Edition 1969 - 30 July 2026

ED 1969 - 30 July 2026

"Dreams need footsteps, not wishful thinking."

– Sophia Trent 8 500 COPIES WEEKLY

Tel 044 382 3222 / 5167 • Email ads@actionads.co.za • www.actionads.co.za • 29 Grey St. Knysna

BUILDING PLANS NEW HOMES, ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS Sheldon 082 457 7616 sheldon@plansrus.co.za

FINISHING CARPENTRY: Door hanging, building, renovations. You name it, I do it. I come with excellent contactable references. John 073 634 1214 CX TIPPERS & DIGGERS – Quality products & service at your doorstep.

Ph 044 382 1645

076 281 8067

T I L I N G , PAV I N G , PA I N T I N G , drywalls & plumbing. Richard 073 534 9293 BEING HEALTHY HAS NEVER been as important as now! Let us help you boost your immune system. Knysna Health: Broadwalk Centre, 52 Waterfront Drive. 044 492 0522/3

THYME AND AGAIN FARMSTALL

Stretch your legs. Feed your soul.

Taste the difference.

Find us on the N2 opposite the Keurbooms River turn-off 064 823 7935

AUTOBOSS BRAKE & CLUTCH. Repair and Installation of Brake & Clutch Components. No. 23 Waenhout Ave, Knysna Industrial, next to B U C O, 5 S ta r G r a d e d R M I Workshop. Phone - 044 382 1155

KNYSNA PICTURE FRAMERS – 21 Cove Street. Michael 071 522 8135 THE STITCH PATTERNS AND textures of the luxurious woolen clothing at Urbanflock in Belvidere (Oak Leaf) is just gorgeous. Each piece is like an artwork. Lynn brought the shop to Knysna and these are the wares of a consort of talented knitters and crocheters using only the finest mohair, cotton yarn or sheeps wool.

They also sell high-quality locally produced cotton, wool and mohair. If you are looking for something very unique and timeless, you may be glad you got there. Lynn 082 925 1431 Tree Felling / Chipping Firebreaks / Hedges Retaining Walls / Fencing Firewood / Compost Instant Lawn. Fully Insured

TIRED OF SMELLY DRAINS? AmaZyme naturally breaks down the organic waste that causes odours.

Available at The Clean Shop. AmaZyme – Your Everyday Drain Hero.

Ian Fourie 084 666 7712 ian@remaxcoastal.co.za www.remaxcoastal.co.za

MAIDS! MAIDS! MAIDS! Monica can supply you with a “maid-for-aday”. Call 082 570 3040 CARPET CLEANING PILE 'N TILE (est 2004). Phone Kenneth @ 072 809 7124

DENNIS SEEKS GARDENING WORK. Ph 076 157 8670 NOMTHANDAZO MAGULA for housekeeping / cleaner & domestic work, with experience. Ph 078 291 3028 GARDENER AVAIL, 4 YRS EXP. Ph Malumbo 068 179 4056, with permit.

Please support local.

SOURDOUGH PIZZA

Life’s disappointments are harder to take when you don’t know any swear words

PCL AUTO SERVICES – Ford, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Renault, Subaru, Land Rover, Mercedes, Audi, VW, Toyota, Hyundai! You name it, we can handle it! Contact us on 044 382 6409

A RT I S A N LOAV E S & PA S T R I E S ORDER AND COLLECT 068 400 8887 O R V I S I T U S AT 5 U I L S T R E E T, KNYSNA INDUSTRIAL

CAZCO

Cazcomail@gmail.com www.cazco.co.za Office number: 078 407 8538 083 988 3483 24 Vigilance Drive

We do it with love!

PICTURE IT FRAMED KNYSNA will be moving end of July to 16 Tide St, Central Knysna. Hope to see you there for all your picture framing requirements. 084 673 7741

SPORTS SUPPLEMENTS: We have a wide range of pre & post workout supplements as well as electrolyte supplements & energy snacks @ Knysna Health. Broadwalk Centre, 52 Waterfront Drive. 044 492 0522/3

SOLUTIONS

NEW TO SALT & PETAL - Glenstone Grass Fed range of frozen meat products. From beef burgers to mince to venison to lamb kebabs.

Automations Gates Garage Doors

FRICO AUTOMATIONS Pty(Ltd)

FRESH DRAINS START WITH AmaZyme. One simple weekly treatment helps keep drains cleaner and fresher. Get yours at The Clean Shop.

Ama-Zyme – Your Everyday Drain Hero METS MID-YEAR SALE – Up to 50% Off – 3 Union Street, Knysna.

PRINTING. Action Ads 044 382 3222 LUCY – DOMESTIC / CARER WORK for 3 days. From Zim + work permit.

Hard working. Ph 062 779 3543

SERVICE / INSTALL / REPAIR / SUPPLY The garage door is the single biggest moving object on your property. It needs to be serviced every 6 to 12 months. I will service your garage doors, gates, motors and replace parts to ensure the safety of your loved ones.

Call me for a free quote on new installations.

Jaco Pretorius - 082 444 4728 / 072 966 9734

TO LET. 1 BED, KITCHEN, LOUNGE, b/room incl. DStv. One person, mature, non-smoker, with sober habits. R5 000 pm + R1 000 elec.

Small dogs allowed under very strict conditions. Ph 084 430 0347

AUTOBOSS VEHICLE SERVICE & REPAIR. All Makes & Models – Major & Minor Services, TOYOTA-VW-AUDIBMW-MERCEDES- MITSHUBISINISSAN-SUBARU No. 23 Waenhout Ave, Knysna Industrial, next to BUCO, 5 Star Graded RMI Workshop. Phone - 044 382 1155

ivygardensnursery@gmail.com 082 457 9122 (Office) 076 342 3404 083 306 3761

BRENTON HAVEN HOTEL - Fully furnished, 1 bedroom apartment with an en-suite bathroom, guest bathroom, garage, parking bay, and WiFi included. Just a short walk from the beach. R15 000 per month.

Contact Ian REMAX Coastal 084 666 7712

PCL AUTO SERVICES – We are accredited agents for most warranty and service plans. We can handle your servicing and also your claims.

Contact us on 044 382 6409

FOR SALE

Yamaha Bigbear 250 Quad Bike

R30 000

082 777 8622 SIGNAGE. Big signs, small signs, all signs at Acton Signs. Email worx@actonsigns.net or whatsapp: 079 713 7632 LOUIS LE ROUX, from Knysna Hearing, please contact me urgently in connection with your account. 076 047 9933 VISIT: www.actionads.co.za

ONLINE BIBLE STUDY REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

FREE

Starting: August 2026 Everyone is 1welcome to join our FREE Online Bible Studies, open to people of all ages and backgrounds. Study God's Word from the comfort of your home.

Cost: FREE Start Date: 1 August 2026 For enquiries and registration, please contact: Evangelist Terrance Sipika 071 899 7979

PICTURE IT FRAMED KNYSNA will be moving end of July to 16 Tide St, Central Knysna. Hope to see you there for all your picture framing requirements. 084 673 7741 PRINTING. Action Ads 044 382 3222 / printing@actionads.co.za ROSIE, DOMESTIC WORK – FRI only.

Eng & Afr. Ph 076 496 5435

FERNWOOD Vacant stand 620m².

One of the last available.

Excellent security estate, prestigious address, beautiful fynbos, pastoral feel with this stand overlooking farmland. Lagoon views from upper level.

R850 000

CENTRAL Mount Joy Penthouse 3 beds, 2 baths, double garage Secure gated complex with direct access garage.

Spacious living area with slow combustion woodburning fireplace and built in bar.

Vinyl flooring. Open plan kitchen with granite tops and gas hob. Huge balcony with some lagoon views. 8kw Solar system. Visitor parking.

R3 500 000

HUNTERS VILLAGE 2 beds, 1.5 baths, carport Cosy semi-detached cottage, renovated kitchen and bathrooms, spacious main bed, large verandah, private patio off kitchen.

R 2 500 000 3 beds, 2 baths, double garage Light and sunny, freshly painted, new carpets, new aluminium garage door, some lagoon view, spacious open-plan kitchen and diningroom, laundry/workspace in direct access double garage.

R 3 300 000 2 beds, 2 baths, large study / garage, carport North-facing, sunny spacious main bed, fireplace, large kitchen and scullery, lovely green outlook with prolific bird-life, outdoor entertainment area, inverter and tanks.

R 3 195 000

25 Nelson Street 044 382 3510 064 542 9061 Amazen Hardware 081 470 8718 18 Grey Street 044 382 0771

• E&OE • We reserve the right to limit stocks • Prices valid while stocks last • Pictures may differ from actual product

PAN COOKING OIL 2L

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WHITE STAR FIRST CHOICE BASHEWS MILK 6 x 1L SOFT DRINK MAIZE MEAL CAN 300ml 10kg

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LAMINATED FLOORING 1.92m2

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GYPSUM BOARDS 3000 x 1220

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INGCO 20V POWER TOOLS Multitool R700 76NM Impact Drill R750 Rotary Hammer Drill R900 Rachet Driver R1200 Brad Nailer R2300

Hearing loss can affect anyone and often progresses so gradually, it can be difficult to notice until you experience symptoms.

The purpose of a test for hearing loss is to determine not only if you have a hearing loss, but how mild or severe it is.

2 Main Road, Knysna NORSEMAN MENSWEAR – KNITWEAR – Crew necks, V-necks, Polo necks, Cardigans, ¼ Zips and Sleeveless jerseys. Ph 044 382 1984 KEEP IT COOL WITH South Africa's iconic Fieldbar cooler boxes – Available at Metelerkamps.

KNYSNA CENTRAL: 1 bedroom apartment. R1,175 000. Gerhard 078 019 8181 or Cecilia 082 563 8782. REMAX Coastal SALT & PETAL has a lovely range of frozen meals for those days you don't feel like cooking.

GUEST HOUSE OWNERS - are drain odours affecting your guests' experience? Ama-Zyme is a bio enzyme that actually tackles the problem. Available at The Clean Shop, Knysna.

PCL AUTO SERVICES – We have a golf cart service department. All electric and petrol golf carts are handled.

Free collection on delivery provided.

Contact us on 044 382 6409

THOTYIWE FOR DOMESTIC AND basic carer physio work. Ph 073 639 5547 PCL AUTO SERVICES – It is a month of birthdays and PCL Auto. Happy birthday to Linda on Tuesday. We hope that your special day was filled with much happiness.

YOUR HOME. YOUR LIFE. YOUR STYLE.

Everdure Force 2 Burner Gas Braai (Mint / Orange / Stone) WAS R15 990 NOW R12 995

BEETY SEEKS DOMESTIC WORK, from Zambia + valid permit. Ph 075 101 2200 MAGILETI SEEKS DOMESTIC work, from Malawi + valid permit. Ph 064 747 7906

Everdure Force 2 Burner Gas Braai (Black / Graphite) WAS R15 990 NOW R13 995 044 382 0274 | 3 UNION STREET

FRANCIS FOR BRICKLAYING WORK. Ph 065 708 0849

Knysna

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LILLIAN – DOMESTIC + babysitting.

Ph 068 821 2522 WELBEDACHT: 3 x bedrooms, 2 x bathrooms family home. R6,250 000. Gerhard 078 019 8181or Cecilia. REMAX Coastal

Knysna Municipality hereby invites tenders for Supply and Delivery of New Vehicles: Hook Lift Truck with 4 Axle Trailer ,20 Ton Crane Truck, 15m3 Tipper Truck and Skid Steer Loader and 3 Wheel Logger.

Tender documents can be downloaded from the Knysna Municipality website: www.knysna.gov.za at no cost. Website navigation is as follow: Do Business – Bidding Opportunities - Tenders – Current Tenders.

Technical enquiries relating to the tender documents may be addressed via email to: Denver Lavack, e-mail: dlavack@knysna.gov.za and Supply Chain related queries may be addressed to: Mzwanele Mato, e-mail mmato@knysna.gov.za. The last date for submission of enquiries is 21 August 2026.

The closing time for submission of bids is 12h00 on Wednesday, 02 September 2026. Bids must be sealed in an envelope clearly marked with the bid number and title given above and placed in the bid box at the Supply Chain Management Unit, Finance Building, Queen Street, Knysna, on or before the mentioned time and latest date. Telephonic, facsimile, e-mail, and late bids will not be accepted.

Bids must remain valid for a period of 180 days after the closing date of the bid. Notwithstanding the period of validity of bids as set out in the bid documents, the Municipality reserve the right to request validity extension. Failure of bidder/s to accept or confirm the bid validity extension period on or before the closing date, it will be accepted that there are no objections to the extension of the bid validity period.

Bids will be opened on the same day at the Supply Chain Management Section at 12h05. Late or unmarked bids will not be considered.

Bids may only be submitted on the bid documentation that is issued.

Bids will be evaluated according to the 80/20 preference points system. The bids are subject to the Council Supply Chain Management Policy, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000, and the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022 as amended The Municipality reserves the right to withdraw any invitation to bid and/or re-advertise or to reject any bid or to accept a part of it. The Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest bid or to award a contract to the Bidder scoring the highest number of points.

NO BIDS WILL BE CONSIDERED FROM PERSONS IN THE SERVICE OF THE STATE AS DEFINED IN THE MUNICIPAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS (GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO 40553 DATED 20 JANUARY 2017).

Further requirements for sealing, addressing, delivery, opening, and assessment of bids are stated in the Tender Document.

MR. B.M NGUBO Acting Municipal Manager

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TENDER NO: T 16 OF 2026/27: SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF NEW VEHICLES: HOOK LIFT TRUCK WITH 4 AXLE TRAILER ,20 TON CRANE TRUCK, 15m3 TIPPER TRUCK AND SKIDSTEER LOADER AND 3 WHEEL LOGGER

NOW OPEN TO SERVE THE KNYSNA COMMUNITY

Dr. Wian van Rooyen General Practitioner 084 836 6497 Mon - Fri: 08h00 - 17:00 28 Waterfront Drive, Knysna JEANS @ NORSEMAN – POLO, LEVI'S, LEE, WRANGLER, SOVIET, PIERRE CARDIN & DSL. Ph 044 382 1984 MAKE CLEANING EASIER with Scrub Daddy, available at Metelerkamps.

www.Loudfire.co.za STRETCH TENT R E NTALS & SALE S

Almost 200 StretchTents for Rental, Garden Route area, Many Colours, Various Sizes from 24m2 to 1000m2

View Pictures & Prices Online or Whatsapp Bruce 083-2522-756 B L I N D G U YS S O RT S I T A L L – awnings, indoor, outdoor blinds, shutters motorised curtains – bring it on! Visit our showroom at no 7 Queen Street – where good taste lives. Tel 067 065 9174

LET'S DANCE BALLROOM & LATIN. No more sitting out, join the fun.

Sonnette 082 512 7439 PINE PICKETS and Decking: Fechters Sawmill 044 382 1222

NANDI LUKASI, DOMESTIC WORK. Ph 063 181 1931 NEW! EVENING LINEDANCE CLASS, Tues 5 – 6pm. Sonnette 082 512 7439

Roald Cloete 082 925 1504 E-mail: rscloete@mweb.co.za

CUSTOM QUALITY COVERS & CANVAS SOLUTIONS

• Any custom Canvas products • Child safe pool covers • Furniture Covers • Boat Covers • Shadeports • Blinds

044 382 1102 www.eleco.co.za

PAINTING & DAMP SEALING DECKS & PAVING WATERPROOFING MINOR ALTERATIONS

FLOORING, CEILING, SHELVING, Halflog and DIY timber direct from sawmill. Geelhoutvlei Timbers: 044 356 2644 or Velma on 073 454 3915 or email sales@geelhoutvlei.co.za / www.geelhoutvlei.co.za

THE DECKLE EDGE, Art materials graphic supplies, papers and much more. 19 Queen Str, cnr Pitt Str, 064 962 9692, knysna@deckle edge.co.za

KNYSNA GLOBAL SCRAP METAL – 28 Waenhout Street, Knysna Industrial, Tel no: 044 382 1551 or 071 659 8943. We collect locally – we pay cash.

DRAUGHTPLAN BUILDING PLANS. Tracy 082 695 3119 / Bill 082 694 6750

Dr Sanet Prinsloo MB Ch B

Unit 21, 16 Gordon street, Knysna 044 382 9980

For your Anti-Aging treatments Botox® and Juvéderm® fillers For a better version of you!

SIBONGILE SEEKS DOMESTIC work.

Ph 068 541 0689

Wendy Dewberry singer, songwriter, guitarist.

Gentle sounds of jazz, blues, standards available for functions.

SOLAR ENERGY MATRIX. Solar / inverters / battery Installations, Quotes, Excellent service delivery!

Call Paul - Solar Energy Matrix-074 686 4684

FREE STREAMING CHILDREN'S MUSIC with a real jazz band Just search WENDALENA or BLUESY KIDS SING-A-LONG On all your usual listening music platforms... Spotify, Apple Music It's happy bouncy singalong music written for kids by a qualified pre-school teacher.

Your kids will love it and so will you.

Whatsapp 083 399 4143 KNYSNA HEALTH: We stock a variety of Earthware, environmentally friendly, Palm Leaf plates, bowls. Broadwalk Centre, 52 Waterfront Drive. 044 492 0522/3

Visit the Green Home Management, Rentals, Landscaping, Garden & Pool Services. info@vipknysna.com 044 124 0131 (Office) 082 307 6023

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STOEP CHAT at Action Ads

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A Thousand Years of Ice Cream Aren't the fires in Spain and France terrible?

Thousands evacuated, houses burned, forests destroyed. Experts say it's a result of global warming that caused abnormal heat waves in Europe, which in turn dried the veld to nder.

A great shame, par cularly as Europe has done more to reduce climate-changing fossil fuel emissions than most.

There is o en someone who scores in a crisis, isn't there, and in Europe right now I hear it's the ice cream sellers. This got me reading about ice cream - and I fell down a rum-and-raisin rabbit hole.

Did you know that people were making frozen desserts in several countries, including Persia, India, China and Japan, more than a thousand years ago? I had no idea.

To make ice cream or other frozen desserts you had to be living in an area where lakes froze in winter. Ice was then cut from the frozen lakes and stored underground in specially built icehouses. Frozen desserts were available only to those who had the money to pay people to cut, transport and store ice, so they were a luxury reserved mainly for the nobility.

One of the oldest known iced desserts was invented in Persia around 400 BC made from rose water, lime juice and “delicate noodles”.

Frozen desserts using milk were developed in China between 618 and 907 BC. The sweetened milk was mixed with rice and frozen into a “rice ice cream”.

These ancient cultures discovered that mixing salt into crushed ice lowered its temperature, making it easier to freeze ingredients.

Ice cream spread to Europe during the 16th century and was soon a favourite with the aristocracy.

In 1686 ice cream became available to ordinary people in Paris when an Italian called Francesco dei Coltelli opened an ice cream café. It was so popular that soon about 250 such cafés opened all over Paris.

Ice cream arrived in the American colonies in 1744. In 1843 a woman called Nancy Johnson developed – and patented – the first hand-cranked ice cream maker. Usually the sweetened cream was put in a metal cylinder with a lid and placed in a bucket of ice and salt. As the cream began to freeze, you had to open the cylinder and scrape the frozen cream off the sides and mix it with the unfrozen lot, over and over un l eventually it was all frozen.

Clever Nancy Johnson developed a handle that was a ached to two perforated paddles inside the cylinder that scraped the frozen ice cream off the sides every me you cranked it. Made it so easy.

Which country eats the most ice cream?

Surprisingly it's New Zealand, where each person consumes an average of 28 litres a year.

The United States is second with 20 litres a person a year, then Australia (18 litres) and Finland (14 litres).

South Africans are way down with 1.5 litres a person.

It seems ice cream is a great leveller. Everyone loves it from kings to kids.

It's a big favourite of US rapper Snoop Dogg who once said: “When I'm no longer rapping, I want to open an ice cream parlour and call myself Scoop Dogg.”

Melanie Gosling

stoepchat@actionads.co.za

BUILDING PLANS Professional Senior Architectural Technologist Design of new Homes and Additions & Alterations.

Municipal Approval of Unauthorized Building Work.

Sub-division / Consolidation & Rezoning of Erven.

Consent-Use Applications for: Second Dwelling / Granny flat, Home Office, Guest House, B/B. Building Line Relaxations & Advertising Signs.

Farm Buildings & Demolition Permit.

Office: 062 625 2096 ATTENTION ATHLETES! We stock a wide range of Electrolytes, Endurance fuels, Protein powders & Recovery formulas. Visit us at Knysna Health. Broadwalk Centre, 52 Waterfront Drive, Knysna 044 492 0522/3

My excellent experienced gardener / handyman requires work.

Also housework, maintenance.

Daily & Weekly.

Please phone for details. 082 345 9222 PCL AUTO SERVICES – Pete has provided affordable and reliable service for the past 38 years. There must be a good reason why we are still going strong. Call us on 044 382 6409 TREE FELLING, BUSH CLEARING, pruning, trimming, garden refuse and rubble removal, paving and any other garden related works.

Ph Godfrey on 078 337 7886

MONICA IS SHORTING 2 DAYS, house cleaning. Ph 067 764 5808 / 078 155 5280

ZOE'S EMPORIUM WE SELL Fine Furniture & Home Décor. 39 Fichat Street Knysna 044 382 0950

Chemical Waterproofing Structural INJECTED chemical waterproofing We are specialists in injection based waterproofing and damp proofing

www.remaxcoastal.co.za

Basements • Concrete Slabs Aluminium Windows • Retaining Walls Li Sha s • Wine Cellars Damp Proofing - No chopping of plaster • Civil Projects Pa os - No chopping or removal of les

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE Practitioner & Homeopath - Dr Wayne Naudé. Book your consultation @ Knysna Health, Broadwalk Centre, 52 Waterfront Drive. 044 492 0522/3

10 year maintenance free GUARANTEE

BEE REMOVAL SPECIALIST

Pa o’s and damp - 5 year maintenance free guarantee

082 829 3329 079 528 8266 MIDDLE AGED LADY is looking for an Accounts Ass job. Ph 073 790 7909

ORGANIC OLIVE OIL. The best you can get. Call Peter 083 234 2706

BUILT-IN CUPBOARDS – New & refurbish. Peter 067 443 8180

ROLL ON LAWN, KIKUYU available for delivery to Plett, Knysna, Sedgefield, Wilderness & George. Ph David 082 572 2777

WEB MATRIX. For any Computer / Laptop issues or Quotes on New computers / printers. Call Paul - Web Matrix: 074 686 4684 VISIT: www.actionads.co.za H & H C A R P E N T RY – D e c k i n g , roofing, ceiling, cladding, wooden fencing, wooden flooring, drywall & skimming. Ph 068 820 5156 / 078 098 7518

EDEN TRAVEL CLINIC: for all your vaccinations and travel meds, including Yellow Fever, Hepatitis, Malaria and many more. Contact Annamarie on 082 557 5255 MAKE YOUR OPENING DANCE AT your wedding truly unforgettable.

Sonnette 082 512 7439

Area covered - Knysna to Crags.

Reputable & excellent references.

Grant Livesey 082 896 2346 RICH FARM COMPOST (ph 8.3).

1 Yr. Matured chicken manure. Great results / we deliver. Call/Whatsapp: 082 424 0055 P I N E F LO O R I N G a n d C e i l i n g : Fechters Sawmill 044 382 1222 SILVERWARE GATHERING DUST? Sell it at Goldex, now in the centre of Knysna Mall (near Woolworths). Tel: 082 7888 700 or 073 819 7492

A Landscape Design Company specializing in garden design and implementation followed by high-class seasonal garden care second to none.

KNYSNA HEALTH: Shop online from the comfort of your home! w w w. k ny s n a h e a l t h . co . za .

Broadwalk Centre, 52 Waterfront Drive. 044 492 0522/3

WATER BOREHOLE DRILLING RESIDENTIAL BOREHOLES

https://bluedotdrilling.co.za

079 621 9919 MOTORS FOR GATES + garages.

Repairs & installation of new motors. 072 245 5432

DECKING, PICKETS, POLES, Shelving and Fencing Timber direct from sawmill - Geelhoutvlei Timbers: 044 356 2644 or Velma on 073 454 3915 or email sales@geelhout vlei.co.za / www.geelhoutvlei. co.za LINEDANCE. Easy fun & good exercise. Sonnette 082 512 7439

AUTOBOSS BOLT ON EXHAUST SYSTEMS. 76mm Performance systems – Land Cruiser, Ranger, Hilux, Navara, Amarok Downpipes & Turbo's VW & AUDI. No. 23 Waenhout Ave, Knysna Industrial, next to BUCO. 5 Star Graded RMI Workshop. Phone - 044 382 1155

Knysna Education Trust

NEW GARDENS VERTICAL GREEN WALLS These are self-sustaining, irrigated, living, green, organic, and will enhance the atmosphere in any house, shop, room, office, and hotel.

GARDEN REVAMPS GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Call Margi at 072 330 2593 or Jeremy at 077 200 8896 for a free quotation and explanation.

COUNSELLING SUPPORT for women. Safe. Confidential.

Anastacia (BA Hons Psych).

WhatsApp 079 353 0393 CASH IS KING! Sell your unwanted gold jewelry and silverware at a business that offers you privacy, security and easy access. Goldex, Knysna Mall (near Woolworths). Tel: 082 7888 700 or 073 819 7492

Annual General Meeting

PRINTING. Action Ads 044 382 3222 / printing@actionads.co.za

Date: 7 August 2026 Time: 13:00 - 14:00 Venue: 34 Queen Str, Knysna

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS m e et i n g ev e r y M o n d a y 6 p m , Presbyterian Church, 14 Clyde Street, Knysna. Newcomers welcome. For help / enquiries contact 066 065 2337

Please RSVP by 4 August 2026 044 382 4638

Get Connected Get ON Fibre

We look forward to seeing you there!

Get Your Connection On

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ANXIOUS, STRESSED? Life is full of challenges, let us help you cope with natural supplements & without side effects @ Knysna Health, Broadwalk Centre, 52 Waterfront Drive. 044 492 0522/3 Administration of

DECEASED ESTATES

PLEASE NOTE! Opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect those of the owners or publishers. Sky Printers t/a Action Ads Knysna GARAPA DECKING, Pine Decking, Pine Pickets: Fechters Sawmill 044 382 1222

Contact our specialist Gayle Chomse to assist with the reporting and finalizing of deceased estates in the Western Cape Province.

NICK OCKER MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS

PROPERTY TRANSFER

• Make up and repairs to all your jewellery.

• Repairs to your spectacle frames.

Number: 087 980 6350

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AA ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS meeting every Thursday at 19:00 at Lions Club, Trotter Street, for help contact Dee 082 447 3697, Charline 082 855 0507 SERVICE TIMES 23 Bokmakierie St, Lower Old Place, Knysna, 6571 044 382 1356

08H30 10H00

MINI STORAGE CONTAINERS: New secure and dry mini containers (Pods), housed within a warehouse.

1.5m x 2m x 2.1m. Call Knysna Storage Park at 044 382 3807 or 083 225 0889

All positions, Boutique hotel in Knysna.

Previous experience in a 4/5 Star hospitality environment a must.

E-mail CV to paulbrenning55@gmail.com

EXPERIENCED blind, shutters and awning installers wanted. Hang it straight and have references? Join our awesome team – start immediately! Email CV to mitchilot@gmail.com. Tel 082 774 9746

The Foundation, Knysna Contact us: 082 503 2756

Call 082 775 1659

DRY NEEDLING

REMOTES FOR GATES & garages.

Repairs & replacement remotes. 072 245 5432

KIKUYU ROLL ON LAWN available for delivery to Plett, Knysna, Sedgefield, Wilderness & George. Ph David 082 572 2777 KRUGERRANDS are one of the best investments available and easy to buy or sell at Goldex, Knysna Mall (near Woolworths). We offer a private and secure environment with easy access. Tel: Glen 082 7888 700 or Natasha 073 819 7492 ACTION ADS is printed & published

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066 253 0395

KIKUYU ROLL ON LAWN available for delivery to Plett, Knysna, Sedgefield, Wilderness & George. Ph David 082 572 2777 SILVER KRUGERRANDS and Silver Bars are now available at Goldex, Knysna Mall (near Woolworths).

Private, accessible, central and secure. Also open Saturdays 09:00 to 13:00. Tel: Glen on 082 7888 700 or Natasha 073 819 7492

Gas, Geysers, Hobs, Heaters, Fireplaces, Braai’s etc.

Also gas equipment repairs and maintenance.

14 Church Street, Knysna 044 382 7919 / 2571 Whatsapp 081 297 1774 sales@knysnagas.co.za www.knysnagas.co.za ROLL ON LAWN, KIKUYU available for delivery to Plett, Knysna, Sedgefield, Wilderness & George. Ph David 082 572 2777

EYESIGHT - LlONS EYE CLINIC

R350 for test and one specs.

By appointment only.

Whatsapp 064 290 6940 o/h PINE DECKING and Pickets: Fechters Sawmill 044 382 1222 R ES I D E N T I A L , CO M M E RC I A L , Industrial. For a Formal Property Valuation Contact McAdam & Smith Property Valuators (MRICS SACPVP).

082 893 8675 http://www.mcadam smith.co.za

THE CARE, SHARE AND SMILE Soup Kitchen has been providing meals for children and adults in Concordia for over 20 years. If you would like more info or you would like to contribute to food or finances please contact Wendy on 072 318 5732 or Willie on 068 584 4034. We appreciate any help.

KNYSNA HEALTH: We stock a large range of Homeopathic remedies, vitamin and mineral supplements for your health & wellbeing.

Broadwalk Centre, 52 Waterfront Drive. 044 492 0522/3 SERVICE TIMES 23 Bokmakierie St, Lower Old Place, Knysna, 6571 044 382 1356

08H30 10H00

BALAU DECKING, Garapa Decking, Pine Pickets: Fechters Sawmill 044 382 1222

AUTOBOSS TOWBARS-BULLBARS-TRAILERS. 4x4 Services, Axles, Springs & Electrical. No. 23 Waenhout Ave, Knysna Industrial, next to BUCO. 5 Star Graded RMI Workshop.

Phone - 044 382 1155

REVIVE & PRESERVE YOUR CARPETS UPHOLSTERY & MATTRESSES We specialize in delicate carpet care, from normal fitted & hemmed carpets to your most expensive oriental rugs.

Experience the amazing results of our cleaning process

Solution towards the back

Trinkets

www.TrinketsPartyHire.co.za

Hire of Cutlery, Crockery, Glassware, Platters, Bowls, Ovens, Deep Fryers, Boiler Tables, Trestles and Champagne Coolers, Cake & Sweetie Things View Collections & Place Orders Online | Whatsapp Bruce 083 2522 756 to assist P a r t y H i r e

K N Y S N A H E A LT H : We s t o c k Wildsprout healthy & clean, precooked, frozen meals, soups, breads + Granola's, Biscotti's & Cookies.

Broadwalk Centre, 52 Waterfront Drive. 044 492 0522/3

PCL AUTO SERVICES – We are RMI graded, our staff are trained, our workshop is fully equipped, our prices are keen and our work is guaranteed. Good reasons to deal with us.

STEVEN 063 890 1046 comes highly recommended as a painter. He is extremely tidy and careful & does an excellent job. He has worked for me for 20 years. For references ph Anne 082 416 6020

JUMPING CASTLE FOR hire: Contact Irene on 082 375 3245. We drop off and pick up.

MERCEDES BENZ AND GERMAN car specialist. Diagnosis and programming of all cars and trucks.

Call Godwin 083 314 4079 MAUREEN SEEKS DOMESTIC work.

Ph 073 439 3012

RACK & CARRY. Supplier of Thule – Holdfast, Skitch, Steadyrack, Rhino Rack. Roof Racks, Bike racks, Roof Boxes & Cargo boxes, also Pangolin gun safes. Contact Barry cell / whatsapp 083 773 3626. Email: s a l e s @ r a c ka n d c a r r y. c o . za .

45 Waterfront Drive, Knysna.

MAXWELL – GARDENING, painting or any work. Ph 081 588 9275

ZOE'S EMPORIUM WE BUY Fine Furniture & Home Décor. 39 Fichat Street Knysna 044 382 0950

BRENDA SEEKS DOMESTIC WORK. Ph 069 831 9596

EMILY SEEKS DOMESTIC WORK. Ph 075 345 1006

Applica ons are awaited for the following vacancy: SOCIAL AUXILIARY WORKER REQUIREMENTS: • Cer ficate in Social Auxiliary Work and Registered at the SACSSP. • Excellent Interpersonal Skills • Valid driver’s license is compulsory and be able to drive confidently.

• Ability to work well in a team.

• Knowledge of the Children’s Act 38/2005.

• Computer literacy • Excellent communica on and administra on skills • No criminal record (Police clearance cer ficate) • Efficient in any two of the three official languages of the Western Cape Email CV with references to: manager@knysnachildwelfare.org.za CLOSING DATE: 14 August 2026 Should you not hear from us within 30 days please accept that your applica on was unsuccessful.

SERVICE TIMES 23 Bokmakierie St, Lower Old Place, Knysna, 6571 044 382 1356

08H30 10H00

FOR SALE R450K neg Contact Eugene 083 442 8363

DEFY GEMINI MULTIFUNCTION thermo fan double door oven for sale. It is in the cupboard as it was installed. R3000. Phone Helen 082 411 5990 TO LET – Upper Old Place. 1 bed, lounge, kitchen + bathroom, secure parking. No children / pets. Water & elec incl. R8 000pm. Ph 082 356 3526 DO YOU LIVE ALONE and tired of throwing away wasted ingredients – Salt & Petal has delicious homecooked meals for you. We even offer lovely veggies meals to.

HOME OF FARM FRESH MEAT PRODUCTS AT COMPETITIVE PRICES. Visit our Grain Mill or Farm shop for the Best Burger patties, Pork & Apple Sausages, Pork Bellies and a whole lot more to choose from.

Phantom Pass Road, www.charlesford.co.za 081 478 3142 Weekdays 9h00 - 16h00 Saturdays 9h00 - 12h00

JOHN SEEKS GARDENING WORK. Ph 081 206 0548

Knysna

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TENDER NO: T 17 OF 2026/27: SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF NEW VEHICLES FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS

11828

Knysna Municipality hereby invites tenders for Supply and Delivery of New Vehicles for a Period of 12 Months.

Tender documents can be downloaded from the Knysna Municipality website: www.knysna.gov.za at no cost. Website navigation is as follow: Do Business – Bidding Opportunities - Tenders – Current Tenders.

Technical enquiries relating to the tender documents may be addressed via email to: Denver Lavack, e-mail: dlavack@knysna.gov.za and Supply Chain related queries may be addressed to: Mzwanele Mato, e-mail mmato@knysna.gov.za. The last date for submission of enquiries is 21 August 2026.

The closing time for submission of bids is 12h00 on Wednesday, 02 September 2026. Bids must be sealed in an envelope clearly marked with the bid number and title given above and placed in the bid box at the Supply Chain Management Unit, Finance Building, Queen Street, Knysna, on or before the mentioned time and latest date.

Telephonic, facsimile, e-mail, and late bids will not be accepted. Bids must remain valid for a period of 180 days after the closing date of the bid. Notwithstanding the period of validity of bids as set out in the bid documents, the Municipality reserve the right to request validity extension. Failure of bidder/s to accept or confirm the bid validity extension period on or before the closing date, it will be accepted that there are no objections to the extension of the bid validity period.

Bids will be opened on the same day at the Supply Chain Management Section at 12h05. Late or unmarked bids will not be considered.

Bids may only be submitted on the bid documentation that is issued.

Bids will be evaluated according to the 80/20 preference points system. The bids are subject to the Council Supply Chain Management Policy, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000, and the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022 as amended The Municipality reserves the right to withdraw any invitation to bid and/or re-advertise or to reject any bid or to accept a part of it. The Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest bid or to award a contract to the Bidder scoring the highest number of points.

NO BIDS WILL BE CONSIDERED FROM PERSONS IN THE SERVICE OF THE STATE AS DEFINED IN THE MUNICIPAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS (GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO 40553 DATED 20 JANUARY 2017).

Further requirements for sealing, addressing, delivery, opening, and assessment of bids are stated in the Tender Document.

MR. B.M NGUBO Acting Municipal Manager

VISIT: www.actionads.co.za

ADOP T ME PLEA SE

MEET SASKIA Still patient. Still convinced your lap belongs to her. Saskia will follow you around the cattery, hoping you’ll finally sit down so she can claim her rightful throne. She’s playful, affectionate, and devoted to her humans. Other cats? They’re tolerated. Mostly. If another cat dares eye her lap, expect a wellaimed slap. She’ll reluctantly share you…provided no one makes eye contact and everyone knows their place. If you’re looking for a cat with attitude, affection, and zero interest in being second best, Adopt Saskia.

If you would like more info about animals available for adoption, please feel free to contact our office on 044 384 1603

THE EPILEPSY CHARITY SHOP needs y o u r d o n a t i o n s . G e nt l y u s e d household items always gratefully accepted!

SOUTH AFRICAN RED CROSS Society – Knysna Changing lives every day.

Our soup kitchens supply 450 meals daily in Oupad, Hornlee, and Judas Square. We also provide food parcels to those in dire need as requested by Welfare or DSD offices. Assisting fire victims and the elderly. Accredited First Aid and Home-Based Care training. Address 25 Trotter street.

Te l : 0 4 4 3 8 2 0 9 3 9 | E m a i l : knysna@redcross.org.za

NORSEMAN MENSWEAR – for the best selection of Casual and Formal trousers (available in regular and slim fit). Ph 044 382 1984 PCL AUTO SERVICES – The “right to repair” legislation permits us to service vehicles that are still covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

Contact us on 044 382 6409 for details.

ALSHA JERALD, DOMESTIC WORK. Ph 081 243 1356 PRINTING. Action Ads 044 382 3222 / printing@actionads.co.za Knysna

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VACANCIES We are looking for: Seasonal Restaurant Fronthouse Barista & Kitchen Staff Please note: Make sure a recent photo of yourself is attached to the CV. Successful applicants will be contacted.

E-mail your CV to: info@opescador.co.za SIGNAGE. Big signs, small signs, all signs at Acton Signs. Email worx@actonsigns.net or whatsapp: 079 713 7632 M I N I AT U R E T R A I N R I D E S a t Totties Country Market. Run by Knysna Society of Model Engineers.

1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.

10am til 12.30. R20 per person.

Market, deli and food.

THANDI IS LOOKING FOR domestic work, 9 yrs exp, reliable. Ph 075 389 5408 Ethel 073 714 2131 Precious 064 086 0816 Loyce 067 612 6926 Salah 060 508 8563 Wezzie 067 002 0738

EMPLOYMENT

DOMESTIC

PCL AUTO SERVICES – We accept all debit, credit and fleet cards for payment. American Express, Diners Club and RCS cards also accepted.

Contact us on 044 382 6409

The Friday Market is Back and Better Than Ever this September!

we're on the hunt for fresh, fun, and fabulous food vendors to join our foodie family. Could it be you?

Calling food vendors to join the market. Apply now and become part of the most exciting food market in town. Deadline: 10 August 2026 Contact 044 382 5316 or admissions@knysnamontessori.co.za PELLET BURNING FIRE PLACE. I have eco pellets, 10kg – R80. Free delivery on 10 bags + Knysna area.

Ph Steve 082 774 3404 PLUMBING SOLUTIONS, burst geysers, blocked drains, water leaks, etc. 24 hrs. Ph Godfrey 074 694 3465

NICHOLAS SEEKS 4 DAYS garden job.

5 yrs exp + passport. Ref 071 993 6220. Ph 075 239 0878 MAURICE SEEKS GARDENING work.

5 yrs experience and can work with irrigation systems. Ref avail. Hard working, loyal and trustworthy. Ph 068 178 8755

NO PRESSURE, JUST STEADY HELP If life feels heavy, talking helps. Even one conversation can shift things.

Helen van Schalkwyk, MSc Psychology BPS Registered Psychologist (Reg. No. 551568) 074 910 7320

12 Kingsway, Leisure Isle

ORDERS: 082 047 5679 (Call to place your takeaway order)

FISH FRYDAY FRESH HAKE, TARTARE SAUCE, CRISPY CHIPS

TAKEAWAY SPECIAL

Ian Fourie 084 666 7712 ian@remaxcoastal.co.za www.remaxcoastal.co.za

ORGANIC CASTOR OIL: We have cold pressed, hexane free in a glass bottles, Organic Castor Oil & packs @ Knysna Health, Broadwalk Centre, 52 Waterfront Drive. 044 492 0522/3

Marissa Moore 082 419 3900 24 Queen Str Knysna PCL AUTO SERVICES – We have the latest diagnostic equipment for all vehicle makes. We can provide franchise dealer service at an affordable price. Contact us on 044 382 6409

R50

DINE-IN OPTION

R75

“ Fried while you wait”

Indoor seating and fireplace

FREE TOP-UP VOUCHER Bring this advert with you on Friday, 31 July 2026, and we’ll add a FREE calamari top-up to your Fish Fryday - on us!

Valid 31 July 2026 only.

One free calamari top-up per Fish Fryday purchased.

DON'T JUST MASK DRAIN odours.

Fix the cause. Ama-Zyme helps break down grease, food waste, and organic build-up naturally. Available at The Clean Shop. Ama-Zyme – The Bio-Enzyme That Really Works.

KNYSNA PICTURE FRAMERS – 21 Cove Street. Michael 071 522 8135 SOLUTION