Suspended Knysna Municipal Manager, Grant Easton, tendered his resignation yesterday, 15 March, during a disciplinary hearing. According to a press release from the Municipal Communications Department, the disciplinary hearing was convened after Easton was charged last year with misconduct in relation to several serious irregularities which occurred during his tenure. At the hearing the Municipality called several witnesses […]
In a press release issued on Tuesday 7 March, Knysna Municipality announced that they have been prohibited in terms of a High Court order, to enter upon or to use the land known as ‘Sedgefield Cemetery’ as a cemetery. This court order was obtained by New Line Investments (Pty) Ltd, Avieprop Developments (Pty) Ltd and […]
SANParks is meeting dog owners half way concerning the walking of dogs in the Garden Route National Park. New areas for walking dogs on the beach in the Wilderness Park area (which includes Sedgefield) were rezoned after considering input from extensive research and surveys done. These zones are now simplified in a guideline (brochure & […]
(Picture: Sedgefield’s Tourism Manager Belinda Hobson with 2016 Expedition Africa crew member Hose Pires) There has been serious concern raised by some Sedgefield residents, especially those associated with the tourism industry, that the future of our local tourism office, and indeed the whole of Knysna and Partners (previously Knysna Tourism) is hanging in the balance. […]
We couldn’t resist sharing this stunning picture taken by talented local photographer Emma Rorke. The fairy is Romey Bobeck who is playing the part of Titania ‘Queen of the Fairies’ in the up-coming Midsummer Night’s Dream, a Sedge Players’ production due to be performed in the open air on 6,7,8 and 15 April in Sedgefield […]
It’s official! Sedgefield’s very own Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters has been announced as one of the 12 Miss South Africa finalists. Surely the hearts of the whole community will be behind this lovely lass as she competes to wear the prestigious crown at the Sun City Superbowl on Sunday, March 26. Should she be crowned Miss South […]
Shakespeare Arends, African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) PR Councilor joins Knysna’s leading party, the Democratic Alliance (DA) in a coalition agreement with immediate effect. The coalition agreement with Independent Councillor, Velile Waxa has been terminated, also with immediate effect. “After re-evaluating our coalition agreement with Cllr Waxa, it was decided to end this coalition. […]
Writes Jonathan Britton, Marine Ranger, Wilderness: Garden Route National Park During recent weeks residents in Sedgefield have raised concerns about a distinct “rotten egg” smell that occasionally emanates from the adjacent Swartvlei Estuary. The smell is often mistakenly attributed to the smell of sewage. The odour is actually that of the hydrogen sulphide (H2S) gas […]
With Eden Districts flood warning released yesterday, many will be watching the Swartvlei and Touw River mouths. SANPARKS has given assurances that they are ready with the following press release: The Eden District has released a flood warning predicting 50mm of rainfall starting from today (Friday, the 27th January 2017). SANParks is monitoring the levels of […]
The Organising Committee are delighted to announce that Sedgefield will indeed once again be turning Orange over Easter, with the eighth annual Slow Festival inviting and encouraging locals, visitors and tourists alike to celebrate “Family Fun The Way It’s Meant To Be” in our beautiful seaside town! So diarise the dates 14-16 April and start […]