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Composition of new Knysna Town Council
During the most recent Local Government Elections the Democratic Alliance (DA) won six out of the 11 wards situated within Greater Knysna.
The final official results from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) gave the DA 10 out of the 21 available seats in Council.
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Central Supplier Database
Knysna Municipality will no longer be managing the supplier database and registrations of new businesses wanting to register as a service provider.
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Knysna budget for 2016/2017 focus on infrastructure
THE MUNICIPAL budget for Knysna for the 2016/17 cycle was tabled this week by Executive Mayor Georlene Wolmarans as part of her final State of the Town & Budget address.
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Youth Council “will be champions of change – champions of hope”
The Youth Council representatives for the ten wards in Knysna were announced on 25 April during a session in the Municipal Council Chambers.
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Long-term water conservation the only solution
DESPITE recent rains in the Garden Route, Knysna Municipality is still asking all residents to make an effort to use water wisely, implement conservation measures and adhere to municipal water restrictions.
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Third consecutive clean audit for Knysna
It was announced on 30 November that Knysna Municipality had received a clean audit for the 2014/2015 financial period.
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ESKOM APPEAL: Save power between 5pm and 9pm
Eskom needs your help to reduce electricity usage every day from 5pm to 9pm.
The national electricity system is currently operating under constrained conditions and is in RED alert. This is due to a high number of technical problems being experienced on the ageing Eskom generation plant.
(Read more by clicking on the green heading above.)
Important Numbers
EMERGENCIES ALL HOURS:+27 (0)44 302 8911
GENERAL ENQUIRIES
+27 (0)44 302 6300
ELECTRICITY FAULTS
+27 (0)44 302 6397
WATER & SEWERAGE
+27 (0)44 302 6331
REPORT BABOONS NEAR HOMES
+27 (0)44 302 6551
ANTI-FRAUD HOTLINE 0800214764 CUSTOMER SERVICES SMS: 44453 SEDGEFIELD
+27 (0)44 302 6500
Public Notices
Click here for latest load shedding schedule & electricity saving tips.
DEALING WITH BABOONS:
Read more about how to deal with baboons on your property.
WATER RESTRICTIONS REMAIN IN PLACE:
JUNE - NOVEMBER Even street numbers: 5pm to 6pm
Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays
Odd street numbers: 5pm to 6pm
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
Read more about how to be water wise all year round.
Daily Water Usage
Knysna
Target: 8Ml/day
Actual: 10.69Ml/day
Sedgefield
Target: 1.9Ml/day
Actual: 1.9Ml/day
Akkerkloof Dam: 47% Full
Knysna Rainfall: 0mm
Sedgefield Rainfall: 0mm
Calendar
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| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 Events on August 25, 2016
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ISDF Shape Your Future
Click here to find out more about the Integrated Strategic Development Framework.
Click here to register.
Lagoon Update
Click here to access the latest Estuary Water Quality Report and documents related to the Knysna Estuary Pollution Action Plan.
Tourism

The greater Knysna area is a popular all-year tourism destination.
Click here for the official Knysna Tourism website.
Click here for the official Sedgefield Tourism website.
