

Obswatch aims to up membership
The Observatory Neighbourhood Watch (Obswatch) recently held their 2017 AGM. The event was well attended by all stakeholders including...


ADVERTORIAL - Chop like a chef with Swiss steel knives
Transform the way you prepare food this summer with Obz Kwikspar. The store has made it easy for all customers to get their hands on...


Interview with homeless gymnast
By: Ben Pettee Samuel is a former professional gymnast and breakdancer, who has been homeless fo the last four years. He is also a gospel...


Local charity making an impact
The Happy Africa Foundation and Africa Impact is making an impact in Cape Town. People from all over the world, pay to volunteer in...


Buddhist centre comes to Obs
By: Ben Pettee Come December, the building on the corner of Nutall and Trill road will be home to Buddhist practitioners and monks at the...


ADVERTORIAL - Finally! A pet shop opens in Lower Main
An art gallery, boxing club and now a pet shop! There’s no doubt that the character of Lower Main Road is shifting to a more family...


ADVERTORIAL - Bunny chows and cold ones
Two Obs locals are pursuing their dream of combining the best things in the world - curry and beer. Curry and Craft will be opening for...


ADVERTORIAL - Meet quirky Duke and his Dolls
Observatory has always been known for its vintage and retro stores with Revolution Records being an icon in Lower Main Road. Duke and the...


Librarian says goodbye to Obs
After more than a decade of serving and feeding the minds of the Observatory community, head librarian, Nadia Ismail, will be leaving the...


Obs Moraea flower a rare find
In Observatory, September marks the anticipated blooming of the Moraea aristata, one of Obs' unique natural treasures. The Moraea...