Table Mountain Rights is a community-based initiative seeking the formal recognition of the Table Mountain range – including its vibrant associated ecosystems, as a living being with inherent rights. This majestic mountain is more than just an iconic landmark – it is a vital, interconnected community that sustains life. We believe Table Mountain has the…
rom exotic to indigenous – a groundbreaking guide to South Africa’s rich plant diversity
A spring mix of indigenous annual flowers adds a splash of colour to a local garden. (Photo: Random Harvest) By Tony Carnie – 28 Apr 2025 Three of the country’s top indigenous plant fundis have been collaborating for more than 10 years to produce the most ambitious guidebook to date on South African indigenous garden…
The Art of Befriending Time and Change: Debbie Millman’s Illustrated Love Letter to Gardening as a Portal to Self-discovery
By Maria Popova You may or may not find the meaning of life while pacing a flower bed, but each time you plunge your bare hands into the hummus of the Earth and run your fingers through the roots of something that hungers for the sun, you are resisting the dying of the light and saying “yes” to…
OBS FIRST THURSDAY AT GANESH
Volunteers needed
Umbrella civic stakeholder meeting
Simon van Gend ‘Dream I’m a Bird’ house concert
Join us for a House Concert, following up on the launch of the Simon van Gend Band’s latest album, ‘Dream I’m a Bird’ featuring 15 original songs written by Simon van Gend. This collection of heartfelt, original music comes to life with the artistry of Simon van Gend on guitar and vocals, accompanied by: Gene…
How to report potholes for fixing before winter
Primedia – 17 March 2025 The City of Cape Town is encouraging all residents and road users to report potholes as part of its ‘Fix It Before Winter’ campaign. The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate is encouraging all residents and road users to report potholes as part of its ‘Fix It Before Winter’…
CapeTalk’s Lester Kiewit interviews Alderman Grant Twigg, Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Waste Management.
Man stuffs his rubbish into another resident’s bin / Facebook: U-Watch Woodstock By Amy Fraser – 1 April 2025 The answer might surprise you… CapeTalk’s Lester Kiewit interviews Alderman Grant Twigg, Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Waste Management… LISTEN HERE
‘Yoh! You’re in the OED’ – South Africa makes its linguistic mark
The makarapa was originally a helmet for construction workers but has now been embraced by South African sports fans Khanyisile Ngcobo – 7 days ago BBC News, Johannesburg Yoh! I’m so gatvol of this tjoekie and need a zol to handle these moggy people. No, these are not grammatical errors – this is a sentence…