Flurry of activity on the draft budget: where we stand

Immediate Press Release THE CITY of CAPE TOWN’s DISALLOWANCE of PUBLIC ATTENDANCE AT ITS UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETING WHERE THE REVISED BUDGET WILL BE PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR UNDERMINES DEMOCRACY The DA is supposedly the paragon of openness and regularly took national government to court to demand transparency. The decision by the DA-led City of Cape…

Freshly Ground fundraiser

Animals Have Rights 2 – South Africa is launching our monthly fundraising events in Observatory CPT AHR2 is an NPC and we will collab with a different animal org each month. The first beneficiary is Happy Tails Langa Date: Frid 13th June Venue: OBS Community Hall CPT Freshlyground is our headline act! They will be…

How to cope with the death of your pet

Sometimes it’s hard for others to understand your loss or extend sympathy. Here’s how to take care of yourself and family members while mourning the loss of a pet. When a person you love dies, it’s natural to feel sorrow, express grief and expect friends and family to provide comfort—but although people often feel the…

Cape Town caves: City to amend budget after rates uproar

The City of Cape Town has had to contend with widespread criticism from ratepayers over its proposed tariff reforms. Image: Supplied By Antoinette Slabbert and Liesl Peyper – 23 May 2025 Mayor Hill-Lewis confirms there will be opportunity for public participation from 28 May to 13 June. The City of Cape Town confirmed on Friday…