Knysna Local Municipality (WC048)

Council & Management

The municipality is under S139 administration, effective from September 2025.

Composition of Council:

DA 8, ANC 7, KIM 2, PA 2, EFF 1, PBI 1

Controlling Party:

ANC/PBI/EFF Coalition

Executive Mayor:

Mr Thando Matika (ANC)

Deputy Mayor:

Mr Morton Gericke (PBI)

Speaker:

Mr Mark Willemse (KIM)

Chief Whip:

Mr Mboneli Khumelwana

Other Council:

Ms Kay Andrews (MayCo Member: Finance and Governance)

Mr Russel Arends (MayCo Member: Infrastructure Services)

Mr Neil Louw (MayCo Member: Integrated Human Settlements)

Mr Pindile Petros (MayCo Member: Community Services)

Municipal Manager:

Mr Lulamile Mapholoba

Chief Financial Officer:

Mr Clifford Julies

Senior Management:

Ms Marlene Boyce (Director: Corporate Services)

Mr Johnny Douglas (Director: Community Services)

Ms Andiswa Dunywa (Director: Planning and Economic Development)

Dr Richard Martin (Director: Integrated Human Settlements)

Mr Reginald Wesso (Director: Infrastructure Services)

Communications Officers:

Mr Christopher Bezuidenhout (Manager: Communications)