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Dr Louis Scheepers, here’s another chance to be a moral man

Mike Hampton Posted on by

Hello, Dr Louis Scheepers, Acting Municipal Manager of Knysna. Our teleconference was deliberately turned into a disaster by you and Mayor Elrick van Aswegen. It’s disappointing that you, like your predecessors, so quickly chose the side that’s been working against our town. I send this email in the hope that you’re uncomfortable with your choice, and that your deployment by the ANC won’t get in the way of us being productive. I even selected a photo of you looking morally ambitious. Secondly, I was motivated because you’ve shown some common … Read the full article…

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The 3 Stages of Municipal Corruption (South Africa)

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The 3 Stages of Municipal Corruption (A Guide for Politicians and Municipal Managers): 1. We cover-up our corruption through denial, omission and propaganda. 2. We only admit there’s a problem after it explodes. Then reassure the Public that we’re in control and fixing it (but be careful not to provide timelines or take direct responsibility). 3. Pretend problem fixed by redeploying as few friends as possible. Use own crisis to make Public fearful. Then sell Public land and take new loans to fill hole. The Public are stupid and lazy … Read the full article…

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Mayor Ricky and Manager Louis, your cover-up of corruption is rejected

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Mayor Elrick van Aswegen and Acting Municipal Manager Dr Louis Scheepers, your cover-up of corruption is rejected. COVER-UP REJECTED I approached you with good intention to help Knysna. You responded with ambush. What you did to me in our telephone conference yesterday was unacceptably unproductive. You deliberately ensured that not one topic could be discussed. That you did it whilst pretending to be reasonable and claiming to be helpful makes you chameleon sharks. You cannot be trusted. Consequently, I’m going to acknowledge what you are and be necessarily direct. If … Read the full article…

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This is the report that COGTA Chair Faith Muthambi wanted on Knysna

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I’ve got the reports that COGTA Chair Faith Muthambi wanted from the Western Cape Government and MEC Anton Bredell, regarding their (failed) oversight of Knysna. “Knysna Municipality is at a tipping point which could adversely affect the future of the Municipality and its community. According to officials, the organisational culture is characterised by distrust, dishonesty, conflict, political interference, instability, and toxic working relationships.” Knysna is a town in never-ending political scandal, and again in financial trouble. Corruption hasn’t been punished for at least nine years. New Mayor Elrick van Aswegen … Read the full article…

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Video: I’m South Africa’s first anti-corruption Mayor, I’m Mike Hampton

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I’m South Africa’s first anti-corruption Mayor, I’m Mike Hampton. Please wait a few seconds for this short anti-corruption video to load… I’m the new Mayor of Knysna. I’m initiating a zero-tolerance, anti-corruption policy. If you’re suspected of stealing R100, you’re suspended. If you’re found guilty, we will claim legal fees. If you steal millions, we’ll take your house. You will not get another cushy job in another DA municipality in the Western Cape. You will not be promoted to Parliament. You will go to jail! This is my inaugural address. … Read the full article…

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