Notices

Due to further improvement in generation capacity, Stage 2 loadshedding (previously communicated Stage 3 loadshedding) will be implemented from 16:00 today until 16:00 on Monday.

Thereafter, Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 on Monday until 05:00 on Tuesday, followed by Stage 2 loadshedding from 05:00 until 16:00.

This pattern will be repeated daily until further notice.

George will be affected as follows:
Sunday 17/09/2023
none

Monday 18/09/2023
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Tuesday 19/09/2023
22:00 – 00:30

Wednesday 20/09/2023
06:00 – 08:30
22:00 – 00:30

Thursday 21/09/2023
04:00 – 06:30
12:00 – 14:30

Friday 22/09/2023
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Sunday 17/09/2023
17:00 – 19:30

Monday 18/09/2023
17:00 – 19:30

Tuesday 19/09/2023
01:00 – 03:30
17:00 – 19:30

Wednesday 20/09/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

Thursday 21/09/2023
07:00 – 09:30
15:00 – 17:30

Friday 22/09/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

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/

Issued by George Municipality

The George Municipality notes with concern that there seem to be people approaching the beaches in George. We would like to issue a stern warning that high seas are expected from 2 pm in anticipation of the high tides increasing at about 4:45 pm.

All beaches remain closed to the public due to the very high tides and rough sea conditions. The George Municipal Disaster Management and Service teams are on high alert and are closely monitoring the situation.

We will continue to keep you updated on any related incidents. If you witness any incidents, please report them to the AFTER HOURS AND EMERGENCIES contact numbers: 044 801 6300 FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311.

Issued by George Municipality, 17 September 2023 @13:00

Issued by George Municipality, 17 September 2023 @08:50

All beaches remain closed to pedestrians and vehicles due to the very high tides and rough water conditions. The George Municipal Disaster Management and Service teams are on high alert and are closely monitoring the situation.

More high tide surges, predicted to swell up to 2.9 meters, are forecasted for this afternoon. Therefore, all-out cleaning and mop-up operations are not being conducted for the day. However, the Municipal Community Services will clear the debris.

Assessments are being conducted to ascertain the nature of damages to infrastructure. A number of structural damages have been noted, with power outages in some areas lying on the beaches of George. While the tide is low, the Municipal technical teams will go on-site to assess the issues.

We will continue to keep you updated on any related incidents. If you witness any incidents, please report them to the AFTER HOURS AND EMERGENCIES contact numbers: 044 801 6300 FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311.

Due to lower-than-anticipated demand, loadshedding will be suspended from 22:00 tonight. Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 on Sunday until 05:00 on Monday.

George will be affected as follows:
Saturday 16/09/2023
None

Sunday 17/09/2023
none

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Saturday 16/09/2023
None

Sunday 17/09/2023
17:00 – 19:30

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/

Issued by George Municipality

Issued by George Municipality, 16 September 2023 @19:15

All beaches and access remain closed to pedestrians and vehicles due to the very high tides and rough water conditions. The George Municipal Disaster Management teams are on high alert and have made necessary arrangements to react to any emergencies overnight. The next surge is predicted to take place on Sunday morning at approximately 4 a.m. We will continue to keep you updated on any related incidents. If you witness any incidents, please report to the AFTER HOURS AND EMERGENCIES contact numbers: 044 801 6300 FIRE EMERGENCIES: 044 801 6311.

Issued by George Municipality, 16 September 2023 at 17:15

Saltwater is flooding the N2 at Touws River near Salina’s in Wilderness, causing water to be in the road surface. Traffic has been reduced to one lane opening in each direction. Motorists are requested to approach with caution

UPDATE 1: Herold’s Bay and Victoria Bay beaches closed due to high tide
Issued by George Municipality,16 September 2023 at 16:00

All beaches are closed. We urge members of the community to stay away from all beaches. It is not safe due to the very high tides and rough water conditions. Please take this warning seriously and avoid any unnecessary risks. Updates will be provided as to when the beaches will reopen.

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URGENT NOTICE: Herold’s Bay and Victoria Bay beaches are currently closed due to high tide 16 September 2023 @15:00

The roads to Herolds Bay and Victoria Bay beaches have been temporarily closed due to the incoming high tide. People are warned not to visit the two beaches, as well as all other beaches, due to the high tide that is predicted. Our emergency teams are busy evacuating affected residents at Herolds Bay and Victoria Bay. We will keep you updated as we receive more information about when the beaches will reopen.

Due to further improvement in generation capacity, loadshedding will be suspended from 11:00 today until 16:00. Stage 3 loadshedding will resume from 16:00 today until 05:00 on Sunday. Thereafter, loadshedding will continue to be implemented as previously communicated.

George will be affected as follows:

Saturday 16/09/2023
none

Sunday 17/09/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Saturday 16/09/2023
none

Sunday 17/09/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

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/

Stage 4 loadshedding was implemented at 14:00 this afternoon and will continue until 05:00 on Saturday. Thereafter, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 on Saturday until 16:00, followed by Stage 4 until 05:00 on Sunday. This pattern will be repeated on Sunday.

George will be affected as follows:
Friday 15/09/2023
16:00 – 18:30

Saturday 16/09/2023
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30

Sunday 17/09/2023
06:00 – 08:30
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Friday 15/09/2023
19:00 – 21:30

Saturday 16/09/2023
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30

Sunday 17/09/2023
01:00 – 03:30
09:00 – 11:30
17:00 – 19:30

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/

The George Municipality embarked on a pre-paid electricity metering software update for its approximately 50 000 prepaid consumers quite a while back. The current software on all pre-paid meters in South Africa will expire in November 2024. If your meter is not updated before the deadline, you will not be able to recharge your prepaid meter with the new tokens and therefore will not have power.

85% of George Software Updates Completed
George Municipality has already successfully implemented the software update on close to 85% of its prepaid meter base. This has been addressed through the work done by field staff and contractors on-site while doing a meter change, site inspection, and Amp limit roll-out. These teams will continue to go out weekly to do site inspections and Amp limit roll-out. George is considerably further along with this process than many other municipalities.

Key change tokens
To expedite the software update (TID roll-over) and in order to ensure no consumer is placed at risk of having a non-working meter, the municipality will continue to implement the key change process, with the issue of a separate, extra token when you make your next purchase.

Key Change Token Process
If your prepaid meter software has already been updated during Phase 1, you will NOT receive an extra token. If you do receive a KEY CHANGE Token with your next purchase the following is VERY IMPORTANT TO NOTE BEFORE you insert the key change:
1. IMPORTANT – DON’T FORGET TO INSERT ALL old or unused tokens BEFORE you enter the KEY CHANGE token and ONLY then INSERT the newly bought token,
2. The meter will NOT accept your old or unused tokens, once you enter the key change token and no reimbursement can be made on these tokens.
3. The meter will not accept your newly bought token, until the key change token has been inserted.

Verification or Queries – If you receive an extra token and you are unsure what to do?
Customers may phone the George Municipality on 044 801 9222 or Ontec on 044 873 5474 for verification, for response to queries OR to request that their software is addressed. Please note that all municipal and/or Ontec officials carry identification cards with a photograph and their ID number as well as a copy of a verification letter explaining the purpose for their visit.

TOKEN IDENTIFIER (TID) ROLLOVER SOURCE : https://www.sts.org.za/tid-rollover
The Token Identifier is a 24-bit field, contained in STS compliant tokens, that identifies the date and time of the token generation. It is used to determine if a token has already been used in a payment meter. The TID represents the minutes elapsed since the 1st of January 1993. The incrementing of the 24-bit field means that at some point in time, the TID value will roll over to a zero value. All STS prepayment meters will be affected by TID roll over on the 24/11/2024. Any tokens generated after this date and utilizing the 24bit TID will be rejected by the meters as being old tokens as the TID value embedded in the token will have reset back to 0.