Bo Kaap rises: How the community is reclaiming its streets

Now Ramadan was certainly a decisive time for Bo Kaap and many communities across the Cape Flats, as we saw an uprising from ordinary citizens against government on key issues such as housing and service delivery. In Bo Kaap specifically, the spotlight was placed firmly on the issue of gentrification, high municipal tariffs, and the preservation of the area’s rich Muslim culture and heritage.
Tonight we want to unpack and reflect on how these social issues are playing out in the community and what is the role of the civic organisations in Bo Kaap as they drive the process forward