Star Gate Innovations (Pty) Ltd proposes to develop a Retirement Complex on Portion 59 and a Museum of Mankind (including an amphitheatre, tourism facilities, restaurants, conference or wedding venue and accommodation) on Portion 63 of the farm Brakkloof 443.

The remainder of Portions 62 and 63 will be included in the Robberg Conservation Corridor (RCC).

Erf 9706, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape Province.

Erf Nr: 9706 (34.091161°S 23.370694°E)

Area (Sqm): 23228.3

SG Code: C03900080000970600000

SG Region: KNYSNA

Minor Region: PLETTENBERG BAY

The property is zoned Residential. The owner is applying for the development of a deck and boardwalk within 100 meters inland of the High-Water Mark of the sea, Erf 9706, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape.

Preferred Alternative/ Alternative 1:

The property known as Remainder of Erf 1627, Sedgefield is situated on The Island in the coastal town of Sedgefield, within the Knysna Local Municipality, Western Cape. The site is located immediately west of the Sedgefield central area, bordered by the Swartvlei Estuary system to the north and surrounded by a mosaic of residential and natural areas. The site falls within proximity to the Swartvlei, Hoekraal River, and Myoli Beach, with the Protected Natural Dune Fynbos area lying to the south.

The site is located in Keurboomstrand, a resort town near Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape, under the jurisdiction of the Bitou Municipality.

It should be noted that the proposed development encompasses two interrelated components. The first involves the expansion of the existing Kinetic Catamarans manufacturing facility, while the second entails the upgrade of the South African Sea Cadet Corps – TS Knysna facilities located on the adjoining property. Both components are being assessed collectively under a single Basic Assessment process and are hereafter referred to jointly as “the development area.”

A further 21-day review and comment period was requested to be done by the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning as part of the NEMA S24G EA application process: The additional 21-day comment and review period ended on 6th March 2026.

The S24G application has been updated with comments and responses as required. The S24G application is hereby submitted to Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning for decision making.

The property is zoned Agricultural I. Wilderness Fruit (Pty) Ltd is applying for an additional 11 hectares of cultivated land to practise their existing rights to plant Macadamia and Avocado Trees on Erf 385, Hoekwil. Historically, the agricultural lands have been utilised for farming practises; however, the project area of interest (PAOI) is currently heavily infested with alien invasive plants (AIPs). The site can be located at GPS coordinates 33º 57′ 13.87″ 22º 35′ 18.01″.

Location and Activity:
The Part 2 Amendment is for the Athina Estate development on Portion 66 and 67 of the Farm Brakkloof 443 in the Bitou Municipality, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape. The Environmental Authorisation was issued on 31 July 2024 which approved the development of 9 residential stands with associated infrastructure and communal open space. A Part 1 Amendment was approved on 14 June 2024 for amendments to the SDP which included the realignment of the internal road and minor realignment of the five beachfront erven. The new proposed changes to the SDP are as follows:

The property has historically been used by the Lovemore family for private recreational purposes over many years. Family members have regularly made use of the property for outdoor activities and informal camping, making use of the existing disturbed areas and the dirt road for access. These activities have generally been temporary in nature, with family members making use of tents and basic camping arrangements during visits to the property.

Project Proposal: The construction of a primary residence, three cottages, a vehicle parking area, and a garage/storeroom. Additionally, it is necessary to create an access road through the existing dense vegetation on the property to the development.

Location: Portion 79 of Farm 205, Ruygte Valley, Sedgefield, Western Cape