Cape Town almost ran out of water. Here's how it averted the crisis
Aug 23, 2019 · Crisis averted… for now By changing a city’s habits, along with the welcome return of some rain, Cape Town managed to avert the worst of the water scarcity crisis. …
These are the world's five biggest slums | World Economic Forum
Oct 19, 2016 · Here's a glimpse at the world's five biggest slums: Khayelitsha, Cape Town, South Africa Population: 400,000 According to the 2011 Census, the townships of Khayelitsha are …
Cape Town’s crisis shows us the real cost of water
Mar 22, 2018 · The lack of accounting for the cost of water in agriculture is not unique to South Africa. It is a global crisis, and Cape Town is not the first red flag. California’s recent water …
These drone images capture South Africa's dramatic inequality
Jun 24, 2016 · A new photo series by an American living in Cape Town captures the dramatic inequality of South Africa’s most beloved city. From an aerial view, Cape Town’s scenic beauty …
Meet the imam of Africa’s first gay-friendly mosque
May 4, 2017 · The People's Mosque in Africa’s southern-most city, Cape Town, is no ordinary place of worship. Through its doors pass local Muslims who all have an unusual trait in …
Cape Town shows how other cities could limit climate change with …
Aug 31, 2021 · Solving Cape Town's mobility crisis requires a shift to a whole-of-society approach and building partnerships as the modus operandi.
3 ways to tackle road safety in the Global South
Mar 18, 2024 · A road safety event in Cape Town highlighted that Africa has the highest number per capita of road fatalities. Here are three ways to improve road safety.
These are the 5 biggest risks facing sub-Saharan Africa this year
Sep 3, 2019 · As the World Economic Forum on Africa gets underway this week in Cape Town, a new report – The Sub-Saharan Africa Risks Landscape – is set to be unveiled.
'Stigma follows us': Cape Town's homeless, transgender women …
Nov 7, 2019 · Kim Harrisberg South Africa Cape Town - Beneath a bridge in the Cape Town suburb of Woodstock, a strung-together network of blankets serves as a refuge for a group of …
World Economic Forum on Africa 2019
Aug 29, 2019 · With its youthful population, vast natural resources and fast-growing cities, Africa is at a critical juncture on the world stage. Read our collection of articles that explore the …