Please be advised that the NATIS System is currently up and running at the Motor Vehicle Registration (next to the train station) in Hibernia Street. We apologise to the public for the inconvenience. All operations at Pacaltsdorp DLTC and Blanco MVR have been restored the day before yesterday.
Please be advised that the NATIS System is currently up and running at Blanco Motor Vehicle Registration and at Pacaltsdorp DLTC.
The system is however still down at the Motor Vehicle Registration (next to the train station) in Hibernia Street. No transactions can be done at MVR in Hibernia Street office currently.
Technicians are working on the problem. We apologise to the public for the inconvenience of this situation that is out of our control.
Public Notice: Water pressure issues at farms along Maitland Street, Blanco
Issued by George Municipality 8 February 2024
Farms along Maitland Street, Blanco may experience water pressure problems over the next few days.
Civil Engineering Services are working on upgrades and solutions to resolve problems with pump station controls that is causing water flow issues.
George, Wilderness, and Uniondale boast a diverse range of lifestyle, business, sports, and cultural events. George Municipality continuously considers sponsorship and/or partnerships with local events to promote economic activity and social cohesion.
Aligned with George Municipality’s commitment to support events hosted in George, the Tourism Section is hosting the annual Events Compliance & Support Workshop for all event organisers on Friday, February 16th, 2024, from 09:00 to 13:00 at the George Municipality Conference Hall.
This workshop aims to equip event organisers with information on event permitting, regulations, municipal services, and the event support application process.
Event Details
Name: Annual Events Compliance & Support Workshop
Date: Friday, 16 February 2024 from 09:00 to 13:00
Venue: George Municipality, Conference Hall (71 York Street, George)
To reserve your seat at the workshop, please contact Melanie Martins at mmartins@george.gov.za. For further inquiries, you can reach Melanie Martins at
044 801 9295.
The Call For Event Support for the 2024/2025 financial year from George Municipality is currently open and is set to close on February 21st, 2024.
Link to the application form:
http://tinyurl.com/3dx2262s
Please be advised that the NATIS System is currently down at the Motor Vehicle Registration (next to the train station) and is very slow at the Blanco satellite office. No transactions can be done at MVR in Hibernia Street office currently.
The system is also very slow at the Traffic Services Department (DLTC) in Pacaltsdorp. The machines are operational but the situation affects transactions and services at the DLTC.
Technicians have been informed of the problem and the public is asked to be patient.
For more information contact the Traffic Department in Pacaltsdorp on 044 878 2400.
Due to sufficient emergency reserves and a slight increase in available generation capacity, resulting from the return to service of two units, loadshedding will be reduced to Stage 1 from 10:00 today until 14:00.
Thereafter, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 14:00 until further notice.
Issued by George Municipality on behalf of Eskom
George will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 07/02/2024
None
Thursday 08/02/2024
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30
Friday 09/02/2024
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30
Saturday 10/02/2024
18:00 – 20:30
Sunday 11/02/2024
02:00 – 04:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Wednesday 07/02/2024
None
Thursday 08/02/2024
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30
Friday 09/02/2024
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30
Saturday 10/02/2024
21:00 – 23:30
Sunday 11/02/2024
05:00 – 07:30
Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 93,36
Rainfall for previous 7 days: 0 mm (Measured up to and including 5 February 2024)
The co-operation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.
Follow this link for the detailed Stricter Water Restrictions in English/Afrikaans and IsiXhosa.
https://www.george.gov.za/george-doc-categories/public-notices/general/
Contraventions of the Water Restrictions can be reported on 0800 424477.
Report water leaks and burst pipes to 044 801 9262/66 or after hours at 044 801 6300, as soon as you notice them.
Please take note, Uniondale Library will be closed from today, 6 to 8 February 2024 due to asset verification planning that needs to be done by the Provincial Library Service.
Unfortunately, no checking in or checking out of any library material may be done on these dates as it will compromise the outcome of the stocktake.
In terms of Section 14 of Regulations PK.689/1980 a full asset verification should be done in all libraries affiliated with the Provincial Library Service, Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport.
The library will reopen for the public again on Friday,9 February 2024
For any queries, please contact George Library on 044 801 9288.
Please be advised that the emergency number of the credit control department outside of business hours has been changed.
The new emergency number is 072 501 1843.
This number is to be used strictly for EMERGENCY BLOCKED ELECTRICITY METERS during the following hours:
Monday to Friday
from 16:30 to 20:00
Saturday
from 8:00 to 20:00
Sunday
from 8:00 to 14:00
Please note : payment is required before meter will be unblocked
AFTER-HOURS CONTACT NUMBER☎️
FIRE ONLY ALL HOURS EMERGENCY NUMBER:
044 801 6311
GEORGE MUNICIPALITY ALL HOURS EMERGENCY NUMBER:
044 801 6300
CREDIT CONTROL AFTER HOURS:
072 5011 843