The minstrels fraternity face severe criticism again following issues at the annual ‘Voorsmaakie’ parade, the pre-event leading up to the Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade, which took place on the Day of Reconciliation. Complaints have been laid against the minstrel groups due to the abuse and misuse of public toilets and[…]
Residents of Bo-Kaap in Cape Town want the Western Cape High Court to review the city council’s sale of land earmarked for a controversial development in the historic neighbourhood. On Tuesday the court heard an interdict application from Blok developers to stop the community from protesting against the development in[…]
A process to have the Bo-Kaap declared a national heritage site will begin early in the new year, Minister of Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa announced on Monday. His announcement was met with cheers from the people assembled in the hall of Schotshekloof Primary School on the slopes of Signal[…]
Property developers Blok has no choice but to put their Bo-Kaap development plans on halt following an announcement made in the Western Cape High Court today. The Western Cape High Court ordered that the development company’s cranes are not allowed to enter the area until the next court date is[…]
The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has resolved to support the designation of Bo-Kaap as a Heritage Protection Overlay Zone and has recommended that Council approves a public participation process. This comes amidst continuous battles by Bo-Kaap residents to declare the area as a heritage site. Residents have been[…]
The battle for the protection of Cape Town’s Bo-Kaap received a boost on Tuesday after the mayor announced a proposal to have the historic quarter declared a Heritage Protection Overlay Zone (HPOZ). If the proposal is accepted at a council meeting planned for December 13, a public participation process will[…]
The Bo-Kaap: Quaint! Colourful! Picturesque! Historic! Experience city living at its finest! The CBD just on your doorstep! Majestic mountain views! Majestic harbour views! Location, location, location! An investor’s dream! While all conceivable property jargon applies to the Bo-Kaap, for the close-knit community of more than 6 000 people, whose[…]
Tensions were high this past week after protests erupted in Bo-Kaap. High-rise buildings and commercial developers have caused anger within the community, with the situation being compared to forced removals. The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) released a statement on Wednesday, condemning the amount of force used by the South African[…]
After scenes of chaos and violence yesterday, Wednesday saw its second wave of protests against gentrification in Bo-Kaap. Residents took to the streets on Tuesday to block a crane from entering the area to access a building site. Protests against high-rise buildings in the area has long been a contentious[…]
Bo-Kaap residents took to the streets on Tuesday to prevent a Blok crane from entering the neighbourhood. Issues of gentrification have long been raised in the Bo-Kaap area, with residents unhappy about new developments in the area. Residents said that these new developments are destroying their heritage. Property development group[…]
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