A rip is a strong, localized, and narrow current of water which moves directly away from the shore, cutting through the lines of breaking waves like a river running out to sea, and is strongest near the surface of the water. Rip currents can be hazardous to people in the water.Save the number on your phone, give it to all your visitors write it on your arm!!!! Keep our visitors safe and never hesitate to contact the NSRI.
Wilderness Station Number: 23 Emergency Number: 082 990 5955
Mossel Bay Station number: 15Emergency number: 082 990 5954
Plettenberg Bay Station number: 14 Emergency number: 082 990 5975
George Municipality today confirmed the successful Practical Completion of the raising of the Garden Route Dam Wall and the spillway construction which started on 13 May this year. Practical Completion is achieved when the works are considered fit for intended purpose, although all minor works may not be fully completed. For this significant project, the earthworks and concrete works had to be completed to be considered practically functional. Minor re-instatement works are still taking place, but the decision has been made that the site will be open to the public from Saturday 15 December 2019.Executive Mayor Naik reiterated his comments made at the official site opening in June this year when he thanked all the roleplayers involved in the successful Practical Completion. “We remain excited that this is a unique project design and a first for George and the Western Cape. Our ability to increase the storage capacity of our precious resource of water is a positive step in the continued development of George. The early and successful practical completion of this project is commendable. I also urge everyone to continue to use our most threatened natural resource, water, sparingly and wisely. 2B Water Restrictions remain in place for George and surrounds,” said Ald Naik.In order to complete the construction the dam level had to be kept below 75% and when measured on Monday 9th December it stood at 71.54%. Thankfully water only needed to be drawn down in the first few weeks. The dam’s full supply level has been raised by 2.5 metres, which increases the total storage capacity of the dam by approximately 25%. The old crest weir height was 179,94m with a dam capacity of about 10.0 million cubic metres. The new spillway weir height is 182,5m with a storage capacity of 12,5 million cubic metres. The new spillway is approximately 80m in length and varies between 3.7m to 4.7m in height (above existing ground levels) and approximately 400 to 600mm thick at the top of the new spillway wall.The municipality has completed a series of controlled burns to clear alien vegetation in those areas that pose a fire risk surrounding the dam site, with a further burn planned in February 2020 in the area directly surrounding the dam wall area (subject to weather conditions). The planned Cape Agency for Sustainable Integrated Development in Rural Areas (CASIDRA) managed alien vegetation clearing operation for a width of approximately 50m along the stream edge of the Kat and Swart River systems upstream of the dam is expected to start in early 2020.Members of the public are reminded that this area was a major construction site and there may still be areas which require additional rehabilitation work. Use of the area will be solely at the risk of the public, and visitors are requested to proceed cautiously until the site is formally presented back to the Municipality. Newly constructed works should be avoided at all times, and no children or adults must climb onto or over the works.The municipality sincerely thanks the residents for their patience during the construction period and for adhering to the restrictions as this allowed construction to continue without undue interruption and additional safety, financial and program risks. Any feedback or further enquiries from the public can be referred to Gvanniekerk@george.gov.zaPhotographs: Adrian Van Molendorff
George Municipality is once again hosting the annual Pacaltsdorp Night Race on 26 December 2019 which is a sporting and fun event for the whole family.Leveinia Botha from the George Municipality Sports Office, said the Pacaltsdorp Night Race is an annual event aimed at developing local athletics, as well as promoting sports. The race falls within the approved SWD athletics calendar. She said it is such a joyful event and she would like to invite locals and visitors to bring the family and partake in this event.In 2016 the race was named after Elroy Gelant, a local athlete hailing from Pacaltsdorp, in honour of him becoming an olympic athlete in that year. With the development of the sport of athletics in mind it was deemed important to present to the younger athletes a role model to whom they can look up to. Elroy Gelant is a renowned international athlete. His passion for the development of local athletics and his national and international success made it the logical choice for his personal involvement in this initiative. As the race evolved, it became known as the Pacaltsdorp Night Race and Gelant who is currently training overseas is involved in the event when he is in George.“It takes place in the heart of the holiday season and will provide the opportunity for local sellers and entrepreneurs to market and sell their goods. This event has the potential to develop into a major tourist attraction or festival, not only for Pacaltsdorp, but also for the entire George municipal area,” Botha said.The Municipality has been involved in the race since 2015.The time for registration starts at 14:00 at the parking area of the Traffic Department, Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp and there will be no earlier registration process. The race starts at 18:00 at the Traffic Department.The route starts at the Traffic Department in Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp, left into East Street, left in Foundry Street, left in Poplar Street, right in Kerk Street, left in Beach Road, pass the robot to Heather Road, left in Heather Road, left in Agter Street, right into Kloof, left into Kloof Street, left into Oos Street, left in to Mission Street and ending at the Traffic Department. The cost for the 8km race is R50 and for the 4km walk R30. The prizegiving starts at 19:30 at the Traffic Department.For any more enquiries please contact Sidwell Oktober from Rainbow Athletic Club on 078 395 8489.
Seven different groups of which were runners, cyclists and boatsmen from the Military Academy set off from George and Wilderness for the next stage of the annual TransEnduro this morning (3 December 2019). The students handed over a token of appreciation to George Councillor for Community Social Development and Sport, Sean Snyman on behalf of Ald Melvin Naik. Snyman thanked the Military for choosing George as their preferred destination for this trip and as it is World Disability Awareness Day, he mentioned the fact that they are lucky to be healthy and privileged to be taking part in this event. He wished them the best for their journey on their way to Saldanha and handed over a letter of goodwill from the George Mayor that will be handed to the Stilbaai Mayor, after which the cyclists and runners were on their way. A group of the Military stayed behind to do charity work in Thembalethu. Major Beverley Geldenhuys thanked the city for its hospitality and handed a letter of goodwill and a 2020 diary from the Bitou Municipality, the team’s previous stop, to Cllr Snyman.Military students have a moment of silence at Eden Meander Lifestyle Centre where the event was opened by prayer and a scripture reading. Photo credit: George HeraldThe TransEnduro is a military tradition dating back to the 1980s in which students from the South African Military run, cycle and sail from Port Elizabeth to the Military Academy in Saldanha. The event is supported by student-based logistics and administration teams and is complemented by a strong community outreach programme and fundraising efforts in the towns they visit.
Name : The 100’s Club Voluntary Association
Type:Fund-raising club,
Mobile number:Addres:GeorgeWC, 6530Contact person:Deborah WatsonEmail: the100sclub@gmail.comWebsite:https://www.facebook.com/groups/2437119195/ NPO / NPC number: PBO number:About :A fund raising club, started by 3 friends in 2007, that aims to get a 100 people to donate a R100 EVERY month, in order to assist those individuals or organizations who exist to help the under- privileged.
Wilderness Beach today (3 December 2019) hoisted its Pilot Blue Flag for the 2019/20 season during a short ceremony at the beach in front of Salina’s Restaurant.The beach incorporates jurisdiction of SANParks, Garden Route District Municipality and George Municipality. The Blue Flag is a joint project of these roleplayers, with major involvement of Salina’s Restaurant, which overlooks Wilderness beach, and with the support of the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) that manages the Blue Flag programme in South Africa. It is the second consecutive year the beach has Pilot Blue Flag status since Garden Route District Municipality re-applied for the accolade. Wilderness had full status in previous years but skipped application in 2017 due to administrative changes at the District Municipality.From left are SANParks Wilderness representative Carel van der Merwe, Executive Deputy Mayor Charlotte Clarke and Garden Route District Municipality Executive Mayor Alderman Memory BooysenAddressing roleplayers at the ceremony this morning, Garden Route District Municipality Head of Disaster Management Gerhard Otto said the roleplayers had hoped that Wilderness Beach would earn full Blue Flag status this year, but new changes in the WESSA Blue Flag Beach requirements had made it impossible on short notice. “Salina’s had in the past made its disabled toilets available to disabled beach goers, which was sufficient in the past to qualify, but this is no longer the case. The George Municipality has already allocated funding for such upgrades at the public toilets located in the parking area at the beach, but implementation of these upgrades was unfortunately outside the Blue Flag application timeframe. We believe this will be resolved next year and expect that Wilderness will have full Blue Flag status for the 2020/21 season,” said Mr Otto.Garden Route District Executive Mayor Alderman Memory Booysen said the Pilot Blue Flag certificate ensured close scrutiny of beach management standards such as water quality, public safety, facility management, the provision of quality services, environmental management and commitment towards environmental education and information. “I am confident we can attain full Blue Flag status and together reap the fruits of the programme’s inherent benefits for many years to come,” said Mr Booysen.George Municipality Ward Councillor for Wilderness, Marlene Barnardt, thanked the many roleplayers and complimented Salina’s Restaurant owner Massimo Mariotti for his involvement and sited his role as a stellar example of the private sector working with local government and others for the greater good of the community.Selina’s Restaurant owner Massimo Mariotti said patrons often commented on the presence of a Blue Flag. “National and international tourists recognise the benefits associated with the Blue Flag and we believe it is very important for tourism in our village and on the Garden Route to have this accolade,” said Mr Mariotti.The Blue Flag season in Wilderness runs from 1 December 2019 to 31 January 2020. Compliance includes high standards of water quality monitoring, public safety and lifeguard services, and well-maintained coastal amenities.South Africa has participated in the Blue Flag programme since 2001. Blue Flag is an international coastal management programme that accredits beaches that meet standards of excellence in water quality, environmental management, environmental education and information as well as safety and services. The Blue Flag programme offers many benefits: improved tourism facilities, enhanced management of coastal ecosystems, increased awareness of the coast and capacity building of coastal municipalities. In South Africa the programme is implemented by the Wildlife Environmental Society of South Africa (WESSA).
Name : Round Table George 30
Type:Round Table Southern Africa is a non-political, non-denominational association of young professional men between the ages of 18 and 40
Mobile number: 076 089 6150
Addres: 2 York Street , , GeorgeWC, 6530Contact person: Steph NelEmail: sn@leapqs.co.zaWebsite:https://www.facebook.com/RoundTableGeorge30/NPO / NPC number: NPO-022-088
PBO number:About :Round Table George, Round Table Southern Africa is a non-political, non-denominational association of young proffesional men between the ages of 18 and 40. Embracing representatives of nearly every profession and occupation, and whose objects encompass the encouragement of high ethical standards. The promotion of social networking and fellowship among young professional men, the quickening of individual interest in everything affecting the public welfare, and the promotion of understanding amongst peoples of diverse cultural, language and political backgrounds.The main aim of Round Table is to enjoy fellowship with people from all walks of life, as well as organising fund-raising events and community activities.
Name : Bethesda Medical & Relief Services NPC
Type: Bethesda Intermediate Care Facility · Home Community Based Care Program · Child and Youth Care CentreMobile number:+27 44 875 8088
Addres:22 Beer Street, Rosemore, GeorgeWC, 6530Contact person:Mandy LucasEmail: projectsassist@bethesdageorge.org.za
Website: http://www.bethesdageorge.org.za/NPO / NPC number: 020-521-NPO
PBO number:About :The Vision of BETHESDA is to provide Holistic, Compassionate and Sustainable care that improves Quality of Life.The Mission of the organization is:In rendering our medical and social services we believe that God is our source;
Encourage staff to function within organizational value system of Honour, Integrity, Compassion, Belief, Respect, Transparency, Co-responsibility, Trust and Loyalty;
Operate an Intermediate Care Facility that provides holistic interventions, integrated support and relief; rendering Palliative-, Post-Acute- and Rehabilitation care to adults, children and their families/caregivers;
Provide Home Community Based Care Services that supports primary health care by visiting community members in their own homes to do Household Health Screenings; and to promote Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Self-Management;
Operate a Child and Youth Care Residential Centre with residential-, therapeutic- and development interventions; to care for and empower vulnerable children and their families/caregivers;
Develop local and International partnerships to ensure Sustainability, this includes an active internal and external Fundraising- and Liaison strategy.
Values: Honour, Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Transparency, Co-responsibility, Belief, Loyalty, TrustBethesda was established in 2000. We are a NPO (No: 020-521-NPO) and a Section 18 (A) company.We have:133 staff members.
A Board of Directors that oversees the Organization, decisions, governance and planning.
A CEO and Management Committee that are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Organization.
We have a 4-star accreditation from the Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa (COHSASA) with the mentoring and guidance of the Hospice and Palliative Care Association (HPCA). This accreditation is awarded for Patient Care and Governance.
Executive Mayor Naik reiterated his comments made at the official site opening in June this year when he thanked all the roleplayers involved in the successful Practical Completion. “We remain excited that this is a unique project design and a first for George and the Western Cape. Our ability to increase the storage capacity of our precious resource of water is a positive step in the continued development of George. The early and successful practical completion of this project is commendable. I also urge everyone to continue to use our most threatened natural resource, water, sparingly and wisely. 2B Water Restrictions remain in place for George and surrounds,” said Ald Naik.In order to complete the construction the dam level had to be kept below 75% and when measured on Monday 9th December it stood at 71.54%. Thankfully water only needed to be drawn down in the first few weeks. The dam’s full supply level has been raised by 2.5 metres, which increases the total storage capacity of the dam by approximately 25%. The old crest weir height was 179,94m with a dam capacity of about 10.0 million cubic metres. The new spillway weir height is 182,5m with a storage capacity of 12,5 million cubic metres. The new spillway is approximately 80m in length and varies between 3.7m to 4.7m in height (above existing ground levels) and approximately 400 to 600mm thick at the top of the new spillway wall.
Executive Mayor Naik reiterated his comments made at the official site opening in June this year when he thanked all the roleplayers involved in the successful Practical Completion. “We remain excited that this is a unique project design and a first for George and the Western Cape. Our ability to increase the storage capacity of our precious resource of water is a positive step in the continued development of George. The early and successful practical completion of this project is commendable. I also urge everyone to continue to use our most threatened natural resource, water, sparingly and wisely. 2B Water Restrictions remain in place for George and surrounds,” said Ald Naik.In order to complete the construction the dam level had to be kept below 75% and when measured on Monday 9th December it stood at 71.54%. Thankfully water only needed to be drawn down in the first few weeks. The dam’s full supply level has been raised by 2.5 metres, which increases the total storage capacity of the dam by approximately 25%. The old crest weir height was 179,94m with a dam capacity of about 10.0 million cubic metres. The new spillway weir height is 182,5m with a storage capacity of 12,5 million cubic metres. The new spillway is approximately 80m in length and varies between 3.7m to 4.7m in height (above existing ground levels) and approximately 400 to 600mm thick at the top of the new spillway wall.
The municipality has completed a series of controlled burns to clear alien vegetation in those areas that pose a fire risk surrounding the dam site, with a further burn planned in February 2020 in the area directly surrounding the dam wall area (subject to weather conditions). The planned Cape Agency for Sustainable Integrated Development in Rural Areas (CASIDRA) managed alien vegetation clearing operation for a width of approximately 50m along the stream edge of the Kat and Swart River systems upstream of the dam is expected to start in early 2020.Members of the public are reminded that this area was a major construction site and there may still be areas which require additional rehabilitation work. Use of the area will be solely at the risk of the public, and visitors are requested to proceed cautiously until the site is formally presented back to the Municipality. Newly constructed works should be avoided at all times, and no children or adults must climb onto or over the works.The municipality sincerely thanks the residents for their patience during the construction period and for adhering to the restrictions as this allowed construction to continue without undue interruption and additional safety, financial and program risks. Any feedback or further enquiries from the public can be referred to Gvanniekerk@george.gov.zaPhotographs: Adrian Van Molendorff
Name : Round Table George 30
Type: Round Table Southern Africa is a non-political, non-denominational association of young professional men between the ages of 18 and 40
Mobile number: 076 089 6150
Addres: 2 York Street , , GeorgeWC, 6530Contact person: Steph NelEmail: sn@leapqs.co.za
Website: https://www.facebook.com/RoundTableGeorge30/NPO / NPC number: NPO-022-088
PBO number:About :Round Table George, Round Table Southern Africa is a non-political, non-denominational association of young proffesional men between the ages of 18 and 40. Embracing representatives of nearly every profession and occupation, and whose objects encompass the encouragement of high ethical standards. The promotion of social networking and fellowship among young professional men, the quickening of individual interest in everything affecting the public welfare, and the promotion of understanding amongst peoples of diverse cultural, language and political backgrounds.The main aim of Round Table is to enjoy fellowship with people from all walks of life, as well as organising fund-raising events and community activities.
Name : Bethesda Medical & Relief Services NPC
Type: Bethesda Intermediate Care Facility · Home Community Based Care Program · Child and Youth Care Centre
Mobile number:+27 44 875 8088
Addres:22 Beer Street, Rosemore, GeorgeWC, 6530Contact person:Mandy LucasEmail: projectsassist@bethesdageorge.org.za
Website: http://www.bethesdageorge.org.za/NPO / NPC number: 020-521-NPO
PBO number:About :The Vision of BETHESDA is to provide Holistic, Compassionate and Sustainable care that improves Quality of Life.The Mission of the organization is:In rendering our medical and social services we believe that God is our source;
Encourage staff to function within organizational value system of Honour, Integrity, Compassion, Belief, Respect, Transparency, Co-responsibility, Trust and Loyalty;
Operate an Intermediate Care Facility that provides holistic interventions, integrated support and relief; rendering Palliative-, Post-Acute- and Rehabilitation care to adults, children and their families/caregivers;
Provide Home Community Based Care Services that supports primary health care by visiting community members in their own homes to do Household Health Screenings; and to promote Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Self-Management;
Operate a Child and Youth Care Residential Centre with residential-, therapeutic- and development interventions; to care for and empower vulnerable children and their families/caregivers;
Develop local and International partnerships to ensure Sustainability, this includes an active internal and external Fundraising- and Liaison strategy.
Values: Honour, Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Transparency, Co-responsibility, Belief, Loyalty, TrustBethesda was established in 2000. We are a NPO (No: 020-521-NPO) and a Section 18 (A) company.We have:133 staff members.
A Board of Directors that oversees the Organization, decisions, governance and planning.
A CEO and Management Committee that are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Organization.
We have a 4-star accreditation from the Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa (COHSASA) with the mentoring and guidance of the Hospice and Palliative Care Association (HPCA). This accreditation is awarded for Patient Care and Governance.
Name : Firstcare Wildfire Support
Type: Volunteer Firefighters
Mobile number: 0843144323
Addres: Film Equus, Pacaltsdorp, GeorgeWP, 6529Contact person:Charlene TheronEmail: firstcarewildfire@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Firstcare-Wildfire-Support-941013262673013/ NPO / NPC number: K2016159903
PBO number:About : Providing volunteer wildfire firefighting services throughout Garden Route
Name : PASA People against substance abuse
Type: Substance Abus Rehab
Mobile number:0714699353
Addres:Office 3, Donneraile House, Doneraile square, GeorgeWC, 6530Contact person:Freddy TroutEmail:freddy@pasacaw.co.za
Website: http://www.pasacaw.co.zaNPO / NPC number: NPO: 066-288
PBO number:PBO: 930038487About :People Against Substance Abuse George
• Prevention and Awareness
Schools – Youth Groups – Churches
Businesses – Camps – School Holiday Programmes
• Information Sessions
• Life Skills Training/Camps
• Parents Information Workshops
• Referrals/Transportation to Rehabs
• Consultations with family of AddictsContact Details
Office: 044 150 0007
Appointments: 044 873 0133
Bookings: 071 469 9353
