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This is what I’d do if I were in charge of Council today

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I’m Mike Hampton, Speaker for the Knysna Council and Councillor for the Our Town party. It’s 9am. Today we have a billion rand budget on the table. The Public has forced us to reveal the findings of the disciplinary enquiry into CFO Mbulelo Memani. There may be an attempted overthrow of our government by the Developer’s Alliance (DA). Consequently, it’s important that I apply the rules, be dignified and look good on Zoom. Yes, I’m hosting this important meeting via video link with 20 other councillors… err… Acting Municipal Manager … Read the full article…

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DA Mayor gets ANC Deputy Mayor in Knysna

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Knysna’s DA Mayor now has an ANC Deputy Mayor and an ANC Speaker… WINNERS & LOSERS On May 31, Knysna Democratic Alliance Mayor Mark Willemse easily defeated a Motion of No Confidence (MONC) brought against him by fellow councillor Michelle Wasserman, who is considered by some to be proxy for Premier Alan Winde. On June 1, DA Western Cape Leader Bonginkosi Madikezela stated that the DA was now the opposition in Knysna. It was obviously a strange thing to say as the DA had won the 2016 election and, through … Read the full article…

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DA Poo #12 – Conversation with cows

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“Expecting a political party to be honest and altruistic is as useful as a conversation with a cow. I’ve got nothing against cows but I’m adverse to the Knysna Council Chamber. Politicians called councillors still meet there to moo or deny the recommendations of municipal officials. The decisions I witnessed were not always in our best interest. An impartial person might consider the Council Chamber conservatively tasteful but I spent too many years making my arse sore in the Public gallery. I found the photos of Government leaders adorning the … Read the full article…

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Parable about political charity

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One day a florist went to a Knysna barber for a haircut. After the cut, he asked the barber for his bill. The barber replied, “I cannot accept money from you. I’m doing charity service this week.” The florist was pleased and left the shop. When the barber went to open his shop the next morning, there was a ‘Thank You’ card and a dozen roses waiting for him at his door. Later, a traffic officer went for a haircut. When he tried to pay his bill, the barber again … Read the full article…

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Poverty in Karatara, Knysna

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There was much debate and interest in the rural town of Karatara (Knysna) after I blogged that the government had decided that its approximate 1000 residents were a non-viable community and that there would be no housing for at least 10 years. Today, I’m hoping to show you the human aspect, something you can relate to. I’ve been to Karatara several times but driving through and out is not the same as walking and talking to its residents. At a Wimpy meeting with ICOSA, Knysnas newest political contenders, they mentioned … Read the full article…

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Attend! Meetings to Stop Knysna’s Proposed Public Drinking Areas

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My header better fits the public mood but here’s the press release as issued by Grant Easton, the Municipal Manager of Knysna: “The Knysna Municipal Council is currently considering the designation of specific areas for alcohol consumption, as well as times in which this will be allowable. Members of the public are urged to take part in this public participation process as your comments and valuable input is very important to Council. Public meetings shall be held across the Greater Knysna municipal area as per the schedule below. Each meeting … Read the full article…

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Knysna legal war update

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I have submitted a complaint against provincial leaders, Knysna municipal staff and the Knysna Council of politicians (DA and ANC) to the Public Protector with the request that it be handled via Pretoria (as I laid a complaint against their George office for deliberately failing their duty). I have also laid two separate charges of fraud/corruption with the SAPS regards the illegal tendering of the ISDF, (the 30-year plan for our town) and Knysna Tourism. Again, I asked for it to be referred outside of our Province (to the Hawks) … Read the full article…

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Contact Knysna Municipality

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View Democratic Alliance Corruption Document Do you need to contact Knysna Municipality? USEFUL NUMBERS Emergency Services: +27 (0)44 302 8911 All Municipal Departments Switchboard: +27 (0)44 302 6300 Customer Services: SMS to 44453 / customercare@knysna.gov.za MUNICIPAL MANAGER The Municipal Manager heads the Administration arm of the Knysna Municipality and is therefore responsible and accountable for tasks and functions as provided for in section 55 of the Municipal Systems Act, other functions and tasks as provided for in legislation as well as functions delegated to him by the Executive Mayor and … Read the full article…

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