Siphokazi Vuso – 15 August 2023 Tributes have poured in for ANC Struggle stalwart Kallie Hanekom, whose death was announced by the party on Sunday. Hanekom has been described as a fearless leader and devoted MK operative who dedicated his life to the Struggle for freedom, justice and equality. He died on August 9 at…
SA National Parks Week
#SANationalParksWeek During this SA National Parks Week, from 16 to 24 September 2023*, take a moment to immerse yourself in the beauty of our parks, from the rugged mountains to the serene coastal stretches, at no cost to South Africans with a valid ID
Womxn Walk – UPDATE
Dear All, please see updated poster with information around starting point. Our co-host Zinzi will post any extra details later in the week. Note that the walk is on women’s day –AUG 9TH a Wednesday, AT 8 PM. For those who need it, travel reimbursement of ZAR 50 is available, please let me know via…
Streetopia 2023 Call for arts proposals
Streetopia is an annual free one-day street festival held in Observatory, Cape Town happening this year on the 25th of November. Streetopia is a community-run event sparked by AfrikaBurn and created in conjunction with local artists, businesses and the Observatory Improvement District (OBSID). It has been a City of Cape Town Special Event since 2016….
Blank Books in Obz – 50% OFF All Cookery Books Until Sunday 6th August
Dear All, We’ve cooked the books! The cookery section is overflowing and we need to make some space. So we’re offering a 3-day Sales Blitz with 50% off any Cookery books. Click here to get 50% OFF any Cookery titles. You can also search for a title/author in the search field. Use the discount/voucher code…
River Club: New twist in the plot
Steve Kretzmann – 28 July 2023 The founder of the Krotoa of the Goringhaicona says he told developers to target Goringhaicona Khoi Khoin Indigenous Traditional Council leader Tauriq Jenkins The founder of Krotoa of the Goringhaicona, an organisation which favoured the development of the River Club site in Cape Town, has revealed that he urged…
Join the Obs community clean-up of the Liesbeek River this weekend
Please join us this coming Saturday for the monthly community clean-up around the Liesbeek River in Observatory. When: Saturday, 5 August 2023, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm (join us at a time that suits you). Where: Meet us at our banner near the corner of Liesbeek Parkway and Station Road, close to the “Two…
The Obs Journey – July 2023 Update
Dear Obs Journey friend, It has been a while since we last communicated but things are still moving along and it is time for an update. We are realising the complexity of our challenges and how there is not going to be one simple solution. Our challenges: A shortage of jobs, housing, social support, addiction…
Blank Books in Obz – Book Launch – Bottled – How Coca-Cola Became African
Blank Books in Obz – Book Launch – Bottled – How Coca-Cola Became African Dear Friends of BLANK Books (now @Obz Books), Please join us this Sunday 6th August at 10:30 am for the Launch of Bottled – How Coca Cola Became African. Please rsvp to [email protected] We look forward to seeing you there! Your…
Comments on the policies on MUP and restricted trading times by the Observatory Civic Association
Dear colleague Please find attached the comments on the proposed policies on MUP and restricted trading times issued by the WC government from the Observatory Civic Association. Leslie London OCA Chairperson