Have your say on pedestrianisation of South Street in Bellville

14 February 2025

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate invites members of the public, businesses and road users to submit comments, input and recommendations on the proposal to close a portion of South Street in Bellville Central to make it a car-free zone. The comment period opens today, 14 February 2025 and runs until Monday, 17 March 2025.

‘The Bellville CBD Local Spatial Development Framework was approved by Council in December 2023 with the aim of guiding the regeneration of the Bellville CBD as the City’s second metropolitan node. The conversion of South Street into a pedestrian street forms part of our public realm strategy to enhance safe pedestrian experiences. Streets are not just for cars. An open and fully pedestrianised street that is safe to enjoy promotes a street culture buzz and reimagining of our streetscapes,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas.

The proposal is to not allow vehicular traffic along South Street between Durban Road and Charl Malan Street.

 

‘It is our intention to upgrade South Street into a quality public environment where informal trading occurs and pedestrians are able to walk around and enjoy the local environment without having to watch out for vehicles. To achieve this, it is proposed to close a portion of South Street to general traffic, which will allow full pedestrianisation, and potentially only allow deliveries in a controlled environment,’ said Councillor Quintas.

Comments, recommendations or inputs can be submitted (quote reference 110242505):
Online: Scan the QR code above or visit www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay  

Email: Send comments to Bellville.LSDF@capetown.gov.za  

Written submissions to:
• Subcouncil 6 offices, Bellville Civic Centre, Voortrekker Road, Bellville

• Bellville Public Library, Carl van Aswegen Street, Bellville

An Open Day will be held on: Saturday, 8 March 2025, from 09:00 to 12:00 at the Bellville Public Library, Carl van Aswegen Street, Bellville.

The City’s Public Participation Unit will assist those who cannot read or write, live with disabilities or who are from disadvantaged groups and unable to submit written comments. Contact Zandile Mahlasela on 021 400 5501 or Zandile.Mahlasela@capetown.gov.za  if you have any queries on how to submit your comments.   

Note to broadcasters - audio of Councillor Quintas available here.                                                                                                             

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City of Cape Town, Media Office