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Bulelwa Makalima-Ngewana|Published

Despite thinking of myself as a great optimist, I must confess that during the past months, considering the state of South Africa and the world at large, I’ve had ...

How to bring people together

Bulelwa Makalima-Ngewana|Published

From December 29, we’d begin the debate: where to go for our annual New Year’s Day trip to the beach.

Drought opportunity to support socio-economic goals

Bulelwa Makalima-Ngewana|Published

As several parts of the country, the province and the city grapple with water shortages, some dire, I wondered what this meant for me.

Restoring dignity of homeless

Bulelwa Makalima-Ngewana|Published

Going into Cape Town's festive season, it's always good to remember that at heart, this is a time of giving, compassion and care. As Mahatma Ghandi famously wrote: ...

Celebrating our collectiveness

Bulelwa Makalima-Ngewana|Published

As 2014 rushes towards an end, I am reflective about the time and life of our city. It's been a year of high activity on and off the streets of Cape Town.

Streets do not only serve cars

Bulelwa Makalima-Ngewana|Published

Many people my age, who grew up in villages or townships remember playing on the street when we were growing up.

Feeding the Mother City

Bulelwa Makalima-Ngewana|Published

I grew up in rural Eastern Cape, where I had a very direct connection with where my food came from.

Healthy trees for a healthy life

Bulelwa Makalima-Ngewana|Published

My relationship with trees goes back to childhood.

Creative narrative of our city

Bulelwa Makalima-Ngewana|Published

This past Saturday was one of the most delightful, inspiring days I have spent in the Mother City in a while.

Cape Town’s journey has just begun

Bulelwa Makalima-Ngewana|Published

Linking infrasructure development to social cohesion is central to the city’s vision, writes Bulelwa Makalima-Ngewana