Category: General News
Study of Cape Town residents’ perceptions of water issues
Are you a homeowner in Cape Town interested in water management? A researcher from Arizona State University in the United States, Hallie Eakin, is hoping to interview homeowners (18 years +) about the situation of water in the city. The research focuses on the perspectives of Cape Town residents on issues of water scarcity and…
Please diarise the date
On Friday 26th, the Liesbeek Action Campaign will be joining a global protest to “Make Amazon Pay”, in which thousands of workers and activists will rally in over 20 countries across the globe. You can see more on this video and get more information about Make Amazon Pay and its manifesto on its website. Our…
Streetopia!
Hi all In line with Streetopia happening this Saturday I will host the Obs car boot sale in the Pepper Tree car park. It will be R100 per vendor with all funds going towards the LAC. We will also have our table informing the public and selling our merchandise. Volunteers who are able to assist…
Obs swimming pool to remain closed
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE A number of swimming pools are undergoing repairs and maintenance and will open in phases throughout the summer season. These are Athlone, Bellville, Bellville South, Bonteheuwel, Delft, Goodwood, Manenberg, Mnandi, Newlands, Parow North, Parow Valley and Ravensmead swimming pools. The City will communicate opening dates as they are confirmed. Unfortunately the Eastridge,…
2021 raffle!
Over R10 000 worth of prizes up for grabs! Our very popular annual TRASH Observatory Community River Clean-up raffle is a vital part of our fundraising activities. Funds raised from this event go towards the costs of the monthly clean-ups: Friends of the Liesbeek staff and equipment to keeping “our” stretch of the Liesbeek River…
Climate Change – Why the River Club redevelopment will reduce the City’s Climate resilience
11 NOV 2021 — Dr Crispian Olver, Executive Director of the Presidential Climate Commission, speaking on an SAFM breakfast interview, argued that climate change “…is the greatest societal challenge we will ever face.” He is absolutely correct, so it’s appropriate that on the eve of COP26 concluding its deliberations, we should reflect on the City…
Jeff, we are not fooled by Climate Change posturing
16 NOV 2021 — More than a hundred protesters gathered on Friday 12th November at the Liesbeek River to mark the end of COP26. Leaders from Khoi indigenous groups, civic activists, community members, educators and learners, former UDF activists, residents, young and older, joined together to make it clear that the River Club redevelopment is…
Dog walkers requested to be mindful at Malta Park
– Tuesdays and Thursdays from 17h00-19h00,Montrose Cricket Club conducts their cricket training sessions on the field; – Three weeks ago the chair of the club was bitten by a residents dog entering the space within the cricket practice nets – This communication therefore serves as a request for residents to keep their dogs on a…
Algae Bloom in Zandvlei
18 NOV 2021 — To: Abdulla Parker Catchment Stormwater and River Management – Water and Sanitation Dear Mr Parker As I am sure you are aware, the algae bloom in Zandvlei is increasing and covering larger areas of the water body. Although we have been informed that the old weed harvester has been repaired, it…