Residents want to scotch drinking plan

A proposal that public drinking be allowed in and around Knysna's beaches and public areas during the festive season has sparked an outcry from the community. Knysna municipal spokesman Christopher Bezuidenhout said yesterday that a recommendation was made during a Knysna mayoral committee meeting on October 15 to allow public drinking throughout the day in Green Hole, Bollard Bay, Kathy Park, Coney Glen, Buffalo Bay, Brenton-on-Sea and the Old Jetty in Sedgefield from December 23 to January 2 ...