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WARNING!! ROAD CLOSURE!!!

R501 CARLETONVILLE: SINKHOLE

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Road closure 

SINKHOLE NEAR R501 DROONFONTEIN ENTRANCE CLOSURE

1. Direction West (from Carletonville towards Potchefstroom NW) closed at R501 and Onyx. 2. Direction East (from Potchefstroom NW towards Carletonville) closed at 4 Ways STOP of R501 and D91. Alternative Route:

• Best to enter R500 into Carletonville following route markers toward Carletonville Mall, or at closure point, turn from R501 into Onyx. After sharp curve be cautious of long narrow road.

• At the first 4way STOP (Onyx and Grudling ) turn left into Grudling following direction signs to Carletonville Mall.

• At 3-Way STOP next to Carletonville Mall turn left onto R559 Station Street, pass Khutsong towards Welverdiend .Turn left into D92.

• At closure point (2) 4WAY STOP R501 and D92, turn Right towards Potchefstroom.

• At 4-WAY STOP Road closure R501 and D92,turn left into D92

• At 3-WAY intersection be cautious of passing traffic as it is not a 3WAY STOP, turn left onto R501, Station Street. Pass Carletonville Mall and follow route markers to turn right towards R500 Annan Road or R501.

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Public Notice: Khutsong South Residence

Electricity Altrage

The municipality experienced severe damage to the main Substation for the area.Equipment  for the reapirs is currently being sorced as a  specialist equipment .The power will be off overnight on the 12 February 2019.Please be patient and updates shall be provided o continous baises .

PoweR Alert 1

Date: 12 February 2019

Eskom Implements stage 3 rotational loadshedding

Tuesday, 12 February 2019: Due to a shortage of capacity ,Eskom will implement Stage 3 rotational loadshedding from 08h00 today and is likely to continue untill 23h00.

Customers are reminded to treat all electrical points as live during loadshedding.

Stage 3 calls for 3000MW to be rotationally loadshed nationally at a given period. Loadshedding is conducted rotationally as a measure of last resort to protect the power system from a total collapse or blackout.

We continue to appeal to residents and businesses to use electricity sparingly during this period. Please switch off geysers as well as all non –essential lighting and electricity appliances to assist in reducing demand.

For Eskom customers, these schedules are available on the Eskom website (http://loadshedding.eskom.co.za).Eskom customers can also contact our customers care centre at 0860 037 566.

12 February 2019 Loadshedding communicates stage 3 to be implemented from 8:00 till 23:00 

For control to effectively manage the load shedding we need all Depots to log on their available resources on Forcelink. We also need all available resources to be readily available to be dispatched to major Substations for switching.

Powe Alert 1

Date: 12 February 2019

Eskom Implements stage 3 rotational loadshedding

Tuesday, 12 February 2019: Eskom will implement Stage 3 rotational loadshedding from 8h00 today and likely to continue until 23h00.

Despite the generating units returning to service as planned ,the emergency reserves (diesel and water) are still very low.

Customers are reminded to treat all electrical points as live during loadshedding.

Stage 3 calls for 3000MW to be rotationally loadshed nationally at a given period. Loadshedding is conducted rotationally as a measure of last resort to protect the power system from a total collapse or blackout.

We continue to appeal to residents and businesses to use electricity sparingly during this period. Please switch off geysers as well as all non –essential lighting and electricity appliances to assist in reducing demand.

For Eskom customers, these schedules are available on the Eskom website (http://loadshedding.eskom.co.za).Eskom customers can also contact our customers care centre at 0860 037 566.

Eskom loadsheding

Eskom will implement stage 2 rational loadsheding from 9h00 today,Monday 11 February 2019,and is likely to continue untill 22:00 in the evening.

Although a number of generating units have returned to service as per  the 9 -point recovery plan,regrettably additional units continue to trip.This results in a shortage of generating capacity.

Customers are reminded to treat all electrical points as live during  loadsheding.

Stage 2 calls for 2000MW to be rotationally loadshed nationally at a given periiod.Load shedding is conducted rotationally as a measure  of last resort to protect the power system from a total collapse or blackout.

we continue to appeal to residents and businesses to use electricity sparely during this period .Please switch off geysers as well as all non-essential lighting and electricity appliances to assist in reducing demand.

For Eskom customers,these schedules are available on the Eskom website _http://loadshedding.eskom.co.za).Eskom customers can also contact our customer contact centere at 0860 037 566.

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SAFETY TIPS FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON

The holiday season is filled with happiness and celebration, but it can also be a time of danger for road users. it seems everyone is in a hurry trying to wrap up their shopping and enjoy festive celebrations. But as you’re dashing around town, it’s important to keep road safety top of mind, as the streets are busier and drivers are distracted by their holiday to-do lists. You are urged to be more careful on the roads. Here are a few friendly tips to ensure your Festive season is a safe one:

• DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE Drunk driving is a major contributory factor to road crashes and road deaths in South Africa. If you going to a Christmas party and plan to indulge in a drink or two and get merry, don’t drive. Stay the night or plan a safe alternative to get homes such as a cab or designated driver.

• SLOW DOWN In the rush to get to a Christmas party or do your Christmas shopping before the malls close, you may be tempted to speed. But police presence is greater on the roads both day and night throughout the season, and a speeding ticket and possible accidents are not likely on your holiday wish list.

• WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT Always buckle up. Wearing your seat belt can reduce your risk of dying in a crash by about half. Also, make sure young passengers are buckled into appropriate safety seats.

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• WATCH FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES. In an emergency, every second count. When you hear a siren, be sure to pull off to the side of the road to allow the ambulance, police car or fire truck to pass.

• OBEY ROAD RULES Always obey the rules of the road. They are there for a reason. Stay within the speed limits at all times

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• CARRY AN EMERGENCY KIT Always be prepared. The kit should include items that would come in handy if you are stranded on the side of the road or involved in a vehicle accident.

• PULL OFF THE ROAD IF YOU FEEL TIRED Please don’t try to drive when your eyes are shutting; you could kill yourself or others if you fall asleep. Have turns driving if there is another licensed person in the vehicle. Stop regularly to take breaks.

• PEDESTRIAN SAFETY TIPS BE VISIBLE Make sure you’re visible to drivers at all times and make eye contact with them whenever possible. This is especially important at night, in low-light conditions such as dusk or dawn or in inclement weather. Wear lightly colored or reflective clothing at night and brightly colored clothing during the day. Stay in well-lit areas, especially when crossing the street. If possible, make eye contact with drivers in stopped vehicles to ensure they see you before you cross in front of them.

• STAY ALERT – AVOID DISTRACTIONS Distractions are everywhere today and becoming more and more difficult to avoid. Remember that, as a pedestrian, your eyes and ears are your best tools for keeping safe. Stay alert and watch out. • Put down your phone. Smartphones and handheld electronic devices are a daily part of life, but they take your eyes off of the road and distract your attention. Don’t wear headphones. Your ears will tell you a lot about what is happening around you – be sure to use them.

• FOLLOW THE RULES  Know and follow all traffic rules, signs and signals. You need to be aware of the rules, vehicles around you must follow to properly anticipate what drivers will do. This will help increase your safety. • Never assume a driver will give you the right of way. Make every effort to make eye contact with the driver of a stopped or approaching vehicle before entering the roadway.

• WALK IN SAFE PLACES Use crosswalks when crossing the street. If a crosswalk is unavailable, be sure to find the most well-lit spot on the road to cross and wait for a long enough gap in traffic to make it safely across the street. • Stay on sidewalks whenever possible. If a sidewalk is not available, be sure to walk on the far side of the road facing traffic. This will help increase your visibility to drivers. • Avoid walking along highways or other roadways where pedestrians are prohibited.

• AVOID ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION Almost half of all traffic crashes resulting in pedestrian casualties involve alcohol consumption. Alcohol impairs your decision-making skills, physical reflexes and other abilities just as much on your feet as it does behind the wheel.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS TO ALWAYS HAVE WITH YOU: TRAFFIC : 018 788 9712 FOCHVILLE SAPS : 018 771 1103 CARLETONVILLE SAPS : 018 788 3000/6/7 107 CENTRE : 011 010 1500

Closure of Municipal Offices for Festive Season 2018

All Municipal Offices, except for emergency, essential services and stand-by personnel closes for the period over Christmas and New Year as from Friday, 21 December 2018 at 12:00 until Tuesday, 1 January 2019. All Municipal Offices will resume normal duties on Wednesday, 2 January 2019 at 07:30.

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