An open a discussion on the future of Cape Town cannot ignore the theme of healthcare. The consequences of which are not theoretical but practical, and in some cases mortally practical. Antonio Bonaldi, a doctor, public health expert and founder
By Andrea Couvert Photo by SWISS IM&H on Unsplash During lockdown, we are experiencing many mixed chaotic feelings, from anxiety to the joy of seeing that even in crisis situations, people try to give their best and collaborate. I have
By Andrea Couvert This article was originally publish by LABSUS Cape Town, 17 August 2017: eight civic organisations, including Woodstock Residents’ Association, of which I am a member, met to discuss if and how to prepare a proposal for a
By Andrea Couvert The Bo-Kaap struggle has reached the media. We have seen the national and local police acting directly against the citizens to defend the speculators’ private interest, and we have seen developers use private security companies not only
By Andrea Couvert The following text is my speech at the seminar “The City as a Democratic Common” Saturday – 27 October 2018 Few days ago I attended to a conference where Tracy Ledger, a consultant specialising in local economic
By Andrea Couvert Five short videos, a visual story-telling of the “Mamas 8.0” computer workshop for the Women’s Network group of Philippi, Cape Town. During the 5 days full-time course the participants learnt how to use Gmail, Google Search, Blogger
By Andrea Couvert The amazing success of Open Street Festival in Bree Street on 18th January 2015 highlighted the great need for public spaces felt in Cape Town – and probably elsewhere in the country. One key aspect of the