Power out on Airport line Wilderness Heights and Lawaaikamp. Electricians will be assessing the sites, but unfortunately no working or operating can take place whilst the lightning persists.
Issued by George Mun
11/3/2022
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF WILDERNESS HEIGHTS
REMSKOEN STREET
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on TUESDAY 15 MARCH 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.
Should circumstances prevent the work being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30
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BEPLANDE KRAGONDERBREKING: GEDEELTE VAN WILDERNISHOOGTE
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN WILDERNIS- HOOGTE
REMSKOEN STRAAT
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DINSDAG 15 MAART 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.
Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan wordgedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op WOENSDAG 16 MAART 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30
Heeltyd Speeltyd, a pre-school from the George area paid a visit to the GEORGE Library on 11 February 2022 for library orientation and a story hour session with Children’s Librarian, Garelene Muller of George Library. George Libraries had, for the month of February 2022, over 70 different events including story hours, book discussions, book sharing, Read-Aloud sessions as well as library orientation, information, and poetry sessions.
ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING UPDATE: GEORGE & UNIONDALE
Issued by George Municipality 10/3/2022
Loadshedding will be reduced to Stage 3 from 21:00 tonight until 05:00 on Friday. Thereafter Stage 2 will be implemented until 05:00 on Monday, as previously communicated
George will be affected as follows:
STAGE 4
Thursday 10/03/2022
18:00 to 20:30
STAGE 3
Friday 11/03/2022
02:00 to 04:30
STAGE 2
Saturday 12/03/2022
02:00 to 04:30
10:00 to 12:30
Sunday 13/03/2022
08:00 to 10:30
16:00 to 18:30
Monday 14/03/2022
NONE
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
STAGE 3
Thursday 10/03/2022
21:00 to 23:30
STAGE 2
Friday 11/03/2022
05:00 to 07:30
Saturday 12/03/2022
05:00 to 07:30
13:00 to 15:30
Sunday 13/03/2022
11:00 to 13:30
19:00 to 21:30
Monday 14/03/2022
NONE
Issued: 28 Feb 2022
A recent bus trip to the Garden Route Mall was as could be expected an enjoyable outing for the young adults with disabilities who attend activities at the Optima Centre of the George Association for Persons with Disabilities (APD) in Pacaltsdorp, but at the same time a most informative feedback opportunity for the GO GEORGE bus service.
As part of ongoing engagement with the disability sector, GO GEORGE accompanied the group of 22 Optima attendees and two staff members on a scheduled bus trip, departing from a bus stop close to the centre. Some of them have never been on the bus before.
Even the wait at the bus stop brought a smile to many faces, listening to Robin Mouton, an inspiring and resourceful blind passenger motivating one of the communication team members to pursue a passion for music – a topic of which he has a vast knowledge and understanding.
This time was also used constructively to educate the youngsters about the facilities aimed towards universal accessibility such as the tactile paving at the bus stop, the elevated platform to reduce the step-up into the bus, audio alerts that the ramp is being deployed and not ready yet for boarding by either blind passengers or people using mobility devices. General tips on using the service included where to look for the right bus and route, how to scan the Smart Card and the use of the priority seats for passengers with special needs, as well as using the button to request the bus to stop.
Back at Optima after the outing, the G0 GEORGE team conducted an informal feedback session with the group to evaluate their experience and to inform future support and guidance regarding their use of the bus service.
“Time spent with our passengers who have special needs always leaves us with much to think about,” says James Robb, GO GEORGE Manager. “The system has been designed to be as user friendly as possible for all our passengers, but it would be presumptuous to assume that we have thought of everything and that all needs are being addressed. GO GEORGE values and encourages feedback from all categories of bus users and continually aims to improve the service accordingly where possible.”
Anyone needing more information about the bus service is welcome to phone the GO GEORGE Call Centre on 0800 044 044, visit the website www.gogeorge.org.za, or follow the Facebook page to stay up to date with the latest bus news and service notifications.
CAPTIONS:
Walking to bus stop 2:
The group departing from the Optima Centre in high spirits – the more experienced passengers very eager to share their superior knowledge.
Q and A at bus stop:
Waiting for the bus was the perfect time to answer questions and share user information with the less experienced passengers.
Khadija with new passengers 2:
Khadija Luangula (GO GEORGE communications champion) took time to explain to the three first-time passengers how to use the bus. They are from the left, Shannon Fielies, Lubabalo Langbooi and Nigel Makenna.
Ice cream at Mc D:
The one-hour trip validity gave the group from Optima just enough time to have a quick ice cream at Mc Donald’s before getting on the bus back to Pacaltsdorp without having to pay again.
Wheelchair docking:
Xavier Esterhuizen is an old hand at travelling with the bus and needed no assistance to dock and fasten his wheelchair in the dedicated space.
PERSVERKLARING: GO GEORGE verkry insig van passasiers met gestremdhede
Uitgereik: 28 Februarie 2022
‘n Onlangse busrit na die Garden Route Mall was soos verwag kon word ‘n aangename uitstappie vir die jong volwassenes met gestremdhede wat aktiwiteite by die Optima-sentrum van die George Vereniging vir Persone met Gestremdhede (APD) in Pacaltsdorp bywoon. Dit was egter ook ‘n uiters insiggewende terugvoergeleentheid vir die GO GEORGE-busdiens.
As deel van voortgesette betrokkenheid by die gestremdheidsektor het GO GEORGE die groep van 22 Optima-deelnemers en twee personeellede vergesel op ‘n geskeduleerde busrit wat van ‘n bushalte naby die sentrum vertrek het. Sommige van hulle het nog nooit voorheen bus gery nie.
Selfs die wag by die bushalte het die groep laat glimlag by die aanhoor van Robin Mouton, ‘n inspirerende en vindingryke blinde passasier wat een van die kommunikasiespanlede wou motiveer om sy passie vir musiek na te streef – ‘n onderwerp waarvan hy ‘n uitgebreide kennis en begrip het.
Hierdie tyd is ook konstruktief gebruik om die jongmense in te lig oor die busfasiliteite wat gemik is op universele toeganklikheid vir passasiers, soos die tasbare plaveisel by die bushalte, die verhoogde platform om die instap in die bus te vergemaklik, klankwaarskuwings dat die skuins loopvlak ontplooi word en nog nie gereed is vir blinde passasiers of mense wat mobiliteitstoestelle gebruik om in te klim nie. Algemene wenke oor die gebruik van die diens het ingesluit waar om te kyk vir die regte bus en roete, hoe om die Slimkaart te skandeer en die gebruik van die prioriteitsitplekke vir passasiers met spesiale behoeftes, asook om die knoppie te druk om die bus te versoek om te stop.
Terug by Optima ná die uitstappie het die G0 GEORGE-span ‘n informele terugvoersessie met die groep aangelê om hul ervaring te evalueer en inligting in te samel wat toekomstige ondersteuning en leiding oor die gebruik van die busdiens kan rig.
“Tyd saam met ons passasiers wat spesiale behoeftes het, laat ons altyd met baie om oor na te dink,” sê James Robb, GO GEORGE-bestuurder. “Die stelsel is ontwerp om so gebruikersvriendelik as moontlik vir al ons passasiers te wees, maar dit sal vermetel wees om aan te neem dat ons aan alles gedink het en dat alle behoeftes aangespreek word. GO GEORGE waardeer en moedig terugvoer van alle kategorieë busgebruikers aan en poog deurlopend om die diens dienooreenkomstig te verbeter waar moontlik.”
Enigiemand wat meer inligting oor die busdiens benodig, is welkom om die GO GEORGE-inbelsentrum by 0800 044 044 te skakel, die webwerf www.gogeorge.org.za te besoek, of die Facebook-blad te volg om op hoogte te bly van die jongste busnuus- en dienskennisgewings.
BYSKRIFTE:
Walking to bus stop 2:
Die groep vertrek in vrolike luim by die Optima-sentrum met die meer ervare passasiers baie gretig om hul “verhewe” kennis te deel.
Q and A at bus stop:
Die wagperiode by die bushalte was die perfekte tyd om vrae te beantwoord en gebruikersinligting met die minder ervare passasiers te deel.
Khadija with new passengers 2:
Khadija Luangula (GO GEORGE-passasiersdiensbeampte) het aan die drie onervare passasiers te verduidelik hoe om die bus te gebruik – dit was hul eerste busrit. Hulle is van links, Shannon Fielies, Lubabalo Langbooi en Nigel Makenna.
Ice cream at Mc D:
Die een-uur ritgeldigheid het die Optima-groep net genoeg tyd gegee om ‘n vinnige roomys by Mc Donald’s te geniet voordat hulle terug op die Pacaltsdorp-bus moes wees sonder om weer te betaal.
Wheelchair docking:
Xavier Esterhuizen is ‘n ou hand as dit by busry kom en het geen hulp nodig gehad om sy rolstoel in die aangewese ruimte te parkeer en vas te maak nie.
PUBLIC NOTICE
BUSINESS TRAINING OPPORTUNITY FOR SMME TOURISM BUSINESSES IN GEORGE
The George Municipality: Tourism Section is offering a free non -accredited business training opportunity for 15 small tourism businesses in George. A two-day business training course will be offered on the 30 -31 March 2022 at the George Municipality, Conference Hall. The training is aimed at Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs), in the Tourism Industry and the targeted audience is tourism businesses based in the rural communities in George. The workshop will give business owners the skills to help grow their business and offer them the opportunity to expand their businesses and become competitive in their field. They will learn skills to boost their business potential through this business training workshop.
ENTREPRENEURS WHO MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS WORKSHOP
TOPICS THAT WILL BE COVERED IN THE WORKSHOP
TRAINING DETAILS
Venue:
George Municipality: Conference Hall,
71 York Street – George
Days:
Thursday, 30 March 2022
Friday, 31 March 2022
Time: 08:00 – 13:00
Coffee and Tea Break: 12:00 -13:00
For enquiries and further information please contact Melanie Martins at the George Tourism Office on 044 801 9099 or e-mail her on mmartins@george.gov.za
A portion of Deville Park is currently off, electricians are attending to the problem. A low voltage Circuit Breaker has failed in Victoria str George south. Most of the power supply has been restored, only a small portion still off whilst electricians pinpoint the fault.
Issued George Mun
10/3/2022
08:00
Planned outages to be discontinued due to stage 4 load shedding
Please note that this planned outage has been postponed while Eskom is implementing load shedding in stage 4. We will notify you of the continuation of the planned outage.
Issued George Mun
9/3/2022
On Friday, 04th March 2022, George Library received a valuable collection of William Shakespeare’s books from David Viviers, who plays the role of Liam Vorster in the South African soapie, Binnelanders.
The late Bishop Derek Damant gave the Shakespeare books to David, during his studies and whilst receiving the Brett Goldin Bursary. David is now donating this collection to George Library. David grew up in George on his grandmother’s farm.
The books are on display at George Library, and will be used continuously during the month of April when libraries in George celebrate World book and Copyright Day which this year, falls on Saturday, 23 April 2022. This is a symbolic date for world literature as is marks the death of William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega.
On Saturday, 23 April 2022 George Libraries will be celebrating World Book and Copyright Day.
This is a world-wide celebration whereby literacy, books and authors are celebrated.
Issued by George Municipality on Wed, 9 March 2022
Due to further failures of generation units, Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 09:00 today until 05:00 on Friday in order to manage the emergency reserves.
George will be affected as follows:
STAGE 4
Wednesday 09/03/2022
10:00 to 12:30
18:00 to 20:30
Thursday 10/03/2022
02:00 to 04:30
10:00 to 12:30
18:00 to 20:30
Friday 11/03/2022
02:00 to 04:30
STAGE 2
Saturday 12/03/2022
02:00 to 04:30
10:00 to 12:30
Sunday 13/03/2022
08:00 to 10:30
16:00 to 18:30
Monday 14/03/2022
NONE
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
STAGE 4
Wednesday 09/03/2022
13:00 to 15:30
21:00 to 23:30
Thursday 10/03/2022
05:00 to 07:30
13:00 to 15:30
21:00 to 23:30
Friday 11/03/2022
05:00 to 07:30
STAGE 2
Saturday 12/03/2022
05:00 to 07:30
13:00 to 15:30
Sunday 13/03/2022
11:00 to 13:30
19:00 to 21:30
Monday 14/03/2022
NONE
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF HOEKWIL
CHURCH STR, KAMMASIE STR, OLIFANTSHOEK
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on THURSDAY 10 MARCH 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
FRIDAY 11 MARCH 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00
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BEPLANDE KRAGONDERBREKING – HOEKWIL
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN HOEKWIL
KERK STR, KAMMASIE STR, OLIFANTSHOEK
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DONDERDAG 10 MAART 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 wordgedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op VRYDAG 11 MAART 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00
Due to the unreliability of the generators, and to prevent a higher
stage of loadshedding, Stage 2 load shedding will continue to be implemented until 05:00 on
Saturday 12 March.
GEORGE WILL BE AFFECTED AS FOLLOWS:
Tuesday 08/03/2022
12:00 to 14:30
Wednesday 09/03/2022
10:00 to 12:30
18:00 to 20:30
Thursday 10/03/2022
18:00 to 20:30
Friday 11/03/2022
02:00 to 04:30
Saturday 12/03/2022
02:00 to 04:30
UNIONDALE WILL BE AFFECTED AS FOLLOWS:
Tuesday 08/03/2022
07:00 to 09:30
15:00 to 17:30
Wednesday 09/03/2022
13:00 to 15:30
21:00 to 22:30
Thursday 10/03/2022
21:00 to 22:30
Friday 11/03/2022
05:00 to 07:30
Saturday 12/03/2022
None
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
DIE RUS BLANCO AND MALAN LINE
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 11 MARCH 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.
Should circumstances prevent the work being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on MONDAY 14 MARCH 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30
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BEPLANDE KRAGONDERBREKING – DIE RUS BLANCO EN MALAN LYN
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
DIE RUS BLANCO EN MALAN LYN
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 11 MAART 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.
Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan wordgedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op MAANDAG 14 MAART 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30
Issued by Government Communications Information Systems (GCIS)
NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF KRAAIBOSCH RADEMARCHERS & NURSERY
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY 09 MARCH 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 THURSDAY 10 MARCH 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00
ENQUIRIES: A TITUS Tel: 044 874 3917
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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN KRAAIBOSCH RADEMARCHERS & NURSERY
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op WOENSDAG 09 MAART 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 wordgedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op DONDERDAG 10 MAART 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00
NAVRAE: A TITUS Tel: 044 874 3917
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF LOERIEPARK
Akasia, Mann, de Mist, Mimosa, Boekenhout, Janssen, Fifth and Park streets
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on TUESDAY 08 MARCH 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.
Should circumstances prevent the work being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on WEDNESDAY, 09 MARCH 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30
Enquiries: C Edick Tel: 044 874 3917
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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING
VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN LOERIEPARK
Akasia, Mann, de Mist, Mimosa, Boekenhout, Janssen, Fifth and Park strate
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op DINSDAG 08 MAART 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.
Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan wordgedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op WOENSDAG 09 MAART 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30
Navrae: C Edick Tel: 044 874 3917
DATE: Friday, 18 March 2022
TIME: 08:00 – 15:00
Bring the items you wish to dispose of in a strong box preferably in their original, labelled containers.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF HOEKWIL
BITOU ROAD
NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 04 MARCH 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 MONDAY 07 MARCH 2022 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00
Enquiries: A Titus Tel: 044 874 3917
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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER
DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN HOEKWIL
BITOU WEG
KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 04 MAART 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 wordgedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op MAANDAG 07 MAART 2022 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00
Navrae: A Titus Tel: 044 874 3917
About two weeks ago, four parks and recreation workers from the George Municipality went beyond the call of duty and assisted in saving a stray dog that ran into Courtney Street.
A George resident, Desire Minaar tried to catch the little dog, which was running down Courtney Road near the Garden Route Mall but could not catch it. Thanks to Valdon Muller, Marshall Pedro, Awie Michaels and Renaldo Melville from the parks and recreation team little Paige was successfully rescued.
In a letter of appreciation to the Municipality, Minaar expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the “four heroes who made a massive effort to help catch this dog, which was very scared”. In a team effort to try and rescue the dog, it was eventually caught and taken to a place of safety. The dog had not just been taken to good care but also got a new name, Paige.
“It may not seem like a big thing to many, but to me, it was more special than I can possibly explain,” said Minaar. “Just when I have lost all faith in human beings, God shows me that there are good people out there and they live here in our midst.”
“Paige has had a terrible life but because of these men’s heroic efforts, she is now in a safe place, has been sterilised and is on the mend to a better life. We hope to have her adopted by people who recognise the value of her life. Whoever had owned her before, clearly abused her.”
As a token of appreciation, Minaar presented the four heroes with a small gift.
Dr Michel Gratz, the acting municipal manager also commended four workers for their assistance. “I am so proud of these colleagues, going the extra mile and helping a member of the public to save a stray animal. Exactly the commitment and culture we want to foster at our municipality. Well done to Valdon, Awie, Marshall and Renaldo! We are proud of you.”
Caption: FLTR: Valdon Muller, Marshall Pedro and Awie Michaels (Renaldo Melville could not be present for the photo session. Please note that Masks were removed for the purposes of the photograph.
Ends.
Issued by George Municipality
1 March 2022
Services at the Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) have been restored today. Yesterday, 22 Feb 2022, we reported that the George Motor Vehicle Registration office was unable to process the renewal of motor vehicle licenses and unable to issue driving and learners’ licenses applications due to the NaTIS being off.