Over 90 Cape Town business owners are on the brink of losing it all after the city gave the green light for demolition of what some refer to as a heritage site, the Salt River market. Courtesy ofCAPE TOWN - Over 90 Cape Town business owners at the Salt River market are on the brink of losing it all after the municipality gave the green light for demolition of what some refer to as a heritage site.
The proposed development is to make way for business units and affordable housing but some community members say this feels like an eviction."We want to stay here and revive this area.''Annees Anderson said his shop, Cedar Paint, is not operational due to lack of business after the news spread that the market is closing down.
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