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

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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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Phase 2 of municipal development to address community integration
Phase 2 of municipal development to address community integration

The development of Erf 3339 is entering an important new phase, with the project set to create further opportunities for first-time homeowners while contributing to Knysna Municipality’s broader objective of addressing spatial inequality and promoting integrated communities. Portfolio Chairperson for Human Settlements, Councillor Neil Louw, announced that the first 61 beneficiaries received their plot allocations on 12 September 2026. “These allocations were made as part of an agreed process through which Council made the erven available at a reduced selling price. This milestone represents an important step towards expanding access to property ownership for qualifying lower- and middle-income residents,” he said. “Council had previously approved reduced selling prices for the first phase of the development. Qualifying applicants earning above R22 001 per month would pay R52 352 per stand, subject to the applicable qualifying criteria and verification process,” Louw explained. “I must however emphasise that the allocation of these first…

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