| Comment on the proposed lease of City-owned garages in Clifton | Comment on the proposed lease of City-owned garages in Clifton | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/CityConnectHeader.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <div class="ExternalClassD98622D66F9641F4B2C74032D399662E"><p>We are considering the lease of City-owned property in Clifton, 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>Erf/Farm number</th><th>Extent (±Ha)</th><th colspan="1">Street and suburb</th><th colspan="1">Current zoning</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Portion of Remainder Erf 148 (Council Garages No. 30 And No. 4)</td><td>± 20 m² and 20 m²</td><td colspan="1">The Ridge, Off Victoria Road, Clifton</td><td colspan="1">LB2 – Local Business 2</td></tr></tbody></table></span>
<p>We plan to lease the property to
<strong>Wolfgang Peter Egger</strong> or its successors-in-title for parking and storage 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 relieve Council of 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 parking and storage purposes. A rental of R7 800.00 per month (R3 900.00 per garage), excluding VAT and including rates, escalating at 6% per annum. The lease shall be for a period of ten (10) years, subject to a rental review after five (5) years, with an option to renew for a further period of ten (10) years. The renewal period shall likewise be subject to a rental review after five (5) years. The lease shall at all times be subject to termination upon two (2) months’ written notice. </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 – Parking and storage 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/TheRidge-OffVictoriaRoad-Clifton-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>10 July - 10 August 2026</strong>.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">Submit your comment</h2><p>Submit your comments via the following channels: </p><p>
<strong>Online </strong>
<br><a href="https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/websitefeedback/?id=fb58858e-48b5-4792-8300-3f3d20f08ed2" target="_blank">Submit your comments online</a>. </p><p>
<strong>Post</strong><br>Written submissions can be sent to:</p><p>
<em>
<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 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10 July – 10 August 2026 | 0 |
