On September 1st, 2023, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms. Makhotso Sotyu, will launch National Arbor Month, a monthlong celebration dedicated to raising awareness of the critical need to conserve, protect, and plant trees for both environmental and human benefits.
Cape Town’s art scene is constantly evolving, and the latest creative collaboration between lensbased artist Lien Botha and painter Jaco van Schalkwyk is a testament to this. The two artists, with close ties to the Barnard Gallery, have teamed up to curate an exhibition that explores conservation, nature, and storytelling through visual imagery.
Spring is a time of new beginnings a time to celebrate life and beauty. To experience all that spring has to offer, head to Paternoster, a picturesque coastal town in the Western Cape, from 1 to 3 September 2023. This enchanting town will host the Blomme & Bubbles event, a celebration of art, music, food, and Cap Classique wine.
On September 1, 2023, the Acting Premier of Ngaka Modiri Molema District, Nono Maloyi, will launch the Thuntsha Lerole Service Delivery Programme in Tswaing Local Municipality. This coincides with the celebration of the 2023 Integrated Public Service Month. The event will be attended by MECs from various departments, Executive Mayors, and Mayors in the district, all with the aim of providing service delivery interventions and enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of Tswaing.
The MAC Charter Council is organizing a Women’s Day event to honor and celebrate the contributions of women in the Marketing, Advertising, and Communication (MAC) sector. The event is scheduled for September 1, 2023, at the Inanda Polo Club in Sandton, Johannesburg, under the theme, “Driving transformation and empowerment: Advancing women in the MAC sector.”
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.