| Comment on the proposed sale of portions of City-owned property at the King David Mowbray Golf Course precinct | Comment on the proposed sale of portions of City-owned property at the King David Mowbray Golf Course precinct | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/CityConnectHeader.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <div class="ExternalClass4DAD6A1B26DF430581681522A6856B55"><p>The City is considering the transfer or sale of various City-owned properties at the King David Mowbray Golf Course (KDMGC) precinct, and we want to hear from you.</p></div> | <span>
<h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2></span>
<p> In accordance with Section 11.5 of the
<a href="https://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 2 of the Municipal Asset Transfer Regulations (2008), the City is considering the transfer or sale of the following property:
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<div class="mobile-scroll"><table style="width:565px;height:167px;"><thead><tr><th>Erf/farm number</th><th style="width:102px;">Extent (±)</th><th>Street and suburb<br></th><th colspan="1" style="width:115px;">Current zoning<br></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td rowspan="1" style="height:59px;">Portions of the Remainder of Erven 29449, 29453, 29454, 29455, 29456, 29458, 29459, 32716 (Cape Town); Erf 2917 (Pinelands); Remainder of Erven 2907, 3248, 3914 (Pinelands); Erven 3352, 3556, 3557 (Pinelands); Portions of Erven 145064 and 145065 (Cape Town)<br></td><td rowspan="1" style="width:102px;height:59px;">±64,9379 ha (combined)</td><td rowspan="1" style="height:59px;">Situated off Raapenberg Road, Mowbray, and partly in Pinelands<br></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="width:115px;height:59px;"><br>Community (CO1 and CO2), Public and Special Open Space (OS2 and OS3), Transport 2 (Public Roads and Parking), and limited Residential 1 uses.<br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></span>
<h4>Information statement</h4><ul><li>
<strong>The valuation of the capital asset to be transferred and the method of valuation used to determine that valuation.<br></strong>The City’s Professional Valuers conducted a desktop market valuation of the subject property, with a valuation date of 31 March 2026. Based on this assessment, the estimated fair market value of the subject property is approximately R395 000 000 (excluding VAT).
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<br> The valuation was undertaken for indicative purposes to inform Council’s decision to commence the public participation process and does not constitute a final transactional value. </li><li>
<strong>The reasons for the proposed transfer of the asset.</strong><br>The proposed transfer of this high value capital asset is strategically motivated and aimed at optimising the utilisation of a significantly underutilised City owned property. Internal assessments by relevant City service departments have confirmed that the subject property is not required for the provision of municipal basic services, as contemplated in section 14 of the Municipal Finance Management Act.
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<br> The City therefore intends to leverage the site’s strategic location and scale to unlock private sector led, mixed use development opportunities, thereby catalysing economic growth, urban intensification, and spatial transformation. The proposed transfer aligns with the objectives of the
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/Meet-the-City/our-vision-for-the-city/the-citys-idp-2022-2027">City of Cape Town Integrated Development Plan (IDP) 2022–2027</a>, which prioritises economic growth, job creation, and investment attraction. </li><li>
<strong>Any expected benefits to the municipality that may result from the transfer. </strong>
<br>The proposed transfer and subsequent redevelopment of the subject property are anticipated to deliver significant economic and fiscal benefits to the City of Cape Town, including:
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<br>A substantial increase in the municipal rates base, generating long term, recurring revenue;
<br>Attraction of private sector investment, contributing positively to Cape Town’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP);
<br>Creation of employment opportunities, including both construction phase and permanent full time equivalent (FTE) jobs;
<br>Improvements to municipal infrastructure within and around the precinct.
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<br>These benefits will enhance the City’s financial capacity to deliver sustainable municipal services and advance socio-economic development objectives across the metropolitan area. </li><li>
<strong>Any expected proceeds to be received by the Municipality resulting from the transfer; </strong>
<br>The primary proceeds expected from the transfer will be the purchase price realised through the disposal of the subject property, which the City anticipates will approximate fair market value, subject to an open and competitive process.
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<br> In addition, the City will derive ongoing financial benefits through increased rates and taxes revenue once the property is developed and brought into productive use. These proceeds will support the City’s long term financial sustainability and service delivery mandate. </li><li>
<strong>Any expected gain or loss that will be realized or incurred by the Municipality arising from the transfer or disposal.<br></strong>The proposed transfer of the subject property is expected to result in a net gain to the Municipality. Through an open and competitive disposal process, the City aims to realise the full market value of the asset.</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 closure and sale. </p><h4>Access the documents:</h4><ul><li><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20strategies%2c%20plans%20and%20frameworks/KDMGC-MATR-Disposal-Plan.pdf" target="_blank">Disposal plan</a> </li><li><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/KDMGC-MATR-Background-Information-Document.pdf" target="_blank">Background information document </a></li></ul><h2 class="sectHeading">Public Open House</h2><p>Join us at the Public Open House to discuss the proposed redevelopment of the King David Mowbray Golf Course and surrounds. Attendance is flexible; come at any time that suits you.</p>
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<div class="mobile-scroll"><table style="width:575px;height:122px;"><thead><tr><th style="width:154px;">Date</th><th style="width:172px;">Time</th><th>Venue<br></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td rowspan="1" style="width:154px;height:59px;">20 June 2026<br></td><td rowspan="1" style="width:172px;height:59px;">10:00 - 14:00</td><td rowspan="1" style="height:59px;">King David Mowbray Golf Club (Clubhouse)<br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></span>
<h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2><p>Submit your comments from
<strong>28 May - 6 July 2026</strong>.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">Submit your comment</h2><p>Submit your comments via the following channels:<br></p><p>
<strong>Online</strong><br><a href="https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/websitefeedback/?id=a1712941-9dec-4248-9946-414604b1f551" target="_blank">Submit your comments online</a>.</p><p>
<strong>Delivery</strong><br> Deliver your written comments by hand to the following address on Mondays from 08:30 – 17:00:<br></p><p>
<em>Property Development
<br>Second Floor
<br>Desmond & Leah Tutu Building
<br>36 Harrington Street
<br>Cape Town
<br>8000 </em></p>
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<i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</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.<br></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><h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2><p>For more information and general enquiries, contact:</p><h4>Shelton Nhiwatiwa</h4><p>
<em>Telephone:<br>
<a>021 400 4026</a>
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<br>Email:<br><a href="mailto:Development.Mowbray@capetown.gov.za">Development.Mowbray@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 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 28 May – 6 July 2026 | 0 |
