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Bo-Kaap, known for its colourful houses and cobble-stone streets, is a popular area for tourists. But residents say the rise in short-term rentals is a threat to their heritage. Photo: Riyadh Karodia

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Bo-Kaap residents call for Airbnb to be regulated

Riyadh Karodia 2 hours

Source: Supplied. After years of back-and-forth, the City of Cape Town has approved 150 Buiten.

Property Development

Landmark decision in Cape Town as 150 Buitengracht project approved

24 Jun 2025

Bo-Kaap and District Six plans passed despite public participation concerns

Property

Bo-Kaap and District Six plans passed despite public participation concerns

Matthew Hirsch 2 Jun 2023

Bo-Kaap protesters in stand-off with crane

Affordable & Social Housing

Bo-Kaap protesters in stand-off with crane

Aidan Jones and Ashraf Hendricks 21 Nov 2018

The Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers Association opposes the construction of a 12-storey apartment block on Lion Street. Archive photo: Aidan Jones

Affordable & Social Housing

Court stops Bo-Kaap residents from interfering with tower block construction

Kelly Vinett 14 Nov 2018

Battle for Bo-Kaap's future remains ongoing

Affordable & Social Housing

Battle for Bo-Kaap's future remains ongoing

Aidan Jones 27 Jun 2018

SA's most endangered heritage sites 2017 announced

Responsible Tourism

SA's most endangered heritage sites 2017 announced

7 Dec 2017

The proposed development with the Bo-Kaap neighborhood and Signal Hill behind it. Image source:

Property Development

Residents urge De Lille to stop 19-storey Bo-Kaap building

Rejul Bejoy 30 Jun 2016