The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs invites you to comment on the Reviewed White Paper on Local Government Any person or institution wishing to submit comments must do so by no later than 28 May 2026. Submissions can be forwarded to: [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] Gazette The Reviewed Draft White Paper on Local…
Register online to vote, says Electoral Commission
FILE Picture: Emmanuel Croset/AFP Vicky Stark – 4 May 2026 Eligible South Africans with a valid identity document can visit Registertovote.elections.org.za The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa is calling on citizens to register online for the upcoming local government elections set for 4 November. The commission says people who are not yet registered, as well…
Pesticide exposure linked to 150% higher cancer risk in major study
Hidden in everyday pesticide exposure, a silent biological shift may be driving a surprising rise in cancer risk. Credit: Shutterstock April 27, 2026 – Institut Pasteur A major new study finds that living in pesticide-heavy environments could raise cancer risk by up to 150%, even when the chemicals are considered “safe” on their own. The…
News from the City
Your safety is now just a few taps away. The City’s App now includes a Safety & Security reporting feature, allowing residents to report by-law and criminal incidents directly from their phones. You can now log incidents such as: • Metal theft • Public drinking • Abandoned vehicles • Problem buildings • Poaching …and more,…
The “F” word🌿
Loubie Rusch introduces a different take on the “F” word, and it’s not what you might expect. She opens up the conversation around foraging, a word that holds more complexity than it first suggests, especially in the South African context. Enjoy this short reel and leave a comment if you have one https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX_eDrTk5qf/ Using Kei…
Obsid Public Safety Update
Mancomm meeting
Mancomm meeting Date: Tuesday 28 April 2026 Time: 18h00 Venue: Observatory Community Centre (NA room – upstairs on the left)
Save Our Sacred Lands welcomes Heritage Western Cape ruling on Oude Molen Eco Village development
Hope Ntanzi Heritage Western Cape has rejected a Heritage Impact Assessment linked to a proposed development at Oude Molen Eco Village in Cape Town’s Two Rivers Urban Park. The assessment forms part of a Western Cape Government proposal to redevelop the Oude Molen precinct, which triggered the statutory heritage approval process under the National Heritage…
Molo Songololo Fundraiser
Another reminder to please join us tomorrow evening in developing a community manifesto, an important tool to have our say on tbe requirements and priorities of our future ward councillor. These accountability mechanisms are significantly important to ensure change and enforce people power. Please don’t miss out!!
Ska Warra
Ska Warra is pleased to present the first instalment of its live event series ‘Sound Down’, featuring The Guftahs, COWBELLE (debut), and Operation Khataza, supported by Ska Warra resident DJs JO-L and Gcwala. Lineup: 20:00 – Ska Warra Residents 21:00 – The Guftahs 22:00 – COWBELLE (debut) 23:00 – Operation Khataza BOOK HERE