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There’s Always A Weak Link

Feb 16th, 2010 by


Get the community to communicate was not an issue when we had 10 bars and no TV in Simon’s Town. We can blame TV for the steep increase in property prices and the fact that all the bars closed down. Apparently when there were 10 bars in Simon’s Town, you could not give your property away. Today we have a different breed in Simon’s Town. Yes…I include even myself.

For example, we have developers and developers, we have people with good intentions and some with not such good intentions. We have volunteers trying to protect Simon’s Town from the negative forces, who come under the disguise of good guys. These bad guys have money. They came here because Simon’s Town is uniquely beautiful. And they want to make more money because of this uniqueness.

But these bad guys have major egos. And because of their egos, propped up by bags full of money, they pay their way to do what they want to do….breaking the rules. While breaking the rules they rape the image of Simon’s Town. They rape the uniqueness of Simon’s Town. The stories that I have evidence of will read like a horror movie.

And there’s a weak link…….


The weak link is the reason why there’s an apparent divide for some, and real divide for others. This divide stops the good guys from working towards the good of Simon’s Town. The good volunteers and the good developers.

Let me summarise a few of the role players

  • We have you, the public as a role player.  

  • We have volunteers trying to protect…reserve Simon’s Town

  • We have developers who are willing to break the rules to maximise their returns even if they rape the reason they came here in the first place.

  • We have developers who stick to the rules whatever it takes, even if they have to abandon their investments due to red tape and other.

  • We have the government and municipal officials who are the gate keepers or suppose to be.

    • Like it or not.

    All these parties operate in the dark. None of their communications are public. Yes. You and I have access to it. But not  easy access to any of these developments, you don’t have any idea of the tricks pulled by rule breaking developers, you have no idea of the frustration experienced by the good developers. You have no idea of how despondent the volunteers get because they are fighting a battle all on their own. Because you have no idea you cannot help any of the good guys, …sorry good girls…..by putting pressure where it matters…. Because a lack of public information sharing, stops you, by default, to deduct the cause. 

    By the way, “The world will be saved by the western woman.” – His Holiness the Dalai Lama

    Because of the bad guys, the good guys are also going under-cover, and they never communicate in open because they are worried that they will be compromised. And I have had discussions with good developers.

    After my previous, not so nice post, I had long discussions with one of the very active volunteers. When the time is right I will share his name with you.

    Here’s what I suggest! This volunteer was very positive to my proposal. He has even done some investigation on how other communities make this work.

    The following proposal is an over simplification:

    Let’s all must become part of the information cycle. Let’s get educated by these volunteers and good developers through sharing of information online. Information that’s made Public in an easily shareable format. Basically, the idea is to create an online place where you can subscribe to get these updates. Like you subscribed to this newsletter. The volunteers, the good guys and others will publish their issues online to inform and educate us. You can now become part of the communication shaping the future of Simon’s Town. And all you need to do is read. No work. Nothing. But now you will be an informed home owner.  

    For example, the volunteer (this can include you if you like) walk past a development that’s not according to plan. The volunteer takes a few photos and share the related issues through the online newsletter. You are then informed of the issues that frustrate these good guys and you can help to relieve the pressure. Let me repeat; by just being informed. The idea is that easily and regularly shared information will set us free.

    The idea is not to intentionally finger the guy who is the weak link. There is a weak link. I have an idea because I am informed. This weak link is the reason why the bad guys get away with their defacing and the good developers are frustrated. The idea is that factual information be shared in public and for you to draw your own conclusions. You can then identify the good guys from the bad and act as a community…

    Your involvement will determine if we can ensure the reason why we all stay in Simon’s Town. Please email me if you think this is a good idea. Get going now and send me a mail.

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