The Greenpoint Flea Market is BACK after 15 years!
A cherished part of Cape Town’s cultural heritage is making a long-awaited comeback this Sunday.
CapeTalk's Pippa Hudson interviews Rosheda Muller, Chairperson of the Green Point Flea Market and National President of the National Informal Traders Alliance of South Africa.
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The Green Point Flea Market, once one of the city’s largest and most popular markets, is reopening after a 15-year hiatus.
It originally closed to make way for the development of Cape Town Stadium ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
For years, the market was a vibrant Sunday fixture, drawing both locals and tourists with its diverse selection of goods – ranging from handcrafted arts and crafts to unique curios, clothing, footwear and jewellery.
But, it wasn’t just a place to shop; it was a social hub and a feast for the senses, especially for those eager to enjoy local street food and delicious delicacies like koesisters and samoosas.
"I started trading there in the late '80's and people were there before me as well!"
- Rosheda Muller Chairperson – Green Point Flea Market; National President – National Informal Traders Alliance of South Africa
Now, the market returns to its regular slot every Sunday from 8am to 6pm, pausing only during major events in the stadium precinct.
Visitors can look forward to an authentic Cape experience.
"It is a long awaited journey that has come to fruition."
- Rosheda Muller Chairperson – Green Point Flea Market; National President – National Informal Traders Alliance of South Africa
However, as Muller notes, the process hasn’t been without challenges.
She explains that the City of Cape Town has restricted participation to historical traders only.
Markets are meant to evolve, she argues, and there was hope that new entrepreneurs would also have a chance to take part.
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