The Market with the Mission
The Oranjezicht City Farm Market began as a small community dream on a disused bowling green. What it became is one of South Africa’s most beloved food destinations, a place where growers, makers, and conscious consumers gather each week to celebrate good food and shared values.
At its core, the market exists to reconnect people with the origins of their food. Here, seasonal produce is more than trend. It’s a principle. The stalls are curated with intention, the layout is designed with care, and the relationships are grounded in trust and sustainability.
With every market comes a buzz of colour, conversation and creativity. From the farmers who grow the food and the creatives who bring their magic to the shoppers who savour it, each person is part of the living system that the market nurtures.
After ten years of community-driven growth, and recognition through the V&A Waterfront CEO Award, the Oranjezicht City Farm Market continues to evolve, rooted in purpose and proud of the path it has cultivated.
A Living Market
Sustainability at OZCF Market is practical, present and personal. From banning single-use plastics to building a new wooden barn with repurposed materials, every detail is designed to tread lightly and uplift the people involved.
The market supports more than 150 local producers, composts food waste, provides fresh veg boxes for staff, and redirects leftovers to animals nearby. It’s a closed loop built with intention, where people and planet benefit.
Our market is a living system – a space that nourishes people, place and planet through the simple act of coming together around good food.
The OZCF Team
7 Ways OZCF Market Supports Sustainability
- Plastic-Free Trading – No single-use plastic allowed
- Local Sourcing – Championing over 150 small-scale producers
- Food Waste Composting – Organic waste is returned to the soil
- Weekly Veg Boxes – Supplied to the market’s own team
- Animal Feed Donations – Surplus goes to local animals
- Eco-Friendly Construction – New structures use repurposed, low-impact materials
- Creative Collaboration – Working with local artisans to reflect the handmade spirit
A Community Celebration of What Matters
At first glance, the Oranjezicht City Farm Market is a marketplace. But when you look deeper, you see that it’s a gathering of values — food that is fresh, creativity with heart, people who care, and a community that grows together. With every season and every stall, it shows that local food systems can be beautiful, ethical and deeply joyful.
