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Siphokazi Mnyobe is a journalist at The Herald, covering stories in the Garden Route, Western Cape. She holds a Diploma in journalism and media studies from Damelin College. She also holds an NQF5 multimedia journalism certificate from The Media Workshop and an NQF5 General Management Certificate from Khayisela College. She has freelanced for GroundUp, Plett Tourism, and an Isixhosa online news publication called Takasele in Gqeberha.
After facing potential cancellation due to funding uncertainties, the Plettenberg Bay community rallied to ensure the continuation of the Plett Arts Festival.
Knysna has been left without a mayor or functioning mayoral committee after councillors failed to elect a replacement for Thando Matika, creating a political vacuum over the departments responsible for running the town.
Knysna has lowered its water restrictions from Level 4 to Level 2 after successfully improving water security, but now faces a pollution crisis in its estuary, with E. coli levels at several recreational sites exceeding national guidelines.
Access to basic municipal services like water, electricity, and roads remains a major challenge for early childhood development centres in Knysna, especially those in informal settlements.
Knysna's political landscape faces uncertainty as ANC mayor Thando Matika and councillor Lukhanyiso Nohana have been confirmed as SACP candidates for the upcoming local elections, prompting the ANC to initiate their removal as councillors.
After years of fighting with the municipality to provide land for the working class to build houses, the Knysna housing committee has finally won. This, after Knysna Executive Mayor Thando Matika announced approval of the Erf 3339…
A graphic video circulating on social media, appearing to show a brutal assault at the Pacaltsdorp Senior Secondary School Hostel, is being investigated amid soaring tensions in George.
Showcasing the talent of the Plettenberg Bay arts community for a good cause, the Raphael Waldorf School will host its annual seven-arts festival on September 19.
A Bitou municipal law enforcement officer has alleged that she was physically assaulted by a senior colleague while on duty, resulting in an arm injury that required medical treatment.
Charges against Lonwabo Faleni, one of three men arrested for the murder of former Knysna mayor Aubrey Tsengwa, have been provisionally withdrawn.
Knysna acting municipal manager Boy Manqoba Ngubo’s urgent application challenging local government MEC Anton Bredell’s decision on his appointment has been struck from the Western Cape high court roll with costs.
In an effort to address its ongoing water crisis, the Knysna Municipality has partnered with Vodacom to introduce digital water towers aimed at improving water management and reducing water losses across the municipal network.
The Plett Tourism Association, which has served Plettenberg Bay and the greater Bitou area for almost 15 years, has announced that it will not participate in Bitou municipality’s re-advertised tourism tender.
Spekboom, a South African travel platform, has partnered with Plett Villas and the Adopt A Swimmer Foundation to support swimming lessons for disadvantaged children in Plettenberg Bay with every booking made.
Knysna residents are on tenterhooks after the killing of three ANC members, with several councillors having been moved to places of safety as fear grips the town.
