Thanks for the encouragement. Mkambati is a special place indeed. We’ll definitely track this story… it’s got a long way to go.

I also hope it is a great success. But I also hope that the rest of the Transkei remains inexpensive, accessible and free.

Mama Dee… I’m sure your contribution will be much appreciated. I did some work on the Kavango River in Namibia and discovered that the places that showed the most hope of sustainable development where those places where homies were returning with some money and worldly views from extended absences due to work, study or career. Rural areas suffer terribly from a non returning diaspora.

Im with u mama dee. We should developbit before whites take it. I know they are drooling to take that land

Thank you! Yes, time will tell whether the money leads to a better future. I hope it does.

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Definitely! There is still much more to this story and I hope to get all sides. Thanks for the input.

Absolutely!

Exactly! 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

I know what you mean, and I know a lot of people would agree with you. 😢

Thank you! We will definitely do more on this subject and will definitely get the landowner’s perspective. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Yep, it’s hard to take sides in this debate. I hope it all lives up to expectation. I agree… R300 is VERY expensive!

You are right! There is a lot to do. Let’s just try do it!!! Thanks for the kind words. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

@@Transkei_Stories pleasure and I in place called inkunzimbini opposite a place where they mine crash stone for many decades but the place still hasn't developed yet n it bothers me coz the community in my area doesn't benefit at all n every time I go home it saiden me to see young people giving them to alcohol abuse because they have nothing to do. But hey that's another story for another day but honestly speaking I think the transei said has a lot to offer south Africa as a whole due to the lash vegetation n the sites, it's beautiful.

Don’t lose hope my friend. Keep pushing. I hope life improves for your community. 😢

The plan is that the income from the lodge will uplift the surrounding community, so living conditions will het better, not worse. Time will tell. And I agree that it’s sad that it will become so expensive to visit. Hopefully it will not happen to the whole of the Wild Coast.

@@Transkei_Stories What a jackass racist statement Adolf "bees"! They are humans. Human beings, I find Ben's stories on this Gwe Gew development very bias. Sinegugu is now recognized as a environmental international award winner, Ben you need to listen to Sin 100%, this model is a disaster, we (the World) dont need to wait and see. It is horrific. I feel sad for your extremely myopic point of view, Ben! This is a new sad African story. Listen and heed the sound expertise opinion of Sir Sinegugu Zukulu. I find it is an extreme luxury that I have been able to enjoy the whole end to end of the Wild Coast of the EC in SA and Ben I imagine you are a native So Africa and you know better than to take a unconscionable risk in your support of this Gwe Gwe development. I will never ever go there nor of course spend my money there and I will tell my friends as well. And let them know that there are nicer places in town, like Lusikisiki and PSJ rather than bourgeoisie Gwe Gwe. I am disgusted by this report. Sincerely, Michael D Mulheran of Hampton Virginia USA, a University of Pennsylvania graduate, The Wharton School of Business, class of 1989. A White American tourist of SA since 1996. My travel preferences in Africa, the whole of the EC (no. 1, nose to tail now 'cept Gwe Gwe, Durban (no. 2), Jo'berg/Pretoria (no. 3) 😪 www.goldmanprize.org/recipient/sinegugu-zukulu-nonhle-mbuthuma/

I’m sure you mean R100. I agree… it’s VERY expensive.

It is, but there are still many untouched places on the wild coast to visit. Better go before it all changes. 🤣🤣🤣

My dad prediction. Will be a pile of broken bricks and rubble within two years of opening.

Sorry Sad. ex Bizana Boy. 1950s

@@martinlowry3294 I don't think so... I'm sure it will be well maintained. It's just going to be VERY expensive!

My hope is that everyone comes out of this winning.

@@Transkei_Stories we all do

I agree. It’s very expensive! It’s not like there are dangerous animals that require special care. And there won’t be many roads to maintain. Some people are saying that the high price is just to keep people out. 😢

But legally, how is that allowed? The waterfall is about 2.5km from Gwe Gwe. Are they going to blockade off all that land? What right do they have to do what they are proposing?

@@kathyleverton5631The developers, Mkambati Matters, have secured a 50 year lease to develop and manage the entire Northern half of Mkambati, from the owners of the land, the Mkambati Land Trust. Ao, they seem to be able to make the rules. It seems to be legally sound. I would be very surprised if, after so much money has been invested, that there are holes in the legalities. Of course, I’m not a legal expert… someone I know thinks the whole thing is unconstitutional, but so-far they cannot produce any evidence.

@@Transkei_Stories I wouldn't be at all surprised if there are holes in the system and/or under the table dealings. In fact, I'm willing to put money on there being bribes to get this deal in place. This is soul destroying.

@@kathyleverton5631I understand how you feel, but you’ll need more than assumptions to do anything about it. Don’t freak yourself out. Let’s see what happens. There are a lot of eyes on Gwe Gwe. My hope is that it succeeds in uplifting the land owners, conserving the Wild Coast and somehow remain accessible to hikers and day trippers with smaller budgets.

On one hand that is the best idea. But on the other, Transkei people want to improve their lives. Development is inevitable… but what is the best kind of development?

The land is owned by The Mkambati Land Trust. The beneficiaries of the trust are the 40 000 members of 7 villagers surrounding Mkambati. The development is owned by Mkambati Matters in a 3 way partnership with ECPTA and the Mkambati Land Trust.

Why didn’t he interview Colin bell ?

@@crispinswainstonharrison9042I spoke to Colin. He was not available for interview. He is represented perfectly well by Keith .