Articles for Barry Christianson
“In Camps Bay there’s lots of space – leave our beaches alone”
Capetonians speak out against development of Maiden’s Cove
Photo Essay | 25 September 2018
How Bo-Kaap’s rising property prices are threatening a community
But many of the neighbourhood’s cash-poor, asset-rich homeowners are resisting the temptation to sell
Text by Aidan Jones. Photos by Barry Christianson.
Feature | 9 July 2018
Battle for Bo-Kaap’s future
Residents are protesting against gentrification but a heritage consultant is sceptical of “nostalgia of an imagined past”
Text by Aidan Jones. Photos by Barry Christianson.
Feature | 26 June 2018
IN PHOTOS: Capetonians observe Ramadan
Muslim community end each day’s fast with prayer and delicious food
Photo Essay | 15 June 2018
In photos: The long wait to get home
Commuters wait for hours for taxis as bus strike continues
By Barry Christianson and GroundUp Staff
Photo Essay | 23 April 2018
In photos: Cape Town’s favourite public space
Thousands visit Sea Point pool, one of the few municipal pools operating during the drought
Photo Essay | 8 January 2018