Category Archives: Same Shit Different Government

Commentary and updates about Mike Hampton’s controversial book about Democratic Alliance corruption, ‘Same Shit, Different Government’. Includes related press coverage.

Something Stinks in Knysna

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Shaun van Eck, current CEO of Knysna Tourism, is incompetent. The dictionary, Merriam-Webster, includes “incompetency” in the definition of “arsehole”. He is not alone. The Board of Tourism, which includes Knysna DA member, Mayor Georlene Wolmarans, are full of bullshit too. This mail results from the death of patience. I tried the “correct” channels and failed. Additionally, i am a poor man who cannot afford rent let alone a lawyer. Being public is my only protection. Being public is the only way to get the truth. Every day this week, … Read the full article…

The truth may be bitter but sharing it is sweet!

Conquering the Knysna Undynamic

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Initially, i began writing this as an introduction to a social project i was proposing to the new mayor of Knysna, the DA’s Georlene Wolmarans. Instead, it became an opinion about the poor state of Knysna and a mission statement for change. We are a society divided by colour, economics and abusers of power. We have to seek union. The mayor never saw me despite her electioneering “open door” policy. It reminded me of my recent, negative experience with Shaun van Eck, the CEO of Knysna Tourism. I will write … Read the full article…

The truth may be bitter but sharing it is sweet!

Magdaleentjie's Pre-Primary School

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It took 2 German tourists, Anneke and Heike, to introduce me to Magdalena (you can call her Maggie, if you like) and her school of younglings. St. Patrick’s Magdaleenjie’s Pre-Primary began in a garage but, thanks to hard work and assistance from the Knysna Education Trust and Irish “samaritans”, it’s grown into a beautiful school. It’s colourful wooden walls will make you smile. It’s location on top of a hill with an incredible view to the sea or forests will take your breath away. The parents i met were warm … Read the full article…

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DA Takes Knysna's Steering Wheel

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Good projects and ideas should be supported for what they are and not according to whoever is in power. In the case of South Africa, i’d be referring to those most likely to govern a town; the ANC (African National Congress) and the DA (Democratic Alliance). I say that because The Keep wants to deal with whoever will help and support. Nevertheless, it’s interesting times for the DA has not only taken back the steering wheel of power in our beautiful town of Knysna but also won control of most … Read the full article…

The truth may be bitter but sharing it is sweet!

DA Takes Knysna’s Steering Wheel

Mike Hampton Posted on by

Good projects and ideas should be supported for what they are and not according to whoever is in power. In the case of South Africa, i’d be referring to those most likely to govern a town; the ANC (African National Congress) and the DA (Democratic Alliance). I say that because The Keep wants to deal with whoever will help and support. Nevertheless, it’s interesting times for the DA has not only taken back the steering wheel of power in our beautiful town of Knysna but also won control of most … Read the full article…

The truth may be bitter but sharing it is sweet!