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When some spoilt rich kids on daddy s boat, ruin it for all, is how the incident that has led to the closure of Knysna s lagoon is being described by a licensed tour operator – and by many people on social media.
A video and photos, taken on 28 and 29 December, of expensive recreational boats parked at a popular spot on the Knysna Estuary, tied together for what resembled a party, with no social distancing being observed – has caused an outcry on social media.
But it also led to the estuary being closed as of 31 December to all water activities.
Blatant disregard for regulations
Wednesday, 16 December 2020, 07:58 Recreational fishing and bait collecting is still allowed in the Knysna estuary. Photo: Blake Linder
GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - South African National Parks (Sanparks) has introduced stricter measures to curb infections for three of its sections including Tsitsikamma, Knysna and Wilderness effective from today, 16 December.
Vuyiswa Thabethe, General Manager for the Garden Route National Park (GRNP) says in an effort to curb the spread of the Coronavirus and the safety of both staff and visitors, a rotation system of all non-essential staff based in the regional office in Knysna is effective.
A quota system will be implemented from 16 December at all entrance gates in the GRNP in Tsitsikamma, Wilderness and Knysna.