Notices

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is gearing up for the National and Provincial Elections in 2024. The IEC no longer accepts completed forms and walk-ins because it is an online process where the public needs to create online profiles and apply online on the IEC website: https://www.elections.org.za/pw/About-Us/BrowseJobs 

To assist the public with the completion of the applications, the George Municipality offers its public libraries assistance to the public to access computers to create their profiles and to complete their online applications.

George Municipality’s libraries that are participating are Blanco, Pacaltsdorp, Thembalethu and Conville. There will be an IEC official on Wednesday, 24 January & 29-31 January 2024 at all the libraries in George from 10:00 – 14:00 where possible.

The Electoral staff, job purpose is to contribute towards strengthening the electoral democracy process by assisting in coordinating and implementing the voting and results programmes of the Electoral Commission at the voting station level. The closing date is 29 February 2024.

REPAIRS TO SLIP FAILURES AND UPGRADING OF STORMWATER AND ASSOCIATED SURFACING ON ROOIDRAAI ROAD: PHASE 1

The repair of slip failures and upgrade of stormwater infrastructure and associated surfacing on Rooidraai Road, Herolds Bay, will have an impact on residents and road users for the period from January to July 2024. The remaining construction duration of Phase 1 is estimated at 6 months.

PROJECT:
REPAIRS TO SLIP FAILURES AND UPGRADING OF STORMWATER AND SURFACING – ROOIDRAAI ROAD: PHASE 1

DESCRIPTION:
Repairs to slip failures will be done. Stormwater infrastructure will be upgraded, and the existing block paving will be replaced. Existing electricity cables and waterlines will be relocated at the same time.

PROJECT PERIOD: (remaining)
15 January 2024 to 04 July 2024

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 construction period. Adherence to flag persons, temporary road signage and markings will be required. The Road will be closed to the public, but access will be granted to residents living adjacent to the road.

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 Occupational Health and Safety Act.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES: Mr Fred Wait – 076 393 1177

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.

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – Water Restrictions remain in place
Issued 23 January 2024, George Municipality

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height                           94,13
Rainfall for previous 7 days:                                                                   5 mm  (Measured up to and including 22 January 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.

Whilst the Generation performance continues to improve, the heightened focus on planned maintenance and expected increase in electricity demand necessitates the implementation of Stage 2 loadshedding from 16:00 today until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:

Sunday 21/01/2024
None

Monday 22/01/2024
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Tuesday 23/01/2024
20:00 – 22:30

Wednesday 24/01/2024
04:00 – 06:30

Thursday 25/01/2024
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30

Friday 26/01/2024
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Sunday 21/01/2024
16:00 – 17:30

Monday 22/01/2024
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Tuesday 23/01/2024
23:00 – 01:30

Wednesday 24/01/2024
07:00 – 09:30

Thursday 25/01/2024
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30

Friday 26/01/2024
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30

Due to the return to service of a generation unit and the reduction of partial load losses, which resulted in an improvement in generation capacity, Stage 2 loadshedding (instead of Stage 3 loadshedding as previously communicated) will continue to be implemented until 05:00 on Sunday, 21 January 2024. Thereafter, Stage 1 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 until 16:00 on Sunday. A further update will be provided on Sunday afternoon.

George will be affected as follows:

Friday 19/01/2024
22:00 – 00:30

Saturday 20/01/2024
06:00 – 08:30

Sunday 21/01/2024
04:00 – 05:00
12:00 – 14:30
Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Saturday 20/01/2024
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30

Sunday 21/01/2024
15:00 – 17:30
ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING -reduce power to avoid network tripping
Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly after power returns. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding.

Consumers are urged to turn off high-usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding is scheduled to return. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network.

Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the after-hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after load shedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on i.e. areas are switched on one by one and not all at the same time to avoid overloading the system. Please wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The Electrotechnical Directorate will be aware of a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.

Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/

You can open a new municipal account online or in person.

Please note:
• A copy of the property deed search is the only type of proof of ownership that will be accepted – please ask the attorney who handled your property transfer to provide you with this document.
• If you are opening a service account on behalf of someone else, a permission letter from the owner must accompany the application as well as a certified copy of the owner’s ID and your ID.
• A tenant cannot open a service account, only the registered owner who is responsible for the full payment of the statement each month. The owner must invoice his/her tenant.
• A deposit is payable before your application can be processed.
• You incur costs on your property from the date it is registered in your name at the deeds office.
• You will receive your first account about a month after the account was opened, which is payable on the 15th of every month.
• If you sell your property, you are liable for the account up until the last day the property is registered in your name. A final account will be sent to you once all administration has been finalised.
• You can use a valid identification document (ID), passport or driving licence as identification.
Opening a service account online:
• Send an email to accounts@george.gov.za requesting the procedures of opening a service account online.
• You will receive a return email from a consultant, who will take you through the process step-by-step.
• Please take note of the documents that would be required as listed below, depending on the type of service account you are opening.
Opening an account in person:
• Visit the Finance Hall on the ground floor of the George Municipality Main Building (entry via parking lot behind the building, accessed from Victoria and Progress Streets) and apply in person to open the account.
• Bring with you all the documents specified below, depending on the type of service account you are opening.
• Report at the Information Desk from where you will be referred to a consultant who will open the account and provide you with the amount deposit payable.
• Pay your deposit at the cashier and return the cashier’s slip to the consultant who will complete your application.
• You will receive a copy of the contract document you signed as part of the account opening process, which will include your account number.

The following documents are required to open an account:
Single or multiple owners:
• Copy of property deed as proof of ownership
• ID document(s) of all owners
• If opening for someone else, a letter of permission to open an account on the owner’s behalf and own ID
• Proof of payment of applicable deposit
Trust:
• Copy of property deed as proof of ownership
• J246 (letter from the Master of the Supreme Court)
• ID documents of all trustees of the trust
• VAT number
• If opening for someone else, a letter of permission to open an account on the owner’s behalf and own ID
• Proof of payment of applicable deposit
Closed Corporation (CC)
• Copy of property deed as proof of ownership
• CK2 (Certificate of Founding Statement)
• VAR103 (VAT registration and number)
• Identity documents of the owner(s) of the CC
• If opening for someone else, a letter of permission to open an account on the owner’s behalf and own ID
• Proof of payment of applicable deposit
Public Company (Pty) Ltd
• Copy of property deed as proof of ownership
• CM29 (Register of Directors)
• CM1 (Certificate of Incorporation)
• CM46 (Certificate to Commence Business)
• VAR103 (VAT registration and number)
• Identity document of the director of the company
• If opening for someone else, a letter of permission to open an account on the owner’s behalf and own ID
• Proof of payment of applicable deposit

Banking Details
Account Name: George Municipality
Account Type: Public Sector Cheque Account
FNB Bank Account Number: 62869623150
Branch Code: 210554
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ
Reference: Deposit Erf #### (insert erf number of the property for which the account is being opened)
VAT nr: 4630193664
Send proof of payment to: payments@george.gov.za

Please take note that the Electro-Technical Services telephones are currently out of service.
A technician has been dispatched to attend to the issue,

Residents are urged to please make use of the WhatsApp line @ 067 350 3295

We have switched off the power supply in De Beer, Versveld, and Bruce Str in the Borchards area to continue repair work today. An ETR will be communicated soon.

The George Municipality thanks its residents for their patience.