About our funding The National Heritage Council (NHC) discovered, as early as 2009, that heritage initiatives require financial resources to establish projects that contribute to the protection, preservation and promotion of heritage. Many of South Africa’s Heritage Practitioners attached to organisations or working independently have displayed a high level of commitment to promoting culture and…
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Tree replanting starts in Cape Town’s Newlands after devastating beetle infestation
On Monday, 26 May 2025, the City of Cape Town began replanting trees in the Newlands area after thousands of trees were lost to the deadly and devastating polyphagous shot-hole borer beetle infestation across the city. Here Wilfred Brown, a car guard in the area of more than 40 years, is pictured kissing a newly…
Brainwashed by plastic: the microplastics crisis
Plastic pollution. It’s one of the riskiest uncontrolled experiments inflicted on the environment — and on us all. Du Pont — the chemical giant known for its innovative household materials like Lycra, Teflon, and Kevlar — licensed the American rights to produce and sell the world’s first transparent packaging film: cellophane. Shiny, futuristic, and hygienic,…
Single-use shake-up: Rethinking plastics and policy in South Africa.
As plastic waste mounts and global momentum for change accelerates, South Africa finds itself at a pivotal moment: will the country lead on plastic regulation? In this Daily Maverick webinar, ‘Single-use shake-up: Rethinking plastics and policy in South Africa’, environmental journalist Kristin Engel will host a critical discussion with the Center for International Environmental Law…
Want a great garden? Human urine (NOT ‘fresh from the tap’) may be the answer
Picture: Joe from Pixabay By Keely Goodall – 23 May 2025 The golden secret to a greener garden may be inside of you. Literally. Lester Kiewit interviews Morne Faulhammer of Super Plants Garden Centre in Tokai. CapeTalk’s Lester Kiewit speaks with Morne Faulhammer, Owner of Super Plants Garden Centre in Tokai… LISTEN HERE
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Author: Sandra Dickson 30 April 2025 WITH REFERENCE TO THE LETTER WRITTEN BY GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS AND PUBLISHED IN THE DAILY MAVERICK 29 APRIL 2025. This letter is an attempt by the Mayor to communicate “changes” to the 2025-26 City of Cape Town Draft Budget. This letter does NOT address the Public outcry over the massive…
OCA’S comments on the City’s Proposed Budget
Hi all, we have prepared these comments on the proposed City of Cape Town budget for 2025-26. We will submit these on behalf of the OCA, but if you would like to submit comments independently please feel free to use this as a template. The deadline is this Friday the 2nd of May. You can…
All About Property | An increase too far: Cape Town property owners criticise proposed rates hike
Samantha Smith – 29th April 2025 The City of Cape Town’s proposed 2025/26 budget has ignited widespread criticism from homeowners and property associations due to a marked increase in property rates and upward adjustments to municipal service tariffs. Designed to finance key infrastructure projects and improve public services, the City’s draft 2025/26 budget includes an average 7.96% increase…
Lower Salt River Catchment Management Forum inaugural meeting
Dear valued stakeholder The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is pleased to invite you to the inaugural meeting of the Lower Salt River Catchment Management Forum. This session aims to engage interested and affected stakeholders in the establishment of the forum, which seeks to collaboratively address the challenges related to the sustainable management, cleanliness, and…
🌌 Explore the Universe with Us This May! 🔭
Join us at the NRF|SAAO in Cape Town for an unforgettable evening under the stars! Whether you’re a space enthusiast or just curious about the cosmos, our Open Nights and Night Tours are the perfect way to experience astronomy up close. ✨ Open Night Dates: 📅 Saturday 10 May 📅 Saturday 24 May 🌠 Night…