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<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">Bo-Kaap Market</h2><p>The Bo-Kaap Market is a permanent public trading space that supports local entrepreneurs and reflects the unique heritage of the Bo-Kaap.</p><ul><li> <strong>Location:</strong><em>Corner of Pentz Street and Yusuf Drive</em></li><li> <strong>Trading hours:</strong> Weekends from 10:00 - 19:00</li></ul><p> <strong>Applications are closed for now</strong><strong>. </strong></p><p>For more information, phone: <em> <a>021 444 5583</a></em></p><h2 class="sectHeading">Grassy Park Festive Market<br></h2><p> <strong>Location: </strong><em>Grassy Park Civic Centre in Market Street, Grassy Park</em></p><p> <strong>Applications are closed for now</strong>. <br></p><h2 class="sectHeading">Green Point Market</h2><ul><li> <strong>Location: </strong> <em>DHL Stadium's P4 parking lot on Vlei Road, next to the Green Point Athletics Stadium</em><em>.</em> </li><li> <strong>Trading hours: </strong>Sundays, between 08:00 and 17:00.</li></ul><p>Informal traders can register online for trading bays at the Green Point Market.</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>Location: <em>Strand Square (Pick n Pay Centre), Corner of Main Road and Fagan Street, Strand</em></p><p> <strong>Applications are closed for now. </strong></p><p> For general enquiries, contact: </p><h4>Jerome von Willigh </h4><p> <em>Email: </em> <br> <a href="mailto:gljltrading@gmail.com"> <em>gljltrading@gmail.com</em></a><em> </em> </p><h2 class="sectHeading">Mayor's Craft Market</h2><p>Aligned with the City’s vision of ‘<em>A City of Hope for All</em>,’ 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 </p><p>Location: <em>Cape Town Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town</em></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><h2 class="sectHeading">My Cape Town Market </h2><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><h4>Scottsdene</h4><p> Applications are closed for now.<br></p><p>For more information, email <em> <a href="mailto:MyCapeTown.Market@capetown.gov.za">MyCapeTown.Market@capetown.gov.za</a></em>.</p><h4>The Company's Garden</h4><p> Applications are closed for now.</p><p>For more information, email <a href="mailto:ctom@zafanzone.co.za"><em>ctom@zafanzone.co.za</em></a>.</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. his initiative aims to support small businesses and promote local economic development, particularly in the neighbouring communities. </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><h4>Witzands Nature Reserve</h4><p>Market is closed for now.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">Steenberg Festival</h2><p>This annual community festival is the perfect opportunity for small businesses and local artists to earn extra income over the festive period. </p><p><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre%20Assets/Steenberg-Festival-Vendor-Application-Form.pdf" target="_blank">Submit your application </a>to trade at the 2026 Steenberg Festival. Applications close on 9 March 2026.</p><p>Location: <em>Allenby Drive Sports Complex on 27 and 28 March 2026.</em></p><p>For more information, contact:</p><h4>Melissa van Duyn</h4><p> <em>Telephone:<br><a>021 444 2763</a></em></p> <em> </em> <p> <em>Email:<br><a href="mailto:Melissaporcia.vanduyn@capetown.gov.za">Melissaporcia.vanduyn@capetown.gov.za</a></em></p><h2 class="sectHeading">Wallacedene Container Market</h2><p>The Wallacedene Container Market is a permanent market facility developed to strengthen the local informal economy and provide safe, accessible trading space for small businesses. </p><ul><li> <strong>Location: </strong><em>Corner of Botfontein and Boesak roads in Wallacedene, Kraaifontein</em></li><li> <strong>Trading hours:</strong><em> </em>Daily from 06:00 - 18:00</li></ul><p>Traders and vendors <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre%20Assets/Wallacedene-Container-Market.pdf" target="_blank">can apply for bays </a>until 15 March 2026.</p><h4>Submit applications via: </h4><ul><li><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:Siyasandazodwa.ngqondi@capetown.gov.za">Siyasandazodwa.ngqondi@capetown.gov.za</a> </li><li> <strong>In-person: </strong>Subcouncil 2 Offices, 87 Brighton Way, Kraaifontein</li><li><strong>Enquiries: </strong><em> <a>021 444 5583</a></em> </li></ul><p>Successful applicants will be contacted for interviews and onboarding, during which all trading conditions and operational details will be explained. If you do not receive any communication from the City, please consider your application unsuccessful.</p>

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