BUSINESS NEWS - Joburgers would feel right at home in Knysna. Main roads are crumbling and littered with potholes (even the N2 which runs through the town), although to be fair, these aren’t quite the craters we’re used to in Gauteng. 

Burst water pipes are dug up, repaired, and craters simply left. Joburg Water would be proud!

Signs at Airbnbs and hotels across the city warn guests about “irregular” water pressure due to “water infrastructure upgrades”. Yeah, right.

Refuse collection under the ANC coalition-led council is erratic, with regular backlogs. The centre of town is grimy and unkempt, albeit litter-free. At least the mountain of trash mere blocks from the municipal offices is gone.

One of the main arteries in the town, George Rex Drive – which heads out towards the industrial area, Life Healthcare private hospital, the world-famous Heads, and Pezula Golf Estate – is quite literally crumbling into the estuary.

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