Knysna
latest news & developments
Popo Molefe: From politics to fixing potholes
The struggle stalwart debunks narratives about racial discord in South Africa
Myriad causes of SA’s water crisis
Ageing and a failure to maintain infrastructure are among the reasons so many people do not have clean water
Simola is top of the SA racing hill
This year saw thousands of people gathering in Knysna for the motoring spectacle
No shucks given at the Knysna Oyster Festival
The world of Knysna’s shores is everyone’s oyster this week. There is something for everyone: arts; entertainment; trail running; wining and dining; and chocolate making
Okavango Delta under threat from oil, gas exploration
San leaders decry Canadian “climate-wrecking” oil and gas project in Namibia, Botswana
DA wants its mayor out – he won’t go
Despite the DA having more seats in Knysna, the ANC has chosen the town’s mayor
Heat is on insurance companies
Disastrous events caused by climate change are a growing risk for the industry
South African treasures that should be on your radar
These ten little magical events and experiences can stop you taking the delights on your doorstep for granted
Silver Town: The picture of devastation
A single image of the aftermath of the blaze cannot tell the whole story
DA to oust mayor for voting against caucus instruction
Embattled Knysna mayor Mark Willemse is facing the axe after he voted with his conscience instead of toeing the party line
W Cape leader ‘unfit’ to be premier
The DA is split between those who back Alan Winde and Bonginkosi Madikizela’s supporters
Knysna residents back mayor, accuse DA of not following due process
Residents are firmly behind Mark Willemse who is facing a party disciplinary hearing
DA to charge embattled Knysna mayor for misconduct
The party is instituting a disciplinary hearing against Mark Willemse on grounds that he breached section 2.5 of the DA constitution
‘This has never happened before’ ― new Knysna mayor amid DA tussle
New Knysna mayor Mark Willemse addressed to assure them that he has not yet resigned from his post, amid unhappiness from his party, the DA
Knysna DA councillors support opposition to oust mayor
Former mayor Eleanore Bouw-Spies was voted out on Wednesday by an ANC-sponsored motion supported by two DA councillors