City moves to evict Salt River Market traders amidst housing plans

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The City of Cape Town persists in its efforts to remove longstanding traders from the historic Salt River Market. Recently, it lodged an urgent court petition targeting the remaining tenants who have declined relocation.

, this move followed the City’s notification to traders about the site’s intended use for social housing. Once a bustling hub where locals not only sold goods but also exchanged cultural insights with visitors, the market’s vibrancy has dwindled over the years.

He emphasised, ‘Unfortunately, the City opted for an urgent High Court application against financially-disadvantaged traders who are unable to adequately defend themselves. These traders now face the burden of covering the City’s legal costs, regardless of their decision to contest the matter. Carl Pophaim, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, highlights the accelerated release of inner-city land for affordable housing. Among various municipal-owned properties released to social housing developers, Salt River Market is significant, with a yield of over 3 500 units.

 

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