Unemployed builders, tilers, and plumbers seeking jobs on the side of the road in Johannesburg, South Africa. Guillem Sartorio / AFP via Getty Images. Hannah J. Dawson – 19 Feb 2025 South Africa has one of the highest unemployment rates in the world. The official rate is 32%, rising to 42% when discouraged job seekers are included. Among young…
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Empowering citizens: New ParliMeter tool enhances accountability in South Africa’s democracy
GroundWork Collective founder Mbali Ntuli. (Photo: Shelley Christians) By Suné Payne – 6 March 2025 GroundWork Collective founder Mbali Ntuli said, ‘Democracy becomes strong because you have citizens that are able to hold politicians accountable.’ Anew parliamentary oversight tool, ParliMeter, has been described by Mbali Ntuli, former DA MP and founder of the civil society…
Massive backing to save King David Mowbray Golf Course
Published by Adrienne Bredeveldt on March 1, 2025 A groundswell of community opposition against the proposed mixed-use development of the King David Mowbray Golf Club (KDM) has emerged. A petition to save KDM has garnered more than 2000 signatures in just three days. At the first public participation meeting held this week, residents and stakeholders…
How to compost
The Science of Healthy Soil with Jeff Lowenfels
Join renowned author and gardening expert Jeff Lowenfels as he delves into the fascinating world of Soil Food Web 2.0, the science behind creating healthy and thriving garden soil. In this informative video, Jeff explores the complex relationships between soil microbiome, plant rhizosphere, and the various soil organisms that play a crucial role in nutrient…
Bringing Back The Hoya
For many of us, hoyas are those plants our grandmothers had growing on the ‘stoep’ or in a pot that hung from the dining room ceiling in a macramé pot hanger. The genus Hoya contains between 200 and 300 different species. In addition, there are also lots of hybrids and cultivars of certain species, making…
Seed swop & fermentation workshop
Fruit Tree Workshop
OBSID February Activity Report
YOUTHFEST
All events are free to attend, but booking is essential due to limited capacity. For booking queries, contact [email protected]. We’re purchasing works by participating authors for distribution to those who attend Youth Fest sessions. To support this initiative, contact Frankie at [email protected]. For programme updates and event information, visit our website at openbookfestival.co.za. Programming announcements will…