I. Unmasking the Enigma: A Deep Dive into Banksy’s Street Art Revolution In the dynamic world of street art, few names are as resonant or as enigmatic as Banksy. A spectral figure whose identity remains shrouded in mystery, Banksy is a paradox of fame and anonymity, a revolutionary whose works have transformed public spaces and…
The Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle
The Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (#PSHB) beetle continues to spread in Newlands, Rondebosch, Mowbray, Claremont, Kenilworth, and Observatory along the Liesbeek River. ✍️The City of Cape Town Invasive Species team hosts free training sessions where you’ll learn the signs of infestation, how to handle an infestation safely, and what trees make ideal replacements. 🗓️ The…
African Union Summit
The 36th African Union Summit just kicked off in Ethiopia. We need to make sure they don’t ignore one of the biggest issues threatening our continent – plastic. We have created a video with a powerful message, urging leaders to rally around a strong Global Plastics Treaty – which some of them already have. Everyone…
Applications for arts and culture funding now open
Dear Colleagues, The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) has announced the opening of online applications for arts and culture funding support. Funding applications are open to registered arts and culture organisations and institutions, artist groups, individuals involved in artistic expressions and arts and culture events companies. Through this funding, DCAS is committed to…
WARD ALLOCATIONS – CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Good day All Please find attached Wish list notice and template for your information and compliance. The Subcouncil has commenced with the public consultation process for input into the Ward Allocation Budget for Financial year 2025/26. We would like to invite your organisation to submit proposals in compliance with the requirements specified in the attached Wish list notice. The…
The city is calling for your comments on:
Comment on the 2022-23 annual reports 1 February – 1 March 2024 Comment on the draft contract relating to Dial-a-Ride public transport services 26 January – 25 February 2024 Comment on the proposed change to the method of delivery of notifications for certain applications in terms of the City’s Municipal Planning By-Law (MPBL) 22 January…
Organic & Natural Products Expo Africa
Organic & Natural Products Expo Africa, Cape Town 2024 26th – 28th April 2024 Cape Town International Convention Centre SEE MORE HERE
Pitfalls of the ‘mallification’ of our cities
By Jared Sacks – 3 Feb 2024 Politics (or as some like to refer to it, poly-tricks) in Cape Town generally focuses on opportunistic fights between the Democratic Alliance (DA), the ANC and other political parties. At the worst of times, they take the form of outright racism, afrophobia and anti-homeless bigotry. Many of you…
6 Photos and Video of Street Art by Banksy in Gaza, Palestine
VIDAR – 18 Jan 2024 In the rubble-strewn streets of Gaza, an unexpected figure emerges – a playful kitten adorned with a sassy red bow. This street art gem is none other than Banksy’s signature touch, adding a splash of amusement to a landscape of devastation… SEE MORE HERE
Boxing clever — this engineered wetland is a holistic solution to SA’s water treatment problems
Takudzwa Pongweni – 15 Jan 2024 The Wetland in a Box is a modular system that uses roots and bacteria to clean wastewater. Removing pollutants and producing biomass, it may be the solution to South Africa’s coming crisis. Gerhard Janse van Rensburg, a former information and communication technology specialist, became involved in community service in…