Smutsville informal settlement FORUM

13/06/2026

13/06/2026

13/06/2026

𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗞𝗡𝗬𝗦𝗡𝗔 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗟𝗬 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗗💧
𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐷𝑒𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑊𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 & 𝑆𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛

Knysna Executive Mayor Cllr Thando Matika Levael Davis Councillor Cleone Vanston Hilton Stroebel Kay Andrews Sharon Sabbagh DA Councillor Ward 9 Knysna Peter Bester DA Councillor Ward 10 Knysna The Greater Knysna Business Chamber Knysna Infrastructure Group - KIG Visit Knysna Sedgefield Ratepayers & Residents Association Knysna 97.0 FM & MC 90.3 FM Plettenberg Bay Western Cape Government Department of Water and Sanitation South Africa

13/06/2026

Isn't this a magic Sedgefield scene; the street light is working and this means there is electricity too! The background is not too shabby either.

05/06/2026

*MEDIA STATEMENT*
*For immediate release*

*COURT GRANTS INTERDICT: JUDGE KUSEVITSKY ORDERS MUNICIPALITY TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO PINEVALLEY COMMUNITY*

We note and welcome the court order granted by *Judge D.S Kusevitsky of the High Court* on 28 April 2026 regarding the matter of land occupation in Smutsville.

We are thankful for the court’s balanced decision. The order confirms that:
1. Only occupiers listed on the joint list as at 24 October 2025 may remain on the erven
2. No new structures may be erected and no property may be damaged or removed
3. The Applicant is ordered to provide *ablution facilities on the erven* pending relocation of Respondents, in consultation with the Western Cape Minister of Local Government and the Minister of Human Settlements
4. The Applicant must also provide a report and list of *emergency temporary alternative accommodation* for those occupiers who require same by *31 July 2026*

We now call on the *municipality and relevant government departments* to urgently comply with the court order and provide the services as stated. Basic human dignity demands access to ablution facilities and emergency accommodation for vulnerable families while long-term solutions are finalised.

We remain committed to a lawful, peaceful, and humane resolution that respects both property rights and the constitutional rights of all parties.

*Issued by:* Community leader Thersius Jones
*Date:* 5 June 2026
*Contact:* 0744628502

05/06/2026

A few month ago.

04/06/2026

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04/06/2026

Sedgefield after heavy rainfall.

01/06/2026

Please make sure you are ready and weather proof..