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Audio: Knysna Mayor Spies on Parliament in Council Meeting

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After SABC News reported on alleged corruption on Knysna, it was guaranteed that the Knysna Council Meeting, 2 days later on May 26, was going to be interesting. I recorded it so that Knysna can participate in one of the most important periods in our history, so important that it may affect our future. Please listen to the two recordings, the first being Mayor Eleanore Spies’ statement, the second being the vote for or against forensic investigation. I have transcribed some of it below, however, hopefully only as a guide … Read the full article…

The truth may be bitter but sharing it is sweet!

Knysna Disciplinary Committee Loses Popularity Contest

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At the Aug 25 meeting of the Knysna Town Council, there was confusion over what the composition of the Disciplinary Committee should be. The situation resulted in interesting statements by the town’s leaders. The confusion was over whether the committee was supposed to be comprised of 6 members /or/ 3 members with 3 alternates (in case any were unavailable). Municipal Manager (MM) Grant Easton made the remarkable statement that he was unsure as their hadn’t been a meeting of a disciplinary committee during his period as MM. Mayor Eleanore Bouw-Spies … Read the full article…

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Knysna Municipality's Public Meeting Schedule

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Get involved. Find out how Knysna’s government works, what is being considered and what decisions are being made on your behalf. Sometimes you’ll be bored, other times not know what’s going on but you may just discover something you really need to know: May 29, 2014 Council Meeting 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Knysna Municipality, Clyde Street, Knysna June 3, 2014 Governance & Economic Development Committee Meeting 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Knysna Municipality, Clyde Street, Knysna June 4, 2014 Finance Committee Meeting 9:00 am – 12:00 pm … Read the full article…

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