bill of health – or know that something needs to be repaired before you leave for that long drive.
Safety is our priority – make use of the opportunity to ensure you and your family travel safely this festive season.
SAFETY TIPS
Check that vehicle is roadworthy before you start your journey
Carry the necessary equipment and tools to assist you on the road in case of a breakdown
Have enough rest before you start your journey and take a rest every 2 hours
Adhere to all road signs and rules of the road
Maintain a safe following distance
Adhere to and stay within the speed limits
Follow instructions that are given by Law enforcement or Traffic Officials
No overloading of passengers because it affects the braking system of the vehicle
Have the necessary contact numbers in case of emergency
Be patient towards other road users
Public Notice: Gwaiing Landfill site times for Public Holidays and regular days
Issued by George Municipality 22 December 2022
The Gwaiing Landfill site is open weekdays from 07h00 to 18h00 and on Saturdays from 07h00 to 18h00.
Public Holidays it is open from 07h00 to 15h00, this includes 26, 27 December 2022 and 2 January 2023.
The landfill site is closed on Sundays. The site is situated next to the George Showgrounds on the R102 (Old Airport Road). For enquiries contact the landfill site directly on 044 803 9287/97 or the Cleansing department in Meade Street on 044 802 2900.
Dogs on beaches(sand area) detrimental to Blue Flag status – we request your co-operation!
George Municipality wishes to inform all dog owners that in order to adhere to the Blue Flag international standards at all of our beaches, it is imperative to enforce strict rules of NO DOGS ON BEACHES (SAND AREAS) that is in line with the Municipality’s By-law, Keeping of dogs, cats and animals.
Wilderness Beach, Herold’s Bay and Victoria Bay have full Blue Flag status and Leeintjiesklip has Pilot status for the 2023 festive season. Blue Flag is an international coastal management programme that accredits beaches that meet standards of excellence in water quality, environmental management, environmental education and information as well as safety and services. In South Africa the programme is implemented by the Wildlife Environmental Society of South Africa (WESSA). The Blue Flag season runs from 1 December 2023 to 31 January 2024.
Dog excrement can contaminate the water and jeopardise the Blue Flag status of our beaches – even if the dog poop is picked up. Dog owners are therefore warned to keep dogs on a leash and off the sandy areas at the beaches. Law Enforcement officers will not hesitate to act against those that do not adhere to the By-law.
Further to this By-Law no dog or other animal may be in any public street or public space (any open public space the public has access to which falls under the George Municipal jurisdiction for example beachfronts, parks, sport fields and sidewalks) except on a leash and under control. This is unless the animal is in an area designated by the George Municipality as a free-running area.
A person is not allowed to walk a dog other than a guide dog, ON A BEACHFRONT, a public street, public place, without carrying enough plastic or paper bags or wrappers, to place the excrement into, in the event of the dog defecating. Please note that dogs are allowed on the sidewalk areas, (tarred, brick-paved etc.) of beachfronts, if these conditions are adhered to.
The beach areas under the control of the George Municipality include Herold’s Bay, Gwaiing River Mouth Beach, Victoria Bay and the Leentjiesklip and Wildnerness beach areas up until the NSRI (Salina’s Restaurant). The area to the left of Salina’s Restaurant (facing the sea) falls under Sanparks. The attached map indicates the areas on Wilderness Beach where dogs MAY be walked on the beach.
The George Municipal By-Law may differ from that of other municipalities. Please humanely muzzle and or more can and will be imposed.
Animal owners leaving on vacation should please ensure that they have their animals cared for by a reliable person or at an animal boarding facility such as kennels or catteries.
We ask dog owners to familiarise themselves with a map of Sanparks attached, to see where dogs are allowed on beaches and where not.
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Honde op strande (sandgebied) is nadelig vir Blouvlagstatus – ons versoek u samewerking!
George Munisipaliteit wil alle honde-eienaars in kennis stel dat om aan die Blouvlag internasionale standaarde by al ons strande te voldoen, dit noodsaaklik is om streng reëls van GEEN HONDE OP STRANDE (SANDGEBIEDE) af te dwing wat in lyn is met die Munisipaliteit se Bywet, Aanhou van honde, katte en diere.
Wildernisstrand, Heroldsbaai en Victoriabaai het volle Blouvlagstatus en Leeintjiesklip het status vir die 2023-feesseisoen. Blouvlag is ‘n internasionale kusbestuursprogram wat strande akkrediteer wat aan standaarde van uitnemendheid in watergehalte, omgewingsbestuur, omgewingsopvoeding en inligting sowel as veiligheid en dienste voldoen. In Suid-Afrika word die program deur die Wildlife Environmental Society of South Africa (WESSA) geïmplementeer. Die Blouvlagseisoen strek van 1 Desember 2023 tot 31 Januarie 2024.
Honde-ontlasting kan die water besoedel en die Blouvlagstatus van ons strande in gedrang bring – selfs al word die honde-afval opgetel. Honde-eienaars word dus gewaarsku om honde aan ‘n leiband en van die sanderige gebiede by die strande af weg te hou. Wetstoepassingsbeamptes sal nie huiwer om op te tree teen diegene wat nie by die Verordening hou nie.
Ingevolge hierdie Verordening mag geen hond of ander dier in enige openbare straat of openbare ruimte wees (enige oop openbare ruimte waartoe die publiek toegang het en wat onder die George Munisipale jurisdiksie val, byvoorbeeld strandfronte, parke, sportvelde en sypaadjies) behalwe aan ‘n leiband en onder beheer. Dit is tensy die dier in ‘n gebied is wat deur die George Munisipaliteit as ‘n vrylopende gebied aangewys is.
‘n Persoon word nie toegelaat om met ‘n ander hond behalwe ‘n gidshond, OP ‘N STRAND, ‘n openbare straat, openbare plek, te loop sonder om genoeg plastiek- of papiersakke of omhulsels te dra, om die ontlasting in te plaas, in die geval die hond ontlas nie. Neem asseblief kennis dat honde op die sypaadjie-gebiede, (geteer, baksteen geplaveide ens.) van strandfronte toegelaat word, indien hierdie voorwaardes nagekom word.
Die strandgebiede onder beheer van die George-munisipaliteit sluit in Heroldsbaai, Gwaiingriviermondstrand, Victoriabaai en die Leentjiesklip- en Wildnerness-strandgebiede tot by die NSRI (Salina’s Restaurant). Die gebied links van Salina’s Restaurant (wat na die see kyk) val onder Sanparke.
Die George Munisipale Verordening kan verskil van dié van ander munisipaliteite. Snoer asseblief jou hond op ‘n menslike manier,om die hond onder beheer te hou, indien die dier as gevaarlik, boosaardig of wreed beskou word. Geen diere moet in ‘n onbewaakte en/of toe voertuig of oop bakkie in enige openbare straat of ruimte gelaat word nie. Indien hierdie verordening nie nagekom word nie, kan en sal ‘n boete van R500 en hoër opgelê word.
Diere-eienaars wat met vakansie vertrek, moet asseblief seker maak dat hulle hul diere deur ‘n betroubare persoon of by ‘n diere-instapfasiliteit soos honde-herberg of katte-herberg versorg word.
Ons vra honde-eienaars om hulself te vergewis van ‘n kaart van Sanparke wat aangeheg is, om te sien waar honde op strande toegelaat word en waar nie.
Stage 6 loadshedding will be implemented from 20:00 tonight until 05:00 tomorrow morning. Then Stage 4 loadshedding will resume at 05:00 tomorrow morning until further notice. This is necessary to ensure sufficient generation capacity is available tonight to replenish the dam levels at the pumped storage power station so that this capacity will be available during the day tomorrow. The breakdown of 6 generating units during the day has necessitated the escalation in the loadshedding stage. Eskom will publish a further update should any significant changes occur.(Eskom)
George will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 21/12/2022
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 21/12/2022
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30
Public Notice: No Fireworks Allowed in George and surrounds
Issued George Mun, 20 December 2022
George Municipality reminds the public that due to the high fire risk, the setting off, and possession of fireworks, firecrackers, flares, paper lanterns and other such paraphernalia in the George municipal area is not allowed.
Strict Fireworks Legislation
George has strict firework legislation and according to the Bylaw on Community Safety, Section 58 (13) No person may discharge fireworks outside of a designated Fire Works Area. No Fire Works area has been made available in George and should someone be caught discharging a firework, a flare or lighting a Chinese lantern an immediate fine of R1000 is applicable as well as a potential charge of arson.
Confiscation Notices
Law Enforcement Services together with other Role players would start with the compliance campaign by doing continuous inspections at shops in all areas. Confiscation notices and Fines will be issued to non-compliant shops and confiscated fireworks will handed over to the SAPS Explosives unit for disposal.
Marine Flares
Setting off marine rocket flares for fun is hugely dangerous and irresponsible. NSRI is compelled to log and investigate each and every incident in case it is a real emergency which of course takes up their time and valuable resources and, more seriously, could detract from genuine flare sightings. It is also hugely dangerous for those setting off the flares, which, as they are quite costly, we suspect are also probably out of date. Marine guidance notes explain that all old flares need to be disposed of correctly.
Rocket flares degrade with time and there have been cases where the rocket propellant separates from the parachute and you are left with an uncontrolled flare which then comes back down and hits the person who has fired it off.
Enforcement
George Municipality will firmly enforce the applicable by-laws and Law Enforcement officials will be deployed at various areas and beaches throughout the season to attend to fireworks complaints.
Pets and fireworks
This will hopefully assist in reducing the noise levels and allow people (and their pets) to plan for “noisy” periods thus allowing for a quieter, safer environment for all concerned. For some pets, especially dogs and cats with particularly noise-sensitive ears, the sound of fireworks can cause intense fear responses. Some pets will go to extremes to hide, others get startled and run away, and general anxiety caused by unexpected loud sounds can have long-lasting effects on animals.
Other impacts of fireworks- did you know?
Bees become so disorientated they don’t go back to their hives.
Birds have panic attacks at night causing mass deaths.
Fish and other animals perish after ingesting fireworks debris.
Companion animals have anxiety and panic attacks.
Fireworks can also trigger Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in people.
Please report the illegal setting off of fireworks to 044 801 6350 or after hours at 044 801 6300.
Please report the illegal trade in fireworks to 044 801 6350 or after hours at 044 801 6300.
FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311
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Openbare Kennisgewing: Geen vuurwerke word in George en omgewing toegelaat nie
Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit vir onmiddellike vrystelling
George Munisipaliteit herinner die publiek daaraan dat weens die hoë brandrisiko, die afvuur, en besit van vuurwerke, klappers, fakkels, papierlanterns en ander sulke toebehore in die George munisipale gebied nie toegelaat word nie.
Streng vuurwerkwetgewing
George het streng vuurwerkwetgewing en volgens die Verordening op Gemeenskapsveiligheid, Artikel 58 (13) mag geen persoon vuurwerke buite ‘n aangewese Vuurwerkgebied afvuur nie. Daar is geen vuurwerkgebied in George beskikbaar gestel nie en sou iemand gevang word wat ‘n vuurwerk, ‘n fakkel of ‘n Chinese lantern aansteek, is ‘n onmiddellike boete van R1000 van toepassing asook ‘n moontlike klag van brandstigting.
Beslagleggingskennisgewings
Wetstoepassingsdienste sal saam met ander rolspelers met die nakomingsveldtog begin deur deurlopende inspeksies by winkels in alle gebiede te doen. Beslagleggingskennisgewings en boetes sal uitgereik word aan winkels wat nie aan die vereistes voldoen nie en gekonfiskeerde vuurwerke sal aan die SAPD se plofstofeenheid oorhandig word vir vernietiging.
Mariene vuurpylfakkels
Dit is uiters gevaarlik en onverantwoordelik om mariene vuurpylfakkels vir die pret te laat afgaan. NSRI is verplig om elke voorval aan te teken en te ondersoek ingeval dit ‘n werklike noodgeval is, wat natuurlik hul tyd en waardevolle hulpbronne in beslag neem en nog ernstiger, afbreuk kan doen aan werklike fakkelwaarnemings. Dit is ook uiters gevaarlik vir diegene wat die fakkels afvuur aangesien dit redelik duur is en waarskynlik verouderd. Luidens Mariene handleidingnotas moet alle ou fakkels korrek vernietig word. Vuurpylfakkels versleg mettertyd en daar was al gevalle waar die vuurpyldryfmiddel van die valskerm skei en jy sit met ‘n onbeheerde fakkel wat dan terugkom en die persoon wat dit afgevuur het, tref.
Handhawing
George Munisipaliteit sal die toepaslike verordeninge streng toepas en Wetstoepassingsbeamptes sal deur die seisoen by verskeie gebiede en strande ontplooi word om aandag te gee aan vuurwerkklagtes.
Troeteldiere en vuurwerke
Hierdie sal hopelik help om die geraasvlakke te verminder en mense (en hul troeteldiere) in staat stel om te beplan vir “geraas” periodes en sodoende ‘n stiller, veiliger omgewing vir alle betrokkenes, moontlik te maak. Vir sommige troeteldiere, veral honde en katte met besonder geraas-sensitiewe ore, kan die geluid van vuurwerke intense vreesreaksies veroorsaak. Sommige troeteldiere gaan tot uiterstes om weg te kruip, ander skrik en hardloop weg, en algemene angs wat deur onverwagte harde geluide veroorsaak word, kan langdurige uitwerking op diere hê.
Ander impakte van vuurwerke – het jy geweet?
Bye raak so gedisoriënteerd dat hulle nie teruggaan na hul korwe nie.
Voëls ondergaan paniekaanvalle in die nag wat massa-vrektes veroorsaak.
Visse en ander diere vergaan nadat hulle vuurwerkrommel ingeneem het.
Geselskapsdiere het angs- en paniekaanvalle.
Vuurwerke kan ook posttraumatiese stresversteuring by mense veroorsaak.
Rapporteer asseblief die onwettige afvuur van vuurwerke by 044 801 6350 of na-ure by 044 801 6300.
Meld asseblief die onwettige handel in vuurwerke by 044 801 6350 of na-ure by 044 801 6300 aan.
BRANDNOODGEVALLE: 044 801 6311
