History books will record the Great Fire of Knysna. Readers will be disappointed when they reach the chapter about the firefighter’s braai. A traumatised and very thankful public was told by Knysna Municipality that it wasn’t allowed to hold a braai for the brave firefighters who saved their town, that it was against regulations, that the firefighters couldn’t receive payment from citizens. Many pointed out the contradiction of the Knysna Municipality asking for donations of food whilst the fire was happening. That fact wasn’t addressed whereas the banning of the … Read the full article…