Lineup of top local house and urban acts announced for Braam Beach Party: Great Dane in Braamfontein was packed on the evening of Thursday, 7 July for the much anticipated announcement of the lineup for the second night of the Superbalist In The City weekend, the Virgin Braam Beach Party, the night Braamfontein will be transformed into a beach complete with sand and palm … [Read more...] about Lineup of top local house and urban acts announced for Braam Beach Party
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Resilience in South Africa’s urban water landscape | The Conversation
Resilience in South Africa’s urban water landscape: Some informal settlements in Cape Town are located on or near wetlands. ShutterstockResilience is becoming a core concept in water governance. It refers to the ability of communities, cities or regions to withstand the challenges posed by an increased intensity and frequency of floods and droughts. Resilience often involves … [Read more...] about Resilience in South Africa’s urban water landscape | The Conversation
Urban renewal, Florida Road, Durban
Urban renewal, Florida Road, Durban Image by Kleinz1 This attractive building, in Florida Road, Durban, is an example of the urban renewal that is taking place in the area. This Kwa-Zulu Natal South Africa image was automatically curated and published with WP Robot plugin - CLICK HERE to learn more about WP Robot for Wordpress - a massive time and money saver. Visit … [Read more...] about Urban renewal, Florida Road, Durban
Gifted children in Africa’s urban slums are a precious and untapped resource | The Conversation
Gifted children in poor areas of Africa's cities are unlikely to make it to secondary school. Steve HumbleWe all know that it doesn’t matter whether you’re rich or poor. You can still be gifted. Opportunity is the key. Through opportunity you can overcome difficulty and reach your full potential. But is this true in the developing world? Over a number of years a team at … [Read more...] about Gifted children in Africa’s urban slums are a precious and untapped resource | The Conversation
Why urban agriculture isn’t a panacea for Africa’s food crisis | The Conversation
Food security efforts need to look beyond urban agriculture. Jane BattersbyUrban agriculture is widely promoted as the solution to the growing problem of urban food insecurity in South Africa and in Africa more broadly. It is said to provide livelihoods and social cohesion, and have environmental benefits. But it’s also promoted as having additional food security benefits. It … [Read more...] about Why urban agriculture isn’t a panacea for Africa’s food crisis | The Conversation
