The EDGE Community Newspaper

17/06/2026

The EDGE edition 742 is up and ready to read at www.edgenews.co.za, and printed copies will be on the streets from lunchtime onwards. We lead with the sad subjects that's on everyone's minds - Xenophobia, and what local authorities are doing to try to quell it here in this area, then there's the wonderful news of Sedgefield's very own Jesser Olivier scooping the "Young Chef of the Year" accolade, a final push for this weekend's En Route Arts Festival, KIG's rescue of Sedge resident's in an ongoing stinky situation, plus lots of other news, views, PHEW!s and WHOO-HOO!s us locals experience in Sedgefield, the best little town in the world!

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16/06/2026

https://www.quicket.co.za/events/378506-the-complete-works-of-william-shakespeare-abridged/ #/
Tickets still available for the Sunday 15h00 show. The Saturday show is nearly sold out!

Local actors, Nita Allsopp, Gareth Pretorius and Bomber Webb, come together in a madcap attempt to squash ALL of the Bard’s masterpieces into a single theatrical experience. Expect hilarious choreographed chaos covering 37 plays (and ALL the Sonnets) in just 90 minutes!

03/06/2026

Hello loyal readers! because of the hectic weather, only limited copies of The EDGE were distributed today - Pick n Pay, Spar and a few other spots. The rest are sitting waiting for tomorrow - when the weather is (we sincerely hope) a little less miserable. Of course if you can't wait, now the electricity is back on you can visit our website www.edgenews.co.za, click the 'latest issue' button and read it all online!

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03/06/2026

Never mind the weather - The latest edition of The EDGE is up on www.edgenews.co.za and ready for your viewing. Printed editions will be on the streets (rivers?) later today. We lead with the wonderful launch of Sedgefield's new 'En Route Arts Festival' - and there's a double page spread of the program in the centre pages - with acts coming from all over South Africa to entertain you, then we discuss the just approved Municipal budget , and why it's causing such frustration (25% increase in refuse tariffs, to start!), plus details of the Green Fine (read estuary pollution etc etc). And of course, all the other wonderful things that make Sedgefield the wonderful town it is! ENJOY.

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02/06/2026

𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥| 𝟯 - 𝟰 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿:

* Teams have been deployed to review known hotspots.
* Casual workers have been clearing open drain systems over the past two weeks.
* Contractors are on-site to clear major canals. Works on Vigilance drive have been completed.
* Contractors are cleaning manholes.
* Teams have been redirected to remove debris to prevent re-blocking before further cleaning.
* Sandbags have been purchased and are being filled for deployment to areas most affected by the previous storm.
* Gravel road maintenance is ongoing on the worst-affected roads.

𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗜𝗛𝗦):

* An order has been placed for 100 roof packs and 40 full wendy house units.
* To date, 37 roof packs have been received; 15 wendy houses will be delivered today.
* The supplier will continue daily deliveries from today.

𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀:

* Continuous monitoring of hotspot areas is ongoing.
* The system is operational in all areas.
* Standby fittings have been ordered.
* Generator in Sedgefield is operational.

𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆:

* Brackenhill remains without power (Eskom supply area).
* Estimated time of repair: 25 June 2026.
* Vandalism on the network remains a challenge. The municipality is not authorized to work on the Eskom network and continues to engage with Eskom regarding repairs.

𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀:

* Some food parcels, mattresses, and blankets are available. The Department of Social Development (DSD) is on standby.
* Sandbags are available and will be distributed centrally as requested for newly affected areas.
* Gumplast orders have been placed; delivery is expected tomorrow, intended for new damaged units.
* Community halls will be opened as required.
* Tree cutting continues according to the emergency schedule.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 (𝗝𝗢𝗖):

* The JOC is activated and fully operational to coordinate ongoing emergency response efforts.

𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗡𝗨𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗦:

Knysna
📞 044 302 8911
📱 WhatsApp: 060 998 6969

Sedgefield
📞 044 343 2900
📱 WhatsApp: 060 998 7019

Residents are urged to stay vigilant, follow municipal updates, and report emergencies promptly.

29/05/2026

Wow! Thanks for the wonderful write-up in the latest edition of SOUTH MAGAZINE - Nikki Jones for the (wonderfully kind) words and Luana Laubscher for the amazing photography! And we're in great company too! So much of Sedgefield in this edition. Grab yourselves a copy - it's so well worth it.

20/05/2026

HEY ALL EDGE READERS! it's great to be back online - and our next edition is up on www.edgenews.co.za and ready for your reading pleasure. Printed copies will be on the streets from lunchtime onwards. We lead, of course, with the question "Was Sedgefield left high and dry after the storm?", as well as a wonderful picture of the amazing rescue of local horses affected by flooding. We also celebrate the Sedgefield Lions' 40th birthday, we look at SOS fears of what's to happen with the Swartvlei Peninsular, we hear about the fantastic En Route Arts Festival due to happen next month, plus all the other news, views and PHEW!s that keep Sedgefield buzzing.

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06/05/2026

This week's edition of The EDGE is up on www.edgenews.co.za and printed copies will be on the streets during the course of today ready for your reading pleasure. We lead with the amazing accomplishment of our DOUBLE national champ sailor Georgou Divaris, plus the BEEEEG weather warnings about the BEEG weather currently causing chaos all around us, then we report on the suspected poisoning of three local dogs, we give feedback on the fantabulous Street Skate Jam, plus all the other news, blues, PHEW!s and WHOO HOO!s that make Sedgefield the best town EVER!

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30/04/2026

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