The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) and the Council for the Built Environment (CBE) are joining forces to organize South Africa’s first Built Environment Climate Change Indaba. The twoday conference, taking place on August 31 to September 1, 2023, in Durban, KwaZuluNatal, aims to address the urgent need for coordinated efforts in mitigating climate change’s impact on the built environment.
The World of Music, Arts, and Dance (WOMAD) Cape Town festival is set to take place from September 23rd to September 25th, 2023. Founded in 1982 by British musician Peter Gabriel, WOMAD has become an influential platform for showcasing global artistic expression. This year’s festival will showcase a fusion of international and local talent, following the success of the inaugural WOMAD South African Safari in 2022.
The Blisters for Bread Charity Family Fun Walk is an annual event that brings participants of all ages and fitness levels together to walk in support of the Peninsula School Feeding Association. This year’s event is slated for Sunday, 27 August on Sea Point Promenade and Beach Road.
Since its inception in 2011, Open Book has revolutionized Cape Town’s cultural landscape with its yearly literary celebration every September. This festival has become a significant platform for fostering thoughtprovoking conversations around literature. The festival features renowned international authors alongside the best contemporary South African writers. Despite the COVID19 pandemic, the organizers of Open Book have adapted the format, resulting in a more versatile and accessible series of events throughout the year.
South Africa’s Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, Hon. Dr. Blade Nzimande, is set to inaugurate the prestigious 2023 Technology and Instrumentation in Particle Physics (TIPP) conference in Cape Town. The global event, scheduled for Monday, September 4th, will bring together over 250 of the world’s leading scientists and researchers in particle physics technology and instrumentation.
In an effort to celebrate Women’s Month, the Water and Sanitation Deputy Ministers, Mr. David Mahlobo and Ms. Judith Tshabalala, will lead a community engagement in Pietermaritzburg on Tuesday, 29 August 2023. The event will focus on Women in Water Resource Management, outlining measures to foster women’s economic participation, and creating job opportunities in the water sector.
Artificial intelligence, social bots and algorithms have significantly impacted people’s lives in South Africa. With the national and provincial elections of 2024 fast approaching, questions arise regarding the possible positive and negative impacts of these technologies on the electoral process.
The inaugural Transforming Mentalities Summit 2023, hosted by the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, Dr. Blade Nzimande, aims to address the root causes of genderbased violence (GBV) by challenging deeply ingrained societal norms and beliefs. ## UNESCO’s Transforming Mentalities Initiative
The District Six Museum and Koe’sister Magazine have joined forces to create a unique event that celebrates, connects, and trades within the local community of Cape Town. This gathering is dedicated to uplifting the community and fostering a vibrant trading space for entrepreneurs. As the country commemorates Women’s Month, this market is a fitting tribute to the spirit of unity and progress.
The Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) has partnered with the Eastern Cape Communal Wool Growers Association (ECCWGA) to organize the Provincial Flock Competition at the Tsolo Agriculture and Rural Development Institute (TARDI). The main objective of the event is to support the Livestock Production Improvement Programme, which seeks to enhance the quality and quantity of sheep and wool production in the province.
The Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) is hosting the 2023 Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in the South African construction industry. This prestigious event amplifies the voices and accomplishments of women in the field.
As Women’s Month draws to a close, a significant event is taking place to promote women’s empowerment in the green economy. On August 25, 2023, MEC Thabo Meeko of the Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs (DESTEA) is organizing a oneday dialogue for women in the green economy at the Maria Moroka Nature Resort in Thaba Nchu.
On August 25, 2023, the Minister of Transport, Ms. Sindisiwe Chikunga, will host the National Aviation Gender Summit to address the persistent gender disparities in the aviation industry. The summit has the theme “Rise to the Challenge: Make Gender Equality in Aviation a Reality,” and it will gather key figures and thought leaders from various sectors of the industry.
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) and Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) are collaborating to host the 4th annual Women in Media and Communication panel discussion on August 25, 2023. The event is a crucial initiative to address the pressing concerns of cyberbullying of female journalists and online genderbased violence.
Cape Town has found new ways to support and celebrate its local film industry. The City of Cape Town and the organizers of the annual Silwerskerm Film Festival have collaborated to bring free film screenings to various communities in a sustainable way.
The eThekwini Business Seminar is a collaborative effort between the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), the KwaZuluNatal Department of Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs (KZN EDTEA), and the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. The event, scheduled for August 29, 2023, at the Durban Exhibition Centre in Durban, aims to empower local entrepreneurs.
