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Only one cellphone number per household\/account will be accommodated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To activate the SMS service, send an email to enquiries@overstrand.gov.za or contact a Client Services Officer at your closest municipal rates hall. Remember to include your account number when requesting this service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other option is to register to receive your municipal account via e-mail. 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