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Residents oppose development in the Bo-Kaap because it is making property unaffordable and threatening their heritage. (David Harrison/M&G)
BLOK

Bo-Kaap ‘fights off capture’

A property developer has been accused of co-opting a youth group in the Cape Town suburb

  • Raeesa Pather
5 min read
Heritage status for the colourful, historic neighbourhood has been central in its inhabitants’ struggle against gentrification. (David Harrison/M&G)
BLOK

Bo-Kaap to be declared national heritage site

Nathi Mthethwa says UNESCO will be asked to declare Bo-Kaap a world heritage site

  • Jan Gerber
4 min read
North West agriculture MEC Manketsi Tlhape, an ally of former premier Supra Mahumapelo, denies that cattle delivered by AgriDelight to her farm. (Tiro Ramatlhatse/ Sowetan/Gallo Images)
ANDRE LE GRANGE

Bo-Kaap residents lose bid to stop development

The development of a “monster building” is set to go ahead after a Western Cape high court judgement

  • Raeesa Pather
4 min read
BLOK

The people of Bo-Kaap versus the private developers

As Bo-Kaap grapples with history and development, residents are continuing to protest

  • Raeesa Pather
5 min read