The Knysna-Plett Herald published the list as follows…

DA Ward candidates:
Ward 1 – Laveal Davis
Ward 2 – Cathy Weideman
Ward 3 – Moos Booysen
Ward 4 – Sibusiso Kwinana
Ward 5 – Eleanore Bouw-Spies
Ward 6 – Jan Davids
Ward 7 – Nomabhongo Mani
Ward 8 – Nikiwe Jantjies
Ward 9 – Mark Willemse
Ward 10 – Peter Myers
Ward 11 – Donovan Pofadder

PR Candidate List (in order):
1. Mayoral Candidate – _______ (unannounced)
2. Georlene Wolmarans
3. Luzuko Tyokolo
4. Martin Young
5. Laveal Davis
6. Ivan Sibusiso Kwinana
7. Nomabhongo Mani
8. Julie Seton
9. Esme Edge
10. Anthony Stone
11. Jan Davids
12. Ray Barrell
13. Moos Booysen

Eden District Municipality candidates
1. Rowan Spies
2. Doris Nayler
Like me, you probably don’t know half of the people on the list.

Notably and oddly, the DA’s mayoral candidate hasn’t been chosen. My bet is on Eleanore Bouw-Spies, as it has been since the day she oddly came into the DA fold. As stated previously, I believe the DA divided, one faction headed by Wolmarans, the other by Spies. The latter seems to have won as her supporters, whom I believe to include Myers and Willemse, will undoubtedly be reelected. Additionally, Myers was the Chairman of the DA constituency when Spies was brought into the DA fold.

I believe that the Wolmarans faction included Deputy Mayor Esme Edge. I use the words “believe” and “seem” a lot so that it is clear that it is my opinion, albeit an educated opinion, because the DA likes to sue me.

Dr Martin Young, the man I have proven to have participated in a vicious propaganda campaign against me, a man who also threatened me, has been made PR candidate #4. Is that a reward for his actions against me? Last elections, the DA won 5 of these so he stands a chance at being elected. I have to hope that ICOSA will be successful in reducing the DA’s seats so that Young isn’t elected.

Furthermore, it’s Jaco Londt, the DA’s Eastern Region Manager who announced the candidates. I consider it no coincidence that Londt would not respond to my complaints against Young.

As interesting is that Advocate Julie Seton, the person most opposing me in court, is also on the DA’s PR list. I have to hope that the Magistrate in our latest case finds that fact as interesting as I do, me having alleged that she was involved in the propaganda campaign against me, on behalf of the DA. She has denied such. Final arguments to be handed in by May 20. Nevertheless at #8, she’s unlikely to be elected.

Rowan Spies, Eleanore Bouw-Spies’ ex-husband (yet attending functions with her), has been made Knysna’s #1 candidate to Eden District. Nothing like keeping it in the family, hey?

At least some useless DA councillors are being removed. The only regret I have is seeing Ray Barrell go – Knysna loses big time. He has the most level head and the most experience. His fault was seemingly trying to do the right thing regards the controversial ISDF tender. That man was too loyal to the DA, obviously to a fault. That loyalty may have frustrated me who was seeking answers but he was always courteous, always a gentleman.

I have a lot more to say about this and those involved. I will do so after I’ve finished preparing the next court case.

I’ve much to accomplish and reveal if I’m to make a positive difference to Knysna before the elections. Time is running out!