Cape Town: The Economic Growth Directorate of the City of Cape Town invited traders and vendors to apply for bays at the newly built Wallacedene Container Market. It is located at the corner of Botfontein and Boesak roads in Wallacedene, Kraaifontein. The new market is planned to be a hive of economic activity.
Reportedly, the Vendor Applications were announced open on Thursday, February 26, 2026, and submissions will be accepted up to and including Sunday, March 15, 2026. This is a permanent market facility developed to strengthen the local informal economy and provide safe, accessible trading space for small businesses that will operate daily from 06:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Considering this, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Economic Growth and Tourism Alderman James Vos stated that the Economic Growth Directorate is dedicated to support the entrepreneurs and strengthen the informal economy through well-planned and modern trading facilities. The Wallacedene Container Market is another step towards building a thriving, inclusive and sustainable local economy.
The market forms part of the City’s broader investment into modern and well managed public trading infrastructure. It has been designed to support local enterprise growth by offering purpose-built container trading units, essential services and an inviting public environment. The facility further includes container shops of approximately 15m² each, with supporting amenities such as water, electricity and ablution facilities.
Applications are open to Wallacedene based entrepreneurs, that includes:
- Sellers of crafts, handmade goods and creative products
- Fresh produce vendors
- Food and beverage traders
- Internet café operators and other service-based businesses
- Small scale enterprises that meet local community needs
Note that successful applicants will be contacted for interviews and onboarding. During this, all trading conditions and operational details will be explained to all. If one who do not receive any communication from the City of Cape Town, then it is requested to please consider your application unsuccessful.