Notice Archive

George Munisipaliteit is bewus van die bruin/verkleurde water wat voorkom in die Proteaville-gebied van Haarlem. Dit is weens die water vlak in Reservoir 1 wat tot ’n lae vlak gedaal het.

Die reservoir se watervlak styg geleidelik, waarna die watergehalte sal verbeter soos die vlakke stabiliseer.

Inwoners word versoek om water vir drinkdoeleindes te kook tot verdere kennisgewing.

George Munisipaliteit vra om verskoning vir die ongerief en bedank inwoners vir hul geduld.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Brown Water – Proteaville, Haarlem

George Municipality is aware of reports of brown/discoloured water in the Proteaville area of Haarlem. This is due to the water level in Reservoir 1 having dropped to a low level.

The reservoir level is gradually rising, and water quality is expected to improve as levels stabilise.

Residents are advised to boil water for drinking purposes until further notice.

George Municipality apologises for the inconvenience caused and thanks residents for their patience.

Finance Section Temporary Closure & Year-End Operating Hours

George Municipality would like to inform all residents of the temporary closure of the Finance Section at 46 on Market Street from 22 December 2025 to 9 January 2026.
During this period, all available finance staff will operate from the Main Building in York Street to assist residents with financial enquiries.

📆 Municipal Office Closures & Adjusted Hours:
* All George Municipality administrative offices will close at 12:00 on 24 December 2025 – the Cashier hall closes at 11:30 on the day
* Offices will also close at 12:00 on 31 December 2025 – the Cashier hall closes at 11:30 on the day
* All libraries of George Municipality will be closed on 2 January 2026.
* Municipal offices will be open on Friday, 2 January 2026.
🚨 Emergency Services:
All essential and emergency services will remain fully operational during this period.
📞 After-Hours & Emergency Contact Numbers:
* Fire Emergencies: 044 801 6311
* General After-Hours Emergencies: 044 801 6300
* Toll-free disaster number: 087 152 9999
We thank all residents for their cooperation and wish you a safe and peaceful holiday season.

KENNISGEWING: GMN013/25-26

2025/26 FINANSIëLE JAAR
AANSUIWERINGSBEGROTING 24 NOVEMBER 2025

Kennis geskied hiermee ingevolge Artikel 28 van die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Finansiële Bestuur, 2003 (Wet no.56 van 2003) en Artikel 23 van die Munisipale Begrotings en Verslagdoening Regulasies 2008 onderskeidelik, dat die Aansuiweringsbegroting goedgekeur is tydens die Raadsvergadering van 24 November 2025.

Die dokument sal beskikbaar wees vir publieke inspeksie op die munisipale webtuiste, www.george.gov.za, vanaf 13 Desember 2025.

Lede van die publiek word uitgenooi om skriftelike kommentaar by die munisipaliteit in te dien met betrekking tot die dokument. Alle kommentaar en insae moet gerig word aan “Die Munisipale Bestuurder, George Munisipaliteit, Yorkstraat 71, George 6530”.

Kontak gerus die Begrotingsbestuurder, Me Le-Anne Maksella by 044 801 9122 vir enige verdere navrae.
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NOTICE: GMN013/25-26

2025/26 FINANCIAL YEAR
ADJUSTMENT BUDGET 24 NOVEMBER 2025
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 28 of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act no.56 of 2003) and Section 23 of the Municipal Budgets and Reporting Regulations 2008 respectively, that the Adjustment Budget was approved during the Council meeting held on 24 November 2025.

This document will be available for public inspection and comments on the municipal website www.george.gov.za, from 13 December 2025.

Members of the public are invited to submit written comments or representations to the municipality in respect of this document. All comments and inputs must be directed to “The Municipal Manager, George Municipality, 71 York Street, George 6530”.

Please contact the Budget Manager, Ms Le-Anne Maksella at 044 802 9122 with any enquiries.

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 47.60 %
Rainfall for the previous days: 36 mm (Measured from 9 – 15 December 2025)

Please see the link to 2C water restrictions implemented as of 4 December 2025: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

George Municipality has been made aware of refuse workers asking members of the public for donations. Please note that no municipal official may ask for a gratuity or any money in lieu of services rendered.

We request that the GM Number on the vehicle is provided to our Community Services Directorate when reporting any such requests to 044 802 2900.

Issued by George Municipality, 13 December 2025

George Municipality is warning residents, account holders, and job seekers to be vigilant of scammers impersonating municipal officials.

The latest scam involves an impersonator claiming to be “Darrick Smith from George Local Municipality.” The scammer threatens residents with a so-called “scheduled disconnection” due to alleged arrears on their municipal account.

These fraudsters:
• Claim to be “Heads of Disconnections” or Finance officials.
• Threaten immediate electricity disconnections unless instant payments are made.
• Demand money for EPWP or other job opportunities, including job interviews.
• Contact residents via WhatsApp or phone, instructing payments into private accounts.

Important to note:
• The Municipality never demands instant payment via WhatsApp/phone.
• The Municipality does not charge money for job interviews or employment.
• Officials will not visit your property to block/unblock prepaid meters or collect payments.
• Prepaid meters are only blocked in cases of:
 No/Low consumption in the past 12 months
 Legal issues or concerns on an account
 No access provided to the premises

To unblock your prepaid meter legitimately, please contact the Credit Control division on the contact details supplied below:

For Assistance, please contact:
Credit Control: 044 801 9111 | creditcontrol@george.gov.za
Human Resources: 044 801 9367 | recruitment@george.gov.za

Stay alert. Verify before you pay. Report suspicious activity immediately! George Municipality – Working together to protect our community.

Finance Section Temporary Closure & Year-End Operating Hours

George Municipality would like to inform all residents of the temporary closure of the Finance Section at 46 on Market Street from 22 December 2025 to 9 January 2026.
During this period, all available finance staff will operate from the Main Building in York Street to assist residents with financial enquiries.

📆 Municipal Office Closures & Adjusted Hours:
* All George Municipality administrative offices will close at 12:00 on 24 December 2025 – the Cashier hall closes at 11:30 on the day
* Offices will also close at 12:00 on 31 December 2025 – the Cashier hall closes at 11:30 on the day
* All libraries of George Municipality will be closed on 2 January 2025
* Municipal offices will be open on Friday, 2 January 2026.
🚨 Emergency Services:
All essential and emergency services will remain fully operational during this period.
📞 After-Hours & Emergency Contact Numbers:
* Fire Emergencies: 044 801 6311
* General After-Hours Emergencies: 044 801 6300
* Toll-free disaster number: 087 152 9999
We thank all residents for their cooperation and wish you a safe and peaceful holiday season.

Please be advised that the Drive-through Motor Vehicle and Registration Offices in Blanco, will close at 13:00 tomorrow, 12 December 2025, due to operational requirements.

The Hibernia office will close normal time @15:00

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.