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Author: Nadine Payle

Treasure that Smart Card – it’s your key to travelling on the bus

When GO GEORGE introduced the Smart Card system in 2018, the concept of tapping or scanning a card to board a bus was new to most of the passengers using the bus service.

Today, it is second nature, with just under 120 000 cards sold to date.
However, this figure is far more than the number of passengers using the bus service, and can be partly attributed to cards getting damaged and being replaced.

Sensitive technology
A smart card is essentially a plastic card with various technology embedded that allow the card to be “tapped” and read when presented to the different devices (top-up vendor device, kiosk device and on-bus card reader). When the card is in working order, this allows the passenger to see how many trips are left on the card and subtracts one trip from the balance when scanned on the bus.
When the card gets damaged, the different devices will not be able to read the card and it won’t scan at all. This is frustrating and necessitates a visit to one of the GO GEORGE Smart Card Kiosks where a diagnostic test is done to determine the issue.

Prevent damage to card
There are simple ways to minimise the risk of damage to a smart card. This will not only prevent passengers from being inconvenienced when boarding a bus at the last minute, just to find out their card is not working, but will also cut out the unnecessary cost of buying a new card.
• Keep the card – along with all other cards – protected in a wallet or cardholder to avoid possible damage from other pocket or purse items.
• Always keep the card straight and never bend it.
• Coming into contact with refrigerator magnets, clasps on wallets, and magnets on the back of tape measures and flashlights can demagnetize a card.
• When you place your card in your wallet, be sure not to rub it up against the metal clasp and place it as far away from it as possible.
• Protect the card from direct heat, open flames, etc.
• Make sure that it doesn’t land in the laundry with your clothes.
• Keep in mind that it is made of plastic – anything that damages plastic, can damage the card.
• In essence, the GO GEORGE Smart Card should be treated like a bank card.

Check expiry date
Like any other smart card and bank card, the GO GEORGE Smart Card is valid for five years. After that, you will need to buy a new card, or use another valid card in your possession which will save you money. Keep an eye on your card’s expiry date and make sure you don’t get caught unawares.
The expiry date is printed on the front of the card for ease of reference. Use an alternative card if you have one, or buy your new card at R35 from any GO GEORGE Smart Card kiosk. Remaining trips on the expiring card will be transferred to the new card, or whichever existing card you choose to use.

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Koester daardie slimkaart – dis jou sleutel om bus te ry
Toe GO GEORGE die slimkaartstelsel in 2018 bekendgestel het, was die konsep om ‘n kaart te tik of te skandeer om in ‘n bus te klim, nuut vir die meeste passasiers wat die busdiens gebruik. Vandag is dit tweede natuur, met bykans 120 000 kaarte wat tot dusver verkoop is.
Hierdie syfer is egter veel meer as die aantal passasiers wat die busdiens gebruik, en kan deels toegeskryf word aan kaarte wat beskadig word en vervang word.

Sensitiewe tegnologie
‘n Slimkaart is in wese ‘n plastiek kaart met verskillende tegnologie ingebed waarmee die kaart “getik” en gelees kan word wanneer dit aan die verskillende toestelle aangebied word (ritverkoper se toestel, kiosktoestel en die kaartleser op die bus).
As die kaart in ‘n werkende toestand is, stel dit die passasier in staat om te sien hoeveel ritte op die kaart oorbly en trek een rit van die balans af wanneer dit op die bus geskandeer word die verskillende toestelle nie die kaart lees nie en sal dit glad nie skandeer nie. Dit is frustrerend en noodsaak ‘n besoek aan een van die GO GEORGE Slimkaartkiosks waar ‘n diagnostiese toets gedoen word om die probleem te bepaal.

Voorkom skade aan kaart
Daar is eenvoudige maniere om die risiko van skade aan ‘n slimkaart te verminder. Dit sal nie net verhoed dat passasiers verontrief word as hulle op die laaste oomblik op ‘n bus klim, net om uit te vind dat hul kaart nie werk nie, maar sal ook die onnodige koste om ‘n nuwe kaart te koop, verhoed.

• Hou die kaart – saam met alle ander kaarte – beskut in ‘n beursie of kaarthouer om moontlike skade deur ander sak- of beursie-items te voorkom.
• Hou die kaart altyd reguit en moet dit nooit buig nie.
• Kontak met yskasmagnete, klampe op beursies en magnete aan die agterkant van maatbande en flitsligte kan ‘n kaart demagnetiseer.
• As jy jou kaart in jou beursie plaas, verhoed dat dit teen die metaalknip skuur en plaas dit so ver as moontlik daarvan.
• Beskerm die kaart teen direkte hitte, oop vlamme, ens.
• Maak seker dat dit nie saam met jou klere in die wasgoed beland nie.
• Hou in gedagte dat dit van plastiek gemaak is – enigiets wat plastiek beskadig, kan die kaart beskadig.
• In wese moet die GO GEORGE Slimkaart soos ‘n bankkaart hanteer word.

Gaan vervaldatum na
Soos enige ander slimkaart en bankkaart, is die GO GEORGE Slimkaart vir ’n bepaalde tyd geldig. Ná vyf jaar moet jy ‘n nuwe GO GEORGE-slimkaart koop, of ‘n ander geldige kaart in jou besit gebruik wat jou geld sal spaar. Hou jou kaart se vervaldatum dop en maak seker jy word nie onverhoeds betrap nie.
Die vervaldatum is voorop die kaart gedruk. Gebruik ‘n alternatiewe kaart as jy een het, of koop jou nuwe kaart teen R35 by enige GO GEORGE-slimkaartkiosk. Oorblywende ritte op die kaart wat verval, sal na die nuwe kaart oorgedra word, of na watter bestaande kaart jy ook al kies om te gebruik.

ONDERSKRIF:
Een van die moenies in die versorging van jou slimkaart, is om dit nie in die wasmasjien te laat beland nie.

Eskom load shedding update, 06 August 2023 @ 14h33

Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 05:00 on Monday. Thereafter, Stage 1 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 16:00 on Monday, followed by Stage 4 loadshedding until 05:00 on Tuesday. This will be repeated on Tuesday into Wednesday.

George will be affected as follows:

Sunday 06/08/2023
20:00 – 22:30

Monday 07/08/2023
04:00 – 06:30
20:00 – 22:30

Tuesday 08/08/2023
04:00 – 05:00
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Wednesday 09/08/2023
02:00 – 04:30
18:00 – 20:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Sunday 06/08/2023
16:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Monday 07/08/2023
07:00 – 09:30
16:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Tuesday 08/08/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Wednesday 09/08/2023
21:00 – 23:30

Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly after power returns, especially after a 4-hour Loadshedding slot
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. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network and reduce our current high MVA spikes.
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 and wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The 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/

Eskom load shedding update, 04 August 2023 @ 13h02

Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 05:00 on Saturday. Stage 1 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 16:00 on Saturday. This pattern will be implemented daily until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:

Friday 04/08/2023
14:00 – 16:30

Saturday 05/08/2023
04:00 – 05:00
20:00 – 22:30

Sunday 06/08/2023
20:00 – 22:30

Monday 07/08/2023
04:00 – 06:30
20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Friday 04/08/2023
17:00 – 19:30

Saturday 05/08/2023
16:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Sunday 06/08/2023
16:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Monday 07/08/2023
07:00 – 09:30
23:00 – 01:30

Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly after power returns, especially after a 4-hour Loadshedding slot
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. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network and reduce our current high MVA spikes.
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 and wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The 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/

Unplanned power outage in Delville Park, Pacaltsdorp.

Unplanned power outage in Delville Park, Pacaltsdorp.

A portion of Pacaltsdorp is currently experiencing a power outage due to a damaged feeder cable and a mini substation that has been vandalised. Our teams have been dispatched to the effected areas.

Issued by George Municipality 03 August 2023, 10h22

Update on water outage in Denneoord

The water supply in Denneoord has been fully restored.

The George Municipality would like to thank its residents for their patience.

Issued by George Municipality
02 August 2023 @ 20h19

Unexpected water outage in Denneoord

Denneoord is currently experiencing water outages due to a pipe leakage in Fountain street. A water truck will be available in the area. Estimated time of repair is 3 hours

Issued by George Municipality
02 August 2023 @ 18h50

 

GEORGE MUNICIPALITY INSTALLS GENERATORS TO PROTECT ITS INFRASTRUCTURE AGAINST LOADSHEDDING

Photo 1: From left: Jannie Koegelenberg (Director of Civil Engineering Services), Councillor Jacqulique Von Brandis (Portfolio Councillor: Civil Engineering Services: Capital Projects & BFI), Councillor Browen Johnson (Portfolio Councillor Civil Engineering Services: Operating Aspects), and Alderman Leon van Wyk (Executive Mayor of George).

While Eskom’s loadshedding continues in South Africa, the George Municipality intensifies its efforts to protect Municipal facilities through the installation of generators at the various pump stations to protect its infrastructure and ensure the uninterrupted delivery of services to the citizens, because of loadshedding.

According to the George Municipality’s Civil Engineering Service Department, generators have been installed at 13 municipal facilities. The Executive Mayor, Alderman Leon van Wyk recently visited the Garden Route Dam to witness the two largest generators that the Municipality has installed to date. Mayor van Wyk was accompanied by the Portfolio Councillor for Civil Engineering Services Capital Projects & BFI Jacqulique Von Brandis, Portfolio Councillor for Civil Engineering Services Operating Aspects Browen Johnson and the director for Civil Engineering Services in the George Municipality Jannie Koegelenberg.

“We are grateful for these two generators, thanks to the Bulk Facility for Infrastructure grant awarded by National Treasury to George Municipality in 2021,” said Mayor van Wyk. “There are two 1250 kVA generators, and we need these two generators to power our pump stations to pump raw water from the dam to our water treatment works when loadshedding or any other power outage occurs. Together these two generators use 500 litres of fuel an hour, being two of a number of generators providing backup energy for essential services.”

Deon de Jager, the Deputy Director for Water and Sanitation in the Civil Engineering Directorate confirmed that the Municipality has secured the services for the installation of generators for a three-year period. “The municipality currently has a three-year tender in place for the supply and installation of standby generators for municipal facilities such as sewer and water pump stations,” he said.

Backup emergency generators were installed at the following sewer pump stations in the last year, funded by the Municipality:
• Central Pumpstation (Wilderness) = 30kva generator
• Fancourt PS = 30kva generator
• Herolds Bay PS = 150kva
• Proefplaas PS (George) = 300kva
• Rooi Rivier (George) = 200kva
• Tamsui PS (George) = 50kva
• Thembalethu PS No.1 = 200kva
• Thembalethu PS No.2 = 60kva
• Touwsranten PS E (Wilderness) = 20kva
• Touwsranten PS A (Wilderness) = 100kva
• Touwsranten PS D (Wilderness) = 60kva
• Serpentine (Wilderness) = 100kva
• Ebb n Flow Sewer Pump Station = 300kva

“An emergency backup generator project is funded through the Emergency Load Shedding Relief Grant, and the scope of works is essentially the provision of backup power to water and sewer treatment facilities to ensure uninterrupted operation during load shedding, therefore, avoiding sewage spills and subsequently preventing pollution to the environment, as well as securing potable water supply. The total project cost is R11 million and will provide four new sewer/water generators benefiting the entire George Municipal Area,” de Jager added.

PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE MAYOR’S VISIT TO THE GARDEN ROUTE DAM WHERE SOME OF THE GENERATORS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED: https://youtu.be/aA2xk_ilkKU

PHASE 1 OF THE MEUL SEWAGE UPGRADE PUMP STATION COMPLETED

Photo 1: Councillor Jacqulique Von Brandis (Portfolio Councillor: Civil Engineering Services: Capital Projects & BFI), Councillor Browen Johnson (Portfolio Councillor Civil Engineering Services: Operating Aspects), Alderman Leon van Wyk (Executive Mayor of George), and Jannie Koegelenberg (Director of Civil Engineering Services)

The George Municipality is proud to announce that the phase 1 upgrade of the Meul Sewage Pump Station, which is valued at approximately R31.67 million, has been completed. In recent years, this pump station, which is one of George’s most critical pump stations experienced frequent and costly breakdowns that threatened the integrity of the sewage system it serves, as well as the surrounding environment.

The Executive Mayor of George Alderman Leon van Wyk flanked by Portfolio Councillor for Civil Engineering Services Capital Projects & BFI Jacqulique Von Brandis and Portfolio Councillor for Civil Engineering Services Operating Aspects Browen Johnson recently visited the newly refurbished pump station, which is situated in Parkdene, to see the work that has been done.

“We would like to commend the Civil Engineering Services for the upgrades we’ve seen here as well as the repairs to the pump station that include the refurbishment of the internal of the pump station. We’ve also seen a new Motor Control Centre (MCC) room, a generator room, and a permanent backup generator, as well as a new valve chamber to the rising main and sump modifications,” said Mayor van Wyk. “Thanks to the National Treasury’s Budget Facility Infrastructure (BFI) award to George last year which makes this upgrade a reality.”

Photo 2: Councillor Browen Johnson (Portfolio Councillor Civil Engineering Services: Operating Aspects), Alderman Leon van Wyk (Executive Mayor of George), Councillor Jacqulique Von Brandis (Portfolio Councillor: Civil Engineering Services: Capital Projects & BFI) and Jannie Koegelenberg (Director of Civil Engineering Services)

According to the George Municipality’s Civil Engineering Services (CES) Director, Jannie Koegelenberg the Meul pump station provides more energy-efficient pumps with higher capacity that meet future flow needs, as well as provide additional reliability by adding an emergency power generator to keep the installation operational during load shedding, amongst other critical upgrades. This upgrade comprises three main components which are civil engineering construction, mechanical refurbishment and upgrading, and a new electrical and control installation.

“The mechanical component includes new pumps, pipework, valves, screens, and equipment, while the electrical upgrade comprises electronic and instrumentation refurbishment and new bulk electrical works, a new motor control centre, a permanent standby generator, instrumentation, and related cables,” Koegelenberg added.

Phase 2 of the upgrade will follow shortly and will include mechanical equipment at the inlet works to remove screenings and grit automatically, and the replacement of a portion of the rising main. Site access and security will also be improved as part of the upgrade.

PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR’S VISIT TO THE REFURBISHED PUMP STATION: https://youtu.be/vDgU9bMMGAM

ENDS.

 

Unexpected water outage experienced in George South

George South is currently experiencing water outages due to a damaged pipe in Belvidere, Palmiet and River street. A water truck will be roaming the area. Estimated time of repair is 2 hours

Issued by George Municipality
01 August 2023 @ 18h55

Swart River Dam: Rehabilitation of Access Road has commenced

The access road to the Swart River Dam was severely damaged during the 2021 floods. The dam is, located North-East of the city and was constructed in 1940 and  raised in 1954.

George Municipality has a legislative responsibility to maintain the dam and received grant funding to undertake repairs along this route following the flood damage.

This road is also extensively used by outdoor enthusiasts, but unfortunately construction activities will make this area  dangerous during the construction period, and members of the public are requested to avoid the area until the necessary repairs to this phase have been completed. The expected time of completion will be five months subject to no delays.

The repair to the road will make it safer for all, and the municipality requests the public’s patience in this regard. Please allow the construction works to proceed unimpeded. The Municipality has undertaken to regularly update the community on the  progress with the construction work.

Please note this work does not impact the current access to Garden Route Dam, as the Swart River Dam is located a few kilometres upstream of the Garden Route Dam.

Vehicular access to the Swart River Dam is from Eleventh Avenue, Denneoord, through the emergency airstrip. Note this is ONLY for  municipal vehicles and other authorised users.

This first phase of the project to reinstate the access to the Swart River Dam will allow the Municipality to do maintenance work at the dam as well.  The wash away approximately 1.7km North of the horse-shoe bend will be reinstated together with a 100 metre section of the access track on the city side.

Gabions (wire baskets filled with tightly packed stone) will be used to stabilise the slope and a small bridge will be constructed at the wash-away to ease access and prevent future damage.  The second phase will follow next year where the next section beyond the first wash-away will be stabilised with gabions.  Once the access road has been fully reinstated, the Municipality will be able to address certain minor works at the dam in order to meet statutory dam safety requirements.

Public Safety Notice

The access road to the Swart River Dam area is now a construction site and possession has been handed over to the Contractor. The Contractor’s  Health and Safety Plan takes effect in this area that prohibits ALL PUBLIC ACCESS  (hikers, runners, cyclists, bird watchers, etc) due to safety measures.  Heavy construction vehicles will be using the narrow access roads to the construction site. The municipal vehicular access from the Denneoord landing strip remains a no-go area.

Health and Safety Signage

Signboards will be erected at the main access point to the Swart River Dam site, and all signage, flag persons and Health and Safety officials are to be obeyed at all times.  The Municipality  thanks the public for their support and patience while this important remedial work takes place to the safety benefit of all.

For enquiries in this regard please contact Adrian van Molendorff 044 801 9351 or avmolendorff@george.gov.za

Eskom load shedding update, 01 August 2023 @ 12h46

Due to some improvement in the generation capacity this afternoon, loadshedding will be reduced to Stage 1 from 05:00 until 16:00 on Wednesday.
Thereafter, Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 until 05:00 on Thursday. This pattern will be implemented daily until further notice..

George will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 01/08/2023
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Wednesday 02/08/2023
22:00 – 00:30

Thursday 03/08/2023
06:00 – 08:30
22:00 – 00:30

Friday 04/08/2023
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

 

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 01/08/2023
17:00 – 19:30

Wednesday 02/08/2023
01:00 – 03:30
17:00 – 19:30

Thursday 03/08/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

Friday 04/08/2023
01:00 – 03:30
17:00 – 19:30

Consumers are reminded to use electricity sparingly after power returns, especially after a 4-hour Loadshedding slot
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. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network and reduce our current high MVA spikes.
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 and wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The 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/

Public Notice: Planned Power Outage for a Portion Of George East

Beplande Krag Onderbreking: Kennisgewing van die onderbreking
van die elektriese toevoer.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN GEORGE -OOS
MEYER STR, STEVENS STR, 3DE STR, 4DE STR, GEELHOUT STR, WOODFIELD LAAN, MIMOSA LAAN

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 03 AUGUSTUS 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 17H00 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 04 AUGUSTUS 2023 VANAF 09H00 TOT 17H00

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Planned Power Outage: Notification of the interruption
of the electricity supply.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF GEORGE EAST
MEYER STR, STEVENS STR, 3RD STR, 4TH STR, GEELHOUT STR, WOODFIELD AVENUE, MIMOSA AVENUE

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 03 AUGUST 2023 FROM 09H00 TO17H00 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
FRIDAY 04 AUGUST 2023 FROM 09H00 TO 17H00

The Blanco Drive-through- How it works

 

The public is reminded that the Blanco Drive-through Motor Vehicle Licence Renewal offices can ONLY ASSIST CUSTOMERS registered on E-Natis who have already received an MVL2 SMS or EMAIL renewal notification from E-NATIS.

Please register your vehicle/s on E-Natis – Note: once you have registered you do not have to re-register annually UNLESS your cellphone number OR email address has changed.

HOW TO REGISTER ON E-NATIS
Start by registering a profile online at https://online.natis.gov.za/#/ Choose between registering as a business or individual.

1. Enter the following details for Individual: Identification type, Identification number, Initials and Surname.
2. Enter the following details for businesses: Business/Company details – Identification type, Identification number, Company name. Proxy details – Identification type, Identification number, Initials, Surname.
3. Please enter the CAW number of any of the vehicles registered in your name/company name in order to register and then proceed to the next step.
4. Enter your latest cell phone number and E-mail address accurately, along with your chosen Username and password and click on NEXT.
5. You or your company are now registered on the online E-Natis system and will receive your Electronic MVL2 via E-mail or Notice number via SMS, a month in advance of your motor vehicle license expiry date. (Please note the Road Traffic Management Corporation
(RTMC) no longer allows you to print a copy of your MVL2 from E-Natis.)

6. The amount for the renewal of your vehicle will be on the MVL2 Notice along with all your motor vehicle particulars.
7. If you have previously registered on E-Natis, please ensure that your most recent E-mail address and cell phone number is updated in order to receive notification of your license expiry.
8. Once you receive either an MVL2 notice via E-mail or Notice number via SMS, you may present this to the licensing office for your renewal.
9. Please note that OVERDUE licenses may not be renewed with the MVL2 and Notice number. A green ALV form is required to renew OVERDUE licenses and cases where the Owner/Company did not receive any of these notifications.

Drive Through Services
1. Only Motor Vehicle Licence Renewals can be done at the Drive-through window. (All other transactions must be handled at the Hibernia Street premises.)
2. Please have your MVL2 printout or notice number ready. You cannot be assisted without this documentation. (Please note the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) no longer allows you to print a copy of your MVL2 from E-Natis.)
3. Please note a maximum of two licenses can be processed per visit, per person. No cash payments will be accepted, payment is via card only.
4. You must as a vehicle owner, Register on E-Natis in order to receive a notification of the expiry of your Motor Vehicle Licence.

VEHICLE LICENCES
Your vehicle licence expiry date is indicated at the bottom of your current vehicle licence disk, and you are advised to diarise the licence renewal time in advance to ensure timely renewal.
Vehicle licences are valid for a year from the date of renewal. The owner has 21 days from the date of expiry on the disk to renew the license.

Applying via RTMC Own Online Licence Renewal Process
The municipal MVR offices do not have access to the RTMC’s Online Renewal System. The public must note that this is a new online process brought in by RTMC. If you are experiencing any challenges, please use the following email address for queries: onlinevehdiscs@rtmc.co.za or use the TOLL-FREE Number 0861400 800

Blanco Satellite Office
9 George Street, Blanco
Open weekdays 8am-3pm, except Wednesdays closed at 2pm due to compulsory training.

Bulk Motor Vehicle Registration Counters
Two Bulk Dealer MVR Counters are located inside the Blanco premises.

PUBLIC NOTICE: George Landfill Site Open for Heavy Vehicles

Issued by George Municipality 31 July 2023

Please note that the George Landfill site is open for heavy motor vehicles at own risk. Due to the muddy road surface caused by severe weather conditions, access to the Landfill site can be challenging. Security guards are on-site, to direct smaller vehicles to the correct dumping location.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Netball World Cup Murals at the Rosemore Stadium

The Department of Correctional Services assisted George Municipality with maintenance at the Rosemore Stadium prior to the opening of the Fan Park last week Friday.

One of their offenders put his incredible talents to work and painted these murals in support of the Netball World Cup 2023.

These murals are open for public viewing at the Rosemore Stadium during the live games at the Rosemore Fan Park from 09h00 in the morning up until the last game is done.

 

GO GEORGE passenger satisfaction measured through survey

CAPTION:
Parents all over town welcome the safe travel option for their children to get to school and back home.

The latest results of an annual passenger satisfaction survey conducted among users of the GO GEORGE bus service have confirmed that most passengers are highly satisfied with the GO GEORGE service and the opportunities it provides in terms of accessibility and mobility. They appreciate the flexibility of the system and say it is safer and more secure and affordable than their means of transport before the implementation of the GO GEORGE service.

The survey done on behalf of GO GEORGE by research specialists in the socio-economic field aims to determine the overall socio-economic impact of GO GEORGE, including the macro-economic and transport economic impact.

According to Morné Lakay, Acting GO GEORGE Manager, the outcome of the survey is compared with previous results for benchmarking and to guide GO GEORGE regarding specific areas that need to be addressed.

“In this way, we continuously work to improve overall user satisfaction and ensure a high-quality, reliable, affordable system that addresses the needs of all users – both existing and potential future users,” he said.

Most user satisfaction scores have improved significantly from the previous year, confirming the continued commitment from GO GEORGE to provide a public transport service of high quality, resulting in a positive passenger experience.

Safety on the bus scores almost 100%

99,63% of interviewees reported feeling safe and secure on-board the GO GEORGE buses.

Lakay says this “statement of trust” would have been celebrated under normal circumstances. “However, the incident earlier this year of the petrol bombing of a bus carrying passengers is casting a shadow over this positive result that was recorded at the end of last year. Still, the bus service is not vulnerable because of one isolated incident.

Criminality is ultimately a social issue that needs to be addressed. Although GO GEORGE does not have control over criminal actions from outside, we want to provide a safe travel experience for our passengers as far as possible and will continuously reinforce resources and efforts to do so,” he said.

Accessibility

With accessibility such a high priority for GO GEORGE, it was gratifying to learn that most passengers with disabilities and other special needs find GO GEORGE very accessible, both at bus stops and on board the buses, addressing their travel requirements. It was interesting to note that 35% of interviewees indicated that they have special needs when travelling. This includes people who are disabled, elderly, pregnant, travelling with small children or who experience some form of mobility challenge.

Affordability

By using GO GEORGE, 92% of passengers interviewed have noted that they pay less for transport than before. The fact that passengers do not pay again to transfer between buses within one hour from starting their journey, significantly contributes to reducing their monthly travel expenses.

“This kind of feedback is heart warming,” commented Lakay. “The prioritisation of public transport investment is no longer a nice to have; it is an absolute necessity. Government subsidises public transport – GO GEORGE trips included – so that nobody should have to turn away a job opportunity because they cannot afford to travel to work.”

George Municipality’s Home Composting Project

The George Municipality is initiating a household composting project in the George municipal area.

Permanent residents within the George Municipal area are urged to apply and join the project to turn organic household waste into compost.

Approximately 30% of all household waste being disposed of at a landfill site consists of organic waste that could potentially be diverted from the landfill by means of household composting. Residents in Housing Complex’s are encouraged to also apply.

Minimum criteria

  1. Only residents permanently living in the George municipal area may apply.
  2. Proof of residents to be submitted along with your application form.
  3. Must generate organic material e.g., raw vegetable and fruit peels, eggshells, grass cuttings.
  4. Material that does NOT qualify as organic material: Meat or related meat products, oil, fat or grease, diseased plant material, sawdust or woodchips from treated wood, dog or cat faeces, weeds that have seeds, dairy products, coal ash, cooked foods, nappies and used tissues, glossy or coloured paper.

How to apply.

  1. Download the application form. https://www.george.gov.za/george-doc-categories/public-notices/application-forms/
  1. Email the completed application form along with your proof of residency to gnnotshokovu@george.gov.za  or Kvstoffels@george.gov.za

Alternatively, you can collect an application form from our George Environmental Services Municipal offices at 82 Meade Street, George.

NB: Please note that only new applicants will be provided with a composting container/ bin.

Netball Friyays in Rosedale

Caption: Four teams came together last Friday in Rosedale. The clubs played are Rising Stars, Active United, Teenage stars and Peace Lovers.

In the build-up to receiving the Vitality Netball World Cup Trophy last Friday, 7 July 2023 four of our local school teams partook in a friendly game last Friday.

In support of the Netball World Cup, the schools will be playing friendly games around various parts of George.

The school tournament will be taking place at the Fanpark at Rosemore Stadium from 28 July to 6 August 2023 where we will be displaying the 2023 Vitality Netball World Cup on a big screen.

We urge the public to come out in numbers to share and bring the Gees to this fun-filled family event.

A maximum of six stalls will be successful. To download an application form, click on the link: https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/gm-netball-world-cup-informal-trading-application-form/

Watch the Youtube clip:
https://bit.ly/3JVJFtc