Pierre de Vos – 7 September 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Cabinet recently approved draft legislation that will radically expand the definition of “national security” and would open the door for the intelligence service to spy on individuals and organisations in South Africa who are involved in lawful political activity, advocacy, protest or dissent….
How to start a petition on My Smart City
Where there’s unity, there’s power. That’s why we believe in creating a sense of belonging and connectedness within communities. With My Smart City, you have the power to contribute to causes you care about, right from the palm of your hand. With our user-friendly app, signing petitions has never been easier. From advocating for cleaner…
South Africa is a big contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, so we really have to make sure policymakers are taking this seriously
We think of cities and the increasing temperatures we are going to expect. Cities do often bear the brunt of that because of the heat island effect, where temperatures are higher in urban areas, but if we think of how to build in cities to manage heat we will have cooler buildings and there are…
Mancomm meeting
Reminder that our next Mancomm meeting will be held on Tuesday 29 August 2023. Everyone is welcome to attend our monthly meetings which are always held on the last Tuesday of every month. Mancomm meeting Date: Tue 29 August 2023 Time: 18h00 Venue: via Zoom at home To attend our Mancomm meetings, please pop us…
Observatory men save the day at local café amid taxi strike chaos
Kaylynne Bantom – 15 August 2023 The recent taxi strike undoubtedly caused major mayhem for businesses and employees alike. But in true Ubuntu fashion three Observatory men rolled up their sleeves and came to the aid of a local café. On Monday 7 August the bustling Sonder Café in Observatory was left without staff members…
Robbery at A Touch of Madness
There was a robbery of several patrons at A Touch of Madness last night (Monday), by armed men in a Toyota Avanza registration number CA46109. Please contact SAPS if you were affected or have any info.
The Obs Journey – August 2023 Update
Dear Obs Journey friend, We long for good news, it lifts our spirits and makes us believe that everything can work out in the end. Gino’s Story: From Living Rough to Owning a Business The good news is that there is hope. People once living rough on the streets can change their situations. One such…
OBSID is hiring
We’re looking for a self-motivated and dynamic individual to take on the varied and exciting role of Chief Executive Officer. Reporting to the Board of Directors, you’ll have responsibility for: Programme management: managing supplier selection processes in conjunction with the Board, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes encompassing public safety, urban management and social…
Check out Obs What’s On
The website is a repository of what is going on in Obs. All businesses are listed as well as services. Events are found on the landing page. If people want to advertise, there is a form at the bottom of the landing page that can be completed and submitted. Alternatively people can email: [email protected] VISIT…
President Cyril Ramaphosa Mourns Passing of Patriot Kallie Hanekom
Roland Peterson – 14 August 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his heartfelt condolences following the recent passing of patriot Kallie Hanekom. On a solemn Sunday morning, 13 August, the African National Congress (ANC) declared the news via a sincere tweet on their official Twitter profile.,, READ MORE HERE