“In Transition 2.0” is a film that offers hope and resilience in challenging times. It was a pleasure to be part of the audience at the Eco Film Festival this month at the Labia in Gardens. For me the film presents a tried and tested opportunity for change. Very real change from a grassroots movement that is starting to gain ground in a time when we are looking for answers to … [Read more...]
Cape Town crowned the world’s Earth Hour Capital for sustainability efforts
Cape Town is the World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) Global Earth Hour’s City Capital for 2014. The announcement was made at a ceremony in Vancouver, Canada – which won the award in 2013. This accolade is a prestigious honour that recognises the city’s innovative actions on climate change and its dedication to pursuing the goal of a sustainable urban environment. Cape Town … [Read more...]
Cape Town Eco Film Festival 2014
The Cape Town Eco Film Festival will take place at the Labia Theatre on Orange Street in Cape Town from Thursday the 27th of March to Monday the 31st of March. This inaugural event is the first of what will hopefully become a vibrant, annual festival that brings the best local and international documentary films focusing on environmental issues to Cape Town. The Festival … [Read more...]
“Government not protecting water as basic human right” -SAHRC
Government is not protecting water as a basic human right, the SA Human Rights Commission said on Tuesday. "...water is viewed mainly as an economic good or commodity by government departments and the private sector," a SAHRC report on water and sanitation in the country, released in Cape Town, said. "The result is that most of South Africa's water is used by business, … [Read more...]
Hang up your heels for gumboots
The Miss Earth South Africa Women Empowerment and Leadership Programme once again promises to be one jam-packed with environmental milestones, sustainable achievements and green dreams as the organisation embarks on their annual search for South Africa’s next green beauty. Young women between the ages of 18 and 26 are invited to submit their applications for the 2014 … [Read more...]
Waste management a priority for C40’s African cities
Ricardo Cepeda-Marquez, the Director of C40’s Solid Waste Initiative, finds C40’s African cities taking action -- and eager to share knowledge to improve solid waste management. Following a successful C40 Mayors Summit in Johannesburg, the Director of C40’s Solid Waste Initiative, Ricardo Cepeda-Marquez and C40 Africa Regional Director Hastings Chikoko met with three of … [Read more...]
Raising the Red Flag for Princess Vlei
A red flag has literally been raised at Princess Vlei on the Cape Flats of Cape Town by the supporters of a People’s Plan for the Vlei. The intention behind the campaign launched in November 2013 - with the active involvement of civic, environmental and faith organisations, including SAFCEI - is to alert Cape Town’s citizens to the natural and social spaces in our city that … [Read more...]
Bringing green documentaries to Cape Town
The Cape Town Eco Film Festival will take place at the Labia Theatre on Orange Street in Cape Town from Thursday the 27th of March to Monday the 31st of March. This inaugural event is the first of what will hopefully become a vibrant, annual festival that brings the best local and international documentary films focusing on environmental issues to Cape Town. The Festival … [Read more...]
SA cities in the running for global eco challenge
Two South African cities have been selected as finalists in the 2014 World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Earth Hour City Challenge, a global competition that recognises the substantial long-term efforts of cities to combat climate change. The two contenders – Cape Town and Durban – were among six South African cities that participated in a collaborative programme between WWF … [Read more...]
Seli 1 wreck reduction operations a resounding success
Seli 1 wreck reduction operations to date have been confirmed as a resounding success; however the public are advised to keep a wide berth as further operations to ensure the safety of recreational users must still take place. A recent follow-up assessment of the Seli 1 wreck off the Table View coastline has confirmed that the operation has been a success, with the primary … [Read more...]
Cape Town: City where Mandela was imprisoned mourns
Nelson Mandela, as many have pointed out, had a complicated relationship with Cape Town. This weekend, mourners gathered to grieve and celebrate. The City of Cape Town’s response to Mandela’s death has been swift and efficient, with a reported operating budget of R72 million set aside for the days of mourning. But particularly at events held at the city’s Grand Parade, the … [Read more...]
Awards promote responsible commercial sector in Cape Town
Cape Town’s Energy Efficiency Forum for Commercial Buildings is delighted to announce the award winners for 2013. There were three categories: Single Buildings, Head Offices with Franchises and New Buildings. At an event held on Monday 25 November 2013, attended by over 150 guests, the following companies were Energy Efficiency Forum (EE Forum) Award Winners: Single … [Read more...]
Helping hands make a difference in Philippi
DJs for Bread and helping hands made a difference in Philippi, helping out in a local vegetable garden. Bigger Than Me in association with Heart Capital, Black Mango, Breathe Sunshine Africa Music Conference and BPM Magazine came together on Saturday the 9th of November to plant seeds, transplant seedlings at the Foodpods depot in the Philippi horticultural area. The aim … [Read more...]
