Tag Archives: Great Knysna Fire

Fire disaster, victims, anger, sadness & understanding

Mike Hampton Posted on by

Last week, I sank into depression. One moment I was there and then I was gone… into a smudgy flow that carried me like a coffin towards fire disasters. My mind burned in the Great Knysna Fire – so much loss; how Government failed us whilst lying how good they were; how they threatened me; and that, without justice, life-saving lessons may never be learned, and thus destruction repeated. On that first day, I awoke octogenarian friends who’d been unaware of their neighbour’s house aflame a few metres from their … Read the full article…

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2yrs later, DA still blowing smoke about Great Knysna Fire

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It feels impossible that yesterday marked the second anniversary of the Great Knysna Fire. It feels like it happened only months ago. The smoke remains in my nose and the cruelty of Government still invades my mind. Most of us weren’t helped by Government. There was no temporary shelter on a school sports field. The tents were stolen before we saw them. And local law enforcement used official vehicles to rob the donations centre of other goods. There’s been no accountability for donations to the Knysna Municipality. And companies lied … Read the full article…

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Unbanned: DA threatened to sue my subscribers for R60-million

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Bullying my subscribers became a hobby of the Democratic Alliance. Unsurprisingly, DA Councillor Dr Martin Young, the man who had zero medical concept of “do no harm”, was most involved again. He threatened to sue citizens for their crime of liking my Love Knysna Facebook page. In at least one campaign, Young was accompanied by a gang of DA constituents. He was supported in one comment by Advocate Julie Seton, an ex-DA candidate married to ex-DA Deputy Mayor Esme Edge. I’ve discussed these people with you before. People I didn’t … Read the full article…

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Dr Wallace Vosloo: Great Knysna Fire explanation video

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This is the reason why the Great Knysna Fire of 2017 occurred. Dr Wallace Vosloo’s explanation is brilliant and easy to understand. The scientific truth mocks the government’s fraudulent version of events. The video was released June 9 2018. I hadn’t shared it until now because the DA and its cronies have attempted to silence me through too many court orders. I’ve made the decision to refuse to be silent. Liberty isn’t given, it must be fought for, won and maintained. … Read the full article…

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DA Rot #3: Zille is insult to Knysna Fire victims

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The Great Knysna Fire was the result of a 2-month old fire in the bush on the outskirts of DA-controlled Knysna. Despite repeated complaints from residents, it wasn’t attended to by the Knysna Fire Department. A strong wind enraged the fire and cut the town off from the country, destroying billions of rands in homes and infrastructure, and taking lives (including 2 toddlers and an 8-month-old fetus). The Municipality inappropriately investigated itself, Fire Chief Clinton Manuel absolving them and himself from responsibility. He was publicly backed by DA Mayor Eleanore … Read the full article…

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Hearts of Fire

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Knysna, the prettiest town in South Africa, will awake this morning to a different world, one of loss and ash on tongues. It is certain that this will be known as the Great Fire or something else of great importance. KNYSNA FIRE Last night, the old and young, wealthy retirees and the unemployed, found equality in survival and the sharing of stories. From Pezula to Karatara, from world renowned golf estates to farmlands, they gathered on Thesen Island. The shocked and brave became refugees in in the Turbine Boutique Hotel. … Read the full article…

The truth may be bitter but sharing it is sweet!