City plans to auction Cape Town farmers’ market site (opens original article in a new tab)

The City of Cape Town plans to auction the Mowbray Market site, threatening a market that supports smallholder farmers and local vendors. Gordon's Gym, which has leased the property for 26 years, opposes the auction, citing procedural fairness concerns.

• City of Cape Town plans to auction property where Mowbray Market operates
• Market provides income for smallholder farmers and local producers
• Gordon's Gym has leased the site for 26 years and opposes auction