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The Thesen Islands property development scandal begins…

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“This is a coastal town they forgot to close down. Come Armageddon, come.” – Morrissey  The Democratic Alliance’s favourite property developer, Chris Mulder, enters a new scandal. Some of his family and MEC Local Government Anton Bredell join the rollercoaster on Thesen Islands in Knysna. This likely involves millions of profit made from alleged illegal additions to The Boatshed (which includes the île de païn restaurant, The Lofts Boutique Hotel, and The Terraces accommodation). It’s expected that this is the beginning of a bigger controversy involving corrupt municipal staff and … Read the full article…

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Part 2: DA, Property Developers, Knysna & Public Protector

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The DA and Property Developers: Dear Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, this is a summary of the SECOND COMPLAINT of corruption as submitted to the Eden District office of the Public Protector. This involves the Democratic Alliance favouring property developers over the public will and interest. In some parts, for public consumption, i may change/exclude names where they affect ongoing legal proceedings against me by the Democratic Alliance (DA) and cronies who i believe are trying to gag me through gross abuse of the courts… On the 15th of April 2013, … Read the full article…

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Knysna’s Thesen Islands’ Fire Photo Gallery

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Losing a home or a business to a fire is tragic. Losing an icon is losing history and thus tragic for a whole town. Knysna lost the icon that was one of Knysna’s most famous restaurants, île de païn on Thesen Islands, owned by baker Markus Färbinger and chef Liezie Mulder. The cause of the fire the night of May 6 2015 has yet to be determined but rumours of a power surge after load shedding are false as the fire started just before the power cut. Another rumour that … Read the full article…

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Opinion: Botched ISDF Whitewash Proves DA’s Incompetence

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Tackling tough issues dead-on makes me controversial and fuels critics who believe i should be more respectful (respect isn’t a gift, it’s earned) and that there are better ways to do things (even though they don’t do so themselves). Susan Campbell, however, with her passion for environmental law and her love of Knysna, is respected in most corners of thinking Knysna, even respected by a number of our politicians. On the rare moments when she contributes to this blog or the local newspapers, i’m greatly appreciative that another voice is … Read the full article…

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ISDF: Worst Knysna DA Whitewash So Far

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NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT TO YOUR LIFE IN KNYSNA THAN THIS! This is how to try screw over everyone in Knysna at once. MEC Alan Winde, MEC Anton Bredell and Mayor Georlene Wolmarans – SHAME ON YOU. The latest episode, which will appear on the agenda of the Knysna Mayoral Committee on Thursday this week, is ultimate proof that the DA favours big business over any of us. Nothing is more important than the ISDF (Integrated Strategic Development Framework). All decisions made for Knysna (roads, human settlements) will have to … Read the full article…

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ISDF Report #1: The Disturbing, Independent Report

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The Knysna ISDF, the planning for our future (and the rest of my life) has had our town in an uproar. Lauren Waring (Municipal Manager) and Mike Maughn-Brown (Town Planner and ex, and possibly future, Knysna property developer) said, “Let’s award the ISDF tender to Chris Mulder (Knysna’s biggest property developer), his wife, his son and some of their mates who’re calling themselves by the legitimate sounding name of Knysna Creative Heads Consortium (KCHC). They don’t even need a website for their business… but, hey, it’s only the next 30 … Read the full article…

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Save Knysna: To All Concerned Residents and Ratepayers

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Do not let this topic die! The future of Knysna is literally at stake. You’ve seen the damage to our town the past 10 years. Imagine how much more can happen over the next decade. Susan Campbell is a lawyer and environmentalist who has been fighting for transparency and redress regarding the ISDF and Chris Mulder. As with the corruption at Knysna Tourism and bloated Municipal salaries, the DA and local government (in particular Lauren Waring, Knysna’s Municipal Manager) have been extremely unhelpful so that a court battle may be … Read the full article…

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Dear Helen Zille, You’re My Disappointment (Part 2)

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As expected, Part 1 of Dear Helen Zille, You’re My Disappointment, enraged some who were loud on Facebook. It’s telling that no critic commented on the letter itself. It shows bias. And playing me instead of the political issues is an easy way to pretend that I never said: “If you are DA, I ask you to strive towards making your party more honest so that you vote for what you believe in rather than against what you are scared of.” Small town factor also comes into play i.e. it’s … Read the full article…

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