Isabella Schmidt is a Cape Town journalist who chronicles the city’s evolving food culture, from Bo-Kaap spice merchants to Khayelitsha microbreweries. Raised hiking the trails that link Table Mountain to the Cape Flats, she brings the flavours and voices of her hometown to global readers with equal parts rigour and heart.
In Cape Town’s downtown area, a pioneering architectural feat, The Fynbos, is being built as Africa’s first biophilic building. The Fynbos aims to merge urban living with nature by integrating natural elements into its design. ### The Building’s Features
Ayanda Majozi, a Table Mountain National Park ranger, is embarking on a nineday journey to participate in the Cableway Charity Challenge. The event is a unique fundraising initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable women and children in Cape Town. It will conclude on May 14, 2023, and has attracted the attention of casual and seasoned athletes eager to make a difference.
Mama Africa is more than just another restaurant in Cape Town. It is a place that celebrates the rich cultures and cuisines of Africa. For more than 25 years, it has been a gathering place for people from all over the world who want to experience the vibrant flavors of Africa in the heart of Cape Town.
After a lengthy legal battle that started in 2017, a federal court jury in New York finally decided that Ed Sheeran “independently” wrote his hit song “Thinking Out Loud,” which means he did not infringe on the copyright of Marvin Gaye’s classic “Let’s Get It On.” The lawsuit was brought by the heirs of Ed Townsend, a cowriter of “Let’s Get It On.”
The Loskop Bulk Water Supply Project is a significant initiative to address the water supply challenges experienced by communities in the Thembisile Hani Municipality and eight other villages in the Limpopo province of South Africa. The project is worth R1.67 billion and has five work packages, including laying 30 km of pipelines from Loskop Dam and constructing two water reservoirs, pump stations, and water treatment works.
The 5th Global Conference on Biodiversity Finance, organized by the South African government and the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), is scheduled to take place on May 9, 2023, in Cape Town, South Africa. The event will provide an opportunity for government representatives, private sector members, experts, and academics to share experiences and engage in technical discussions on biodiversity finance solutions and investments in BIOFIN countries and regions.
Genderbased violence (GBV) remains critical in South Africa’s posteducation and training sector. Female students are particularly vulnerable to experiencing physical and psychological harm, as demonstrated by a Higher Health (HH) study, which found that 62% of South African students feel unsafe on campus.
Over the past week, the City’s law enforcement agencies have worked diligently to ensure safer roads and decreased lawlessness. The results of their efforts are evident in the impressive number of arrests and fines issued during weekly enforcement operations. ### Impressive Arrest and Fine Numbers Achieved
The N2 Wild Coast Road Project is a significant infrastructure project that has the potential to revolutionize South Africa’s transport industry. The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) is responsible for the project, estimated to cost R10 billion.
Recently, two commercial layer farms in the Paardeberg area of the Western Cape were found to have avian influenza. The Western Cape Government is urging both the agricultural sector and the public to be mindful and limit the spread of the disease to prevent further outbreaks. The disease has already caused the death or destruction of 120,000 birds, as confirmed on April 21 and 25.
The Western Cape of South Africa has been grappling with a severe drought for several years. In 2017, the region introduced water restrictions to help manage the scarce water supply. While there has been a slight improvement in the situation in 2020, the region’s water supply remains fragile.
Gang activity has been increasing in South Africa in recent years, especially in urban areas with high levels of poverty and unemployment. These criminal organizations engage in a variety of illegal activities, such as drug trafficking, robbery, and murder, causing fear and insecurity among the population.
South Africa has a rich and complicated history, but it also boasts breathtaking natural beauty and endless opportunities for exploration. Despite the challenges that the country faces, Tammy Southby’s blog, Sunshine Simplicities, focuses on the positive aspects of South Africa that often go unnoticed.
Emazulwini Restaurant at Makers Landing in Cape Town has quickly become a mustvisit destination for foodies and travelers alike. The restaurant offers unique and innovative cuisine, resulting in its recent inclusion on the Condé Nast Traveller’s ‘2023 Hot List’. ## A Taste of Authentic South African Cuisine
Home composting is an effective and straightforward way to reduce waste and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. By composting organic waste, you can turn it into nutrientrich soil that can be used for gardening and landscaping purposes. It can also help households save money on waste disposal costs and reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers.
Access to nature is not a luxury but a necessity for physical, psychological, and spiritual wellbeing. Numerous studies in many countries have documented the benefits of being in nature. However, more research needs to be done in developing countries on the importance of nature experience. In these countries, nature is often considered a luxury once basic needs are met. Instead, the focus is on economic development, housing and sanitation, and access to green space. As urbanization accelerates in developing countries, nature experience is becoming increasingly rare, and access to nature and green spaces is highly skewed along socioeconomic lines.