Cape Town's Greenpoint Flea Market is scheduled to reopen on Sunday, May 11th after a 2015-year closure, marking a significant revival of more than 200 unofficial traders. The market, previously a popular Sunday destination for both locals and tourists, was closed in 2009 to accommodate the construction of Cape Town Stadium ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It operates every Sunday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, except for major event days at the stadium.
Market returns are seen as a boost to informal trading and local entrepreneurship, offering a range of products, ranging from Malay Cape to handmade items made by local artisans. The initiative, backed by the City of Cape Town, provides longtime stall holders with an updated trading platform and welcomes new vendors who are passionate about participating. Organizers hope that new community and tourist interests will help reestablish the market as a regular feature of the city's cultural calendar.
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Source: IOL
