In memoriam: Howard Richman

Very sad news Obs. Howard Richman passed away in his sleep on Sunday night.  Howard ran Green Elephant and has long been involved in Obs community affairs, especially with regards safety and security. He will be sorely missed. Howard owned the Green Elephant Backpackers in Milton Road and also, at one stage, a cellphone repair…

Singabalapha at OY!Theatre

OY!Theatre performs their show Unbelievable tomorrow night at 7.30pm at Theatre Arts, Observatory Methodist Church hall. Tickets are R80 at the door. Whilst the work is vastly different from the work that we have created in the past, it is a true reflection of this current young company, their struggles and what they have achieved,…

Ward wide Stakeholders Public Meeting

Just a gentle reminder about our Salt River Community and Stakeholders Public Meeting on Tuesday evening 8 October 2024 at St. Lukes Hall (see attached poster advert). We have been informed by DAG that four Councilors will be attending the meeting (McMahon, Mohamed, Kempthorne and Axolile Notwala).

Oude Molen Precinct Project: Notice for comment in terms of Section 38 of the National Heritage Resources Act: Draft Heritage Impact Assessment for Oude Molen Precinct

Dear Interested and Affected Parties for the proposed Oude Molen Precinct redevelopment: This email serves as an important notice to inform you that due to requests received at the open house event (18 September 2024), the commenting period for the draft Heritage Impact Assessment, including an Archaeological Impact Assessment, Social Impact Assessment, Built-environment Study, Cultural…

STREETOPIA

Get ready to rumble in the (urban)jungle Streetopia/occupy space/ community – based /street art / cultural/ festival is on its way! Let’s get together for another fantastic VOLUNTEER DAY WE’VE BEEN MISSING YOU! Be sure to pull in for some creative fun – meet the team – and #get involved Who’s with me?!?!

Update from CTRA

The comment period is extended until 23 October 2024. Please submit your comments and objections here: https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Have-your-say/Issues-open-for-public-comment For info, Greta Pegram located the previous comments submitted in 2021 on phase 1 of the by-laws. I would encourage you to go through them, especially the civic organisation comments, which are broad and cover many different views…

The devastating impact that the proposed amendments to the Municipal Planning By-Laws (MPBL) will have on our community

Ward 4 are concerned about the devastating impact that the proposed amendments to the Municipal Planning By-Laws (MPBL) will have on our community. A network of criminal developers is currently targeting our peaceful neighbourhoods, exploiting loopholes in the system to illegally establish boarding houses under the guise of accommodating “growing families.” This unlawful activity is…

City extends comment period for Municipal Planning By-law

The CRA, which includes 37 different residents’ and ratepayers’ associations, represents over 40 000 households in the city. Picture: Armand Hough / Independent Newspapers Byron Lukas Cape Town – The City of Cape Town has decided to extend the public comment period for the proposed changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) by an extra…

Council Presentation Municipal Planning By-Laws

Legislative review The City of Cape Town Municipal Planning By-law, 2015 (MPBL) (as amended), which is inclusive of the City of Cape Town Development Management Scheme (DMS) as schedule 3, has been adopted and implemented in the City of Cape Town since 1 July 2015. It was the first such by-law to be introduced in…