CPCC Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation

We educate, engage, empower & actively involve community, including youth, to live in harmony with biodiversity; inspiring joyful custodianship of environment.

[CPCC Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation @cpcc_za]

South Africa is characterised by unique human diversity+ biodiversity. CPBMJTT public meetings in June may seem to be about baboons, but really need be critiqued through broader lens, in context of diversity of our people, and with baboons as an aspect of system of biodiversity.

[CPCC Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation @cpcc_za]

Today, Human Rights Day, we call on City of Cape Town to honour our constitutionally enshrined human rights pertaining to environment, by making Conservation of Biodiversity a serious concern in the Integrated Development Plan (IDP).
This is currently given barely a mention.

[CPCC Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation @cpcc_za]

FYI some change in refuse collection CT Far South, where
from Dec, rubbish collections revert to City from Wastemart. Services should continue to run smoothly: City will use many of the same staff and City trucks. This is an interim measure until the 2nd quarter of 2024.

[CPCC Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation @cpcc_za]

There will be *NO REFUSE COLLECTION* again today.
Areas affected include:
Glencairn
Welcome Glen
Da Gama
Ocean View
Dido Valley
Glen Marine
*Please do not put bins out*
~Source Wastemart via Lynda Silk CPCC, CoCT have been informed.
#TaxiStrike
#wastecollection

[CPCC Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation @cpcc_za]

List of areas affected today by no refuse collection:
Capri
Imhoff's Gift
Kommetjie
Scarborough
Mount Pleasant side of Simon's Town including some Naval Facilities
Glencairn Heights
Sun Valley

[CPCC Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation @cpcc_za]

NO REFUSE COLLECTION TODAY likely impact collections through the week.
Waste Mart apologises insufficient staff to service due to taxi strike and associated violence & intimidation. Areas impacted in South Peninsula today follows.
#TaxiViolence
#CapePeninsulaCivilConservation

[CPCC Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation @cpcc_za]

We acknowledge and
commend COCT for considering ranger program and contract as being essential for affected
communities and for welfare of baboons by showing willingness to extend the contract.
Clarity on adjustment is important
#CapePeninsulaCivilConservation
#BaboonManagement

[CPCC Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation @cpcc_za]

@geordinhl @dailymaverick Willl you @geordinhl at any point in this Earth gathering, be discussing why @CityofCT does not give conservation of Biodiversity any significance or accountability in the City's Integrated Development Plan? @dailymaverick

#CapePeninsulaCivilConservatio

[CPCC Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation @cpcc_za]

@AndrewsEddie @CityofCT This sounds interesting @AndrewsEddie. Please would you explain why conservation of Biodiversity does not feature significantly in @CityofCT Integrated Development Plan, which is the city's overarching plan?
#CapePeninsulaCivilConservation
#Biodiversity
#CapeTown
#NaturalHeritage

[CPCC Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation @cpcc_za]

2207 spider species recorded in South Africa; none are deadly!
Next time you encounter a spider, how about simply observe for a week without disturbing and read up on it?
Thanks Spider Club SA for supporting yesterday's learning adventure
#DaGamaNatureClub
#LivingWithBiodiversity

[CPCC Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation @cpcc_za]

So then a 4th letter was sent to Mayor of Cape Town @geordinhl 28th March 2023, as no answers yet received.
Do our authorities hold themselves above answers?
CPCC Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation
@cpcc_za wants answers!
#MinutesOfMeeting
#PublicEngagement
#BaboonRangers

[CPCC Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation @cpcc_za]

Second and third letters sent to Mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis @geordinhl 21st March, 27th March 2023
Acknowledged received with no responses to date.
The public needs answers.
#MinutesOfMeeting
#PublicEngagement
#DueProcess
#Transparency
#BaboonRangers
#DutyOfCare

[CPCC Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation @cpcc_za]

Thanks @dailymaverick
Is it appropriate to accept lawlessness & lack of accountability from authorities in SA?
Dr Dziba response to serious legal questions is a fob off.
Without an MOA (Memorandum of Agreement) any plans are hot air!
https://t.co/EQaeRMtWQJ
@cpcc_za

[CPCC Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation @cpcc_za]

IMPORTANT PRESS STATEMENT: points concerns beyond baboon management, to a very serious question
-to what extent will we citizens hold our government accountable to law?
@cpcc_za asks press & public please raise with @BarbaraCreecy_ + @geordinhl
#unconstitutional

[CPCC Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation @cpcc_za]

IMPORTANT PRESS STATEMENT: points concerns beyond baboon management, to a very serious question
-to what extent will we citizens hold our government accountable to law? More in comments
@cpcc_za asks press & public please raise with @BarbaraCreecy_ + @geordinhl
#unconstitutional

[CPCC Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation @cpcc_za]

CONTINUES: IMPORTANT PRESS STATEMENT: concerns beyond baboon management, very serious question
-to what extent will we citizens hold government accountable to law?
@cpcc_za press & public please raise with @BarbaraCreecy_ + @geordinhl
#unconstitutional

[CPCC Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation @cpcc_za]

Urgent intervention sought to 'void' draft Baboon Management Plan
Thanks @NatashaLeeBezu1 @TeamNews24
for this coverage on the unlawful actions from the ending of existing baboon management into the drafting of new management plan
https://t.co/JfhkLxhpbu via @news24
@cpcc_za

[CPCC Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation @cpcc_za]

Second and third letters sent to Mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis @geordinhl 21st March, 27th March 2023
Acknowledged received with no responses to date.
The public needs answers.
#MinutesOfMeeting
#PublicEngagement
#DueProcess
#Transparency
#BaboonRangers
#DutyOfCare

[CPCC Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation @cpcc_za]

First Letter sent to Mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis @geordinhl 15th March 2023
Acknowledged received with no response to date.
The public would really appreciate a response to these lawful questions.
#BaboonRangers
#DutyOfCare

[CPCC Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation @cpcc_za]

❗Current baboon management review is unlawful❗
Listen to @CapeTalk 16h40 today @cpcc_za Lynda Silk interviewed to outline the disregard of obligations by authorities, and the implications thereof.
These concerns have been raised with Minister Creecy and Mayor Hill-Lewis.

[CPCC Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation @cpcc_za]

We have been applauding 3 spheres government for coming together as if it is a landmark achievement. Their collaboration is a legal requirement, not an achievement.
Don't fear questioning the JTT in case of breaking this up, DO demand it be lawful, transparent & accountable.

[CPCC Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation @cpcc_za]

Message @cpcc_za for full statement
@GroundUp_News
@TeamNews24
@SABreakingNews
@ewn
@MaxduPreez
#CapePeninsulaCivilConservation
Authorities still not responding to letters @BarbaraCreecy_
@geordinhl
#Unconstitutional
#Biodiversity