Susan Goldstein – 6 March 2025 Non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular conditions account for over 70% of global deaths annually. In South Africa, non-communicable diseases cause more than half of all deaths. Diabetes ranks as the second leading cause after tuberculosis… READ MORE
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Expert testimony at the South African People’s Tribunal on Agrotoxins: Prof Leslie London
On Saturday 22nd of March, Prof Leslie London provides expert testimony at the South African People’s Tribunal on Agrotoxins. London is the Chair of Public Health Medicine in the School of Public Health and Family Medicine at the University of Cape Town. He leads research on pesticide hazards and chemical neurotoxicity, farm worker occupational health,…
SA People’s Tribunal on Agrotoxins
The South African People’s Tribunal on Agrotoxins is a coalition of affected communities, civil society groups, trade unions, and academics dedicated to exposing the dangers of pesticides in South Africa and supporting those impacted by agricultural toxins. SAPToA is hosting the South African People’s Tribunal on AgroToxins on 22-23 March 2025 at the Protea Hotel…
Lost fynbos seeds from underground ‘time capsules’ in South Africa can grow again – new study
Cape Town’s Table Mountain Range, with a view of old plantation blocks on the granite slopes. Alien gum invasions are visible in the ravines. Johan Lourens/Getty Images The Conversation – 17 March 2025 Underground seed banks in South Africa that date back over 130 years have been found to contain fynbos seeds that are alive….
The wildlife all around us is doing fascinating things. Are you noticing? The power of paying attention to the natural world “close to home”
Photo by Ella Ch on Unsplash From Grist: The vision “Yes, plants and animals face daunting threats on our warming, crowded planet, particularly in a society that seems increasingly disconnected from the natural world. But unlike most global challenges, this one can be addressed — in part, at least — right on our very doorsteps.” — Biologist…
Say NO to neonicotinoids!!!!
Do NOT, and I repeat do not buy plants treated with Neonicotinoids. Bees take the pollen back to the hive and feed it to the brood. This is a number one cause of the colony collapse. Neonicotinoids are mostly banned in Europe! It’s important to NOT buy these plants! For more information: https://xerces.org/sites/default/files/2018-05/16-023_01_XercesSoc_ExecSummary_How-Neonicotinoids-Can-Kill-Bees_web.pdf
Mancomm Meeting
Reminder that our next Mancomm meeting will be held on Tuesday 25 March 2025 at the Observatory Community Centre at 18:00. Zoom invitations are available on request to [email protected] Mancomm meeting Date: Tue 25 March 2025 Time: 18h00 Venue: Observatory Community Centre (room 1) or via Zoom (upon request)
What’s on at Ganesh this week
This coming week at Ganesh we are hosting Vinyl Thursdays with Ra Mava & Nyauist + Special Guest from 6pm and on Sunday we have Glen playing Dub Techno from 2pm. We also have a selection of board games for anyone that would like to come hang and play some games! You can follow us…
FOL- OBSERVATORY PROJECT
Following the good work of the LMP, the Two Rivers Urban Park stretch of riparian habitat has been maintained to add aesthetically and ecologically to the park and its surrounds. The most significant achievement in this area of the river has been the ongoing control efforts of the wetland invader, Lythrum salicira. This Turkish species…
Update on Obz United Football Academy: the boys got their new kits!
Update on Obz United Football Academy, the boys got their new kits yesterday and were thrilled. Big thanks again to Gillian Erasmus Attorneys and Charles Hart from our community for covering the bill!