As plastic waste mounts and global momentum for change accelerates, South Africa finds itself at a pivotal moment: will the country lead on plastic regulation? In this Daily Maverick webinar, ‘Single-use shake-up: Rethinking plastics and policy in South Africa’, environmental journalist Kristin Engel will host a critical discussion with the Center for International Environmental Law…
Want a great garden? Human urine (NOT ‘fresh from the tap’) may be the answer
Picture: Joe from Pixabay By Keely Goodall – 23 May 2025 The golden secret to a greener garden may be inside of you. Literally. Lester Kiewit interviews Morne Faulhammer of Super Plants Garden Centre in Tokai. CapeTalk’s Lester Kiewit speaks with Morne Faulhammer, Owner of Super Plants Garden Centre in Tokai… LISTEN HERE
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Author: Sandra Dickson 30 April 2025 WITH REFERENCE TO THE LETTER WRITTEN BY GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS AND PUBLISHED IN THE DAILY MAVERICK 29 APRIL 2025. This letter is an attempt by the Mayor to communicate “changes” to the 2025-26 City of Cape Town Draft Budget. This letter does NOT address the Public outcry over the massive…
OCA’S comments on the City’s Proposed Budget
Hi all, we have prepared these comments on the proposed City of Cape Town budget for 2025-26. We will submit these on behalf of the OCA, but if you would like to submit comments independently please feel free to use this as a template. The deadline is this Friday the 2nd of May. You can…
All About Property | An increase too far: Cape Town property owners criticise proposed rates hike
Samantha Smith – 29th April 2025 The City of Cape Town’s proposed 2025/26 budget has ignited widespread criticism from homeowners and property associations due to a marked increase in property rates and upward adjustments to municipal service tariffs. Designed to finance key infrastructure projects and improve public services, the City’s draft 2025/26 budget includes an average 7.96% increase…
Lower Salt River Catchment Management Forum inaugural meeting
Dear valued stakeholder The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is pleased to invite you to the inaugural meeting of the Lower Salt River Catchment Management Forum. This session aims to engage interested and affected stakeholders in the establishment of the forum, which seeks to collaboratively address the challenges related to the sustainable management, cleanliness, and…
🌌 Explore the Universe with Us This May! 🔭
Join us at the NRF|SAAO in Cape Town for an unforgettable evening under the stars! Whether you’re a space enthusiast or just curious about the cosmos, our Open Nights and Night Tours are the perfect way to experience astronomy up close. ✨ Open Night Dates: 📅 Saturday 10 May 📅 Saturday 24 May 🌠 Night…
First Thursday at Ganesh!
City of Cape Town to raise property rates and tariffs on 1 July – is it fair?
City centre of Cape Town, Table Mountain. Wikimedia Commons/Discott By Amy Fraser, 25 April 2025 The new structure introduces fixed charges for water, sanitation, and a city-wide cleaning fee – each scaled according to property values. CapeTalk’s Lester Kiewit interviews Kevin Allan, Founder and Managing Director of Municipal IQ… LISTEN HERE
The silent crisis – Water Boards and the unfolding disaster in South Africa’s water system
By Siyabulela Mama – Apr 17, 2025 South Africa is facing one of its most pressing crises: water scarcity. From the Nelson Mandela Bay Water Crisis to the unfolding water shortages in Johannesburg and Komani, millions of South Africans are bearing the brunt of a crisis that seems to be getting worse with each passing…