As we head into the last quarter of 2023, there is hope on the horizon. As food consumers, we hope to see some relief in food prices along with a drop in inflation and producers’ costs. As producers, our dams are full with the September rains and ready for a productive dry season. Despite this,…
Opinion: Seaweed is nutritious, not slimy. Eating it could save the world.
Vincent Doumeizel – 27 September 2023 Seaweed might be the greatest untapped resource we have on this planet. It can be a nutritious food, an alternative to plastic, restore our oceans and could even help tackle climate change. But while there are 12,000 different types of seaweed, we know how to cultivate fewer than 30….
In Defence of our Constitutional Democracyts
Many of you requested recordings of the Institute for African Alternatives’ (IFAA’s) workshop on Ethics, Parliament and the Elected Representative, held on 24 August. Please visit IFAA’s YouTube page on https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ifaa+forum Or access recordings of the individual presentations, see below: RICHARD CALLAND, Associate Professor, Public Law, Cape Town University at https://youtu.be/MRQC7GR7DGk ANTHONY SMITH, Chief Executive,…
Invitation to a Special General Meeting on the 3rd October at 6pm
The OCA will be holding a SGM on Tuesday the 3rd October in order to: 1) Give feedback to members on the decision by the OCA Management Committee to reach a settlement and withdraw from litigation on the River Club development. The Man Comm will explain why we had to follow this route and what…
Women Talk at Midnight
Hello everyone, As I’m sure you’ve all observed, our vibrant community of participants in our (almost) midnight walks is expanding with each passing walk. Some of you may already be aware that this initiative shares a sister movement in India, led by Mallika Taneja, women in New Delhi have been organizing and partaking in midnight…
Young skateboarder Robert Glover creating awareness on inclusive skateboarding
Cape Town – A young skateboarding and sailing enthusiast hopes to create greater awareness of and introduce more people to Adaptive Skateboarding. Robert Glover, 24, originally from Namibia, who now lives in Observatory, has been sailing since the age of 11, and started skateboarding in 2018… READ MORE HERE
STREETOPIA is back ON 25 November 2023!
At Streetopia, the magic of the AfrikaBurn creative community spills out onto the streets of Observatory, Cape Town, bringing together artists, nonprofit organisations, residents and local businesses for a whole day of Mutant Vehicles, performances, artworks, gifting, music and much, much more. After COVID-19 restricted Streetopia from taking place for a few years, we are…
Solar PV and battery system installation: Important information
Solar PV and battery system installation: Important information With Eskom’s intense load-shedding, Capetonians are increasingly choosing to install solar PV and battery systems. The City thanks customers for choosing safe and legal installations and applying for authorisation, which is a national requirement. In an effort to speed up the application process, from 1 October 2023,…
New intelligence bill is anti-democratic, and a unique mix of malice and stupidity
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…