| Comment on the proposed renewal of a lease of City-owned property in Vredehoek | Comment on the proposed renewal of a lease of City-owned property in Vredehoek | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/CityConnectHeader.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <div class="ExternalClass60BF549158D44EE9A8F0E0B3C3541CC8"><p>We are considering renewing the lease of City-owned property in Vredehoek, 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">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 properties:<br></p>
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<div class="mobile-scroll"><table style="width:600px;"><thead><tr><th>Erf/farm number</th><th style="width:122px;">Extent (±)</th><th colspan="1" style="width:122px;">Street and suburb<br></th><th>Current zoning<br></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td rowspan="1">Portion of City land, a Portion of Unregistered State land, Abutting Erf 2404 Vredehoek and Erf 2403 Vredehoek<br> </td><td style="width:122px;">± 1 367 m²<br></td><td colspan="1" style="width:122px;">Cnr of Upper Canterbury and Roeland Streets, Vredehoek<br></td><td>Transport 2: Public Road and Public Parking </td></tr></tbody></table></div></span>
<p>We plan to lease the property to
<strong>City Rim Investment Company (Pty) Ltd </strong>or its successors-in-title for parking, access, gardening and security purposes.</p><h4>Information Statement<br></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 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 parking, access, gardening and security purposes. A market rental of R42 800 per month (exclusive of VAT and inclusive of rates), escalating at 7% 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 noticed) </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, access, gardening and security purposes
<br>Rental – R42 800 per month (exclusive of VAT and of rates)
</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.
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<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20strategies%2c%20plans%20and%20frameworks/UpperCanterburyandRoelandSt-Vredehoek-Lease-Plan.pdf" target="_blank">Access the lease plan</a>.<br></p><h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2><p>Submit your comments from
<strong>24 April – 26 May 2026</strong>.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">Submit your comment<br></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=faa98e24-7baa-4bb2-9139-f79a8bbaf021" 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</em><br><em>13th Floor Civic Centre</em><br><em>12 Hertzog Boulevard</em><br><em>Cape Town</em><br><em>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 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 24 April – 26 May 2026 | 0 |
