Cape Town’s Muslim Quarter In South Africa Protest Gentrification
An urban transformation of Bo-Kaap in Cape Town, South Africa is negatively affecting the architectural and cultural texture of the historic Malay Muslim neighborhood.
Bo-Kaap is one of Cape Town’s main tourist sites with its history, architecture, and colorful cobblestone streets
The district was built in the 18th century to be rented out to Malay Muslims who were captured by Dutch colonialists and brought to Cape Town as slaves.
With its central location, unique architecture and landscape, Bo-Kaap is also a center of attraction for the affluent white population and contracting businesses.
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