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www.thevillagenews.co.za
18 December 2019
Important notices for the holiday season O verstrand Municipality wishes all its residents and holidaymakers a safe and happy festive season. To ensure a carefree and relaxing holiday, please take note of the following:
Overstrand Municipality opening hours Members of the public are welcome to pay a visit to the offices of Overstrand Municipality in Gansbaai, Stanford, Hermanus or Kleinmond if they have a municipal matter that requires attention. Kindly note that the municipal offices, including libraries, will be closed from: Tuesday 24 December at 13:00 to re-open on Monday 30 December at 07:45; and from Tuesday 31 December at 13:00 to re-open on Friday 3 January 2020 at 07:45. The delivery of essential services will continue as normal during these times. Emergency and essential services In case of an infrastructure-related emergency, contact Overstrand’s 24-hour Control Room on 028 313 8111. (These services include fixing burst water pipes, opening sewerage blockages on main lines, storm water problems, emergency street repairs, electrical failures and refuse removal.) Fire & Rescue can be called directly on 028 312 2400 and the number for law enforcement complaints is 028 313 8996. In the event of load-shedding, please call 028 312 2400 for all emergencies. SAPS Hermanus can be reached on 028 313 5300 and in the event of load-shedding, the public is urged to use the 10111 number for emergencies. Paying municipal accounts Remember that municipal accounts can be paid via the Pay@ and Easy Pay systems, at several retail outlets, SA Post Office and via EFT. Please ensure that you use the correct bank accounts to make payments. Overstrand Municipality appeals to all ratepayers to make sure they switch their payment details from the old Absa account to the new Nedbank account. The correct number for the payment of monthly municipal accounts is Nedbank account number 1190136899. Your payment must include the 12-digit account number as the reference. The correct account number for the payment of Overstrand Municipality traffic fines is Nedbank account number 1190137186 and the payment must include the 10 to 16 alpha-numerical digit reference number indicated on the fine. (Please note that the “/” must not be included in the reference number.) The correct number for the Overstrand Primary Account is Nedbank Account Number 1190136678. This account is for the payment of fees such as licence renewal, building plans, new water and electricity connections, boat launching, town planning etc. Clients are requested to obtain a reference number from the municipality before depositing money in these instances.
Hermanus • MONDAY: Vermont, Fisherhaven, Voëlklip • TUESDAY: Onrus, Chanteclair, Berghof, Sandbaai, Hemel-en-Aarde • WEDNESDAY: Zwelihle, Mount Pleasant • THURSDAY: Westcliff, Northcliff, houses in the CBD and Hermanus Industrial Area • FRIDAY: Hawston, Eastcliff, Hermanus Heights, Kwaaiwater. Gansbaai • MONDAY: Pearly Beach • TUESDAY: De Kelders, Masakhane, Beverly Hills • WEDNESDAY: Franskraal • THURSDAY: Kleinbaai, Baardskeerdersbos • FRIDAY: Gansbaai, Perlemoen Bay, Masakhane, Beverly Hills Stanford • TUESDAY: North of De Bruyn Street • THURSDAY: South of De Bruyn Street Kleinmond • MONDAY: Betty’s Bay, Pringle Bay, Rooiels, Kleinmond • TUESDAY: Proteadorp, Extension 6, Overhills, Mountain View. Protecting your property from fire Fire Season is here and Overstrand Municipality calls upon property owners to clear vacant land of young alien trees and other vegetation that poses a safety and fire hazard. In light of the safety requirements set out in Section 34 of the Community Fire Safety By-Law, it is imperative for all property owners to take cognisance of their responsibility to prevent an accumulation of combustible material, including vegetative matter, on their premises. Landowners wishing to clear their properties accordingly can obtain information on clearing contractors from Fire Services or the respective administration offices. More information can be obtained from the Plot Clearing Administrator on 028 313 8000 or enquiries@overstrand.gov. za. You can also download the Clearing and Maintenance of Vegetation creating Fire Hazards Policy from www.overstrand.gov.za – click on Documents, then click on Policies. Fireworks banned Overstrand Municipality would like to advise residents and visitors that the discharge of fireworks from any area (including your own backyard) is not permitted at any time in the Overstrand and especially not on New Year’s Eve. Note, too, that the use of Chinese (sky) lanterns, crackers and flares for any purpose other than an emergency, are prohibited by law. Cape Crayfish season The season is now open and lobster fishing will be allowed from 08:00 until 16:00 on the following days: • From 14 to 15 December 2019 (2 days); • From 21 to 22 December 2019 (2 days); • On 26 December 2019 (1 day); • On 1 January 2020 (1 day); • From 4 to 5 January 2020 (2 days).
The correct account number for payments to the Onrus Caravan Park is Nedbank Account Number 1190137674. This is solely for the payment of camping fees for the Onrus Caravan Park and the payment reference must include the booking number.
Please take note that only persons over the age of 12 years may obtain a recreational fishing permit to engage in fishing, collecting, keeping, controlling, landing or transporting of, or to be in possession of not more than four West Coast Rock Lobster (WCRL) per day subject to the payment of R94 per permit (R7 application fee and R87 permit fee). Permits are valid for the entire WCRL recreational fishing season.
Refuse removal Refuse removal will continue throughout the festive season and will not be affected by public holidays. Residents who reside in problem animal areas must make use of animal-proof refuse bins. Refuse bags may not be left on pavements in baboon problem areas. The schedule is as follows:
The bag limit is four per person per day and the size restriction is 80 millimetres carapace length. No person catching WCRL with a recreational fishing permit may sell his/her catch and any WCRL caught, collected or transported must be kept in a whole state. Recreational WCRL fishing permits are obtainable at the Post Office.
