The Cape Town Weather Office has issued an Impact Based Weather Warning for Western Cape and Namaqua for Damaging Waves valid from Tuesday, 12 July 2022 (12:00) to Thursday, 14 July 2022 (00:00), as follows:
Hazard
Alert Level
Affected Municipalities
Valid From
(SAST)
Valid To
(SAST)
Damaging Waves
Yellow(L2)
(High likelihood of Minor Impacts)
M_Bitou, M_Cape Agulhas, M_Cape Agulhas, M_City of Cape Town, M_George, M_Hessequa, M_Knysna, M_Mossel Bay, M_Overstrand, M_Saldanha Bay, M_Swartland, M_Table Bay
12/07/22 – 12h00
14/07/22 – 00h00
Discussion: High energy waves with periods of between 15 and 16 seconds will result in significant south-westerly waves of 4.5 to 5.5m between Saldanha Bay and Cape Agulhas tomorrow spreading to Plettenberg Bay from Wednesday afternoon into Thursday, these conditions may result in difficulty in navigation at sea.
Impact: Difficulty in navigation at sea for small vessels and personal water crafts (e.g. kayaks) is possible, small vessels at risk of taking on water and capsizing in locality as well as localised disruptions of small harbours and ports for a short period of time.
Instruction: Small vessels are advised to seek shelter in harbours, bays or inlets.
Legal notice:
“This warning from SA Weather Service must be communicated as received and may not be altered under any circumstance.
It must be forwarded or communicated in its entirety and no portion hereof may be replicated or copied and distributed.”
Report any weather related incidents to the Garden Route Disaster Management Centre at 044-805 5071.
Media Release: Garden Route District Municipality launches electronic job application platform
For immediate release 01 July 2022
The Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) is pleased to announce that, as of 1 July 2022, it will introduce its own E-recruitment system. The aim of the system is to make it convenient for applicants to apply for a vacant position at the municipality.
This paperless online job application system will allow applicants to apply for a vacancy without having to complete an application form, make copies of their Curriculum Vitaes (CV) and relevant qualifications every time they apply for a vacancy. GRDM’s vision is to be a leading, enabling, and inclusive district. With this in mind, this system will provide a platform where job vacancies can be advertised, viewed, and applied for online, enhancing the recruitment and selection process by increasing responses.
When a candidate registers and creates a profile on the E-recruitment system, it is mandatory to upload their CV and qualifications, which is stored on the system and can be updated at any time. This makes the application process for a vacancy flow more efficiently.
Why an E-recruitment system?
E-recruitment will improve the efficiency of filling vacancies because of semi-automated digitisation processes;
The system stores a backup file of all the applicant information; and
A move from paper to an electronic system improves auditing processes.
What does this system mean for the public?
To apply for a vacancy, a person can use any computer or visit a Thusong centre or library in his area;
No more traveling to the post office or the GRDM offices to submit a completed application;
No more emailed applications because, once applying for a position, the system will automatically send an email informing an applicant that they’ve applied and successfully uploaded their application; and
Candidates will be able to track how far along the vacancy process is on the e-recruitment system.
How does the application process work?
The vacancy will be advertised on several platforms, clearly marked that only online applications will be accepted;
Applicants will be reminded to register and create their profiles on the system;
Others who are already registered are welcome to apply for a vacancy;
Once registered, one can apply for any vacancy by selecting the vacancy and filling out the mandatory fields; and
The recruitment process will be fast and accurate since there will be no manual capturing of information.
When will the system be officially active?
The system will be live from Friday, 01 July 2022.
One vacancy will be advertised on the E-recruitment system as a trial run to monitor and evaluate public response.
In the beginning, only vacancies on T10 and above will be advertised on the system.
After two months an evaluation will be done to see how effective the system was.
After that, the system will be fully implemented for vacancies below T9.
Please note, currently the system is not mobile-friendly; it is only functional on a computer for now, but it will be compatible with a cell phone during the next phase or the system enhancement.
How to access the system?
Brows to https://www.gardenroute.gov.za/apply-for-work/ and it will take applicants to the landing page to start their registration process. This page also gives applications the option to update their profiles or to apply for a vacancy.
GRDM calls upon the public to start registering and creating their profiles on the e-recruitment system. If anyone doesn’t have access to a computer, the GRDM encourages those to visit any of the Thusong centres or libraries in their respective areas where they can register and create their profiles.
Who should I contact if I need assistance with the system?
Ms Amanda Booysen – GRDM Human Resources Representative – 044-803 1389 / 078 450 7950
Ms Margaret Powell – GRDM IT Representative – 044 803 1409
Click on the link below to view a short training video that will help you to understand how the Garden Route District Municipality E-recruitment system works and how to apply for vacancies.
Media Release: Latest COVID – 19 regulations Vol 684 published 22 June 2022, in the Government Gazette No 11447
For Immediate Release 23 June 2022
The above-mentioned regulations Repeals Regulations 16A, 16B and 16C of the Regulations relating to the Surveillance and the Control of Notifiable Medical Conditions made in terms of sections 90(1)(j), (k) and (w) of the National Health Act, 2003 (Act 61of 2003) and promulgated on 4 May 2022 under Government Notice 2060 in their entirety.
Regulation 16A – Wearing of face masks to contain the spread of COVID-19 – Repealed
Regulation 16B – Regulation of gatherings to contain the spread of COVID-19 – Repealed
Regulation 16C – Regulation of persons entering the country to contain the spread of COVID-19 – Repealed
There is simply no health without oral health according to dentist Dr Dillon Manuel. “Good oral health is one of the most important practices to prevent future pain and discomfort. The role of a dentist is to preserve and prevent oral diseases of teeth, gingiva and supporting structures. With good oral health practices, treating pain and sepsis will not have to be an everyday occurrence. A beautiful smile can be a person’s most inexpensive gift”, he said.
Around 90% of the world’s population will suffer from oral diseases at some point in their lifetime.
The following guidelines are important contributors towards good oral hygiene:
Brush your teeth twice a day – in the morning and before going to bed.
Brushing harder doesn’t clean better. Brushing hard damages the tooth and causes tooth sensitivity.
Floss daily to prevent cavities in between teeth. Brushing alone does not reach these areas.
Brush for at least 2 minutes. Many people brush fast which does not adequately clean the teeth well.
Avoid drinks and foods with high quantity of sugar. This is not only good for oral health but also overall health.
Use toothpaste and mouth wash with fluoride.
Many parents are misinformed about the importance of primary teeth (baby teeth) and therefore neglect their children’s oral hygiene.
Dentist, Dr Julien Joubert explains. “It is very important to brush the teeth of young children because baby teeth become carious (rotten) very quickly. Limit the sugar in the bottle and don’t let them sleep with the bottle. Brush the teeth twice a day. If it comes to the point where one has to extract the baby teeth, the permanent teeth often come out skewed and the smile can be spoiled. It is all preventable and I prefer if they get to me before it is so bad that I have to extract. I prefer to save teeth by doing a filling when possible. The back baby teeth are particularly important and hold space open for the permanent teeth to erupt into”.
Tips for parents for oral hygiene for children:
Use a clean, damp wash cloth (with toothpaste the size of rice grain) to gently wipe clean the first teeth and the front of the tongue, after meals and at bedtime.
Never put your child to bed with bottle or food.
If your child wants to have the bottle or sippy cup in between meals, try to fill it with water only
Avoid giving your children sugary drinks (including juice) or sticky foods.
Visit the dentist as soon as your baby’s first teeth appears.
Shirmone Kriga knows that oral health is important. With her is Dr Julien Joubert and dental assistant Siya Sishuba at her appointment.
Good oral health is also important for your overall health. “Periodontal gum disease creates a portal of entry for bacteria into the bloodstream and some of the bacteria can affect the heart. It can put the body in a pro-inflammatory state which can make the person more susceptible to cardiovascular disease. Periodontal disease can progress very rapidly and if left uncontrolled, all the teeth could be lost. Vitamin C intake is also very important because it is needed to build and maintain the tissues around the teeth”, said Dr Joubert.
The Garden Route district offers oral health services at selected facilities. Please contact your local facility to make an appointment for the next oral health visit.
Media Release:International Albinism Awareness Day
For immediate release
13 June 2022
13 June is proclaimed as International Albinism Awareness Day and by acknowledging and celebrating this day, a platform is created to educate people on albinism in a quest to demystify and debunk deep-seated misconceptions and superstitious beliefs about this condition.
In 2013, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution calling for the prevention or attacks and discrimination against persons with albinism. This was followed by a recommendation on 26 March 2015, by civil society organisations to consider persons with albinism as a specific group with particular needs who require special attention. The Council created the mandate of independent expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism.
What is Albinism?
Albinism is an inherited genetic condition that reduces the amount of melanin pigment formed in the skin, hair and/or eyes. Albinism occurs in all racial and ethnic groups throughout the world. In the U.S., approximately one in 18,000 to 20,000 people has some type of albinism. In other parts of the world, the occurrence can be as high as one in 3,000.
Common myths about albinism?
A common myth is that people with albinism have red eyes. Although lighting conditions can allow the blood vessels at the back of the eye to be seen, which can cause the eyes to look reddish or violet, most people with albinism have blue eyes, and some have hazel or brown eyes. There are different types of albinism and the amount of pigment in the eyes varies.
MYTH: Sex with people with albinism is a cure for HIV/Aids: FALSE: This false belief has resulted in the rape of women and girls with albinism in parts of Africa.
FALSE BELIEF: People with albinism (children in particular) bring bad luck. FALSE: There is superstitious misconception that the condition brings sickness or even death.
FALSE BELIEF: Albinism is a punishment of a curse from the gods or ancestral spirits.
FALSE BELIEF: Body parts of persons living with albinism can be used in portions to cure other diseases.
FALSE BELIEF: Drinking the blood of a person with albinism gives you magical powers.
FALSE BELIEF: People who spent too much time in the sun will develop albinism.
FALSE BELIEF: People with albinism have a lower IQ than the rest of the population.
The abovementioned false beliefs are just a few examples which may lead to serious harm, or even death of people with albinism, seeing that many people still believe these myths about albinism to be true.
People with albinism are at risk of isolation because the condition is often misunderstood. Social stigmatization can occur, especially within communities of colour, where the race or paternity of a person with albinism may be questioned. Families and schools must make an effort to include children with albinism in group activities.
Source of some of the facts: Website of National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation
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2022-2027 DISTRICT IDP/BUDGET AND PMS PROCESS PLAN AND DISTRICT SECTION 27 FRAMEWORK
Notice is hereby given that the 2022-2027 Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) Integrated Development Plan (IDP)/Budget/Performance Management System (PMS) Process Plan and District Framework have been adopted by Council in terms of Section 27, 28, and 29 of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act (Act 32 of 2000) and the Municipal Finance Management Act (Act 56 of 2003), at a Council meeting held on 27 May 2022.
