Cape Argus and Cape Times to no longer be headquartered at 'iconic' Newspaper House

Amy MacIver interviews Gasant Abarder, Media professional and #SliceofGasant Columnist.

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In a poignant farewell to a historic era, the media company responsible for the Cape Times and Cape Argus is preparing to bid adieu to Newspaper House, an iconic stronghold of journalism in the heart of the CBD.

As the lease comes to an end, this departure signals the end of a storied legacy that has stood as a testament to the power and importance of the press.

After more than twenty years stationed at Newspaper House, Abarder commends the building for its openness to the public and for hosting esteemed visitors like the late Nelson Mandela.

Now, media professionals from these esteemed institutions must reserve a workspace at Independent Media’s corporate headquarters in Convention Towers.

Abarder laments that this transition brings no discernible benefits, noting its impact not only on sentimental attachment but also on the convenient access to resources such as the High Court for workers.

"It's the people and what happened in there that really makes me sad for the end of an era."

Gasant Abarder, Media professional and #SliceofGasant Columnist

"Some of the shine and some of the magic has been taken away there."

Gasant Abarder, Media professional and #SliceofGasant Columnist

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