Thursday, 27 August 2026

Confidence activator Mapula Lachodi urged women to choose themselves without waiting for approval, framing boundaries as stewardship rather than selfishness and recommending intentional, gradual change.

Healthy communities were defined as more than shared space: people intentionally share values, resources and responsibility, protecting vulnerable members while holding one another accountable.

Cape Town Climate Week runs from 31 August to 5 September 2026, bringing community leaders, activists, students and residents together to connect climate change with everyday life.

Youth advocate Laika Martin said meaningful climate action starts with knowing your community, educating yourself, joining local projects and exercising civic rights, including engaging councillors and voting.