Kabeljous partnership cuts lock to inspect Papiesfontein land

Eco-group backed by Stuurman family leads site visit to fragile strip of land northeast of Jeffreys Bay, stresses support for eviction bid

The land invasion drama at Papiesfontein near Jeffreys Bay unfolded further at the weekend with the newly formed Greater Kabeljous Partnership cutting off a gate lock installed by Kouga ANC councillor Wayne Petersen, accused of occupying the land illegally, and leading a site visit walk through the area.

The activity followed the launch last week of the trust, which comprises Jeffreys Bay environmental activists, conservation practitioners and concerned citizens, and was supported by Khoisan leader Gaob Stuurman, who traces his family’s roots to Papiesfontein...

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