| Comment on the proposed management agreement for City-owned property in Muizenberg | Comment on the proposed management agreement for City-owned property in Muizenberg | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/CityConnectHeader.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <div class="ExternalClassA93385669FC545109856E054472764D0"><p>The <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Departments/Community%2c%20Arts%20and%20Culture%20Development">Community, Arts and Culture Development Department</a> is considering a management agreement for City-owned property in Muizenberg, and we want to hear from you.<br></p></div> | <span>
<h2 class="sectHeading">About<br></h2></span>
<p> Notice is hereby given, in terms of the Policy on 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), that we are considering a management agreement for the following City-owned property:<br></p>
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<div class="mobile-scroll"><table style="width:573px;"><thead><tr><th>Facility<br></th><th>Erf / Farm number</th><th>Physical address<br></th><th colspan="1">Current zoning<br></th><th colspan="1">Subcouncil<br></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Rhodes Cottage</td><td>Erven 87082; 87087 and 87068<br></td><td>244 Main Road, Muizenberg<br></td><td colspan="1">Single Residential 1: Conventional Housing<br></td><td colspan="1">19<br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></span>
<p>The Community, Arts and Culture Development Department plan to grant
<strong>Muizenberg Historical Conservation Society (NPC 2000/004009/08)</strong> rights to use, manage, control and further redevelop the arts and culture service offering of the above-mentioned property for a period of nine years and 11 months.
<br></p><p> The City recognises the benefits and importance of involving local communities and regular users in the management, maintenance and security of community assets. By entering into cooperative management agreements, we are promoting a sense of ownership, pride and communal responsibility. The agreement provides clear guidance on the rights, roles and responsibilities of users operating on communal facilities.</p><h4>Information Statement</h4><ul><li>
<strong>Reason: </strong>The agreement will ensure the continued use of the site as a vibrant cultural hub, enabling the NPC to plan and invest in long-term programming. It also allows for partnerships with external organisations, enhancing innovation and access to new networks. Operational responsibilities will shift to the operator, allowing the City to focus on strategic oversight and broader cultural development. </li><li>
<strong>Expected benefit: </strong> The granting of right will ensure the ongoing use of the facility as a cultural hub, preserving its heritage value and legacy as a public cultural space without direct City operation. It will also reduce the City’s financial and administrative burden for minor maintenance and operations while ensuring that the facility remains productive and well-cared for. </li><li>
<strong>Expected proceeds: </strong>The services provided by the NPC is in the interests of the local community. The NPC will therefore pay a nominal rental equal to the tariff rental for social facilities of R1205.22 per annum (excl. VAT). This nominal rental equal to the tariff rental for social facilities will be subject to increase in accordance with the City’s tariff structure as approved by Council and as may be amended from time to time. </li><li>
<strong>Expected gain or loss:</strong> no loss will be incurred by the City arising from the agreement. </li><li>
<strong>The proposed transaction included a call for alternative proposals</strong>.<br></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 management agreement. <br></p><h4>Access the documents:<br></h4><ul><li>
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Maps%20and%20statistics/MainRoad-Muizenberg-Locality-Map.pdf" target="_blank">Locality map</a></li><li><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/Rhodes-Cottage-Management-Plan-Info-Statement.pdf" target="_blank">Information statement</a><br></li></ul><span><h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2></span>
<p>Submit your comments from <strong>14 November – 15 December 2025</strong>.</p>
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<h2 class="sectHeading">Submit your comment<br></h2></span>
<p>Submit your comments via the following channels: </p><p>
<strong>Online</strong><br><a href="https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/websitefeedback/?id=466fa524-efdd-41f6-84fe-4428007509c6" target="_blank">Submit your comment online</a>. </p><p>
<strong>Delivery</strong><br>Deliver your comments by hand to the following address during office hours (weekdays, 08:00 -16:00): <br></p><p>
<em><strong>For attention: Louise Ing</strong><br>Community, Arts and Culture Development Department
<br>13th Floor, Civic Centre
<br>Cape Town
<br>8000 </em> </p>
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<i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note<br></h4><p>Our Public Participation Unit will assist you if you would like to submit comments but have a disability or are unable to read or write. See contact details below.</p></div></div></span>
<h4>Anathi Dywili</h4><p>
<em>Telephone:<br><a>021 400 9825</a><br><br>Email:<br><a href="mailto:anathi.dywili@capetown.gov.za">anathi.dywili@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p>
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<h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us<br></h2></span>
<p>For more information and general enquiries, contact: </p><h4>Louise Ing </h4><p>
<em>Telephone:
<br><a>021 417 0142</a> /
<a>082 771 6915 </a>(Weekdays, 08:00 – 16:00)
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<br> Email:<br><a href="mailto:louise.ing@capetown.gov.za">louise.ing@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 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 14 November – 15 December 2025 | 0 |
