Sara-Jayne Makwala King – 14 August 2024 In his recent column on News24, Nick Hedley says that we’re not making smart use of our battery backup systems. Lester Kiewit is joined by Nick Hedley, a researcher and policy consultant focused on climate change, the energy transition, and sustainable development at the Progress Playbook… SEE MORE
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Anatomy of a Crisis: Tackling housing and homelessness in Cape Town
This live journalism webinar is an opportunity to unpack some of the key factors behind issues of housing and homelessness in Cape Town, as well as the workable strategies to address challenges faced by people living in unhoused communities and occupations. The aim is to explore not only what can be done at different levels…
An Uncomfortable Paradise: A history of dispossession and slavery in Simon’s Town
Joline Young’s new book, “An uncomfortable paradise” takes us on a journey, part personal, part historical, and a South African history that few know of – early colonial life in Simons Town. Modern day Simon’s Town is a tourist hub in which South Africa’s naval base provides a quaint, if slightly militaristic, backdrop to charming…
In Memoriam: Mike Mentis
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…
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