Observatory Civic Association

Each year alcohol harm impacts youth across the country and in fact the globe. Last year we witnessed the Enyobeni and Hofmeyr tavern tragedies in the Eastern Cape where 23 children died in taverns. Observatory’s notable youth population is also impacted by the country’s growing youth drinking challenges. Young people that drink are more likely…

There have been recent reports of muggings involving criminals entering Observatory in a vehicle. 1. It is important to remember to be conscious of other individuals when walking anywhere in public. Be on the watch not just for people but cars. 2. Obs has license plate recognition cameras and this network has reduced crime and…

Congratulations on the draft document which I am sure will be well received by hard pressed residents of Cape Town. I have the following comments which reference sections of text (in italics) in the document: Pilot alternative public lighting solutions for un-electrified informal settlements When travelling some years ago to the Yunnan province of China,…

George Monbiot – 21 June 2023 Round the cycle turns. As millions are driven from their homes by climate disasters, the extreme right exploits their misery to extend its reach. As the extreme right gains power, climate programmes are shut down, heating accelerates and more people are driven from their homes. If we don’t break…

The documentary film on the River Club, I am this water, in the Encounters Film Festival will be taking place at the Bertha Movie House, Isivivana Centre, Khayelitsha, at 2PM this Friday. It also will be screened at Cinema Nouveau V&A on July 2nd, Transport is being provided from the Bertha Centre in Mowbray to…

Singabalapha residents (next to St. Peters Square, Main Road Observatory) are asking us to donate blankets, mattresses, building materials and warm clothes to help them get through this bitterly cold and wet winter.

Kaylynne Bantom – 30 May 2023 The Observatory Civic Association (OCA) has expressed its disappointment in the Supreme Court of Appeal’s (SCA) dismissal of their application for leave to appeal the Western Cape High Court’s judgment to halt construction at the River Club Development. This means further construction can go ahead, unhampered by court orders….

Tuesday Nights @ 7pm Open Jam Session Featuring Peter Ndlala Houseband Sunday Live Jazz @ 3pm Featuring the best of local talent weekly R100 cover charge Fired Up Fridays showcasing more local talent @ 8pm R100 cover charge Neighbourhood Coffee Special Coffee @ R15 between 9h00 & 12h00 Follow on Instagram @atouchofmadnes.obs

Hi Family! Shoe it’s getting colder by the day. Hope you are keeping warm. The Koena Art Institute has global dreams. And I am proud to announce that we are starting talks with our first Australian country in sharing art, ideas and creating awareness around our cause, visions and position in the global community. Celebrating…

Mowbray Maternity Hospital offering covid boosters Tues to Fri 10 to noon by appointment. 021 659 4926 This is very appreciated. They were first offering to patients and staff but then opened it up to wider community – would be great if we can send a thank you letter.