Mourners at the funeral service in Naledi, Soweto, on 13 October 2024 for children who died after after ingesting a highly toxic organophosphate pesticide. (Photo: Gallo Images / Sharon Seretlo) By Paola Gabriela Viglietti – 22 Feb 2026 Chronic pesticide exposure is a ‘silent pandemic’ of neurodevelopmental harm in South Africa. The current regulatory system,…
Proposed new stops in Observatory and Cape Town CBD
New MyCiTi bus stops are proposed to extend the 102 route to connect with the Riverlands development in Observatory via Albert Road and Malta Road. A new MyCiTi bus stop is also proposed on Christiaan Barnard Street close to the intersection of Louis Gradner Street in the CBD. This follows an assessment of various public…
Invasive weed watch on the Liesbeek: Lythrum salicaria
During summer months the Friends of the Liesbeek actively clears invasive lythrum salicaria (purple loosestrife) along the riverbanks. This fast spreading plant invades wetlands and stream banks and can quickly crowd out indigenous vegetation, sometimes forming near-monocultures. Lythrum salicaria is listed as a Category 1a invasive under NEMBA, meaning it’s a targeted species that requires…
Morena Leraba at Ganesh
Protect and preserve Oude Molen Eco Village!
Oppose the Overdevelopment of Cape Town’s Green Lung
We are facing a crucial juncture for the future of our beloved Oude Molen Eco Village in Cape Town, which represents a significant part of the city’s green lung. A proposed large-scale development threatens to disrupt the eco-village life. This massive development not only threatens the unique aesthetic charm of our village but also the sustainable…
The Battle over Oude Molen and the meaning of heritage in South Africa
By SAALIEGAH ZARDAD The fight over Oude Molen is more than a land-use dispute. It is a struggle over living heritage, memory and who gets to define belonging in post-apartheid South Africa. This month, in our ‘Decolonial Heritage Reflections and Dialogues’, we introduce a new voice to our conversation on heritage. Saaliegah Zardad is…
Heritage in South Africa Since 1994: Civil Society at the Frontline
Article Author/s: Kathy Munro Disclaimer: Any views expressed by individuals and organisations are their own and do not in any way represent the views of The Heritage Portal. If you find any mistakes or historical inaccuracies, please contact the editor. Since 1994, South Africa has embraced an inclusive and democratic definition of heritage, yet the…
Cape Town community pools to reopen on weekdays after public outcry
Genevieve Serra The City of Cape Town has heeded the call by Civic organisations and ratepayers to reopen community pools which are closed during weekdays and open on weekends. The group penned an urgent letter to the City and began a petition calling for it to be reopened. In response, Mayco Member for Community Services…
Help us track Cape Town’s housing crisis
The Bo-Kaap area in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo: Supplied) By Daily Maverick Connect – 27 Jan 2026 Capetonians: Daily Maverick needs your help! Head to Daily Maverick Connect to help Rebecca Davis quantify the city’s affordability crisis. We’re looking for documentation from the last 10 years to compare with today’s costs. It feels like…