
29/09/2025
🌍 The Mother City’s Beautiful Divide: Can Cape Town Heal Its Past?
Cape Town is breathtaking—Table Mountain, pristine beaches, vibrant culture. But behind the postcard views lies a city still shaped by centuries of colonialism and apartheid.
🏘️ The Housing Crisis isn’t just about affordability—it’s about history. Entire communities were pushed to the margins, creating a geography of exclusion that persists today.
The fight over the Tafelberg site in Sea Point became a symbol of this struggle:
Government’s stance: Sell prime land for profit.
Activists’ vision: Use public land for affordable housing and spatial justice.
After years of legal battles and civic pressure, a breakthrough came: the site will now be developed for affordable housing—a small but powerful step toward integration.
💡 Question: Can Cape Town truly dismantle its apartheid-era design, or will beauty continue to mask inequality?
👉 Share your thoughts: What does real inclusion look like in a city like Cape Town?