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19/09/2025

🚨 The Mayor Speaks: Knysna Under Administration

🎙 *This Week in Sedgefield* – Ep 71 is out now:

📰 In this episode we chat about all the many MANY exciting events coming up and debrief after an interview for the Knysna Municipality Podcast.

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Happy Birthday to our delightful Mr Webb!Here's info on the Speedcubing comp:https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/SolvinginSedgefield2025

15/09/2025

KNYSNA TO CHALLENGE ADMINISTRATION TAKEOVER

Whilst Knysna Municipality acknowledges receipt (on Friday 12 September ) of the Western Cape Provincial Minister of Local Government’s proposed dissolution of Council in terms of Section 139(1)(c) of the Constitution, Executive Mayor Cllr Thando Matika today stated that Council had anticipated the Provincial Cabinet’s decision and already resolved that it must be challenged.
In the statement he said “As stated on 27 June 2025, we fundamentally disagree with this course of action, as it is not in the best interests of Knysna or its people."

He further urged the Knysna community to be cautious of misinformation. "Council has not yet been dissolved, and residents should rely solely on official communication from the Municipality. A detailed statement will be issued in due course."

10/09/2025

The EDGE Edition 723 is up! www.edgenews.co.za Yes - you can either await the printed version (due to hit the local streets at lunchtime) or click the link to read it online. We lead with the story of this year's record breaking Sedgefield Melodrama, we report on a man who tried to steal from a kindly couple - but was apprehended, we hear the Municipal manager of Knysna announce that the Street Fixing Campaign has commenced (but some say the next Ice Age has as well), then we remind everyone about the Lions' Battle of the Buskers - set for Heritage Day... all this and more in the Best Community Newspaper in the Galaxy!

Breaking News ROBBED AT GUNPOINT … in Sedgefield? https://www.edgenews.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/721-page-1.jpg 644 495 Bomber Webb https://www.edgenews.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/blank_340w.png Bomber Webb2025-08-13 07:22:482025-08-13 07:22:49ROBBED AT GUNPOINT … in Sedgefield?

27/08/2025

We are so very sad to bring news of Joy Lambie's passing this morning. She was a hugely loved member of The EDGE family. What an absolute joy she was to all of us and an integral part of our daily lives. All our love to Reg, Matt and the family.

27/08/2025

This week's edition is up! www.edgenews.co.za - the printed edition will be on the streets from lunchtime onwards.

Breaking News ROBBED AT GUNPOINT … in Sedgefield? https://www.edgenews.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/721-page-1.jpg 644 495 Bomber Webb https://www.edgenews.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/blank_340w.png Bomber Webb2025-08-13 07:22:482025-08-13 07:22:49ROBBED AT GUNPOINT … in Sedgefield?

15/08/2025

🚨 It’s another beautiful week in Sedgefield!

🎙 *This Week in Sedgefield* – Ep 67 is out now:

📰 What’s happening with all the crimes, glamorous grandmas and people dressing as tortoises? Glad you asked!

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Will you be dressing as a tortoise?Vote for the best Glam Granny:https://www.news24.com/you/news/meet-the-top-10-glam-gran-finalists-ready-for-your-vote-2025...

14/08/2025

13/08/2025

Hello folks - The EDGE is up! Visit www.edgenews.co.za for this week's edition - printed copies will be on the streets from lunchtime onwards. We lead with two crime stories - the terrifying ordeal of the man robbed at gunpoint in Sedgefield CBD, and the story of how a break in at our Town Hall ALMOST ruined Women's Day celebrations. Plus all the usual news, views, PHEW!s and WHOO HOO!s that make Sedgefield such an interesting place to run a newspaper!

Breaking News ROBBED AT GUNPOINT … in Sedgefield? https://www.edgenews.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/721-page-1.jpg 644 495 Bomber Webb https://www.edgenews.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/blank_340w.png Bomber Webb2025-08-13 07:22:482025-08-13 07:22:49ROBBED AT GUNPOINT … in Sedgefield?

08/08/2025

🚨 *We’re BACK with news from Sedgefield and Knysna!*

🎙 *This Week in Sedgefield* – Ep 66 is out now:

📰 What’s happening with all the water and sewerage pumps and other rather funny things.

Bomber & Chris unpack the drama, what it means for locals, and more.

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What are your thoughts on the pumps?Have you had any moments of, "You know you're getting old when..."?

07/08/2025

MISSING KNYSNA MAN (81) FOUND AT KAAIMANS PASS

WESTERN CAPE: George Police have opened a culpable homicide docket after the body of Gert Hills (81), who was reported as missing on Friday, 18 July 2025, was discovered at Kaaimans Pass near the turnoff to Victoria Bay, George.

Preliminary reports suggest that police received information from a member of the public on Wednesday, 06 August 2025 about the vehicle which had been noticed in the bushes at the bottom of the cliff. Emergency personnel and volunteers who formed part of the search party were dispatched to the scene. At about 23:00 emergency personnel managed to retrieve the body of the deceased - which was at an early stage of decomposition - from the vehicle.
An autopsy to determine the cause of death will be conducted later. Circumstances surrounding his disappearance are under investigation.
Garden Route District Commissioner, Major General Phumzile Cetyana commended the search party for their diligence and commitment during the search, which included the deployment of various resources during the period. He also conveyed thanks and appreciation to the broader public for their support as well as individuals who deployed their personal resources during the search.

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