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Bo-Kaap residents are rocked by the potential gentrification underway

By Kouthar Sambo Residents of Bo-Kaap are concerned, and some are even angry about the potential gentrification underway. This comes after the City of Cape Town approved the Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for the area. Residents fear the changes will strip the area from its rich culture and heritage. Co-imam of the Auwal Masjid in Bo-Kaap, Sheikh Ismail Londt said that although the unique nature of the Bo-Kaap community […]

17 July 2023

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Bo-Kaap residents concerned over gentrification as LSDF approved

By Aneeqa du Plessis Concerns are mounting among Bo-Kaap residents as gentrification threatens to eradicate the heritage of the birthplace of Islam in South Africa. This comes after the City of Cape Town (COCT) recently approved its Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for the area that will set in motion the development of the area with an aim to boost tourism in the city. Speaking on VOC’s Breakfast show on […]

13 June 2023

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HRC conducts fact-finding mission in Bo-Kaap

By Tauhierah Salie The South African Human Rights Commissioner, Chris Nissen led a walkabout in Bo-Kaap on Wednesday, following an engagement with the community in June over alleged human rights violations, as a result of the construction of 15 buildings in the area. Western Cape high court Judge Henney granted an order against six respondents on 6th July, to restrain anyone from committing acts of arson or vandalism, or entering […]

26 July 2018

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Bo-Kaap gears up for a mass iftaar in solidarity with Palestine, joined by D6 residents

With protests in the streets of Bo-Kaap now in its third week, youth from the predominantly Muslim community will organise another mass iftaar this Friday, 8 June – this time in solidarity with the Palestinian struggle. The iftaar is in support of International Quds Day, an annual event held on the last Friday in Ramadan to highlight the continued occupation of Palestine. The youth believe there is a clear parallel […]

7 June 2018

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Ulema call for decisive action on BoKaap gentrification

Support for the mass movement against gentrification is growing in Cape Town, with more members of the ulema speaking out against the Muslim community’s endangered heritage. Gentrification was placed firmly on the agenda at a special iftaar hosted by the Muslim Judicial Council in Rylands on Wednesday night in a bid to engage President Cyril Ramphosa and government ministers. The debate around gentrification has intensified recently in the wake of […]

31 May 2018

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Bo-Kaap residents demand that govt stop greedy developers and gentrification

By Wardah Wilkinson With a mass street iftaar planned for Friday evening, Bo-Kaap residents have vowed to continue their demonstrations until the government addresses their plight. Scores of Bo-Kaap residents, mainly youth, took to the streets every night this week to draw attention to the problems facing the community. Residents closed off Wale Street between Buitengracht and Rose streets with burning tyres. They are calling on the City of Cape […]

25 May 2018

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Blikkiesdorp, a forgotten community

By Thakira Desai Photos by Thakira Desai and freelance filmmaker, Steffan Siebel-Cortopassi In startling contrast to the inner city, VOC's news team was this week left speechless upon witnessing the reality of life on the outskirts of the City of Cape Town, in an area that is aptly nicknamed 'Blikkiesdorp'. Keeping in line with the station's mandate as a community broadcaster, VOC visited the neglected community to provide residents with […]

11 August 2017

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Recusal hearing against “discriminatory” Bromwell Street judge set for May

A group of Bromwell Street residents, who are facing eviction from their homes in Woodstock, have recently lodged a Judicial Services Commission complaint and a recusal application against the Acting Judge Leslie Weinkove for alleged discriminatory comments made during court proceedings. Legal representatives for Bromwell street residents said they are concerned that the Judge has a particular bias which might influence his decision. The Ndifuna uKwazi Law Centre has lodged […]

11 April 2017

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