Knysna residents threaten election boycott over water meter installation
Knysna - Community organisation Hornlee United in Knysna are threatening to boycott voting in the May elections in resistance to the installation of water metres by the Municipality.
She said the parties included the Democratic Alliance , the African National Congress and the Congress of the People . Knysna Municipality said the community's resistance was based on information that was factually incorrect. Municipal spokesperson, Chumisa Kalawe, said the majority of the residents had welcomed the installation of water meters and installation was progressing well. "In Knysna, indigent consumers receive six kilolitres free water per month and normal households receive, three kilolitres. We can assure you that you will definitely not lose your free monthly allocation.
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