Popular Stellenbosch Sunday Market forced to close after bureaucratic deadlock

By Mandilakhe Tshwete | Published Mar 19, 2025

A cherished community institution, the Dorp Street Sunday Market, has been forced to shut down after years of operation, leaving local vendors and the Stellenbosch community devastated. The closure comes after months of bureaucratic struggles with the municipality, despite the market's role in post-Covid economic recovery.