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Author: Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe

PUBLIC NOTICE: 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 from 10 to 13 January 2023 (08h30 -15h30). Bring your vehicle to the VTS situated at Hibernia Street, George on the dates listed above and please note that the first come, first served rule will apply.

The 10 Point inspection includes:
• Identification of vehicle
• Lights
• Equipment and Body structure
• Braking Systems
• Wheels and Tyres
• Suspension and undercarriage
• Steering
• Oil leaks
• Exhaust System
• Transmission

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

ENDS.

HEROLDS BAY BEACH IS OPEN FOR SWIMMING AS E-COLI LEVELS ARE NOW ACCEPTABLE

HEROLDS BAY BEACH IS OPEN FOR SWIMMING AS E-COLI LEVELS ARE NOW ACCEPTABLE

Issued by George Municipality, 1 Jan 2023 @12:15

The latest results for Herolds Bay indicate that the E-Coli levels are now within an acceptable range. Herolds Bay beach is now open to the public for swimming and maintains its Blue Flag status. Gwaing River Mouth beach results remain non-compliant with unacceptably high E-Coli levels. The Gwaing River Mouth beach remains temporarily closed until further notice. We continue to take daily water samples.

UNPLANNED POWER OUTAGE IN DENNEOORD

UNPLANNED POWER OUTAGE IN DENNEOORD
Issued by George Municipality, 1 Jan 2023 @09:35

Unplanned outage in Denneoord. A portion of Impala & St Paul Streets are without power. The feeder electrical cable was damaged. The electrical department arranging repairs.

HEROLDS BAY BEACH IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR SWIMMING

HEROLDS BAY BEACH IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR SWIMMING

The Herolds Bay beach is closed to the public for swimming, until further notice, due to E-Coli levels exceeding acceptable norms. In the interests of public health and safety, the public are urged not to swim until the levels are within acceptable norms. Water samples continue to be taken daily.

Issued by George Municipality
01 Jan 2023 @06:30

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING 31 DEC 2022

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING 31 DEC 2022
Issued by George Municipality

Due to the breakdown of five generating units since yesterday afternoon, it is no longer possible to suspend load-shedding at 16:00 today as previously communicated. – Eskom

Stage 2 load-shedding will therefore continue until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:
Saturday 31/12/2022
16:00 – 18:30

Sunday 01/01/2023
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Monday 02/01/2023
22:00 – 00:30

Tuesday 03/01/2023
06:00 – 08:30

Wednesday 04/01/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30

Thursday 05/01/2023
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Friday 06/01/2023
20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Saturday 31/12/2022
19:00 – 21:30

Sunday 01/01/2023
17:00 – 19:30

Monday 02/01/2023
01:00 – 03:30

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

Wednesday 04/01/2023
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

Thursday 05/01/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Friday 06/01/2023
23:00 – 01:30

GWAING BEACH TEMPORARILY CLOSED

GWAING BEACH TEMPORARILY CLOSED

The Gwaing beach is closed again due to E-Coli levels exceeding acceptable norms. Water samples continue to be taken daily.

Issued by George Municipality
31 Dec 2022 13:30

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE 30 DEC 2022

ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE 30 DEC 2022
Issued by George Municipality

Stage 4 load-shedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 05:00 tomorrow morning. Thereafter, Stage 2 load-shedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 16:00 on 31 December. Loadshedding will then be suspended until 05:00 on Monday, 2 January whereafter Stage 2 load-shedding will be implemented until further notice. – Eskom

George will be affected as follows:
Friday 30/12/2022
16:00 – 18:30

Saturday 31/12/2022
00:00 – 02:30

Sunday 01/01/2023
None

Monday 02/01/2023
22:00 – 00:30

Tuesday 03/01/2023
06:00 – 08:30

Wednesday 04/01/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30

Thursday 05/01/2023
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Friday 06/01/2023
20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 30/12/2022
19:00 – 21:30

Saturday 31/12/2022
03:00 – 05:30

Sunday 01/01/2023
None

Monday 02/01/2023
None

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

Wednesday 04/01/2023
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

Thursday 05/01/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Friday 06/01/2023
23:00 – 01:30

GEORGE MUNICIPALITY ISSUES A STERN WARNING AGAINST UNAUTHORISED NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS

It has come to the attention of the George Municipality that unauthorised New Year’s Eve events are being arranged by persons and organisations.

The public is alerted to the fact that in terms of the Municipality By-Law on Community Fire Safety as well as the SASREA (Safety at Sport and Recreations Events) Regulations 2010, anyone who wishes to organise an event must apply to the Municipality. The prospective organiser must provide detailed information regarding security and safety, medical assistance, an evacuation plan, and contingencies regarding load-shedding.

All the above are needed to ensure the complete safety of the event participants, and if the organisers cannot provide complete assurance that they have taken all steps required then the Municipality may not approve the event. Should an unauthorised event proceed, the organisers will be held personally liable for any actions, costs and liabilities and legal action will be taken.

Due to the amount of work required to ensure a safe and hazard-free event the Municipality requests 60 days’ notice of any event and the event must be dealt with formally by the internal Events Committee to assist the event organisers to ensure all the above requirements (and any others) are met.

Ends.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Gwaing River Mouth Beach and River open for swimming, 30 December 2022 @ 09h15

The George Municipality is pleased to announce that the river and river mouth area at Gwaing are open for swimming following a temporary closure due to high Ecoli levels.

The Civil Engineering Services (CES) this morning, 30 December 2022, confirmed that the latest water test results showed that the Ecoli levels were within the acceptable limit.

This means the beach is safe for public use for swimming. The CES continues to take daily water samples to monitor the water quality.

Issued by George Municipal Communications Department
Office of the Municipal Manager

Closure of George Municipal offices on 26 – 27 December 2022 and 2 January 2023

Public Notice: Closure of George Municipal offices on 26 – 27 December 2022 and 2 January 2023
Issued by George Municipality, 22 December 2022

With Christmas Day, 25 December 2022 and New Year’s Day, 1 January 2023 both public holidays falling on weekends, the George Municipality will close its offices only on 26 and 27 December 2022 and 2 January 2023, for public holidays. The Municipality will be operational during the festive season on all other working days except the public holidays mentioned above. The Emergencies and other essential services will be on standby during the public holidays.

Contact details for Traffic and Emergency Services

  • Traffic Department Offices, Driving and Learners Licences:
    Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp 044 878 2400
  • Vehicle Testing Station
    Hibernia Street (next to the train station) 044 801 9312
  • Motor Vehicle Registration and Licencing
    Hibernia Street (next to the train station) 044 801 9310

All after-hours George Municipality (including Uniondale and Haarlem) emergencies: 044 801 6300. Fire Emergencies: 044 801 6311.

General public email for all matters: gmun@george.gov.za
Garden Route District Municipality Disaster Management emergencies: 044 805 5071 (all hours).

Ratepayers are requested to use one of the below-mentioned methods to make payments:

Accounts can be paid via electronic transfer (EFT – see details below), via the UniPay website (see details below) and at Checkers, Shoprite, USave and SPAR. Please take your most recent available account statement with you so the shop can access the bar code connecting your payment to your GRG account number.

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 (please enter your account number without the GRG in front and without any spaces in-between)
Proof of payment to be sent to payments@george.gov.za

Payments can be made by scanning the QR code on the account statements or directly at www.unipay.co.za where George bill payments can be made.

Meter readings
Online submissions of water meter readings are welcomed and can be provided via the below email address along with the accountholder’s name, contact details and GRG account number.

Consumers must please note the change in the email address to meterreadings@george.gov.za

Account-related enquiries: accounts@george.gov.za

Prepaid electricity purchases
www.prepaid24.co.za
https://home.ontec.co.za
www.ipay.co.za

Pre-paid electricity queries to Itron/Ontec: 044 873 5474
Emergency credit control queries (063 699 5998)

USE OF RAW WATER OR TREATED EFFLUENT FOR NON-POTABLE WATER PURPOSES

Please note that due to the water situation in George the use of municipal potable water is restricted for certain activities, except with a written exemption approval from the Civil Engineering Services Directorate.

LOCATION FOR FREE COLLECTION OF TREATED EFFLUENT

Treated effluent is available for collection, free of charge, from the Gwaiing Wastewater Treatment Works (Airport Road, George). Please ensure the safe and appropriate use of treated effluent, and that all personnel are informed when using treated effluent that it is not safe for human consumption.

LOCATION, RATE AND COLLECTION TIMES OF RAW WATER

Raw Water is available for collection at the New Water Treatments Works (11th Avenue, Denneoord).

Charges & payment

The rate as per the 2022/23 Tariff List for the collection of Raw Water is R 19,44/kl (1000 l) – this excludes VAT.

Payment for raw water, for the kilolitres to be collected, is to be made at the cashiers at the main Municipal Offices in York Street. Payment must be made prior to collection and the receipt presented on collection of raw water. No raw water will be provided without the presentation of the receipt as proof of payment.

Collection times:

  • Working days 08:00 – 16:00

Please note that raw water is not safe for human consumption. The user is to ensure the safety of the raw water and that it is suitable for specific use.

Please complete the indemnity form available as attached and also on the following George website link: https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/indemnity-form-for-use-of-raw-water-or-treated-effluent/ once completed please return it to the Directorate: Civil Engineering Services offices situated at Old Town Hall Building, Cnr. Market and York Street. Telephone enquiries can be directed to 044 801 2500/10 (7:45 am-4: 30pm) during weekdays, except on public holidays (Please note that 26, 27 December 2022 and 2 January 2022 are public holidays and therefore the offices will be closed). Completed indemnity forms can be emailed to gvanniekerk@george.gov.za

OPENBARE KENNISGEWING: GEBRUIK VAN ROU WATER OF BEHANDELDE AFVALLEIDING VIR NIE-DRINKBARE WATERDOELEINDES

Neem asseblief kennis dat weens van die watersituasie in George die gebruik van munisipale drinkbare water vir sekere aktiwiteite beperk is, behalwe met ‘n skriftelike vrystellingsgoedkeuring van die Direktoraat Siviele Ingenieursdienste.

LIGGING VIR GRATIS VERSAMELING VAN BEHANDELDE AFVALVOER

Behandelde afvalwater is beskikbaar vir afhaal, gratis, by die Gwaiing-afvalwaterbehandelingswerke (Airportweg, George). Verseker asseblief die veilige en toepaslike gebruik van behandelde afvalwater, en dat alle personeel ingelig word wanneer behandelde afvalwater gebruik word dat dit nie veilig is vir menslike gebruik nie.

LIGGING, TARIEF EN AFHAALTYE VAN ROU WATER

Rou water is beskikbaar vir afhaal by die New Water Treatments Works (11de Laan, Denneoord).

Kostes en betaling

Die tarief volgens die 2022/23-tarieflys vir die insameling van rou water is R 19,44/kl (1000 l) – dit sluit BTW uit.

Betaling vir rou water, vir die kiloliters wat afgehaal word, moet by die kassiere by die hoof munisipale kantore in Yorkstraat gemaak word. Betaling moet geskied voor afhaal en die kwitansie moet by afhaal van rou water getoon word. Geen rou water sal verskaf word sonder die voorlegging van die kwitansie as bewys van betaling nie.

Insamelingstye:

  • Werksdae 08:00 – 16:00

Neem asseblief kennis dat rou water nie veilig is vir menslike gebruik nie. Die gebruiker moet die veiligheid van die rou water verseker en dat dit geskik is vir spesifieke gebruik.

Voltooi asseblief die vrywaringsvorm wat beskikbaar is soos aangeheg en ook op die volgende George-webwerfskakel: https://www.george.gov.za/george-document/indemnity-form-for-use-of-raw-water-or-treated-effluent/ sodra dit voltooi is, stuur dit asseblief terug na die Direktoraat: Siviele Ingenieursdienste se kantore geleë by Ou Stadsaalgebou, hoek van Mark en Yorkstraat. Telefoniese navrae kan gerig word aan 044 801 2500/10 (7:45 vm.-4: 30 nm.) gedurende weeksdae, behalwe op openbare vakansiedae (Neem asseblief kennis dat 26, 27 Desember 2022 en 2 Januarie 2022 openbare vakansiedae is en daarom sal die kantore gesluit wees). Voltooide vrywaringsvorms kan per e-pos aan gvanniekerk@george.gov.za gestuur word.

CONVILLE AND UNIONDALE PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

PUBLIC NOTICE: CONVILLE AND UNIONDALE PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Issued by George Municipality, 21 December 2022

Please be advised that the Conville and Uniondale public swimming pools are open to the public.

OPERATION DAYS, TIMES & SAFETY AT BOTH, CONVILLE AND UNIONDALE:
• 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 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:
• Galas for Adults: R1 400 ,00 / day
R 800, 00 / half day
• Floodlights: R 300, 00 / hour
• Touchpads: R 4 000, 00 / day
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
Mr R Swart Email rswart@george.gov.za
Ms S Velembo Email svelembo@george.gov.za

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

 

PUBLIC NOTICE: Sewerage Sucker Services extended for Festive Season

Issued by George Municipality, 20 December 2022

George Municipality is extending Sewerage Sucker services from today until 16 January 2023 for the Festive Season: Monday to Friday from 07h45 until 22h00

Weekends & Public Holidays from 08h00 until 19h00

SEWERAGE SUCTION TRUCK SERVICES: WHAT YOU MUST KNOW

Clients making use of George Municipality Sewerage Truck Services, please note:

  • All operation and maintenance of on-site septic and conservancy tanks, and all costs related to it, are the responsibility of the property owner.
  • The owner must check septic and conservancy tank levels regularly and book a service long enough in advance to avoid spillovers.
  • Book your collection/cleaning of tanks at least five days in advance at the phone numbers below.
  • Immediate response to emergency overflows cannot be guaranteed and is subject to availability and scheduling of trucks.
  • Collection and cleaning of tanks after hours (16h30 until 22h00)

Times for Weekends and Public Holidays (08h00 until 19h00). Weekends and public holidays are more expensive than in working hours, as per municipal rates, and will only be done on confirmation by client that the after-hours fee is accepted.

Book your suction truck services on 044 801 9262/66.Uniondale: 044 752 1024 After hours: 044 801 6300

George Munisipaliteit verleng Rioolsuierdienste van vandag tot 16 Januarie vir die Feestyd: Maandag tot Vrydag 07h45 tot 22h00

Naweke & Openbare Vakansiedae vanaf 08h00 tot 19h00

 

Rioolsuierdienste verleng vir Feesseisoen

George Munisipaliteit verleng Rioolsuierdienste van vandag tot 16 Januarie 2023 vir die Feestyd: Maandag tot Vrydag vanaf 07h45 tot 22h00

Naweke en openbare vakansiedae vanaf 08h00 tot 19h00

RIOOLSUIGTROK-DIENSTE: WAT U MOET WEET

Kliënte wat van George Munisipaliteit se rioolsuigtrok-dienste gebruik maak, neem asseblief kennis:

  • Die werking en instandhouding van septiese- en opgaartenke, en alle kostes wat daarmee verband hou, is die verantwoordelikheid van die grondeienaar.
  • Die eienaar moet die vlakke van septiese en opgaartenke gereeld nagaan en ‘n diens lank vooruit bespreek om oorspoelings te vermy.
  • Bepreek die uitsuig/skoonmaak van tenke ten minste vyf dae vooruit by die telefoonnommers hieronder.
  • Onmiddellike reaksie in die geval van noodriooloorspoelings kan nie verseker word nie en hang van die beskikbaarheid en skedulering van suigtrokvoertuie af.
  • Uitsuig of skoonmaak van tenke wat na-ure (16h30 until 22h00)

Tye vir naweke en Openbare Vakansiedae (08h00 tot 19h00).

Indien uitsuig en skoonmaak oor naweke en publieke vakansiedae plaasvind is dit duurder, soos per die munisipale tariewe, en sal slegs gedoen word indien die kliënt bevestig dat die na-ure fooi aanvaar word.

Bespreek u rioolsuigtrok-dienste by 044 801 9262/66.Uniondale: 044 752 1024 Na-ure: 044 801 6300

 

Preparations for bus service to Thembalethu visible all over town

Posters at bus stops in town welcoming Thembalethu passengers; bus stops and operational facilities inside Thembalethu nearing completion; communication champions engaging with prospective passengers … These are but some of the visible signs that GO GEORGE is getting ready to roll out service to this community. Thembalethu has been waiting eagerly to share in the benefits of an affordable and scheduled bus service.

“We realise that Thembalethu residents have been disappointed before when we tried to roll out bus services to this area,” said Morné Lakay, Acting Manager of GO GEORGE. “This time, we are determinedly pushing through, even though it is taking a little bit longer than planned. It is heart-warming to hear from our engagement with Thembalethu residents, how much they are looking forward to having access to our service and the convenience and savings it will bring.”

Infrastructure

As with all previous roll-outs to other areas of town, the service to Thembalethu will launch with the infrastructure needed to roll out smoothly. This will be expanded as user patterns and passenger needs become clear once they start using the service.

To date, 11 indented bays in Nelson Mandela Boulevard and 129 bus stops for use by the Thembalethu routes have already been constructed. A limited number of bus shelters will initially be erected, just in time for roll-out.

According to Lakay, bus shelters all over the system are placed at stops where the most passengers wait to board a bus. “Since we first need to monitor user patterns after activation of the service to an area, we start out with temporary shelters and follow up with the permanent shelters which are quite costly to manufacture and install. This is not the kind of structure we would like to move.”

Information about the Thembalethu service

The GO GEORGE communications team has ben visiting businesses and organisations all over town to engage with staff residing in Thembalethu. Anyone who would like to request an informational visit to their staff can call the GO GEORGE Call Centre on 0800 044 044 from 05:00 until 20:00, seven days a week.

A NEW JETRIB ACQUISITION TO INTENSIFY SEA RESCUE IN GEORGE

The George Municipality’s Fire Services and Disaster Management is proud to announce that it has added a new baby to its sea rescue equipment, an 1800 CC Jetski that is combined with pontoons of rubberduck which is now called a Jetrib. They are exclusively bought from Droomers Yamaha in Cape Town which has the patent. This will be the first 1800cc Jetrib in South Africa.

“This rescue vessel is a must-have for surf sea rescue,” says the George Municipality’s Chief Fire Officer and Disaster Management, Cornelius Barnard. “The agility of the larger engine allows for faster response and movement in between the waves, the safety of the pontoon floating on top of the water increases the rescue capabilities of the Jetrib in shallow surf much more efficiently than what a normal or smaller rubber duck would provide.”

The Jetrib is operated by two people, a skipper and a rescue swimmer and then can carry a third person as a victim. “The Jetrib is an extremely versatile sea vessel, and we are very proud to have it as part of the George Municipality’s fleet of rescue equipment, especially since it is in time for the season. The Skipper, Fire Fighter Johan Troskie, is a very well-versed and skilled skipper for these vessels. The skipper, the rescue team and the new vessel together make a great contribution to our ability to do shallow surf rescue during the season,” Mr Cornelius Barnard added.

Please watch the video of the new Jetrib: https://youtu.be/yNCHf4fAKvc

Ends.

 

COMBATING THE DANGERS OF RIP CURRENTS IN THE GARDEN ROUTE AREA

Media Release issued on behalf of NSRI

COMBATING THE DANGERS OF RIP CURRENTS IN THE GARDEN ROUTE AREA
NSRI Releases Fluoresceine Dye to highlight the danger of rip currents

15 December 2022: In the heart of South Africa’s Garden Route in the Southern Cape area you will find Herolds Bay. This is a peaceful place blessed with the songs of the wind and the ocean. However, there are dangerous RIP currents in this area.

This is according to the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) who recently used a harmless green dye to highlight rip currents at Herolds Bay and Wilderness beach. We believe that Rip currents are the greatest danger that holidaymakers will face when they flock to the beaches during this holiday season and want to draw this danger to the attention of people holidaying at the coast.

“Many people find rip currents hard to see and so we have used Fluoresceine dye in a once-off deployment to highlight a couple of them so that we could photograph and film the dye being pulled out in the rips. We will use these photos and video as educational tools to teach beach safety,” said NSRI’s Wilderness Station Commander Mike Vonk.

“Many beaches around South Africa have powerful rip currents which can pull a swimmer away from the beach to behind where the waves form in a couple of minutes,” he continued.

“A rip current will not pull you under the water, but will pull a swimmer away from the beach,” said Mike. “If caught in a rip the most important thing is not to panic. Swim out of the current at 90 degrees to the direction in which you are being pulled and use the waves to swim back to shore. Or flip on your back and float until the current runs out of strength and you can swim back to the beach,” he added.

NSRI Drowning Prevention manager Andrew Ingram has some important advice on how to assist a person caught in a rip current. “Call NSRI for help by dialing 112 from your cell phone, save the NSRI’s National Emergency Operations Centre in your phone (087 094 9774) or Google ‘Sea Rescue emergency’ for the closest NSRI stations’ number. And never go into the water to attempt a rescue without taking something that floats with you,” adds Andrew. Our Pink Rescue Buoys are available on many beaches as well as some rivers and dams to be used as emergency flotation for anyone to use to protect themselves while they attempt to help a swimmer in distress. Surfboards or body boards are also good choices to protect yourself and help the person in difficulty if you decide to go into the water to help.”

“Out of 131 rescues that we know of, where a Pink Buoy has been used to help someone in difficulty, 96 of these people needed help because they were swimming in a rip current,” said Andrew.

“Pink Buoys save lives, and we appeal to everyone to take note of where they are placed on beaches. They are there for use in an emergency and should be put back after use,” he said. “If you see that a Pink Buoy is missing, please call the cell number on the sign and let us know.”

“We encourage people to swim at a beach that is lifeguarded and to swim between the lifeguard’s flags,” said Mike Vonk. “If lifeguards are not on duty, it is safer not to swim,” he added.

“Parents please watch your children when they are in or near water and remember that drowning is silent. Please save the emergency numbers in your cellphone before you need it and have a safe holiday,” concludes Mike.

Note to editors:

1. Fluoresceine Dye is harmless. It is used by doctors to see issues in patients’ eyes, by plumbers to detect leaking pipes and by fishermen to attract fish. The NSRI has a permit issued by DFFE to release the dye in the educational and research work that the organization is doing regarding rip currents.

2. Please see the NSRI Rip current video on our YouTube channel which explains how rip currents work – https://youtu.be/9GBUBDMENfw .

3. If anybody would like to help us with our Pink Rescue Buoy program as a Pink Buoy custodian or Pink Buoy volunteer please contact us on our social media channels or email us: pinkrescuebuoys@searescue.org.za .

Kindest Regards,
KUHLE MKIZE
COMMUNICATIONS & PR MANAGER

Public Notice: No Alcohol at beaches

Public Notice: No Alcohol at beaches

George Municipality strictly enforces NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED on our beaches and especially over the Festive Season. The George law enforcement officers will be assisted by 30 Beach Monitors during the Festive Season to assist with beach patrols and bag checks. All Beach Monitors will be identifiable, whether by reflector jackets or reflector bands and carry identification cards.

The municipality encourages all beachgoers to assist our officials in ensuring that their day at the beach is a safe and pleasant experience. Neighbourhood Watches, Community Police Forums, George Traffic Services, Provincial Traffic Services as well as the South African Police Service (SAPS) also work closely with the Municipality regarding Community Safety.

The George Municipality’s Law Enforcement officials have already confiscated approximately 25 litres of alcohol across various beaches in George and surrounds between 10 December and 18 December 2022.

Any type of liquor is strictly prohibited on all beach areas under the control of the George Municipality which include Herold’s Bay, Gwaiing River Mouth Beach and Day Camp, Victoria Bay, Wilderness, and Leentjiesklip areas. If Law Enforcement confiscates liquor from beachgoers, a notice of confiscation will be issued to the offender. All confiscated items or goods are handed over to SAPS, for disposal at their discretion.

For any further information or complaints please contact the Law Enforcement office on 044 801 6350 (7.45am-4.30pm) or 044 801 6300 (a/h)(standby team for bylaw-related emergencies only).

The public can also email sprins@george.gov.za with complaints or related matters.

The physical address of the Law Enforcement Office is 25B Cathedral Street.

 

Openbare kennisgewing: Geen alkohol by strande nie

Uitgereik deur George Munisipaliteit vir onmiddellike vrystelling

George Munisipaliteit tree streng op teen GEEN ALKOHOL op ons strande nie en veral oor die Feestyd sal dit streng toegepas word. Die George-wetstoepassers sal gedurende die Feesseisoen deur 30 strandmonitors bygestaan ​​word om te help met strandpatrollies en sakkontroles. Alle strandmonitors sal identifiseerbaar wees, hetsy deur glimbaadjies of glimbande en sal identifiseringskaarte dra.C

Die munisipaliteit moedig alle strandgangers aan om ons amptenare by te staan ​​om te verseker dat hul dag by die strand ‘n veilige en aangename ervaring is. Buurtwagte, Gemeenskapspolisieforums, George Verkeersdienste, Provinsiale Verkeersdienste asook die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens (SAPD) werk ook nóú saam met die Munisipaliteit rakende gemeenskapsveiligheid.

Die George-munisipaliteit se wetstoepassingsbeamptes het reeds tussen 10 Desember en 18 Desember 2022 op ongeveer 25 liter alkohol oor verskeie strande in George en omgewing beslag gelê.

Enige tipe drank is streng verbode op alle strandgebiede onder beheer van die George Munisipaliteit, wat Heroldsbaai, Gwaiingriviermondstrand en -dagkamp, ​​Victoriabaai, Wildernis en Leentjiesklipgebiede insluit. Indien wetstoepassers drank by strandgangers konfiskeer, sal ‘n kennisgewing van konfiskering aan die oortreder uitgereik word. Alle gekonfiskeerde items of goedere word aan die SAPD oorhandig, om ontslae te raak na goeddenke.

Vir enige verdere inligting of klagtes kontak asseblief die wetstoepassingskantoor by 044 801 6350 (7.45vm.-16.30nm.) of 044 801 6300 (n/u) (bystandspan slegs vir bywet-verwante noodgevalle).

Die publiek kan ook e-pos stuur aan sprins@george.gov.za met klagtes of verwante sake.

Die fisiese adres van die wetstoepassingskantoor is Cathedralstraat 25B.

 

PUBLIC NOTICE: Card payments hampered by load-shedding

PUBLIC NOTICE: Card payments hampered by load-shedding
Issued George Municipality, 19 December 2022

The public is advised that the regular load-shedding is hampering card payments at our Driver’s Licence offices, Pacaltsdorp. The transactions cannot go through either, due to signal issues or take a very long time to process. We request the public to consider this and, where possible, please pay in cash.
License renewal: R 140.
PRDP renewals: R 220.
Temp driving/L: R 45
Driving license applications: R200 for heavy motor vehicle
R135 for light m/v and motorcycles
Learners license application: R 68
Issuing of learner’s license: R 33

Driver’s Licence Offices, Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp
044 878 2400
Open weekdays 8 am to 3 pm

GEORGE MUNICIPALITY APPOINTS A NEW CORPORATE SERVICES DIRECTOR

George Municipality wishes to congratulate and welcome a new director for Corporate Services, Krishenthrie Moodley who started on 12 December 2022 bringing extensive experience in local government spanning over 20 years.

Moodley’s local government experience started in KZN where she held the position of Director for Corporate and Community Services at the District Municipal level, and Director thereafter in the Eastern Cape as a Director for Corporate Services for the past Five (5) years. Her wealth of experience is backed by a Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours degree from the University of Natal in KwaZulu-Natal as well as Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP).

Sharing her vision for George, Moodley intends to contribute positively to the growth of the institution’s human capital. “As an institution of excellence, my vision for George Municipality is to embed a culture of high productivity, service delivery, good governance, and institutional efficiency.  The establishment of a leadership pipeline and digitization of training is a key focus in driving change and elevating the skills set of our Human Capital,” Moodley said.

“I look forward to being a part of the transformation of George Municipality and embracing and enhancing the human capital to reach its full potential for the benefit of individual growth and development but more importantly for the communities we serve.”

“When I’m not engrossed in affairs of local government, I enjoy spinning, renovating old furniture and reading.  I am also passionate about self-discovery through the study of spiritual literature,” Moodley concluded.

ENDS.