Author: Nadine Payle

Neem asseblief kennis dat die Uniondale-bestuurslisensie-toetssentrum vanaf 2 Desember 2024 vir besigheid gesluit sal wees en op 15 Januarie 2025 heropen.

Vir enige navrae, kontak asseblief die George-bestuurslisensie-toetssentrum by 044 878 2400.

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Closure of Uniondale Driving Licence Testing Centre for 2024

Please be advised that the Uniondale Driving Licence Testing Centre will be closed for business from 2 December 2024 and will reopen on 15 January 2025.

For any queries, please contact the George Driving Licence Testing Centre at 044 878 2400.

Please be advised that the Vehicle Testing Station of the George Municipality is currently closed until further notice due to a technical malfunction with the brake roller system.
As a result, no roadworthiness tests will be conducted at this time.

Our office remains in communication with the service provider and is optimistic for a swift resolution.
Updates regarding the progress will be communicated as soon as they are available.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause as we strive to enhance our service delivery.

George Municipality can confirm that ENatis is back online.

The Driving Licence Centre and Motor Vehicle Registration services are now available to the public.

An unexpected water outage occurred due to a
Pipe burst at the corner of Protea road and Valk cresent.

The affected streets are Protea road, Valk, Singel and Houtkapper street.

A Stand pipe is located at house number 37 Houtkapper.

The current estimated time of repair is approximately 5 hrs.

Planned maintenance will be carried out on 20 November 2024 from 07:00 – 11:00. While all residents will have water, low pressure may be experienced in the central portion of Uniondale.

All residents are urged to use water sparingly during the time of planned maintenance.

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Beplande instandhouding van die Kerkdamme in Uniondale

Uitgereik deur die George Munisipaliteit, 18 November 2024Beplande instandhouding sal op 20 November 2024 van 07:00 tot 11:00 uitgevoer word. Hoewel alle inwoners water sal hê, mag lae druk in die sentrale deel van Uniondale ervaar word.

Alle inwoners word versoek om water spaarsamig te gebruik.

We are aware of an unplanned power outage affecting portions of Zone 9 in Thembalethu and Rosedale.

Our team has already been dispatched to the site and is working to resolve the issue.

No ETR is available at present.

We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as soon as more information is available.

Londoloza Utility Solutions is the appointed service provider to deliver meter reading services.

Meter readers wear the following gear to verify themselves:
• A navy blue raincoat (if it’s cold or raining)
• A yellow branded safety vest.
• A unique identification card.
• Grey overall pants with safety boots.

Should a property owner have any questions/enquiries regarding the meter readers, please call Londoloza on the Telephone number: 012 492 6600 or Cell/WhatsApp line at 081 602 3425.

Self-readings are still allowed and can be submitted by making use of the following methods:

Submit your meter reading by email to meterreadings@george.gov.za, including the accountholder’s name, contact details, George Municipal account number, and
date of reading.

Submit your meter reading using the My Smart City – George App
✅ Go to your Apps home screen
✅ Tap on the Municipal Self Meter Readings icon
✅ Tap the Add Account and Complete all relevant fields (Please note that you can only proceed once you have selected your location under your profile.)
✅ Once done, tap Save Details.

Enquiries regarding water meter readings may be directed to: accounts@george.gov.za or george@meterman.co.za

Please be advised that the Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) services in Hibernia and Blanco, the Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) in Pacaltsdorp, and the Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) will be closed from 2 p.m. on Wednesday, 13 November 2024.

All services will resume as normal on Thursday, 13 November 2024.

The Executive Mayor of George Municipality, Ald Jackie von Brandis will be joined by her Mayoral Committee and officials from George Municipality for a Mayoral Outreach in Kleinkrantz. Residents are invited to join MMC’s and officials who will be at K20 Kleinkrantz Informal Settlement (Philadelphia Pinkster Gemeente Kerk) to tend to any service delivery related queries they may have.

Details for Mayoral Outreach as follows:
Date: 12th November 2024
Time: 10h00 – 13h00
Venue: K20 Kleinkrantz Informal Settlement, (Philadelphia Pinkster Gemeente Kerk)

We urge all residents to make use of this opportunity as we endeavour to decentralize services, bringing them closer to you.

Following a recent announcement, George Municipality is pleased to provide an update on the ongoing filming project at the Garden Route Dam. This initiative, a proud achievement for the George community, has brought a popular South African television show to our beautiful region, supporting the growth of our local film industry, creating job opportunities, and driving economic benefits through partnerships with local businesses.

The production highlights the area’s natural beauty, with careful attention to environmental impact by using locally sourced, primarily wood-based materials and temporary structures that blend harmoniously with the landscape.

To accommodate filming, public access to certain areas around the dam has been restricted since mid-October. Regular walkers and cyclists will not be affected, but the Garden Route Dam Main Entrance Boom will be closed to all vehicle access from 2 November to 17 November 2024. Hikers and cyclists are still permitted, though photography and video recording are strictly prohibited during this time. We appreciate your co-operation!

The producers are collaborating closely with George Municipality, George Fire and Disaster Services, and the Civil Engineering Services Department to ensure adherence to the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental responsibility, as well as compliance with all relevant by-laws.

Joan Shaw, Tourism Manager, expressed her enthusiasm for the project: “We are thrilled to be part of this unique initiative, which not only showcases the beauty of our region on a national stage but also brings significant economic benefits to the George community. We’re excited to see the final product on our television screens and to share our stunning landscape with viewers across the country.”
We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation during this period and look forward to showcasing the beauty of George through this exciting project. The picnic areas will reopen by 18 November and the whole dam site will be restored and reopened by 1 December 2024.

For any urgent queries regarding the project, please contact Heloine Crowley 044 801 9293 | film@visitgeorge.co.za

Last night, as part of a planned water outage, after the repair work was tested, we found a leak in the Akela pipeline, which affects the level of the reservoir feeding the Victoria Bay Area.

We are aware that some residents in this area may have no water or low pressure. A water tanker will be stationed on Victoria Bay Road, adjacent to the Victoria Bay caravan park, to ensure residents have access to potable water.

Repair work will continue today.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank the public for their patience.

The estimated time of restoration will be confirmed later.

Water service has been temporarily suspended in the Wilderness East area to facilitate repairs on a damaged pipeline.

The affected street is South Street. The ETR is 2 hours.

Click the link below to read the full edition and up to date about what’s happening in the City of George:

Read the November 2024 Edition Now!

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Traffic flow is currently impacted by a motor vehicle accident involving three vehicles.
A stop-and-go is in effect.

We ask that all road users remain patient while emergency personnel are on the scene.

A power interruption has occurred on Eike Avenue and Taaibos Street in Heatherpark due to a tree that has fallen onto the electrical line.

Electricians are currently working on the fault.
Please note the current ETR is at 18h00 tonight.

Please contact 044 803 9222 or WhatsApp (only) 067 350 3295 for enquiries.
After-Hours 044 801 6300

Due to inclement weather, the Gwaiing landfill site is temporarily closed as accessibility is currently poor.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

The George Waste Transfer Station remains open for the disposal of domestic waste. Please note that green bags will not be collected until further notice.