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Apply to trade at a local market or event

<div class="ExternalClassBD141A5DB64C4F31B7A4E7D8E7E3AEDA"><p>The City offers various opportunities for registered <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/doing-business-in-the-city/business-support-and-guidance/informal-trading">informal traders</a> to showcase and sell their products at local markets and events around Cape Town. By investing in infrastructure and support for informal traders and businesses, we hope to create a more inclusive and sustainable economic environment.</p><p></p></div>

<h2 class="sectHeading">Green Point Market</h2><p>Informal traders can register online for trading bays at the Green Point Market (located in the P4 parking lot next to the Green Point Athletics Stadium). Trading will take place on Sundays from June 2025 onwards.</p><p>The trading opportunities are being managed by the City's Economic Growth Directorate via the Informal Trading Permit System. </p><p> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Licences-and-permits/Business-and-trade/Apply-for-an-informal-trading-permit">Apply for an informal trading permit</a>.</p><h4>Please note:</h4><ul><li>Once you are registered, the City will communicate directly with you on matters, updates or conditions related to your application or permit. </li><li> Trading dates are subject to change based on scheduled events in the Green Point precinct. </li><li>The permit cost is R142 per month, subject to the annual increase. If there is no trading in a month, no fee is payable.</li></ul><p>For more information call <em> <a>021 400 5684</a></em> or <em>email <a href="mailto:informal.trading@capetown.gov.za">informal.trading@capetown.gov.za</a>.</em></p><h2 class="sectHeading">Helderberg Night Market</h2><p>This annual event brings together the community to celebrate and indulge in a feast for the senses as you explore a diverse array of foods, arts, crafts, gifts and accessories. </p><p> <strong>Applications are closed for now. </strong></p><h2 class="sectHeading">Mayor's Craft Market</h2><p>Aligned with the City’s vision of ‘A City of Hope for All,’ the Mayor’s Craft Market is a powerful platform for promoting economic opportunity and social cohesion. It offers registered vendors a free opportunity to sell their goods to City staff and members of the public at the Cape Town Civic Centre.</p><h4>To register as a trader for future markets: </h4><ul><li>Download and complete the <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/Mayors_Craft_Market_Registration_Form.pdf" target="_blank">registration form. </a></li><li>Email the completed form to <em><a href="mailto:anthea.samuels@capetown.gov.za">anthea.samuels@capetown.gov.za</a>. </em> </li></ul> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">My Cape Town Market </h2></span> <p>My Cape Town Market is one of <a href="https://www.investcapetown.com/key-opportunities/creative/informal-economy/" target="_blank">several programmes<i class="icon link-external"></i></a> the City has implemented to support and manage the growth of the informal economy in Cape Town.</p><p>The event benefits a number of communities by creating economic opportunities for local traders. Consumers can connect directly with traders in a safe public space that is popular with locals and visitors. </p><p> <strong>Applications are closed for now.</strong></p><h2 class="sectHeading">Nature Reserve Markets</h2><p>The City’s <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Departments/Environmental%20Management%20Department">Biodiversity Management Branch </a>offers exciting opportunities for local informal traders to showcase and sell their products at selected City nature reserves.</p><h4>Tygerberg Nature Reserve </h4><p>Registered informal traders are encouraged to <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/general/trade-at-tygerberg-nature-reserve">apply for a trading spot at the Tygerberg Nature Reserve</a>. </p><p>This initiative aims to support small businesses and promote local economic development, particularly in the neighbouring communities of Bellville, Brackenfell, and Durbanville. </p>

Apply to trade at local markets and events around Cape Town.