| Comment on the proposed lease of a portion of City-owned property in Darling Street, Cape Town (Grand Parade) | Comment on the proposed lease of a portion of City-owned property in Darling Street, Cape Town (Grand Parade) | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/CityConnectHeader.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <div class="ExternalClassE7B98EAB692B473CA4D604B932A367B9"><p>We are considering the lease of City-owned property in Cape Town, and we want to hear from you.</p></div> | <span>
<h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2></span>
<p>In accordance with section 16.5 and 16.6 of the
<a href="http://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Management%20of%20Certain%20of%20the%20City%20of%20Cape%20Towns%20Immovable%20Property%20Policy%20-%20approved%20on%2026%20August%202010.pdf" target="_blank">Management of certain of the City of Cape Town’s Immovable Property Policy </a>(adopted by Council on 26 August 2010 C54/08/10) and Chapter 4 of the Municipal Asset Transfer Regulations (2008) we are considering the lease of the following City-owned property:</p>
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<table style="width:535px;"><thead><tr><th style="width:136px;">Erf/Farm number</th><th style="width:104px;">Extent (±Ha)</th><th colspan="1">Street and suburb</th><th colspan="1">Current zoning</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="width:136px;">Portion of Remainder Erf 4651 Cape Town, Grand Parade, Kiosk No.23</td><td style="width:104px;">± 36 m²</td><td colspan="1">Darling Street, Cape Town</td><td colspan="1">Open Space 2: Public Open Space</td></tr></tbody></table></span>
<p>We plan to lease the property to
<strong>Abdul Rauf Badrodien </strong>or its successors-in-title for trading (commercial) purposes.</p><h4>Information statement</h4><ul><li>
<strong>Reason:</strong> the property is not required for the provision of a minimum level of basic municipal service;
</li><li><strong>Expected benefit:</strong> the property is underutilised, surplus to Council’s requirements, no demand exist for same, and the lease will furthermore relief Council of a maintenance burden and generate funds for the City of Cape Town;
</li><li><strong>Expected proceeds:</strong> The City will receive a market related rental for the proposed lease for trading (commercial) purposes. A rental of R9 000.00 per month (exclusive of VAT and inclusive of rates), escalating at 7% per annum for a period of 10 (ten) years, subject to a rental review after a period of five years, and at any time to two month’s notice of termination.
</li><li><strong>Expected gain or loss:</strong> no loss will be incurred by the City arising from the granting of right.
</li><li><strong>The proposed transaction included a call for alternative proposals</strong>. The call for alternatives is not limited to a single bidder and should include the proposed rental and proposed use. <br>
- Usage – Trading (Commercial) purposes
</li></ul><p>In terms of section 17 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, you can submit comments to the municipality in respect of the proposed lease.</p><p>
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20strategies%2c%20plans%20and%20frameworks/DarlingStreet_CapeTown_Lease_Plan.pdf" target="_blank">Access the lease plan</a>. </p>
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<h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2></span>
<p>Submit your comments from
<strong>4 April</strong><strong> – 9 May 2025</strong>.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">Submit your comment</h2><p>Submit your comments via the following channels: </p><p>
<strong>Online </strong>
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<a href="https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/websitefeedback/?id=fbef2d0a-99f0-4cd4-8b52-f32ffb060131" target="_blank">Submit your comments online</a>. </p><p>
<strong>Post</strong><br>Written submissions can be sent to:</p><p>
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<strong>For attention: Angelene Kelland</strong><br>Property Transactions
<br>PO Box 4557
<br>Cape Town
<br> 8000 </em> </p><h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2><p>For more information and general enquiries, contact: </p><h4>Angelene Kelland</h4><p>
<em>Telephone:<br><a>021 400 6555</a><br><br>Email:<br><a href="mailto:angelene.kelland@capetown.gov.za">angelene.kelland@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p> | | GP0|#a5736391-e79d-4eaf-afe0-24756300063b;L0|#0a5736391-e79d-4eaf-afe0-24756300063b|Immovable property notices;GTSet|#a7cfb90d-44ad-4426-98ce-565f79932396;GPP|#79e6adda-2aa2-4523-bc29-296828216c93 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4 April – 9 May 2025 | 0 |
