Tag Archives: Kranshoek

Cycling Permits for Knysna's Forests

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The annual permit of R 190/annum was introduced  in previous years as  an introductory tariff because mountain biking in the newly formed Garden Route National Park (GRNP) was still a fairly new concept. Mountain biking stakeholders were informed that it would be increased in due course. Normal conservation levies (for overnight accommodation) in Knysna are charged at R 26/adult per day while entrance fees to the Garden of Eden per adult is R 14/p and R 22/p at Diepwalle/Kranshoek respectively. This is for one day only. View some of Knysna’s … Read the full article…

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Is the DA Involved in Housing Project Fraud in Plettenberg Bay?

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The DA-led municipality of Bitou (Plettenberg Bay) and its mayor, Memory Booysen, have been accused by Phakie Mbali, the ANC Chief Whip, of being involved in major housing fraud in Ward 7 (Kranshoek/Harkerville/Kwanokhuthula). Housing is a contentious issue, one which has led to protest, violence, destruction and N2 closures in both Plettenberg Bay and neighbouring Knysna. i.e. it’s an issue that has to be tackled with serious intention to resolve. I’m critical of both the DA and ANC but some of my readers make the mistake of thinking that the … Read the full article…

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