It is with the deepest sadness that the Mentis family informs you of the passing of our beloved husband and father, Mike Mentis. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on the 25th July after an extended battle with cancer. He is a great loss to both family and the wider community…
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LANDMARK TAFELBERG COURT CASE IS HEADING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT
The Constitutional Court has issued directions confirming that it will hear Ndifuna Ukwazi (NU) and Reclaim the City’s (RTC) appeal against the Supreme Court of Appeal’s (SCA) judgment and order in the Tafelberg matter. The matter will be heard simultaneously with the National Minister of Human Settlements related appeal. The date for the hearing is…
It’s the IAU GA in town
Thousands of astronomers in the biggest astronomical event in the world. Loads of public events. See https://astronomy2024.org/public/
Cape Town Residents Association Meeting
Dear all, Thank you for making time for this session. For those attending in person (best option!), the room is booked under Ant Saunders at Workshop 17 from 17:30 at the V&A Waterfront. https://www.workshop17.co.za/va-waterfront (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Workshop17+Watershed/@-33.9070437,18.4163446,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x1dcc675af5ca4407:0xef5ff9910020f6e9!8m2!3d-33.9070482!4d18.4185333?shorturl=1) . For those not attending, the Google meet invite is in the meeting invite. This is an intro and exploratory meeting,…
The South African property market and affordable housing
The Centre for Affordable Housing Finance released the below report (also here) in which there are some interesting findings. The report is descriptive of the entire market and pages 14 and 15 deal with affordable housing.
Cape Town enters its annual ‘no mow’ period… LET IT BLOOM!
PRIMEDIA – 7 August 2024 Every year, as winter turns to spring, the Recreation and Parks Department embarks on its ‘no mow’ drive to let the flowers bloom. Every year, as winter turns to spring, the Recreation and Parks Department embarks on its ‘no mow’ drive, not just to let the flowers bloom, but also to…
Grow Guides (from Starke Ayres)
Our Gardening grow guides are a comprehensive resource designed to assist gardeners in growing plants successfully. These guides typically include: Plant Selection Planting Instructions Soil Preparation Watering Guidelines Light Requirements Fertilizing Pest and Disease Management Seasonal Tips LATEST GUIDES
July is Plastic Free Month so let’s unite against single-use plastic
05 July 2024 July is Plastic Free Month and as a City, we unite in the call against single-use plastic. What better way for residents to honour and protect our unique environment than to commit to practical action against plastic pollution for a healthier future for generations to come. During July, the City of Cape…
Agri-Culture: Rhythms and Rituals
by Bernadette Lips With biodynamic perspectives through the year: which natural rhythms influence agricultural life and how rituals help us to get in touch with nature. Join these monthly online offers! What changes, what atmosphere, what particularities characterize each time of the year? How does the plant world develop, in which elements do we find…
What’s on at The Baxter
WATCH VIDEO Dear Baxter friends This August, The Baxter is proud to present the world premiere of Neighbourhood, written and directed by one of South Africa’s most prolific young theatre-makers, the award-winning, Tiisetso Mashifane wa Noni. She creatively and humanely investigates the South African housing crisis through a comprehensive, year-long, research-based play. What makes a…