Chris Baraniuk – 23rd February 2024 From Australia to Ontario, cities are taking up unnecessary stretches of concrete and asphalt, allowing nature to take hold in their place. On a hot July day, Katherine Rose picked up a sturdy metal pole and jammed it under the tempting lip of a pre-cut concrete slab. Rose, communications and…
Cape Town launches cash-for-power applications for home solar users
Hanno Labuschagne – 12 February 2024 The City of Cape Town has started allowing households to apply to earn cash for excess power generated by their solar PV systems. Speaking at the city’s 2050 Energy Strategy launch on 12 February 2024, mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced that the first round of applications for the Cash for Power…
The two-faced cookie that called out a lying politician in South Africa
Nick Dall – 3 March 2024 When Coloured women were promised – then denied – both equality and the vote, they protested with a garish and sickly sweet biscuit. Stopping at the Wembley Bakery in Belgravia – a Cape Town suburb designated for “Coloured” people only during apartheid – is best done on an empty…
A vigilant voter’s elections guide to keep our digital streets safe from misinformation
Kavisha Pillay – 4 March 2024 If you come across false information this election season, don’t simply continue to scroll. You can actively play a role in keeping our digital streets safer. Election season is upon us. And you can be assured, dear voter, that regardless of where you are in South Africa, how you…
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Street Art by Banksy – A massive Collection (100+ photos)
VIDAR – 15 January 2024 Banksy is a pseudonymous England-based street artist, political activist, and film director. His satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine dark humor with graffiti executed in a distinctive stenciling technique. His works of political and social commentary have been featured on streets, walls, and bridges of cities throughout the world….
Blank Books in Obz – 30% OFF All Travel Books
Dear All, Welcome to our Travel book special. 30% off of all books from our Travel sections! This includes our African, South African and general Travel sections (though not our specialized Travel & Exploration section). Click here to view our Travel titles. You can also search for a title/author in the search field. Use the…
Important notice from Western Cape Government
Please remember to join the Observatory Library.
The Observatory Library is an amazing resource and has loads of new books! However, it is threatened with closure due to low membership. Please join the library now and help keep its doors open!
