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Comment on the City’s Draft Temporary Emergency Accommodation Policy

<div class="ExternalClass1DAA4A44758345C1B9C393DDF45CEB94"><p>The City is drafting a Temporary Emergency Accommodation Policy, and we want your input.<br></p></div>

<span> <h2 class="sectHeading">About the policy<br></h2></span> <p>The Temporary Emergency Accommodation Policy focuses specifically on situations where individuals or households are rendered homeless due to eviction orders issued by public or private entities. </p><p>It aims to guide the provision of temporary emergency accommodation to individuals and families rendered homeless due to evictions in Cape Town. </p><p>The policy is designed to be implemented in conjunction with national legislation and aims to provide a lawful, fair, and standardised response to eviction-related homelessness. </p><p> The Temporary Emergency Accommodation Policy will come into effect once approved by Council. <br></p><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 draft policy.</p><h4>Access the documents:</h4><ul><li>Advert (<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/HYS-DRAFT-EMERGENCY-ACCOMODATION-PLAN_ENG.pdf" target="_blank">English </a>| <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/HYS-DRAFT-EMERGENCY-ACCOMODATION-PLAN_AFR.pdf" target="_blank">Afrikaans</a> | <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/HYS-DRAFT-EMERGENCY-ACCOMODATION-PLAN_XHO.pdf" target="_blank">isiXhosa</a>)</li><li><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Draft-Temporary-Emergency-Accommodation-Policy.pdf" target="_blank">Draft Temporary Emergency Accommodation Policy</a><br></li><li><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/DraftTemporaryEmergencyAccommodationPolicy-Executive-Summary.pdf" target="_blank">Executive Summary (Eng/Afr/Xho)</a><br></li></ul><h4>You can also access the information at:<br></h4><ul><li> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-city-facilities/our-service-facilities/Libraries">City libraries</a> </li><li> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/Meet-the-City/city-council/find-your-councillor-ward-or-subcouncil">Subcouncil offices</a> </li><li>In the document downloads section below<br></li></ul> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2></span> <p>Submit your comments from <strong>2 February – 2 March 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=6468531d-6a8b-495a-9417-da27baceb0bf" target="_blank">Submit your comments online</a>. </p><p> <strong>Email</strong><br>Email your comments to <em><a href="mailto:hspolicy.research@capetown.gov.za?subject=Draft%20Temporary%20Emergency%20Accommodation%20Policy">hspolicy.research@capetown.gov.za</a></em>. <br></p><p> <strong>Delivery</strong><br>Deliver your written comments to your nearest <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/Meet-the-City/city-council/find-your-councillor-ward-or-subcouncil">Subcouncil office </a>or <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-city-facilities/our-service-facilities/Libraries">library</a>.</p> <span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <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.</p></div></div></span> <h4>Zandile Mahlasela</h4><p> <em>Telephone: <br><a>021 400 5501</a><br><br> Email: <br> <a href="mailto:zandile.mahlasela@capetown.gov.za">zandile.mahlasela@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p><h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2><p>For more information and general enquiries, contact: </p><p> <em>Telephone:<br><a>021 444 0333</a> (Weekdays, between 08:00 and 16:30)<br><br>Email:<br><a href="mailto:Hspolicy.Research@capetown.gov.za">Hspolicy.Research@capetown.gov.za</a></em></p>

2 February – 2 March 2026

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