The influx of tourists and digital nomads has been accompanied by an alarming growth in property prices, ultimately jeopardizing the livelihoods of the locals. A city once ours is slowly slipping away from our hands, with Cape Town being dubbed as the "Best city to visit" while our local community struggles.

The latest in the line of these alarming changes is the proposed building of a six-storey hotel in close proximity to our sacred Auwal Masjid, the first and oldest mosque in the country. The development threatens to overshadow the deeply significant cultural landmark, dismissing the importance of our local history and the respect it deserves.

We must unite to ensure that this does not happen. Let us make our voices heard in the persistent fight against gentrification, excessive commercialization, and disregard for the culture, history, and heritage that thrives in Bo Kaap. We call upon the municipalities, the planning departments, the businesses involved in this development, and every Capetonian who values the preservation of our cultural heritage to halt this development.

Join us now in supporting this cause. Stand with us, sign this petition, and share it with your networks to protect Auwal Masjid and preserve the soul of Bo Kaap. If you believe in the importance of safeguarding our city's cultural heritage from commercial infringement and maintaining an affordable, livable city for locals, this is your opportunity to make a difference. Sign this petition today.