The occupiers of Willow Arts Circus Collective appeared in the Cape Town magistrates court for judgement in their eviction case. The presiding magistrate Khan handed down the eviction order for the 1 July 2023. Attending the hearing were occupiers from WACC,Reclaim The City (CGH) and Singabalapha. The court have granted emergency/alternative accommodation to the occupiers…
Indigenous wetland fynbos species to be reintroduced along Liesbeek River
Cape Town – The Friends of the Liesbeek (FoL), supported by the City, will soon begin a community-led seasonal wetland and indigenous plant reintroduction project along the Liesbeek River in Observatory. The first phase of the project involves mechanical scraping of the site, which may commence later this week or next week… READ FULL ARTICLE…
Preventing and Reporting Sewer Overflows
There is an increased risk of sewer spills and overflows due to heavy rains and high, prolonged stages of load-shedding. This is because our sewer pump stations need electricity to function effectively and convey sewage to Wastewater Treatment Works where it can be treated. We urge you to please log sewer overflows immediately, so they…
Obz Books – Launch of #Feesmustfall and its Aftermath
Dear Friends of BLANK Books (now @Obz Books), Please join us for the launch of #Feesmustfall and its Aftermath with co-Authors Dr Keamogetse Morwe and Thierry M. Luescher on Saturday 20th May 23 from 10am at OBZ Books. Please click here and let us know if you can make it. Co-Authors Dr Keamogetse Morwe from…
Western Cape Food Forum Report: 4 May 2023
Dear Forum members, The report from the WC Food Forum held on the 4the of May 2023 is attached. Thanks to all who attended and presented. Best wishes, Anna du Plessis
#WaterSavesLives Webinar
#WaterSavesLives Webinar by AWJN Topic: Water Justice and the SDGs; How should civic groups engage with this framework. Date: 24th May 2023 @ 1:00pm GMT/UTC Click link to register in advance https://bit.ly/3M0cVPt
Mumps outbreak in South Africa confirmed by National Institute for Communicable Diseases
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has confirmed an outbreak of mumps in South Africa. The viral infection, predominantly affecting children between the ages of five and nine, can be avoided through vaccination. Mumps causes painful swelling of the parotid and/or salivary glands, and is generally a mild childhood disease… READ FULL ARTICLE HERE
South African food shortage warning
Daily Investor – 12 May 2023 Pick n Pay CEO Pieter Boone warned of food shortages and social unrest in South Africa as load-shedding moves to higher stages. Speaking to Michael Avery on Classic Business, Boone said load-shedding disrupts South Africa’s food supply chain. “We see that in certain categories, including maize meal and chicken…