The Town Centre in Mitchells Plain after protests.
Informal Cape Town traders are looking to take up space after the anti-migrant movement, but claim that alleged corruption is making it difficult to get access and permits.
Over the past few months, South Africans and the world have seen rising frustration with undocumented foreign nationals.
Anti-migrant groups, like March and March and Operation Dudula, have been pushing a “South Africans First” agenda, culminating in nationwide protests on 30 June, after an ultimatum from the March and March members saying that all undocumented foreign nationals must leave South Africa.
Thousands of foreigners fled, leaving homes and businesses - especially in the informal sector.
