Monuments, memories and community – this neighbourhood is only 15 minutes from the centre of Cape Town. But few have visited. Anthony Hartman, our guide, grew up here during Apartheid and now lives close by. Main themes of the tour are resistance and resilience. Anthony shows, through his own experience and research, how history shaped…
How to DIY your home security system inexpensively
Photo: Unsplash/Alan J. Hendry By Tasleem Gierdien, 7 March 2025 Yes, it is possible to be frugal about it – according to the specialists. CapeTalk’s Pippa Hudson speaks to DIY expert Angelo D’Ambrosio of IPMT remedial building consultants, and specialist Anne Darne of Intesec Electronics… LISTEN HERE
Have you seen someone abusing a demarcated wheelchair parking bay?
Take a photo, including the vehicle registration plate and the parking sign, as evidence and WhatsApp it to 0738539675. Please include the location, date and time. In Cape Town wheelchair parking bays are clearly marked with yellow borders and a wheelchair sign, and are meant for persons who use wheelchairs and drive themselves or are transported…
Sugary drinks are a killer: a 20% tax would save lives and rands in South Africa
Susan Goldstein – 6 March 2025 Non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular conditions account for over 70% of global deaths annually. In South Africa, non-communicable diseases cause more than half of all deaths. Diabetes ranks as the second leading cause after tuberculosis… READ MORE
Expert testimony at the South African People’s Tribunal on Agrotoxins: Prof Leslie London
On Saturday 22nd of March, Prof Leslie London provides expert testimony at the South African People’s Tribunal on Agrotoxins. London is the Chair of Public Health Medicine in the School of Public Health and Family Medicine at the University of Cape Town. He leads research on pesticide hazards and chemical neurotoxicity, farm worker occupational health,…
SA People’s Tribunal on Agrotoxins
The South African People’s Tribunal on Agrotoxins is a coalition of affected communities, civil society groups, trade unions, and academics dedicated to exposing the dangers of pesticides in South Africa and supporting those impacted by agricultural toxins. SAPToA is hosting the South African People’s Tribunal on AgroToxins on 22-23 March 2025 at the Protea Hotel…
Lost fynbos seeds from underground ‘time capsules’ in South Africa can grow again – new study
Cape Town’s Table Mountain Range, with a view of old plantation blocks on the granite slopes. Alien gum invasions are visible in the ravines. Johan Lourens/Getty Images The Conversation – 17 March 2025 Underground seed banks in South Africa that date back over 130 years have been found to contain fynbos seeds that are alive….
The wildlife all around us is doing fascinating things. Are you noticing? The power of paying attention to the natural world “close to home”
Photo by Ella Ch on Unsplash From Grist: The vision “Yes, plants and animals face daunting threats on our warming, crowded planet, particularly in a society that seems increasingly disconnected from the natural world. But unlike most global challenges, this one can be addressed — in part, at least — right on our very doorsteps.” — Biologist…
Say NO to neonicotinoids!!!!
Do NOT, and I repeat do not buy plants treated with Neonicotinoids. Bees take the pollen back to the hive and feed it to the brood. This is a number one cause of the colony collapse. Neonicotinoids are mostly banned in Europe! It’s important to NOT buy these plants! For more information: https://xerces.org/sites/default/files/2018-05/16-023_01_XercesSoc_ExecSummary_How-Neonicotinoids-Can-Kill-Bees_web.pdf
Mancomm Meeting
Reminder that our next Mancomm meeting will be held on Tuesday 25 March 2025 at the Observatory Community Centre at 18:00. Zoom invitations are available on request to [email protected] Mancomm meeting Date: Tue 25 March 2025 Time: 18h00 Venue: Observatory Community Centre (room 1) or via Zoom (upon request)