Blogs

Is Cape Town a global leader in shark bite prevention?

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2011-10-04 08:16

Cape Town is at the forefront of beach safety, especially with the implementation of the shark spotter programme.

Kirstenbosch Named World's Top Picnic Spot

Submitted by Philip on Mon, 2011-10-03 09:48

It comes as no surprise that Kirstenbosch has been named as one of the world's top picnic spots by National Geographic Magazine.

Meet Marvin - the newly launched mascot for MyCiTi

Submitted by Philip on Mon, 2011-09-26 08:32

The new face of the MyCiTi bus system, a mascot called Marvin, was revealed at MyCiTi’s Civic Centre station this afternoon. It was appropriate that he was revealed at the Civic Centre Station, as it is an important hub of the current system.

Environment and Climate Change Focus of two Michaelis Exhibitions

Submitted by Philip on Fri, 2011-09-23 14:13

Opening 18:00 on Saturday 24 September

The Michaelis Galleries and Gordon Institute for Performing and Creative Arts (GIPCA) present two exhibitions at the Michaelis Galleries, from 24 September to 19 October.

National Braai Day is Saturday 24th Sept 2011

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2011-09-21 09:00

Dont forget to get the meat, wood, wors, firelighters, friends (and foes) around your braai this coming Saturday! Celebrate Heritage Day with one of SA's most celebrated activities!

Move over! Give the Toads a chance

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2011-09-19 15:47

Western Leopard Toad mating

Its breeding time again for the endangered Western Leopard Toads in the City. Please keep a look out in the evenings on the roads around known breeding sites.

The Western Leopard Toad is an endangered species! It can reach an impressive size of about 140 mm in length. Like all toads, it has a rough skin and two large parotoid glands on either side of the head and neck behind the eyes.

City to focus on positioning Cape Town as ‘green economy’ for COP17

Submitted by Philip on Mon, 2011-09-19 10:05

The City of Cape Town has identified its key focus for the upcoming COP17 conference in November this year: the belief that economic development and environmental sustainability cannot operate exclusively.

Tread Lightly - Moving Planet Cape Town

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2011-09-19 08:07

On Heritage Day in Cape Town, a collection of green leaders have come together to create a massive event that will celebrate environmental successes while simultaneously demanding change from our leaders.

Keeping E-Waste out of Cape Town's Landfills

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2011-09-07 08:37

What is e-Waste? e-Waste is any unwanted equipment such as computers, printers, fax machines, cell phones, toasters, microwaves, ink and toner cartridges, or any other electrical or electronic goods or direct parts thereof.

September is the month to plant trees and celebrate our Heritage

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2011-09-05 11:57

Plant a tree for your community

September is Arbor month and Heritage month and with spring in the air, it is surely the time to dust off the winter cob webs and embrace the many exciting events happening in and around the City this month.