These small insects are a very important insect in the garden. They control Aphids. Aphids are a pest , it attracts more pests to plants and also sucking out the juices of plants. Ladybugs can eat up to 50 aphids per day.
The Ladybird Project
Ladybird populations around the world are under pressure due to two main factors: the rapid spread of an invasive species and the increased use of pesticides. Ladybirds fulfill an important ecological function and contribute to sustainable agriculture and food security. They have also been associated with good luck, earning them the nick name, the “good…
CCT service requests
To report a fault or request for a city service You can submit what’s called a C3 report. You can do this in 3 ways: 1. Online at www.capetown.gov.za/ServiceRequests if you report to the wrong category the text in your report will allow the department to forward to the relevant team. 2. By telephone: Call Centre on…
“I am a window of opportunity”: Plymouth’s innovative social enterprise sector comes up with Vacancy Atlas, redefining the high street
We have long identified – and been shaped by – the city of Plymouth, in the UK, as a powerhouse for creative community action. One of our models for what a cosmolocally-oriented CAN (community agency network) could be is The Plymouth Octopus (POP). Their most recent newsletter shows their everyday inventiveness in full flow….
One number for all development-related queries
Doing business with the City is now easier and more convenient with our new one-stop number for all building plan and development-related queries. The new number replaces the eight district numbers. Get in touch with our Development Management Department on 021 401 4702 between 08:00 – 16:00 on weekdays for any development-related queries such as…
How to beat load shedding at home… and other ideas
From how to fund your solar solution, to choosing the right-size gas geyser – we’ve got you covered with load shedding solutions to make life easier during power cuts. SEE MORE HERE
Balancing biodiversity conservation with the transition to renewable energy
Oliver Cowan – 13 February 2024 Two of the most significant existential crises facing humanity today are climate change and biodiversity loss. South Africa has made commitments to redress both, but are they compatible and how can we best ensure one does not come at the expense of the other? South Africa is one of…
Obs based DAG partners with the City to subsidise ‘backyard’ house building
The City of Cape Town is to launch an innovative low-cost housing solution that will subsidise the private construction of rental accommodation in the City’s most affordable formal areas. The innovation is aimed at “micro-developers” and will include people with sufficient space on their own land to construct backyard accommodation that complies with city regulations….
Ignoring Biowatch denies people justice
Mail & Guardian – 12 Jan 2024 Sello Ivan Phahle Sello (Ivan Phahle is a legal adviser and analyst) Lower courts are failing to apply the principle in awarding costs, which mars constitutional integrity In the tapestry of South Africa’s constitutional framework, the right of access to the courts is a fundamental pillar of our…
24 artworks by Banksy: The Visionary of Street Art
I. Unmasking the Enigma: A Deep Dive into Banksy’s Street Art Revolution In the dynamic world of street art, few names are as resonant or as enigmatic as Banksy. A spectral figure whose identity remains shrouded in mystery, Banksy is a paradox of fame and anonymity, a revolutionary whose works have transformed public spaces and…