Al Jama-ah highlights Bo-Kaap support amid concerns over gentrification and tourism

Advocate Shameemah Salie said Al Jama-ah’s support in the Bo-Kaap voting district during the 2026 local government elections reflected residents’ concerns about gentrification, spatial injustice and development. She described the historic neighbourhood as a living heritage whose culture and identity must be protected for future generations. Residents, tour operators and community organisations have also raised concerns about Bo-Kaap’s future; the Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers Association held a meeting on October 29 at the Bo-Kaap Cultural Hub.