The new Masiphumelele Market is officially underway! The project hopes to map out a better horizon for informal traders by offering them a clean and dignified space to put bread on the table:
Masiphumelele, South Africa (30 January 2025) — The new Masiphumelele Gateway Market is officially in the works, and with it comes a new horizon for informal traders in the area.
On 28 January, the City of Cape Town hosted a sod-turning ceremony to mark the start of construction and the beginning of a new and improved space for many local entrepreneurs that promises a clean and dignified space to put food on the table. This followed the approval of the Masiphumelele Trading Plan, which underwent an extensive public participation period.
“The Masiphumelele Gateway Market will bring a more dignified and clean trading space for this community and for the informal traders. It will also help spur economic opportunities in the area,” shared Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.
“We want to be a city known as much for our care and service in communities like Masiphumelele as we are for our global accolades for tourism. I am really excited to see the improvements this project will bring for Masiphumelele and its residents.”
The new market will be able to accommodate around 66 trading opportunities, from kiosks to food preparation areas and even an office block.
Per Alderman James Vos, the market’s benefits include a safe and sheltered space for traders, a reduction of pavement congestion, cleanliness and supporting overall job growth for the community.
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