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Thursday, December 12, 2024

Bo-Kaap Residents Protest

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Bo-Kaap Residents took part in a protest yesterday in their charming neighbourhood. They want the City of Cape Town to address urgent issues surrounding tour bus traffic in their area and the impact of this, on their daily life and heritage.

Bo-Kaap residents protest

Bo-Kaap Residents Protest

Members of the Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers Association led the demonstration. They say, they are not rejecting tourism but are advocating for responsible tourism.

“Our streets were never built for buses.”

Bo-Kaap residents protest

The Bo-Kaap is a culturally rich area. There are also a lot of historical references.

 

Bo-Kaap residents protest

 

 

MORE ABOUT: The Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers Association

 

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READ MORE: WATCH: Box Cart Racing in Bo-Kaap!

 

Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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