ACCIDENT ON THE N2, GWAING BRIDGE
Motor vehicle accidents N2 Gwaing bridge direction George. Vehicle overturned. All services on scene. One lane closed. Motorists urged to drive cautiously.
Issued George Mun
19 April 2022, 08:07
Author: Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe
Eskom Loadshedding stage 4
Regretfully, Eskom has just been forced to implement Stage 4 loadshedding at 07:20 following Majuba Unit 5 and Tutuka Unit 4 tripping. A full statement will be published in due course.
Stage 4 to be implemented until further notice.
George will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 19/04/2022
14:00 to 16:30
22:00 to 00:30
Wednesday 20/04/2022
06:00 to 08:30
14:00 to 16:30
22:00 to 00:30
Thursday 21/04/2022
04:00 to 06:30
12:00 to 14:30
20:00 to 22:30
Friday 22/04/2022
04:00 to 06:30
12:00 to 14:30
20:00 to 22:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 19/04/2022
09:00 to 11:30
17:00 to 19:30
Wednesday 20/04/2022
01:00 to 03:30
09:00 to 11:30
17:00 to 19:30
Thursday 21/04/2022
07:00 to 09:30
15:00 to 17:30
23:00 to 01:30
Friday 22/04/2022
07:00 to 09:30
15:00 to 17:30
23:00 to 01:30
Issued by George Mun
19/4/2022 at 08:30
TEMPORARY WATER OUTAGES From 19 to 22 April 2022
Issued by George Municipality 18 April 2022
George Municipality is busy replacing equipment on the bulk water lines this week. These areas therefore will experience water interruptions as follows:
- Tuesday 19/04/2022: Wilderness WW inflow, Wilderness WW Ebbs & Flow, Wilderness WW Touwranten
- Wednesday 20/04/2022: Rooirivierrif, Herolds Bay (Gwaing)
- Thursday 21/04/2022: Pacaltsdorp 2, Lawaaikamp
- Friday 22/04/2022: Herolds Bay
Residents will experience water outages from approximately 11:00. This will not take longer than 2 hours. We apologise for the inconvenience.
For any queries or problems contact the Civil Engineering Services on 044 801 9262/6 (7:45 am – 4:30 pm) or 044 801 6300 (after hours).
Reminder: ESKOM Loadshedding, 18 April, 11h35
Loadshedding will regretfully be implemented from 16:00 this afternoon until 05:00 on Wednesday, 20 April, due to additional generation unit losses and delayed return to service of generators:
George will be affected as follows:
Monday 18/04/2022
14:00 to 16:30
22:00 to 00:30
Tuesday 19/04/2022
22:00 to 00:30
Wednesday 20/04/2022
None
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Monday 18/04/2022
17:00 to 19:30
Tuesday 19/04/2022
01:00 to 03:30
Wednesday
20/04/2022
01:00 to 03:30
Issued George Mun
Mayor’s Newsletter for George Herald of 14 April 2022
During the draft budget that was tabled at the council meeting of 28th March 2022, a new basis for calculating electricity tariffs was introduced.
To date, George has used a per kilowatt-hour charge for domestic use of electricity. All the neighbouring towns have been using a fixed charge and a variable cost for electricity for some years already. George consumers have often compared local tariffs to those levied elsewhere and seemingly not realised the difference.
There is pressure on municipalities to recognise the “Cost of Supply” which relates to the fixed infrastructure component (i.e. substations, transformers, powerlines, underground connections, maintenance of the network, etc.) and how to ensure these costs are recouped annually. George’s network has a replacement cost of over R2 billion.
The fixed cost component should therefore be shared by the consumers according to the level of usage availability that each consumer requires. An increasing threat faced by municipalities in their distribution is that of business and domestic users who are making use of renewable sources of electricity. It is now imperative that George introduces fixed and variable charges to secure the annual operational costs of the network and then to charge the user for the actual electricity delivered to the premises.
In introducing the new basis of charges, the municipality is looking at ways of reducing the maximum available load capacity (ampere) that ESKOM charges George to supply electricity, which is levied at this peak charge rate. At present all domestic users are notionally rated at 60-amp usage. From 1st July 2022, this maximum will be reduced to 40 amps. Most households in George only require 20 amps. The new fixed rate tariff will be based on 40 amps. Consumers who need less or more than 40 amps, can apply for adjustments between 20 and 60 amps, which will also result in a monthly tariff adjustment (our house has a trip switch set at 35 amps).
The benefit of reducing households’ share of the peak off-take from ESKOM is likely to decrease the cost of bulk purchases of electricity. This reduction will also assist when calculations are made to avoid Stage 1 of load-shedding.
The envisaged charges will be implemented over 2 – 3 years to phase in the charges that have been designed to be revenue neutral. All indigents and other domestic users using up to 400 kilowatt hours per month will continue to pay a per kilowatt hour charge as at present.
Households and businesses using more than 400 kilowatt hours will migrate to a fixed monthly charge of R75 per month plus a per ampere charge of R4.54 (R181.60 for 40 amps). Costs per kWh for domestic users will amount to R210.04 cents per kWh. These amounts exclude VAT.
PUBLIC NOTICE: REFUSE COLLECTION FOR EASTER WEEKEND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 15 & 18 APRIL 2022
PUBLIC NOTICE: REFUSE COLLECTION FOR EASTER WEEKEND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 15 & 18 APRIL 2022
Refuse (black, green, and blue bags) will be collected as per the normal schedule on Good Friday, 15 April 2022 and on Family Day, 18 April 2022.
Businesses ARE REQUESTED TO PLEASE ONLY put REFUSE BAGS OUT on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays AND only at designated spots, not on the sidewalk.
REFUSE REMOVAL: GENERAL
All refuse bags; black, green, and blue, must be put out by 07:00 am on the removal day ONLY.
Only 4 green bags are allowed, and unlimited blue bags.
All black bags will be collected on the Public Holidays (15 & 18 April 2022) and can also be substituted or combined with bundles of branches/ garden waste. Bundles must not be too big for one person to pick up OR more than 1m in length.
Broken glass should be wrapped in a newspaper when thrown into bags to prevent injuries to workers. Bulky waste must be disposed of at the Gwaiing Landfill Site on R102. The Gwaiing landfill site will be open Monday to Friday from 7:00 until 19:00, Saturdays and Public Holidays from 7:00 until 15:00 (except Christmas Day).
CONTACT
George Municipality Environmental Services
82 Meade Street, George. Phone 044 802 2900
Black bag-related enquiries: 044 802 2900
Blue and green bag enquiries: LGE Waste, 044 878 0688/ lgewaste@gmail.com
R 2.5 MILLION WORTH OF MAINTENANCE TO EXTEND THE PROTEA TRANSFORMER’S LIFE SPAN UP TO 40 YEARS
Issued by George Municipality on 12 April 2022
The Protea Transformer that feeds power to Pacaltsdorp, Hansmoeskraal and Syferfontein had undergone R2.5 million worth of maintenance in the 2021/2022 financial year.
According to the director of the George Municipality’s Electrotechnical Department, Mr Bongani Mandla, a transformer is the most critical component within the electricity distribution network, its function is to increase the voltage, also known as stepping up the voltage, or they can decrease the voltage also known as stepping down the voltage.
Mandla confirmed that maintenance was necessary for this transformer as one of its components is rusting. “The trigger for this maintenance, which is funded from George Municipality’s capital budget and loans, was excessive corrosion on the main tank,” he said. “The Unit was sent to an external service provider and upon intrusive inspection, it was detected that the active components and accessories needed to be refurbished or replaced.”
The average lifespan is approximately 30-50 years dependent on application, loading and environmental conditions. The average lead time for a new power transformer is nine to fifteen months. This refurbishment project will extend the usable life of this transformer by approximately 30-40 years.
The Portfolio Councillor of the Electrotechnical Services directorate Cllr Nosicelo Mbete visited the site as part of her series of visits to Electrotechnical Service capital projects. During her visit, Cllr Mbete commended the department for prioritising the installation and commissioning of this transformer, as it will help improve the reliability of supply to the Pacaltsdorp, Hansmoeskraal and Syferfontein areas.
The 10 MVA Protea Transformer has been successfully commissioned.
Ends.
CAPTION:
Electrotechnical management: Planning, Engineering Services and Distribution
Photo 1: (FLTR) Cllr Nosicelo Mbete (Portfolio Councillor for Electrotechnical Services), Mr Thembani Mzekeli (Testing and Protection Manager), Mr David Mckenzie (Specialised Electrician), Mr John Cornelius (Chief Engineering Technician), Mr Cuan Edick (Senior Superintendent: Sub-station)
Photo 2: (FLTR) Mr Bongani Mandla (Director for Electrotechnical Services), Mr David Mckenzie (Specialised Electrician), Cllr Nosicelo Mbete (Portfolio Councillor for Electrotechnical Services), Mr John Cornelius (Chief Engineering Technician), Mr Cuan Edick (Senior Superintendent- Sub-station).
PUBLIC NOTICE: CONSTRUCTION WORKS AT THE GWAING WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY
The George Municipality is busy with construction at the Gwaing landfill site as part of its rehabilitation plan.
Please note the construction period below:
- The duration of the construction commences on 4 April 2022 and finishes on 6 May 2022.
- Platform excavations and preparations will commence from 4 April to 20 April.
- The Dynamic Compaction (DC) and auger drilling will follow from 20 April to 6 May 2022.
Dynamic Compaction is a ground improvement technique used to increase the density of the soil when certain subsurface constraints make other methods inappropriate. It is a method that is used to increase the density of loose, granular, and mixed soils and fills.
The process involves dropping a heavyweight repeatedly on the ground in a pre-determined grid pattern at regularly spaced intervals. The weight and the height determine the amount of compaction that would occur. The weight that is used, depends on the degree of compaction desired and is between 8 tonnes to 36 tonnes. The height varies from 1m to 30m.
No person will be allowed on the southern side of the landfill site where the dynamic compaction will be done (20 April – 6 May 2022). The public may continue to dispose of authorised waste in the northern section.
A security guard will subsequently be placed at the entrance to the DC trial test area to ensure all unauthorised persons are directed away from the trial test area. Therefore, no waste pickers or any public persons will be allowed access to the southern section of the landfill.
The restricted area has been illustrated with a red mark in the attached picture.
Issued by George Municipality 11 April 2022
TEMPORARY WATER OUTAGES From 11 to 14 April 2022
Issued by George Municipality 11 April, 10:00
George Municipality is busy replacing equipment on the bulk water lines this week in CTM2, Kraaibosch, Blanco 1 (Reservoir), Blanco 2 (Golden Valley), Blanco 4 (Die Rus), Herolds Bay (Gwaing), Rosedale/Erf325 and Rooirivierrif.
These areas therefore will experience water interruptions as follows:
- Monday 11/04/2022: CTM2 & Kraaibosch
- Tuesday 12/04/2022 Blanco 1 (Reservoir) & Blanco 2 (Golden Valley)
- Wednesday 13/04/2022: Blanco 4 (Die Rus) & Herolds Bay (Gwaing)
- Thursday 14/04/2022 Rosedale/Erf 325 & Rooirivierrif
Residents will experience water outages from approximately 11:00. This will not take longer than 2 hours. We apologise for the inconvenience.
For any queries or problems contact the Civil Engineering Services on 044 801 9262/6 (7:45 am – 4:30 pm) or 044 801 6300 (after hours).
MEDIA RELEASE: George Municipality clamps down on electricity illegal connections
Issued by George Municipality, 6 April 2022
The fight against illegal connections is yielding positive results as the George Municipality’s Electro-Technical Department removed 1085 illegal power connections at informal settlements in George in February 2022.
This was confirmed in a report tabled at the Electrotechnical Services Committee meeting on Tuesday, 05 April 2022. The number of informal settlements in George is estimated at 8000, of which 5981 informal settlements shared between Thembalethu and Moeggeploeg have illegal and unsafe electricity connections.
Mr Bongani Mandla, director for Electrotechnical Services emphasized that illegal power connections, no matter how small or innocent-looking, are dangerous and are certainly a death trap.
Mandla assured that his department will continue with the campaign of removing the illegal connections and educating the public about the dangers of illegal power connections. “We are working with the George Municipality’s communications department to assist us with sharing educational information about the dangers of illegal connections,” Mandla said.
“In the next month, we are distributing 15 000 flyers in Afrikaans, English and Isi-Xhosa to the areas most affected by illegal connections, as part of our awareness campaign on illegal connections,” he said. “These flyers comprise information about the nature of the illegal connection, the dangers associated with illegal connections, financial implications, and useful information when one wants to report illegal connections as well as information on a reward attached to reporting illegal connection upon successful prosecution.”
Members of the public may report illegal connections to the George Municipality on 044 801 9222/044 803 9222 or 044 801 6300 (a/h). Report people who make illegal connections to 0860 044 044, SAPS 10111 or the South African Police Service (SAPS) to 10111. The George Municipality offers R 2500 reward for information that leads to the successful conviction of electrical theft and/or vandalism in a court of law. The witness will have to go on record to the authorities, giving his/her name and contact details to testify, but his/her identity will be protected. Report to 0860 044 044 to be eligible for the reward.
Ends.
PLANNED POWER OUTAGE – PORTION OF HOEKWIL
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF HOEKWIL
DUIWERIVIER AND KERK STREETS
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on MONDAY 04 APRIL 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00 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 TUESDAY 05 APRIL 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00
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BEPLANDE KRAGONDERBREKING – GEDEELTE VAN HOEKWIL
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN HOEKWIL
DUIWERIVIER EN KERK STRATE
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op MAANDAG 04 APRIL 2022 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 DINSDAG 05 APRIL 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00
PUBLIC NOTICE: DETERMINATION OF EXTENSION FOR THE VALIDITY PERIOD OF LEARNER’S LICENCES, DRIVING LICENCE CARDS, TEMPORARY LICENCES AND PROFESSIONAL DRIVING PERMITS FOR ADJUSTED LEVEL 1
PUBLIC NOTICE: DETERMINATION OF EXTENSION FOR THE VALIDITY PERIOD OF LEARNER’S LICENCES, DRIVING LICENCE CARDS, TEMPORARY LICENCES AND PROFESSIONAL DRIVING PERMITS FOR ADJUSTED LEVEL 1
The Minister of Transport, Mr Fikile Mbalula released amendments to the disaster management regulations for transport as follows:
All learner’s licences, driving licence cards, temporary driving licences and professional driving permits that expire during the period that commenced from 26 March 2020 up to and including 31 March 2022 are deemed to be valid and their validity periods are extended for a further grace period ending on 15 April 2022.
This amendment will come to effect from 31 March 2022
Issued by George Municipality
31/3/2022
UPDATE – WILDERNESS ESKOM POWER OUTAGE
Eskom has restored the power supply in Wilderness this morning. Eskom issued a notice announcing an emergency power supply interruption to the whole of Wilderness for 29 March 2022 between 09:00 & 16:00. The George Municipality subsequently supplied power to Wilderness for the time being, while Eskom attended to the urgent maintenance and repair work.
This morning Eskom confirmed that the electricity supply to Wilderness was restored. We would like to thank the consumers for heeding the call to use power sparingly, as this enabled George Municipality to temporarily supply power to Wilderness, smoothly, while Eskom was doing the repair work.
Issued by George Municipality
31/3/2022
11:00
PLANNED POWER OUTAGE – EDEN HIGH SCHOOL, EDEN HOSTELS & YORK HIGH SCHOOL HOSTEL
PLANNED POWER OUTAGE – EDEN HIGH SCHOOL, EDEN HOSTELS & YORK HIGH SCHOOL HOSTEL
EMERGENCY REPAIRS
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
EDEN High School, EDEN Hostels & York High School Hostel
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SATURDAY 02 APRIL 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00 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.
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BEPLANDE KRAG ONDERBREKING – EDEN HOËR SKOOL, EDEN KOSHUISE & YORK HOËR SKOOL KOSHUIS
NOOD HERSTEL WERK
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
EDEN Hoër Skool, EDEN Koshuise & York Hoër Skool Koshuis
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SATERDAG 02 APRIL 2022 VANAF 9H00 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.
PLANNED POWER OUTAGE – PORTION OF GEORGE INDUSTRIA
PLANNED POWER OUTAGE – PORTION OF GEORGE INDUSTRIA
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF GEORGE INDUSTRIA
BRICK, FOUNDRY, FICHAT, FABRIEK, LAING, NYWERHEID, DIAMANT, CLAY STREETS
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SATURDAY 02 APRIL 2022 FROM 08H00 TO 17H00 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
SATURDAY 09 APRIL 2022 FROM 08H00 TO 17H00
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BEPLANDE KRAGONDERBREKING – GEDEELTE VAN GEORGE INDUSTRIA
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN GEORGE INDUSTRIA
BRICK, FOUNDRY, FICHAT, FABRIEK, LAING,
NYWERHEID, DIAMANT, CLAY STRATE
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SATERDAG 02 APRIL 2022 VANAF 08H00 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 SATERDAG 09 APRIL 2022 VANAF 08H00 TOT 17H00
REFUSE REMOVAL SERVICES SPREAD WATER-SAVING MESSAGES THROUGHOUT GEORGE
Water-Saving messages on the move…The Refuse Removal services have joined the George Municipality’s awareness campaign on water saving by using their trucks to spread the word in and around George. All refuse trucks have been branded with decals containing the message of saving water. These trucks drive past all households and businesses in George collecting refuse weekly.
To witness the display of the branded trucks were, from left to right: Mr Allen Paulse (with the bag in hand) – Director of Community Services, Ms Karin Stoffels – Project Coordinator: Street Cleansing, Mr Sivuyile Mtila – Senior Manager of Environmental Services, Mr Wessel Robertson – Head Cleansing, and Councillor Jean Safers (at the Back of the truck) – Portfolio Councillor for Environmental Services.
Issued by George Municipality
30/3/2022
UPGRADING OF STORMWATER AND ASSOCIATED STREETS: Mbewu Street area, Thembalethu
The upgrade of residential streets and associated stormwater infrastructure servicing the Mbewu Street Area in Thembalethu: Zone 9 including; Mbewu, Liwani, Tabata Streets and a section of Nelson Mandela Boulevard, will have an impact on residents and road users for the period from 1 March 2022 to 30 August 2022.
PROJECT:
MIG: UPGRADING OF STORMWATER & STREETS
MBEWU STREET AREA
DESCRIPTION:
The existing stormwater infrastructure servicing Thembalethu Zone 9 (Mbewu Street Area) including sections of Nelson Mandela Boulevard, Mbewu St, Liwani St and Tabata Street will be upgraded.
PROJECT PERIOD:
1 March 2022 to 30 August 2022
SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Municipal services may be disrupted during construction. Advance notification of planned temporary disruptions will be sent out via social media.
WORKING HOURS:
Working hours will be from 07h00 to 18h00 Mondays to Fridays and 07h00 – 14h00 on Saturdays as may be needed from time to time.
TRAFFIC IMPACT:
Caution needs to be exercised by residents, road users and pedestrians throughout the duration of the construction period. Adherence to flag persons, temporary road signage and markings will be required.
ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the site will be strictly controlled. Any member of the public who enters the site will have to comply with the relevant requirements in terms of the Health and Safety Act and National State of Disaster: COVID-19 Regulations.
PROJECT ENQUIRIES: – WJVN Civils (Pty) Ltd attention Mr Wouter van Niekerk on 044 873 5798.
The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to all residents to be patient and exercise caution during the upgrade. Please look out for and adhere to temporary road signage and roadworks personnel.
UNEXPECTED POWER OUTAGE IN THEMBALETHU
Thembalethu is currently experiencing an unexpected power outage. Our electricians are out to investigate the cause of the power outage. We will keep you updated on any developments.
Issued by George Municipality
30/3/2022
07:35
UPDATE: WILDERNESS ESKOM POWER OUTAGE
George Municipality continues to temporarily supply power to Wilderness, since Eskom’s emergency power interruption yesterday morning. The power supply was supposed to be restored late yesterday, however, Eskom reported a broken conductor on its 66kV line supplying the substation and indicated that repairs can only be done today.
George Municipality will continue to temporarily supply power to Wilderness. Customers are urged to use electricity sparingly to enable George’s temporary supply to continue seamlessly.
Issued by George Municipality
30/3/2022
07:00
Schools welcoming Georgie back
Issued: Monday 28 March 2022
After two years of restricted contact with learners, schools in George are slowly opening their doors to carefully planned visits from the GO GEORGE communications team and, of course, the popular mascot Georgie.
With all the necessary Covid-19 safety precautions in place, Georgie and his team set out on a wide tour of pre-primary classes and primary schools during March. They were welcomed with loud cheering and singing, and eager young minds ready to learn about public transport, that all-important Smart Card, pedestrian safety near the buses and how to behave on the bus. The topic of vandalism was also addressed in an age-appropriate manner.
The bus-shaped photo banner with windows to peep through is a firm favourite among the little ones – that is after first giving Georgie a hug, of course.
Any organisation or school interested in a visit from GO GEORGE can phone the GO GEORGE Call Centre on 0800 044 044 to request contact from the communications team.
CAPTIONS:
Grade RR learners from George South Primary School flocking to greet and talk to the GO GEORGE mascot, Georgie. (The wearing of masks is not mandatory for children under the age of 6.)
The 4- and 5-year-olds at Joey’s Babies in Rosemoor were completely intrigued by Georgie and his friendly teammates who came to tell them more about the GO GEORGE buses. (The wearing of masks is not mandatory for children under the age of 6.)
A very safe ride on the bus! George South Primary School’s Grade 4 learners enjoyed peeping through the open windows of the GO GEORGE bus banner.
GO GEORGE has developed programmes to reach different ages of school learners with information about the bus service, how to behave on the bus and how to be safe around the bus. Mascot Georgie has become a favourite among the youngsters, with the bus banner also providing lots of fun, as can be seen with this group of Grade RR learners from George South Primary School. (The wearing of masks is not mandatory for children under the age of 6.)
The Grade 4 learners of Kretzenshoop Primary School listened with great attention to the information about the bus service. They were joined by acting principal, Mr Elton Titus (at the back), to pose for a photo with Georgie and the GO GEORGE bus banner.
The Grade Rs of George South Primary School enjoyed an outdoors visit with the GO GEORGE team, learning about the bus service and how to behave on and around the bus to ensure a safe ride. (The wearing of masks is not mandatory for children under the age of 6.)
Skole verwelkom Georgie terug
Uitgereik: Maandag 28 Maart 2022
Ná twee jaar van beperkte kontak met leerders, maak skole in George stadig hul deure oop vir noukeurig beplande besoeke van die GO GEORGE-kommunikasiespan en natuurlik, die gewilde gelukbringer, Georgie.
Met al die nodige Covid-19-veiligheidsmaatreëls in plek, het Georgie en sy span gedurende Maart ‘n wye toer van preprimêre klasse en laerskole aangepak. Hulle is verwelkom met luide gejuig, sang en gretige jong breine gereed om te leer oor openbare vervoer, daardie allerbelangrike Slimkaart, voetgangerveiligheid naby die busse en hoe om jou op die bus te gedra. Die onderwerp van vandalisme is ook op ‘n ouderdomsgepaste wyse aangespreek.
Die busvormige fotobanier met vensters om deur te loer, is ‘n besliste gunsteling onder die kleingoed – dit is nou nadat Georgie eers ‘n drukkie gekry het.
Enige organisasie of skool wat belangstel in ‘n besoek van GO GEORGE kan die GO GEORGE-inbelsentrum by 0800 044 044 skakel om kontak van die kommunikasiespan te versoek.
BYSKRIFTE:
George-Suid Gr RR (4):
Graad RR-leerders van Laerskool George-Suid drom saam om die GO GEORGE-gelukbringer, Georgie, te groet en te gesels. (Die dra van maskers is nie verpligtend vir kinders onder die ouderdom van 6 jaar nie.)
Die 4- en 5-jariges by Joey’s Babies in Rosemoor se aandag is vasgevang deur Georgie en sy vriendelike spanmaats wat hulle meer oor die GO GEORGE-busse kom vertel het. (Die dra van maskers is nie verpligtend vir kinders onder die ouderdom van 6 jaar nie.)
‘n Baie veilige rit op die bus! Laerskool George-Suid se graad 4-leerders het dit geniet om deur die oop vensters van die GO GEORGE-busbanier te loer.
GO GEORGE het programme ontwikkel om leerders van verskillende ouderdomme te bereik met inligting oor die busdiens, hoe om jou op die bus te gedra, en hoe om veilig rondom die bus te wees. Gelukbringer Georgie het ‘n gunsteling onder die jongklomp geword, met die busbanier wat deesdae ook baie pret verskaf, soos gesien kan word met hierdie groep Graad RR-leerders van Laerskool George-Suid. (Die dra van maskers is nie verpligtend vir kinders onder die ouderdom van 6 jaar nie.)
Die graad 4-leerders van Laerskool Kretzenshoop het aandag geluister na die inligting oor die busdiens. Waarnemende skoolhoof, mnr Elton Titus (agter), het saam kom poseer vir ‘n foto saam met Georgie en die GO GEORGE-busbanier.
Die Graad R’s van Laerskool George-Suid het ‘n buitelugbesoek van die GO GEORGE-span geniet en baie geleer oor die busdiens en hoe om jou op die bus te gedra om ‘n veilige rit te verseker. (Die dra van maskers is nie verpligtend vir kinders onder die ouderdom van 6 jaar nie.)