Request from Mark Basson re the use of Malta Park by dog walkers

Can you please assist in disseminating the following announcements to residents making use of field? • With cricket season officially underway from 2 October 2021,this Saturday , that residents together with their dogs stay clear of the cricket pitch in that specific maintenance is undertaken on a daily basis in preparation thereof; • Residents are…

BLANK BOOKS – 20% OFF ALL Science Fiction & Fantasy

Hello to one and all! The first of our weekly specials features our Science Fiction & Fantasy categories. We’re huge fans of these genres and just love to let people know that we’ve read the book before the movie or series comes out. You can browse our full Science Fiction and Fantasy content below: https://blankbooks.co.za/179-science-fiction…

Sahar Jamal – Delve

Artist Statement: I capture images at 140x magnification using a Foldscope. The foldscope is an origami paper microscope designed to be less than $1 to create. This instrument is a symbol in itself of what I am inspired by. Curiosity is universal and a vital driving force towards conceptual evolution. The global distribution of such…

Some indigenous groups in South Africa want to stop Amazon building a new HQ on the site of a historic battleground

Isobel Asher Hamilton, 24 September 2021 – Amazon is building a new headquarters in Cape Town, South Africa. – Some local indigenous groups oppose the development, saying it’s an important heritage site. – The developer said it worked closely with indigenous groups to accommodate their requests. Amazon announced in April it would build a new…

TOWN HALL MEETING

Observatory Town Hall meeting tomorrow Saturday 18 September 12:30pm, VENUE: Observatory Community Centre Strict Covid protocols will be observed and you must wear your mask Or join the meeting on the OCA Facebook page. AGENDA 12:30pm Welcome by Carolyn Neville (OBSID Social Issues Chair 2016-2019) 12:40pm Human Values intro by Kiki Bisogno (OCA Social Issues…

SAHRA Heritage Week Webinar Series 2021

Join The South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) for our exciting Heritage Week Webinar Series focusing on the conservation of the national estate and building bridges with the heritage community. Between 20 – 23 September SAHRA will be hosting a series of webinars that focus on our areas of management in heritage conservation management. SAHRA…