Obs CAN will soon be welcoming two new pots as a result of winning a social media campaign run by Cape Town Together. The competition was held last week in conjunction with the launch of the Dala Kitchen Cookbook and involved Community Action Networks (CANs) from all around Cape Town. The Dala Kitchen cookbook was…
Residents between 50 and 59 urged to get vaccinated urgently
12 August 2021 There are signs the province is in its peak of third-wave infections as hospital admissions and cases are starting to stabilise, but health authorities are urging those who are eligible to get vaccinated urgently. Those aged 50 to 59 need to get the Covid-19 vaccine “urgently” since this group has the most…
Anti-vax conspiracy voice note ‘convinced my mom not to vaccinate and she died’
Journalist Anena Burger describes to John Maytham her anger when her mom was convinced by self-styled prophet’s anti-vax message. – Journalist describes her angry at a WhatsApp voice note she believes convinced her 71-year-old mother not to have Covid-19 vaccination – Anena Burger’s mother contracted Covid-19 and died – Burger says the WhatsApp note was…
High court action update
Dear LAC Supporters A quick update: 1. We are on track to go to court – The OCA lodged its papers with the High Court on the 2nd August 2021. We sought relief on two matters: (a) an urgent interdict to halt the construction on the site, whilst (b) the High Court considers a review…
Cape Town’s heritage for sale: Brownwashing The River Club
If greenwashing is disinformation disseminated to present an environmentally responsible public image, what the developers of The River Club project are engaging in might be called brownwashing — falsely presenting themselves as promoters of indigenous rights. Liesbeek Leisure Properties Trust claims “the majority of the Cape’s Khoi and San leaders and representatives” are in support…
The OCA is seeking an organiser
The OCA is seeking a part-time organiser for the Liesbeek Action Campaign – #maketheliesbeekmatter Background: The Observatory Civic Association (OCA) is looking for a part-time organiser to support the campaign against the re-development of the River Club. The Campaign is comprised of members of a number of different Civics, NGOs and Khoi groups, but principally…
Deadline has passed – we are going to the press ombudsman!
From: Edwin Angless Subject: Re: Amazon and the River Club Date: 20 August 2021 at 20:01:36 SAST To: [email protected] Cc: Edwin Angless Dear Robyn, I refer to the emails I have sent to you querying the origin and approach to the articles referred to below, which have received no response or comment from yourself. These…
Recalcitrant City: Cape Town, permission, procrastination and smokescreens
There is an American saying, “You can’t fight City Hall and win!” There is also an ancient legend of a pipe-smoking pirate named Jan Van Hunks who challenged a sinister stranger to a pipe smoking competition on the slopes of Table Mountain. They smoked for days until the stranger gave in and Van Hunks was…
Press release from Groote Schuur hospital
Issued from the Groote Schuur Hospital Facility Board Date 21st August 2021, 1300 Re: Disrespectful and attacking comments made towards our staff As the entrusted and elected community representatives on the Groote Schuur Hospital Facility Board, we distance ourselves from all the utterances made by a small group of community members who have gathered at…
OBSID safety report – July 2021
OBSID safety report – July 2021