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Another DA Property Controversy – East Head Leases

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This is a complaint to the Public Protector regarding the leasing of public property on the famous East Head of Knysna. The Democratic Alliance (DA) currently controls the town through coalition with the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP). In recent years, the DA has become involved in several major property controversies in the Western Cape. That includes the ISDF, the 30-year plan for Knysna, whose first tender was given to a consortium of property developers, with the most conflict of interest, who never won the bid. The East Head leases seem to be a continuation of that arrogant authoritarianism which … ‘Click here to read full article…’

Susan Campbell’s Legal Argument for East Head Cafe Lease

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Susan Campbell, in response to ‘Knysna East Head Lease Deception?’, has requested that the following legal argument, in favour of the lease, be posted. Her comments are in red. MUNICIPAL FINANCE MANAGEMENT ACT (MFMA) 14(5) Any transfer of ownership of a capital asset in terms of subsection (2) or (4) must be fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and consistent with the supply chain management policy which the municipality must have and maintain in terms of section 111. NOTE: THIS REFERS TO “TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP” AND NOT A LEASE. THEREFORE THIS SECTION IS NOT RELEVANT TO EAST HEAD LEASE. Disposal of capital … ‘Click here to read full article…’

Knysna East Head Lease Deception?

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Pants down, skirts up, caught playing with their political selves? The Knysna East Head lease scandal continues thanks to three people supporting what must be considered deception. Two were expected, the third will surprise. Let’s make a quick cappuccino with what’s happened so far… The East Head is the most iconic geographical location in Knysna, the #1 attraction on Tripadvisor. At it’s base, on the Estuary side, on public land curated by the Knysna Municipality, are a scenic deck and walkway, and two restaurants with a parking lot in between. I emphasise the words “public” and “curate”. It’s owned by … ‘Click here to read full article…’

East Head Lease, Obstruction, Peter Myers & Melony Paulsen

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I’m in favour of Knysna’s East Head Café, at its current level of classiness, remaining in its location forever. It’s the landmark it claims to be. Personal feelings aside, it’s fact that it’s located on municipal property accompanied by laws that have to be upheld. If we fail to uphold the law in one location, what argument is there for upholding the law anywhere else? The last Knysna Council meeting of 2016 was controversial. Comments made insisted that the public be told about it. Public interest is not decided by where we drink great coffee but by presenting all sides … ‘Click here to read full article…’

Last Knysna Council Meeting Very Controversial!

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Today produced more Knysna political and municipal insanity. SO MUCH OF IT. I’d promised myself not to attend meetings or blog about Knysna politics for 3 months but made a last moment decision to go because it’s traditional for big issues to appear at year end. In my experience, our politicians know that residents are distracted by the holidays – the heat of most issues will vanish over season. Another Acting Municipal Manager has quit. Bevan Ellman, who is supposed to also be the Director of Corporate Services is quitting the municipality altogether at the end of January 2017. Melony … ‘Click here to read full article…’

ANC Outraged at East Head Café Lease

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Knysna Executive Mayor, Eleanore Bouw-Spies illegally awarded bid to lease property The ANC will request the Knysna Municipal Council on Tuesday, 6 December 2016, to review the illegal decision by the Executive Mayor to award the lease of East Head Café to Albert No 74 CC. The Executive Mayor resolved on the 23rd of November 2016 to grant the right to control or manage its asset on erf 4620. The ANC will request Council to review the decision based on the following: In terms of council’s Management of Immovable Property Policy, only the Municipal Manager has the authority to decide … ‘Click here to read full article…’