Forest hut not fit for fairies

The alleged harassment of a mother and son by a familiar forest dweller in Heatherlands has led to the discovery of a wooden hut in the forest, complete with reed fence and a vegetable and 'herb' garden featuring thriving dagga trees and not-so-happy baby tomatoes.

- Ilse Schoonraad

And though it sounds like every child's idea of the perfect secret hideout, the filth surrounding this dwelling paints a picture of debauchery, zero self-respect and a total disregard for the environment.

All kinds of junk imaginable are strewn around the hut and in the forest beyond, and discarded blankets and clothes litter the trees and shrubs.

The empty booze bottles, including sweet sparkling wine, would have JC le Roux turning in his grave.

The hut, a mere stone's throw from the upmarket Hawthorn Boutique Hotel, was discovered by the CGH Neigbourhood Watch (NW) when they responded to the woman's complaint about an unsavoury character that had threatened her and her son during their stroll near their house.