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Knysna’s Ratepayers will sue Gratz, Myers and possibly others

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The Knysna Ratepayers’ Association (KRA) will sue ex-Acting Municipal Manager Dr Michele Gratz and ex-DA Councillor Peter Myers. THE WAR FOR KNYSNA GETS ANOTHER BATTLEGROUND “All propaganda has to be popular, and has to accommodate itself to the comprehension of the least intelligent of those whom it seeks to reach.” – Adolf Hitler Part of this relates to the attempted, illegal takeover of Knysna, and the propaganda campaign I exposed one month ago. The schemers needed to discredit the KRA which they knew would stand against them. Peter Myers, however, … Read the full article…

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Ratepayers object to secret DA disciplinary hearings

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NGOs and Ratepayers organisations around South Africa can learn something from this argument by the Knysna Ratepayers’ Association against the DA’s intended secret, disciplinary hearings against councillors today. “RATEPAYERS STRONGLY OBJECT TO DA BOSSES CAVALIER TREATMENT OF MAYOR WILLEMSE AND COUNCILLOR MYERS Yesterday, Thursday 5 July, the Knysna Ratepayers Association’s Committee sent the following letter to Mr Anton Coetsee, the Initiator in the planned disciplinary proceeding of Mayor Mark Willemse and Councillor Peter Myers, and to James Selfe, chairman of the DA’s Federal Executive. The DA bosses in Cape Town … Read the full article…

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Protesting Against Knysna’s Politicians

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I’m back for a while, protesting against Mayor Eleonore Bouw-Spies and Deputy Mayor Peter Myers failing to be cooperative again. Whilst away, i wasn’t suntanning. I’ve followed up on Parliament, added 6 more submissions to the Public Protector, had the Eden District Public Protector visit, submitted a complaint to the Cape Bar and made 10 PAIA (Promotion to Access Information Act) requests. Most of this necessary because our politicians and municipal officials seem to condone crime, especially that which puts pressure on me. I mostly blame the DA for the … Read the full article…

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Ratepayers Critical of Knysna Municipality

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Firstly, I thank those who have served on our committee and our legal consultant, Susan Campbell, for their combined and separate inputs during the year. Their collective wisdom have steered us through some turbulent streams. During the year we had several meetings with the mayoral committee (MAYCO) and raised many points for further investigation. Unfortunately the MAYCO never pursued them and we are pleased that a completely new mayoral committee now exists. Hopefully we will have a more fruitful experience with them. We are constantly aware of the saying “All … Read the full article…

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Leon Naude, KRA, Racists, Protests & Politicians (Part 2)

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To make politicians from all parties aware of the situation, I sent many this SMS: “See the Love Knysna Facebook. Chairman of the Knysna Ratepayers’ Association wants live ammo used on protesters. We cannot allow such bullshit attitude. By ‘we’ i mean the DA, ANC, COPE, Independent and the Public. Put pressure on the KRA to remove him immediately and apologise. To the politicians, please sort out Nekkies/Oupad situation without political point-scoring – be leaders who work together to move a mountain – Mike Hampton.” NO KNYSNA POLITICIAN RESPONDED. However, … Read the full article…

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Why I Quit the Knysna Ratepayers’ Association (KRA)

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I quit the Knysna Ratepayers’ Association (KRA). My participation was short; 1 public meeting and 2 committee meetings. This is not only why I did so but why it’s important for you to demand accountability if you choose to become a member. It’s especially important to any Knysna residents’ association that is considering joining. 2 weeks ago, I sent the following resignation: “Owing to the lack of response and my concerns about the KRA, i will be resigning from the KRA.  The KRA should be a watchdog rather than it … Read the full article…

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