Sheltered under the arms of a giant bearded ficus on the wooded Montebello Design Estate in Newlands, Kwalapa (Xhosa for local) is a new organic wholefoods store, deli and food design centre out to make a difference.

Kwalapa supports the growth of urban agriculture and are actively involved in its development though Kwalapa Development Initiative. Self-described as “locavores to the core” they aim to supply as much produce as possible from local farmers and studios.