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Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 16:00 on Monday. Thereafter, Stage 2 and 3 loadshedding will be implemented until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:

Sunday 29/10/2023
None

Monday 30/10/2023
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Tuesday 31/10/2023
16:00 – 18:30

Wednesday 01/11/2023
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Thursday 02/11/2023
22:00 – 00:30

Friday 03/11/2023
06:00 – 08:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Sunday 29/10/2023
None

Monday 30/10/2023
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Tuesday 31/10/2023
19:00 – 21:30

Wednesday 01/11/2023
17:00 – 19:30

Thursday 02/11/2023
01:00 – 03:30
17:00 – 19:30

Friday 03/11/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30

ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING – reduce power to avoid network tripping

Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly after power returns. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding.

Consumers are urged to turn off high-usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding is scheduled to return. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network.

Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the after-hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after load shedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on i.e. areas are switched on one by one and not all at the same time to avoid overloading the system.

Please wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The Electrotechnical Directorate will be aware of a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.

Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/

Following a power outage in George South which has affected Palgrave, Merriman, Wentzel and Newston Street yesterday a second larger circuit breaker was installed last night at 20:30 and power was restored. The circuit breaker however tripped again after 21:00.

Tests have been done on the mains and they are clear of any faults. The electricians are now having to test the cables leading to each house in the area of Palgrave and Newton Street as it is clearly an isolated section that is causing the problem.

We apologize for this issue and urge affected residents to please bear with us as while we are testing for the fault, the power will continue to go off and on.

Issued George Municipality

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: PORTION OF WILDERNESS HEIGHTS, WATSONIA, SEVEN PASSES, 10 MYL AVENUE, MOL LINE, WHITES RD

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 09 NOVEMBER  2023  FROM  08H30 TO 19H00 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.

Should circumstances prevent the work being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on

THURSDAY 16 NOVEMBER  2023 FROM  08H30 TO 19H00

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KENNISGEWING VAN  DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD: GEDEELTE VAN WILDERNIS- HOOGTE, WATSONIA, SEVEN PASSES, 10 MYL LAAN, MOL LYN, WHITES STR

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 09 NOVEMBER 2023 VANAF  08H30 TOT 19H00 met  die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.

Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op DONDERDAG 16 NOVEMBER  2023 VANAF 08H30 TOT 19H00

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

 THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: PORTION OF GEELHOUTBOOM, TRAMONTO AND WOODLAND

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 02 NOVEMBER  2023  FROM  09H00 TO 16H30 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.

Should circumstances prevent the work being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on THURSDAY 09 NOVEMBER  2023 FROM  09H00 TO 16H30

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KENNISGEWING VAN  DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

 DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD: GEDEELTE VAN GEELHOUTBOOM, TRAMONTO EN WOODLAND

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 02 NOVEMBER 2023 VANAF  09H00 TOT 16H30 met  die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.

Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op DONDERDAG 09 NOVEMBER  2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30

From the 1 December 2023 to 31 January 2024, lifeguards will be deployed daily at the municipal blue flag beaches at Victoria Bay, Herold’s Bay, Wilderness Main beach and Leentjiesklip. (1 – 8 December from 9am – 5pm; 09 December – 31 January from 7am-7pm)

From 1 February to 31 May 2024 lifeguards will be on duty only on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, between 9am – 5pm, with an option to extend the hours on good weather days at the Blue Flag beaches (Victoria Bay, Herolds Bay, Wilderness Main and Leentjiesklip Beach).

Gwaing River Mouth, Wilderness Lagoon and Steps Beaches will also have Lifeguards according to the above hours.

As of 3 May 2024, until 1 December 2024, there will be no lifeguards deployed at the beaches and swimming pools.

1. Beach Safety

Beaches and swimming pool that fall under the George Municipality’s jurisdiction
Wilderness Main Beach
Wilderness Lagoon
Wilderness Steps
Wilderness Lientjiesklip
Victoria Bay Beach
Gwaing River Mouth Beach and Day Camp
Herold’s Bay Beach and Tidal pool
Conville Municipal swimming pool
Uniondale Municipal swimming pool

Essential phone numbers to keep close this summer
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Station 23 at Wilderness Beach supports the municipality. The NSRI can be reached on 082 990 5955.

George Fire Department FIRE 044 803 6311
TOLL FREE DISASTER NUMBER: 087 152 9999
George Municipality AFTER HOURS 044 803 6300

How can people keep themselves safe and protected on the beach and in the water?

Learn to swim: Learning to swim is the best defence against drowning. Teach children to swim at an early age. Children who are not taught when they are very young tend to avoid swim instruction as they age, probably due to embarrassment. Swimming instruction is a crucial step in protecting children from injury or death.

Swim near a lifeguard: statistics show that the chance of drowning at a beach without lifeguard protection is almost five times greater than drowning at a beach with lifeguards.

Swim with a buddy: Many drownings involve single swimmers. When you swim with a buddy if one of you has a problem the other may be able to help, including signalling for assistance from others. At least have someone onshore watching you.

Check with the lifeguards: Lifeguards work continually to identify hazards that might affect you. They can advise you on the safest place to swim, as well as places to avoid. They want you to have a safe day. Talk to them when you first arrive at the beach and ask them for their advice.

Use sunscreen and drink water: Everyone loves a sunny day, but exposure to the sun affects your body. Without sunscreen, you can be seriously burned. The sun’s rays can also cause life-long skin damage and skin cancer. To protect yourself always choose “broad spectrum” sunscreen rated from 15 to 50 SPF, or clothing that covers your skin, and reapply sunscreen regularly throughout the day. The sun can also dehydrate you quickly. Drink lots of water and avoid alcohol, which contributes to dehydration. Lifeguards treat people for heat exhaustion and heat stroke from time to time. If you feel ill, be sure to contact a lifeguard.

Obey Posted Signs and Flags: It sometimes seems as though there are too many signs, but the ones at the beach are intended to help keep you safe and inform you about local regulations. Read the signs when you first arrive and please follow their direction. Flags may be flown by lifeguards to advise of hazards and regulations that change from time to time. You can usually find informational signs explaining the flags’ meaning or just ask the lifeguard. ONLY Swim Between the flags. They indicate the swimming Area. Do not swim if there are no Lifeguards on duty.

Keep the Beach and Water Clean: Nobody likes to see the beach or water littered with trash. Even in places where beach cleaning services pick up trash daily, it may linger on the beach for hours, causing an unsightly mess and threatening the health of birds and animals. Broken glass also holds a great risk of injury to beach users. Do your part. Pick up after yourself and even others. Everyone will appreciate you for it.

Learn Rip Current Safety: 80% of rescues by lifeguards at ocean beaches are caused by rip currents. These currents are formed by surf and gravity because once surf pushes water up the slope of the beach, gravity pulls it back. This can create concentrated rivers of water moving offshore. Some people mistakenly call this an undertow, but there is no undercurrent, just an offshore current. If you are caught in a rip current, don’t fight it by trying to swim directly to shore. Instead, swim parallel to shore until you feel the current relax, then swim to shore. Most rip currents are narrow and a short swim parallel to shore will bring you to safety.

Enter Water Feet First: Serious, lifelong injuries, including paraplegia, occur every year due to diving headfirst into unknown water and striking the bottom. Bodysurfing can result in a serious neck injury when the swimmer’s neck strikes the bottom. Check for depth and obstructions before diving, then go in feet first the first time; and use caution while bodysurfing, always extending a hand ahead of you. Be careful even at the swimming pool.

Wear a Life Jacket when on Watercrafts: Some 80% of fatalities associated with boating accidents are from drowning. Most involve people who never expected to end up in the water but fell overboard or ended up in the water when the boat sank. Children are particularly at risk and should wear life jackets whenever they are aboard boats.

2. Public Swimming pools
The lifeguards are available at the Conville and Uniondale pools from 1 December 2023 until 31 May 2024, as per the following swimming pool operating hours.

• Monday to Friday: 13:00 – 16:00 (with 2 Lifeguards on Duty)
• Saturdays and Sundays (Public Holidays): 09:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 16:00 with 2 Lifeguards on Duty and one Lifeguard on standby.

The following safety precautions are to be adhered to:
• Do not dive into a pool you have never been in before
• Listen to the lifeguards
• Do not swim alone
• Do not let small children swim in the big pool.
• No diving. No pushing
• Children under the age of 12 must be escorted by an adult (Please note that the small pool at Conville is closed for repairs)
• No weapons
• No alcohol is allowed at the swimming pools
• Right of admission reserved.

The tariffs for entry into both Conville and Uniondale swimming pools are as follows:
Non-Sporting events:
• Entrance fee: Adult (Including children 16years and above): R 15, 00 per person
• Children (15 years & under): R 5, 00 per child
• Swimming tuition: per person: R 11, 00 (Both adult and children)

Sporting events:
Hire of Conville Swimming Pool:
o Galas for Adults: R1 500,00 / full day
o R 800, 00 / half day
o Deposit R1 500, 00 (Refundable)
o Floodlights: R 300, 00 / hour
o Touchpads: R 4 000, 00 / day
o PLEASE NOTE: Entry fee to the Swimming Pools is VAT INCLUSIVE

For enquiries/bookings: Conville Swimming Pool
Tel: 044 801 9488
Contact persons:
Mr G de Villiers Email: gbdevilliers@george.gov.za – Sport Development Assistant
Ms LY Botha Email lybotha@george.gov.za – Sport Development Officer
Ms S Velembo Email svelembo@george.gov.za

For enquiries/Bookings: Uniondale Swimming Pool
Tel: 044-8019020 / 044 7521024 (Uniondale Office)

A water outage is being attended to by our team. The outage was caused by a mainline leak on Glenwood Ave.

Affected areas are Kraaibosch Park, Groenkloof Woods, Groenkloof Village, Groenkloof Rif, Groenkloof Glen.
Municipal teams are on site attending to the leak.
A water tanker is stationed on site.

ETR 4-5 hours

Restaurants, bars and cafés are invited to gear up for a summer of al fresco dining. George Municipality is offering free ‘pavement permits’ to hospitality businesses, providing restaurants with additional floor space to place their tables.

Businesses can apply free of charge for a licence to seat customers outside from 15 December 2023 – 19 January 2023. The municipality aims to boost the hospitality industry by taking advantage of the warmer weather and supporting business recovery by creating a festive atmosphere in the city while offering greater patron capacities.

“We hope to see hospitality businesses take us up on this offer to create a vibrant summer atmosphere through December and January. It’s an opportunity to develop fun, innovative outdoor spaces to maximise peak influxes,” says Lauren Waring, Director of Human Settlements, Planning and Development.
The available space on the pavement and other factors are considered when deciding applications. Establishments must adhere to all trading and land use approvals.

For enquiries please contact Lauren Waring, Director of Human Settlements, Planning and Development via email: lwaring@george.gov.za

Find the application form here:  https://www.george.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Application-Form-Al-Fresco-Summer-Dining-Pavement-Permit-2023-1.pdf

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION

OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: PORTION OF ROSEMORE, MILLER STREET

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER  2023  FROM  09H00 TO 16H00 to do alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.

Should circumstances prevent the work from being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on

FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER  2023 FROM  09H00 TO 16H00

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KENNISGEWING VAN  DIE ONDERBREKING

VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD: GEDEELTE VAN ROSEMORE, MILLER STRAAT

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 26 OKTOBER 2023 VANAF  09H00 TOT 16H00 met  die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.

Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op VRYDAG 27 OKTOBER  2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00

Some areas in Blanco continue to experience low water pressure.

Teams on the ground are still busy investigating the problem.

The following streets remains affected: Searle Street, Fraaiuitsig Ave, Gousblom Str, Aster Close and Blank Str.

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

 THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:

 PORTION OF YORK STREET, FICHATS STREET, LAING STREET,BAMBOO AVENUE AND SIR LANCELOT LANE

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY 25 OCTOBER 2023  FROM  09H00 TO 15H00 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.

Should circumstances prevent the work being carried out during the abovementioned period, the work will be done on

THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER  2023 FROM  09H00 TO 15H00

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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING
VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN YORK
FICHATS STRAAT, LAING STRAAT, BAMBOO EN SIR LANCELOT LAAN

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op WOENSDAG 25 OKTOBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 15H00 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.

Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op DONDERDAG 26 OKTOBER 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 15H00

Some areas in Blanco might experience low water pressure.

Teams on the ground are investigating the problem and will provide feedback soon.

The following streets are affected: Searle street, Fraaiuitsig Ave, Gousblom Str, Aster Close and Blank Str.

Electricians have started the process of restoring the power supply from the George grid.

Both Wilderness Heights and Wilderness Central have been restored.

NB: This excludes the portion of Wilderness Heights that experienced an earlier outage due to lines that were down, caused by bad weather conditions over the past weekend.

Payment is due by the 15th of the following month. If you haven’t received a statement by the 15th, it is suggested you pay an average amount.

Register on our Website to receive your account by email each month. Click on the Update Your Details Button and follow the instructions. https://www.george.gov.za/financial-services/accounts/update-your-contact-details/

Request an account via email at accounts@george.gov.za (Please provide your GRG account number on request) or check your account totals on the My Smart City – George APP.

A hard copy of your monthly account can be printed at the cashier hall of the Municipality’s main building situated at 71 York Street or at our Area Offices in BLANCO, CONVILLE, PACALTSDORP, NEW DAWN PARK, ROSEMOOR, PROTEA PARK, TOUWSRANTEN as well as the Thembalethu and Waboomskraal Thusong Centres on request.

Ratepayers can VIEW and PAY their accounts by clicking on the Unipay link www.unipay.co.za or by scanning the QR code on their account.

Phone in on 044 801 9009/4/17 or 044 801 9135 or 044 801 9518. Please provide your GRG account number and contact details (email address, telephone number) with all enquiries.

George Municipality has installed a Pay Your Account button on the municipal website – pay your account with one click! https://tinyurl.com/2p8t83ax

Go to our website on www.george.gov.za
Click on the Accounts-PAY Button on our website
Register your details by completing all relevant fields
Follow the prompts on the Unipay home screen.
Find your Unipay Number, on your account statement in the bottom right corner

Pay via the My Smart City – George APP
Once you have downloaded the My Smart City APP via the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store you need to register your Account details. Verification of your Account details may take 1-2 days and thereafter you are able to pay your account.

You will receive confirmation of your payment via the APP.

Get Your Account Registered/ Verified
Go to your Apps home screen
Tap on My Municipality
Tap on the Municipal accounts icon
Tap the Add Account
Complete all relevant fields. (Please note that you can only proceed once you have selected your location under your profile.)

Verification of your Account details may take 1-2 days and thereafter you are able to pay your account
Once your Account Icon has turned green (i.e it is verified) select the municipal bill you would like to pay or select the All icon to settle your bills in one settlement.

Paying Your Account

Once your Account has been verified,
Tap on the bar and click on Pay Account
Fill in the amount you would like to pay
Click Pay Account
Complete all relevant fields under Card Details
Tap Pay Now
Select the municipal bill you would like to pay or select the All icon to settle your bills in one settlement
Confirmation of payment will be received via the APP.

Accounts can be paid via electronic transfer (EFT – see details below)

Bank details for electronic payment:
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 is to be sent to payments@george.gov.za

Ratepayers can PAY  their accounts by clicking on the Unipay link unipay.co.za or by scanning the Unipay QR code on their account. Register your account details and proceed to pay.

Pay at the following Retail Outlets: Pick ‘n Pay, Woolworths, BOXER, GAME, SPAR and PEP.

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. If you do not have a printed account, ensure that you have the 20 digit number written down to provide the teller with.

Ratepayers in Uniondale can get hard copies of their accounts and pay at the Uniondale Post Office, Pep Stores and Uniondale Municipal Office, 39 Voortrekker Steet.

To register you can email accounts@george.gov.za or phone 044 752 1024 for more information.
In Haarlem ratepayers can get hard copies and pay their accounts at the Haarlem Municipal Office, 99 Berg Street, to register you can email accounts@george.gov.za or phone 044 763 1013.

In person at the Cashier Hall, Main Municipal Building 71 York Street 07h45 – 16h30 Weekdays.

Contact Us
044 801 9111
Accounts@george.gov.za

POWER HAS JUST BEEN LOST TO WILDERNESS – ESKOM HAS BEEN NOTIFIED – An ESKOM transformer has tripped and an electrician has been dispatched.

Ballots Bay
Ballots Bay remains without power following the subsidence of ground around an electrical pole in Thembalethu. A new structure is being built and a copper conductor stolen last night has exacerbated the repairs. Teams remain on site while attending to the repairs and the current ETR is 18h00.

Wilderness Heights
Wilderness Heights – Our vegetation team is on site and clearing as much as possible while our contractor is rebuilding the transformer structure and stringing the overhead line. Estimated time of repair 18h00

Did you know that all George Municipal application forms can now be found on the new My Smart City App?

Small Micro and Medium Enterprises(SMME) Database application, Rebate on Rates, and much more.

George APP via the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or via the My Smart City website www.mysmart.city or Scan the QR Code which can also be found on your current municipal statement

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