Thank you, and yes, he is resting in peace now.
So then, get hold of the area Ward Counsellor, and pitch him with the idea of starting a community food garden on that land. I mean, that's what I would do in your situation. If they refuse that you can always say that you will sell stands on the vacant land for shack dwellers 😁 I am sure that will motivate them to give you permission for a food garden !LOL
I have managed to get a couple of people's email addresses with a quick search many moons ago, and I pitched the idea to my now fiance (now I can say that!) and she gave me that look of "Focus on the things that need to get finished (like the PhD) before attempting stuff like this." I might do it in the future, as I think we desperately need it and I know the Cape Town Municipality actually encourages it.
Hahaha, you will slowly learn never to argue with a woman, as we always come off second best. In fact, I agree with your fiancé, as at this stage the completion of the PhD should enjoy priority. The land is not going to run away, and you will have time in the future to get to it.
For sure! Still a bit stubborn but I am sure I will learn shortly that you do not argue! It is like throwing petrol over the fire. PhD first, and then all of these other things indeed!