The ever-popular market, loved for its organic wares and flavourful gourmet and artisanal stalls, is readying to open in a new location.
As of Saturday, 06 December, the 100+ traders that make up the family of the Oranjezicht City Farm Market will open in a new, purpose-built home on Granger Bay Boulevard - literally down the road from its previous spot, which will now be incorporated into the V&A Waterfront’s Granger Bay development.
We went to take a snapshot look at the progress being made in the new location and it shows that the flow and structure are set to amplify the community and creativity the market has become known for. What's especially cool is the it now also directly connects to the Waterfront’s Victoria Wharf shopping centre via an elevated bridge and is wheelchair-accessible.
Custom-built timber barn
The move marks a significant milestone in the market’s 12-year journey, which was initiated by Cheryl Ozinsky and Caz Friedmann, starting as a small community initiative adjacent to the garden in Oranjezicht.
Now, one of Cape Town’s most loved destinations, it will boast elevated stall designs in the custom-built timber barn, complete with wooden pergolas and woodchip underfoot, as well as upgraded facilities like running water and extraction fans for food traders. It will remain a dog-friendly experience.
“This was a huge collaborative effort. From the architects, timber and roofing contractors, and interior designers to our traders who have taken their stall designs to the next level - everyone brought creativity, skill, and heart to make this vision a reality,” says Ozinsky.
According to a release shared by the V&A Waterfront, the move was made possible through a shared vision and belief in the market as a community hub. Robin and Saul Klein, UK-based investors and founders of Local Globe, specialising in early-stage tech start-ups, partnered with Sheryl and Caz to ensure the market’s mission and dream could continue in its new home.
V&A Waterfront CEO David Green sees it as a vital way of adding to the "special neighbourhood atmosphere to the Waterfront experience."
“Markets are important visitor drawcards that connect visitors and locals to a city’s identity. It is world-class in every sense of the word. It is also a welcoming space that makes everyone feel at home – whether they are foreign tourists or local regulars," added Green. "It’s taken a lot of work to get here, working with passionate founders in Sheryl and Caz, and we wish the market continued success in its new home."
"We dared to rebuild a market that was already working - because we believed it could be better," added Ozinsky. "Every corner, every detail has been considered to serve our traders and community in thoughtful ways, while keeping the heart of what we’ve built together."
Closed from 3 to 6 December
The relocation also marks the end of the current market site, which will be open for the last time this weekend.
- Saturday & Sunday, 29/30 November. Final weekend markets at the current site
- Wednesday, 03 December 2025 - Market closed. (This closure is necessary to facilitate the move to the New Market.)
- Saturday, 06 December 2025 at 8:00am. The market opens at its new location.
Opening Times:
- Wednesday Nights 4pm – 9pm
- Saturday 8am – 2pm
- Sundays 8.30 – 2pm
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