Knysna Independent Movement manifesto summary

Knysna Independent Movement · 2026 local government elections

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Housing and title deeds

Request an audit of housing beneficiary lists and verify them with the provincial department to prioritise those waiting the longest. p.2
Ensure competent members are appointed to administrative oversight and decision-making structures for housing. p.2
Lobby to amend the Planning Bylaw to appoint an independent appeal authority for town planning appeals. p.2
Expand infrastructure and maintenance projects to create jobs and incentivise affordable housing developments. p.3

Water and sanitation

Lobby for infrastructure budget increases to replace aging water and sewerage systems. p.2
Prioritise installing a water tank for each household within the next five years. p.2
Support a rates policy offering rebates to ratepayers contributing to approved infrastructure projects. p.2

Electricity and energy

Electrify informal areas as part of infrastructure improvements. p.2
Lobby for infrastructure budget increases to support quality services. p.2
Says it has already prioritised installing a water tank for each household within the next five years. p.2

Roads and public transport

Lobby for infrastructure budget increases to resurface roads and maintain them on time. p.2
Support a rates policy offering rebates to ratepayers contributing to approved infrastructure projects. p.2

Waste and refuse collection

Not addressed in this manifesto.

Safety and policing

Prioritise community safety by working with civil society to improve neighbourhood safety through good lighting and security cameras. p.3
Ensure visible law enforcement officers take immediate action against reckless and negligent drivers. p.3

Jobs and the local economy

Expand infrastructure and maintenance projects to increase contract opportunities for small businesses and create jobs. p.3
Enable CBD revitalisation through incentivised affordable housing developments for better access to work. p.3
Mandate alien vegetation clearing to stimulate contractor jobs and provide entrepreneurial opportunities. p.3

Rates, tariffs and municipal finance

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“Under KIM’s leadership, only irrecoverable unauthorised, irregular and fruitless and wasteful expenditure, will be recommended for write off. KIM will ensure that the Internal Audit Department is capacitated to assist MPAC with investigations into, and the recovery of, unauthorised, irregular and fruitless expenditure from those officials, politicians or service providers, responsible for such expenditure. Fair and Lawful Rates and Service Charges KIM will ensure that ratepayers are treated fairly and that only lawful rates are levied and that disparate rates are adjusted.”

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“KIM will ensure that the fight against corruption is escalated and that offending officials, politicians and contractors are brought to justice and held accountable. Ensure Strict Financial Control KIM will implement strict financial controls and cultivate a culture of trusteeship over public money. Strict contract management will be implemented to ensure that suppliers and contractors provide quality products and services. KIM will ensure that spending on office space and vehicle rentals is curtailed, by utilising municipal buildings to accommodate staff, and ensuring that the municipal fleet is adequately resourced and maintained.”

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“Property valuations will be equitable and property categorisations consistent for the duration of the valuation roll, unless the use changes. Owners of agricultural use properties will be rated according to the regulated tariff for the duration of the valuation roll and the categorisation will not change unless the use of the property changes. Residents will receive value for money service charges. KIM acknowledges the invaluable contributions by civil society groups to deliver and maintain”

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Corruption, governance and accountability

Ensure strict financial controls and contract management to hold officials and contractors accountable for quality products and services. p.1
Says it has already initiated investigations into corruption, including the security contract and financial misconduct by officials. p.1
Govern accountably by prioritising the needs of Knysna’s people and making decisions transparently after engaging with constituents. p.2
Capacitate the Internal Audit Department to assist in recovering unauthorised and irregular expenditure from responsible parties. p.1
Commit to rooting out corruption to improve service delivery and protect municipal resources. p.1

Informal settlements and land

Electrify informal areas and replace aging water and sewerage systems. p.2
Prioritise installing a water tank for each household within the next five years. p.2

Support for indigent households

Not addressed in this manifesto.

By-law and municipal law enforcement

Not addressed in this manifesto.

Youth, sport, arts and libraries

Focus on well-maintained sport and recreational areas and safe parks for children to play. p.3
Ensure accessible libraries provide assistance with school projects and internet access for disadvantaged communities. p.3
Provide adequate funding to the Youth Desk in the Annual Budget for deserving young people in sports or cultural events. p.3

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