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October 23, 2025Revista Română de Geografie Politică

Contested Inner-City Gentrification: Evidence From the Bo-Kaap, Cape Town

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SJSirhan JessaJRJayne M. Rogerson

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Overview

Qualitative analysis reveals gentrification in Bo-Kaap under postapartheid South Africa supports socioeconomic polarization, indicating policy failures of local government.

Key Points

  • Gentrification reinforces socioeconomic polarization in inner-city Cape Town.
  • Research highlights the role of local government in promoting gentrification.
  • Qualitative interviews conducted with diverse stakeholders reveal complex dynamics.
  • Findings suggest policy frameworks need reevaluation to address community displacement.

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Jessa et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f9f86eb2c35e10cc4e3cd2https://doi.org/10.30892/rrgp.272104-393
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