City invites informal traders to apply for a spot at Tygerberg Nature Reserve

The City of Cape Town has offered informal traders an opportunity to sell their products at the Tygerberg Nature Reserve. 

This initiative aims to support small businesses in the neighbouring communities of Bellville, Brackenfell and Durbanville.

“Registered informal traders, especially those offering locally produced, handmade, and artisanal goods are encouraged to apply for a trading spot,” said Eddie Andrews, the deputy mayor and mayoral committee member for spatial planning and environment.

The reserve has ten spots available, and the applications will be dealt with on a first-come basis. 

The first intake of ten traders will be from Tuesday July 1 until Saturday August 30 at a cost of R100 for these two months outside of the peak season and the second intake will be from the beginning of September until 28 February 28 next year, during the peak season at a cost of R1 050 for six months.

Alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, drug-related food and beverages, as well as balloons will be prohibited. 

Approved traders will be permitted to operate at the Tygerberg Nature Reserve from 7.30am until 5pm during week days and from 7.30am until 6pm during weekends and public holidays.

Applications and trading enquiries should be sent to Tshepo.mamabolo@capetown.gov.za and marisa.langton@capetown.gov.za as soon as possible or contact them at 021 4449871.

Applications must include clear photographs of the products and a detailed product description.

Vendors handling food must possess a valid health clearance certificate and comply with the Health Act, Act 63 of 1977 and must comply with all fire safety requirements, including the safe use of gas cylinders and ensuring access for emergency vehicles.

All activities must comply with the City nature reserve environmental by-laws concerning emissions and their effects on health and ecosystems, which can be found in this link.