Kaylynne Bantom – 30 May 2023 The Observatory Civic Association (OCA) has expressed its disappointment in the Supreme Court of Appeal’s (SCA) dismissal of their application for leave to appeal the Western Cape High Court’s judgment to halt construction at the River Club Development. This means further construction can go ahead, unhampered by court orders….
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Upcoming events at A Touch of Madness
Tuesday Nights @ 7pm Open Jam Session Featuring Peter Ndlala Houseband Sunday Live Jazz @ 3pm Featuring the best of local talent weekly R100 cover charge Fired Up Fridays showcasing more local talent @ 8pm R100 cover charge Neighbourhood Coffee Special Coffee @ R15 between 9h00 & 12h00 Follow on Instagram @atouchofmadnes.obs
Update from Koena Art Institute
Hi Family! Shoe it’s getting colder by the day. Hope you are keeping warm. The Koena Art Institute has global dreams. And I am proud to announce that we are starting talks with our first Australian country in sharing art, ideas and creating awareness around our cause, visions and position in the global community. Celebrating…
COVID boosters & rapid tests
Mowbray Maternity Hospital offering covid boosters Tues to Fri 10 to noon by appointment. 021 659 4926 This is very appreciated. They were first offering to patients and staff but then opened it up to wider community – would be great if we can send a thank you letter.
Reminder – Centre For Extra-Mural Studies: Forthcoming Events
Dear Summer School participant The University of Cape Town’s Centre for Extra-Mural Studies invites Summer School participants, friends and alumni who were not able to attend the programme in person in January this year to register for some of the 2023 Summer School lectures and courses at a reduced fee as a once-off opportunity to…
In memoriam
Michael Williams had been on the streets of Observatory for the best part of 20 years. To him Observatory was his home. Amongst the street based community he had brothers and sisters that he regarded as family. Michael passed away on Sunday 28th of May 2023, a day before his birthday. The street based community…
How SA’s squirrels are shape-shifting in response to climate change
Rebecca Davis – 11 January 2023 There is growing evidence that animals’ bodies and habits are changing as global temperatures rise. Now Canadian researchers have found that we may have an example of this on our doorstep. Over almost two decades of climate warming, the Cape ground squirrel is subtly changing shape… READ FULL ARTICLE…
Co-design Exhibition
The Cissie Gool House exhibition marks the culmination of a transformative process that has spanned three years, involving the active participation of numerous residents of CGH. The exhibition showcases the process of co-design and includes short video, documentaries, with live poetry and story readings. For the residents, it is a celebration of self-management. For the…
2023 INFORMAL ECONOMY SUMMIT & EXPO
You are invited to the 2023 Informal Economy Summit & Expo hosted by Mayoral Committee Member Alderman James Vos, for Economic Growth. 📅 Tuesday, 13 June 2023 ⌚ 09h00 – 16h00 🏫 City Hall, Darling Street, Cape Town (entrance via Corporation Street) 🎫 Free RSVP: ✍🏼 https://forms.gle/R9qdurPJi2xQrchn9 📱 +27 (0)65 965 1002 📧 [email protected]
Invitation to share your thoughts on Obs and your Civic
It’s been a tough few years and the Observatory Civic Associations needs to take a deep breath and reflect on our Vision and Mission. In 2017, we spent time thinking through the Vision we had for Observatory and how we would like to get there. In 2018, we updated it a little and have since…