After 4 years of creating economical growth in Stellenbosch for local businesses and 80+ traders, the unique Dorp Street Sunday Market was taken away from us by the Stellenbosch Municipality on unsteady grounds with no effort to find a possible solution.

For four months our team filed all applications requested, paid numerous application fees and still got declined with no option to file an appeal. According to the Stellenbosch Land Use Application we are allowed to apply for an appeal.

The reasons for refusing the market is untrue as we covered all areas expected.
Reason 1 : The area to be utilised for market purposes is not designated for informal trading/market.

*** That is why we spent four months applying for the land use application. To receive approval for trading***

2. Areas to be utilised for such purposes must be strategically and proactively identified.
***We provided the Municipality with a detail site development plan (see on Instagram)

3. Impede pedestrian movement.
***We received an email from the Chief of Law Enforcement stating that there is more then enough space for pedestrians to move.

We urge your support by signing this petition to bring back the heart of Stellenbosch Sundays, The Dorp Street Sunday Market.