You could qualify for the City’s debt write-off incentive

If you have municipal debt older than three years that you are struggling to repay, you can apply for a debt write-off. How does it work? You must enter into a debt repayment arrangement for current debt Debt older than three financial years will be written off If you default on your repayment arrangement, the debt write-off…

2024 FNF GreenPitch Challenge

GreenCape, in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF), invite innovators and entrepreneurs with economically viable green economy innovation business ideas to enter the 2024 FNF GreenPitch Challenge. Enter your green economy Early stage start-up (proof of concept e.g. pilot project running, looking for first round of seed funding) & Pre-growth (registered and trading, with…

400 OBS RESIDENTS GET FREE 12 MONTH MEMBERSHIP OF THE CTSC

The first 400 OBSID residents to redeem their membership from the Cape Town Science Centre (CTSC) will enjoy unlimited visits for 12 months! OBSID is partnering with the Cape Town Science Centre (CTSC) to give you (and your family) the opportunity to redeem a free membership to the Cape Town Science Centre! Enjoy unlimited visits…

Mancomm Meeting

Reminder that our next Mancomm meeting will be held on Tuesday 25 June 2024 at the Observatory Community Centre at 18:00. Zoom invitations are available on request to [email protected] Mancomm meeting Date: Tue 25 June 2024 Time: 18h00 Venue: Observatory Community Centre (room 1) or via Zoom (upon request) To attend our Mancomm meetings online, please…

The City’s Water and Sanitation directorate

The City’s Water and Sanitation directorate invites applications for funding from registered organisations and community organisations. The closing date for applications is 17:00 on 6 July 2024. No late or incomplete applications will be considered. See the following resources: ENGLISH AFRIKAANS XHOSA GRANTS-IN-AID POLICY annexture A1 GRANTS-IN-AID POLICY annexture A2 GRANTS-IN-AID POLICY annexture A3

Mosa Moshabela’s partnership with his grandmother took him from rural Limpopo all the way to the top at UCT

Incoming vice chancellor of the University of Cape Town Professor Mosa Moshabela, during a UCT media briefing. 24 May 2024. (Photo: Suné Payne) Tinyiko Maluleke – 11 June 2024 It is almost midnight in the little-known, poverty-stricken village of Mapatjakeng in Zebediela, Limpopo. As if propelled by a hurricane, 12-year-old Matlagolo Mosa “Moloto” Moshabela darts…

Start composting at home

Compost can be used to feed your soil and is perfect for if you are trying to grow your own food, either at home or in a community garden. You can also start composting at your small business premises if you have a suitable garden area. Composting system Even if you have a smaller garden…