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Bo-Kaap Civic Association appeals proposed hotel near Auwal Masjid

The Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers Association (BKCRA) is urging residents of Bo-Kaap and surrounding areas to show their support as they appeal the proposed construction of a six-storey hotel less than 20 meters from Auwal Masjid, the first mosque built in South Africa. The association's Chairperson, Osman Shaboodien, discussed their appeal to the city during a presentation on Tuesday. "I think the first thing we must remember is that the […]

today21 January 2025

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Local residents of Bo-Kaap appeals against the City’s intention to build a new six-story development next to the Auwal Masjid

By Kouthar Sambo Local residents of Bo-Kaap are up in arms and appealed against the City's intention to build a new six-story development next to the Auwal Masjid, the longest-standing Majid in South Africa. Residents say the new development could significantly impact the heritage of the picturesque, historic suburb in Cape Town. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show on Friday, the Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers Association (BKCRA) chairperson Osman Shaboodien […]

today26 July 2024

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