A message of hope for Knysna

When Plascon’s Corporate and Digital Communication Specialist Zurita Moore approached Knysna Tourism vice chairperson Ypie Kingma about getting involved in rebuilding Knysna after the devastating fires which started on 7 June, she said that Plascon had a message of hope for Knysna. The company wanted to tell residents - especially those who had lost their homes - that it was behind them and that there was hope for a better, brighter future. Initially, explains Moore, they thought they would get...

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Business as usual in Knysna

It’s business as usual in Knysna. That’s the message from Elmay Bouwer, chairperson of the Knysna Tourism board, who today confirmed that despite the extensive fires experienced in the Garden Route town this week, Knysna has resumed normal business activities and is welcoming visitors. “We would like tourists to know that it is safe to visit Knysna, and that almost all tourist activities are fully operational,” said Bouwer. “Although a number of accommodation establishments have been damaged or destroyed, there...

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