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).

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.

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:

Project Proposal: The preferred alternative entails the development of facilities intended to accommodate assisted camping for the Lovemore family.

Location: PORTION 104 OF FARM 216, UITZICHT, KNYSNA, WESTERN CAPE

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

Development of a small beachfront estate (9 residential stands) with some designated Open Space on Portions 66 and 67 of Farm 443, Plettenberg Bay

Development Phase: Civil construction completed

EIA Reference Number: 16/3/3/1/D1/14/0028/22

NEAS REFERENCE: WCP/EIA/0001187/2022

A further 21-day review and comment period was requested to be done by the DEADP 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.

Project Proposal: Development of a primary dwelling, cottage, and associated infrastructure. Where the property is approximately 25 268 m2, and 2 425 m2 will be disturbed. Amounting to a percentage of 10 % total disturbance.

Location: Erf 2925 Knysna, falls under jurisdiction of the Knysna Municipality of the Western Cape. The GPS coordinates to the property is 34° 02΄08˝S / 23° 00΄43˝E