Animals Have Rights 2 – South Africa is launching our monthly fundraising events in Observatory CPT AHR2 is an NPC and we will collab with a different animal org each month. The first beneficiary is Happy Tails Langa Date: Frid 13th June Venue: OBS Community Hall CPT Freshlyground is our headline act! They will be…
Winter Warmer Fundraiser: Groove is in the Heart
Opera in Your Neighbourhood
The Place of Stars
Children’s Authors Meet & Greet
How to cope with the death of your pet
Sometimes it’s hard for others to understand your loss or extend sympathy. Here’s how to take care of yourself and family members while mourning the loss of a pet. When a person you love dies, it’s natural to feel sorrow, express grief and expect friends and family to provide comfort—but although people often feel the…
Cape Town to deliver new budget on Wednesday after public outcry
Picture: Pixabay By Keely Goodall – 26 May 2025 The City of Cape Town is revising its budget after outrage over rates. Over 14,000 Cape Town residents submitted comments to the City’s 2025/26 budget during the initial consultation phase… SEE MORE
Satellite images reveal the dark side of household solar power – South Africa’s green transition is only for a few
Publicly available satellite images show that homes in upper income suburbs are most likely to have solar systems. Middle income houses have far fewer, while low income homes have none. Imagery © Airbus 2025. Compiled by Zander Venter. The Conversation – 20 May 2025 As winter approaches, memories of the past haunt South Africans…
Cape Town caves: City to amend budget after rates uproar
The City of Cape Town has had to contend with widespread criticism from ratepayers over its proposed tariff reforms. Image: Supplied By Antoinette Slabbert and Liesl Peyper – 23 May 2025 Mayor Hill-Lewis confirms there will be opportunity for public participation from 28 May to 13 June. The City of Cape Town confirmed on Friday…
NHC FUNDING FOR HERITAGE APPLICATIONS OPEN
About our funding The National Heritage Council (NHC) discovered, as early as 2009, that heritage initiatives require financial resources to establish projects that contribute to the protection, preservation and promotion of heritage. Many of South Africa’s Heritage Practitioners attached to organisations or working independently have displayed a high level of commitment to promoting culture and…