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KnysnaFeb 28, 2026

Water augmentation plan gains momentum as multimillion-Rand projects move to implementation

Knysna Municipality’s Joint Operations Centre update of 24 February 2026 reflects a decisive shift from short-term emergency measures to structured infrastructure intervention, with just under R36 million already committed to immediate water augmentation projects. At the centre of the programme is the Emergency Groundwater Supply Project, including the Knysna Borehole Refurbishment Programme (Tender T27/2025/26). The […]

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KnysnaFeb 20, 2026

Municipality reports steady progress in stabilising water supply

Knysna Municipality is pleased to report steady and measurable progress in stabilising and augmenting water supply across the greater Knysna municipal area. The region is still experiencing low rainfall and the continued pressures of drought. Following Council’s resolution to declare the greater Knysna municipal area a local disaster area, the municipality intensified its coordinated response […]

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KnysnaFeb 10, 2026

Knysna is open for business and welcomes visitors to a water-wise destination

Knysna, along with many parts of the Garden Route and Western Cape, is a water stressed destination, a reality shared by communities across South Africa. The town remains fully open, welcoming and ready for visitors, with a proactive and responsible approach to water management across the tourism sector. Ms Lungiswa Goya, Manager: Economic Development at […]

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KnysnaJan 27, 2026

Knysna is working hard to avoid Day Zero as intensified interventions take effect

Knysna Municipality has significantly intensified its water security interventions as part of an ongoing, coordinated effort to avoid Day Zero and to stabilise the municipal water system amid sustained pressure on water supply. While infrastructure interventions are being accelerated, the most immediate and effective way to stabilise the system remains responsible water use by all […]

5 min10

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KnysnaJan 16, 2026

Greater Knysna Municipal area declared as a Local Disaster Area

The Knysna Council declared the greater Knysna municipal area as a local disaster area in terms of the Disaster Management Act, Act 57 of 2002. Knysna Executive Mayor, Thando Matika confirmed that Council made the decision during a special Council meeting held today, 16 January 2026. “This allows for much needed national and provincial interventions. […]

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KnysnaJan 14, 2026

Residents have the power to turn the water crisis around

Knysna Executive Mayor, Thando Matika said if Knysna residents work with the Municipality, the water shortages can be alleviated to ensure a constant flow of water. “The situation remains extremely serious across the Greater Knysna area, and despite ongoing intervention efforts, water sources are under severe strain and demand continues to exceed available supply.” He […]

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KnysnaDec 5, 2025

High-level intergovernmental engagement on Knysna’s water security

Knysna Municipality hosted a high-level engagement with senior representatives from national and provincial government today, 4 December, to address the increasingly urgent water challenges facing Greater Knysna. The session brought together technical experts and decision-makers to ensure that the municipality’s immediate and long-term water security interventions receive the support, guidance and coordination they require. The […]

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