Bidding Opportunities

The municipality’s Supply Chain Management (SCM) department manages the supply and acquisition of various goods and services to or on behalf of the municipality. These include tenders for construction works, general and professional services, and the selection of contractors to assist in the provision of municipal services. We also strive to ensure that the municipality’s […]

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Lagoon Update

One of the most prominent landscape features in the Greater Knysna area is the Knysna Estuary, or lagoon as commonly referred to. Other than being a major tourist attraction for leisure activities, it also boasts considerable conservation importance with it ranking 3rd of South Africa’s estuaries in terms of botanical importance, 8th in terms of […]

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Mission & Vision
Mission & Vision

Vision INCLUSIVE * INNOVATIVE * INSPIRED As Joseph Francis once wisely said, “Community engagement requires…

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Important Documents
Important Documents

Section 21A of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act, No 32 of 2000, stipulates that…

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Directorates
Directorates

We are committed to offering and sustaining service excellence to the people of Greater Knysna,…

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Council & Agendas
Council & Agendas

The Knysna Town Council is the executive body of the municipality and is responsible for…

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Awards & Recognition
Awards & Recognition

Many Western Cape municipalities rank as the best performing municipalities in South Africa. Knysna Municipality…

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Council 2026/2027 approved budget: a strategic plan to restore the Jewel of the Garden Route
Council 2026/2027 approved budget: a strategic plan to restore the Jewel of the Garden Route

Knysna’s Council has officially approved the 2026/2027 Annual Budget, marking a decisive shift toward financial stability and a massive reinvestment in the town’s crumbling infrastructure. Following a Special Council Meeting held on Friday 29 May 2026, the R1.57 billion budget was passed by a majority vote, ushering in a new era of cash preservation and essential service delivery. The approved budget includes a total revenue budget of R1.57 billion and an operating expenditure budget of R1.53 billion, resulting in a projected surplus of R42.1 million. Most notably, the capital expenditure budget has seen a significant increase to R249.3 million, up from R137 million in the previous year. Knysna Executive Mayor Thando Matika explained that restoring the municipal infrastructure backbone takes priority in the 2026/2027 budget. “We are unapologetically focused on fixing the basics. Approximately 80% of the capital budget, roughly R200 million, is dedicated to infrastructure projects that include electricity,…

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