Ekasi Tours with Zwai

08/07/2023

07/07/2023

19/06/2023

20/04/2023

The Big Five

15/04/2023

How stunning is Dolphin’s Point, which sits above Kaaimans – Wilderness!

Visit Dolphin Point - the lookout that is only a 2-minute drive from Sea Paradise (on the N2 to George).

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Wilderness, Garden Route.

10/04/2023

GARDEN ROUTE | KAROO NEWS - Stage 3...

08/04/2023

04/04/2023

03/04/2023

This well-recognised landmark of George is lovingly known as the ‘Moederkerk’ and is the place of worship of the Nederduits Gereformeerde Kerk. This iconic church is a true masterpiece, with its stunning architecture and rich history. This landmark is a must-see for all visitors. Have you visited this beautiful place of worship yet?

27/03/2023

22/03/2023

George Tourism
Open to the public
Monday – Friday 08h30 – 16h30 | Closed on weekends and public holidays
044 801 9295 | [email protected]
Wilderness Tourism
Open to the public
Monday – Friday 08h30 – 16h30 Closed on weekends and public holidays
044 877 0045 | [email protected]
Uniondale Tourism
Virtual assistance only, Monday to Friday 08h30 – 16h30 | Closed on weekends and public holidays
044 518 0030 | [email protected]

17/03/2023

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17/03/2023

Maseru, Lesotho 🇱🇸

08/03/2023

07/03/2023

GARDEN ROUTE | KAROO NEWS - Following the...

01/03/2023

28/02/2023

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING UPDATE Tuesday, 28 February 2023 @16:20

Loadshedding will continue to be implemented at Stage 3 until 16:00 today. Thereafter, Stage 4 load-shedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 16:00 tomorrow and Stage 5 load-shedding will then be implemented from 16:00 until 05:00 on Thursday.

George will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 28/02/2023
18:00 - 20:30

Wednesday 01/03/2023
06:00 - 08:30
14:00 - 16:30
22:00 - 00:30 **

Thursday 02/03/2023
00:00 - 02:30 **
06:00 - 08:30
14:00 - 16:30
22:00 - 00:30

Friday 03/03/2023
06:00 - 08:30
14:00 - 16:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:
Tuesday 28/02/2023
21:00 - 23:30

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

Thursday 02/03/2023
01:00 - 05:30 **
09:00 - 11:30
17:00 - 19:30

Friday 03/03/2023
01:00 - 03:30
09:00 - 11:30

SWITCHING ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING – Not all areas will be switched back on at the same time!
Residents of George must please note that with the extended load-shedding, our Electrotechnical Directorate is no longer able to switch the entire city back on at the same time. Our daily notifiable demand from ESKOM has historically been set at 85MVA and on average George would use between 60 and 80MVA, although the municipality must pay ESKOM for 85MVA.

If the power is returned simultaneously to all areas when load-shedding ends, this creates a massive spike or surge in power with all geysers, freezers/fridges/batteries etc drawing power at the same time. With the extended four-hour load-sheddingg, the spikes for George are consistently reaching 105 – 112 MVA.

Areas will be switched on in sections, on rotation after Load-shedding.
Eskom has indicated that unless George can reduce the spikes, they will increase our notifiable demand to the highest actual usage level which will in turn increase the purchase cost to the municipality. Consumers are requested to use electricity very sparingly when power returns after load-shedding (especially a 4-hour slot).

The municipality will now in rotation, switch the power on in sections. This means if for example the load-shedding slot is scheduled from 20h00 – 22h30, there is a chance that your area may only come on at 22h45 or 23h00.

Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load-shedding.
Consumers are therefore 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. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network and reduce our current high MVA spikes.

Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the Afterhours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after Loadshedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on, and wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The directorate will be aware if there has been a possible substation trip which needs to be sorted out.

Issued by George Municipal Communications Department
Office of the Municipal Manager

28/02/2023

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26/02/2023

The Bottelnek Valley is a secluded valley in the Eastern Cape highlands not far from Barkly East. In this photo is a typical farm shed dating back to the turn of the century when Sottish farmers settled there. It's a magnificently scenic drive eventually culminating in the Bottelnek Pass, which connects with the R393 about 8 km further. This pass took the place of the Ben MacDhui Pass in the Ben 10 Eco Challenge, when Tiffindell closed down.

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For the love of travel

26/02/2023

LOAD SHEDDING ALERT

Eskom has implemented Stage 4 load shedding from 09:00 until further notice.

George
Sunday: 10:00 - 12:30, 18:00 - 20:30
Monday: 02:00 - 04:30, 10:00 - 12:30 and 18:00 - 20:30
Tuesday: 02:00 - 04:30, 10:00 - 12:30 and 18:00 - 20:30

Uniondale
Sunday: 05:00 - 07:30, 13:00 - 15:30 and 21:00 - 23:30
Monday: 05:00 - 07:30, 13:00 - 15:30 and 21:00 - 23:30
Tuesday: 05:00 - 07:30, 13:00 - 15:30 and 21:00 - 23:30

Mossel Bay
Sunday: 16:00 - 18:30
Monday:00:00 - 02:30, 08:00 - 10:30 and 16:00 - 18:30
Tuesday: 00:00 - 02:30, 08:00 - 10:30 and 16:00 - 18:30

Knysna
Sunday: 16:00 - 18:30
Monday:00:00 - 02:30, 08:00 - 10:30 and 16:00 - 18:30
Tuesday: 00:00 - 02:30, 08:00 - 10:30 and 16:00 - 18:30

Sedgefield
Sunday: 10:00 - 12:30, 18:00 - 20:30
Monday: 02:00 - 04:30, 10:00 - 12:30 and 18:00 - 20:30
Tuesday: 02:00 - 04:30, 10:00 - 12:30 and 18:00 - 20:30

Plettenberg Bay
Sunday: 16:00 - 18:30
Monday:00:00 - 02:30, 08:00 - 10:30 and 16:00 - 18:30
Tuesday: 00:00 - 02:30, 08:00 - 10:30 and 16:00 - 18:30

Heidelberg, Slangrivier and Witsand
Sunday: 14:00 - 16:30 and 22:00 - 00:30
Monday: 06:00 - 08:30, 14:00 - 16:30 and 22:00 - 00:30
Tuesday: 06:00 - 08:30, 14:00 - 16:30 and 22:00 - 00:30

Riversdale, Albertinia, Gouritsmond, Stilbaai, Melkhoutfontein and Jongensfontein
Sunday: 16:00 - 18:30
Monday:00:00 - 02:30, 08:00 - 10:30 and 16:00 - 18:30
Tuesday: 00:00 - 02:30, 08:00 - 10:30 and 16:00 - 18:30