Join us for a special screening of Capturing Water at Bertha House Bioscope in Mowbray, Cape Town, co-hosted by the Institute for African Alternatives (IFAA). This powerful documentary by Rehad Desai explores the struggles of activists fighting for water justice in Cape Town.
Following the screening, a panel discussion will feature:
Rehad Desai (Director,)
Dr. Koni Benson (Producer)
Nazeer Sonday (Farmer & environmental activist)
Faeza Meyer (Water Activist)
About the Film
In the wake of Cape Town’s 2018 Day Zero crisis, Capturing Water reveals the ongoing battle against water privatization and environmental mismanagement. The film follows activists like Faeza Meyer, who campaigns against water cutoffs for poor households, Caroline Marx, who fights against sewage pollution, and Nazeer Sonday, who resists urban expansion threatening vital aquifers.
Key Discussion Points
• How do market-driven policies contribute to water scarcity?
• What role do grassroots activists play in securing water rights?
• How can we hold policymakers accountable for sustainable water governance?
Date: 10 March 2025
Venue: Bertha Bioscope. 67-69 Main Rd, Mowbray Cape Town.
Time: 5.30 pm
Refreshments will be provided. Join us for an evening of film, dialogue, and activism. Admission is free.