Comment on the proposed lease of City-owned property in Cape Town
6 November – 7 December 2026
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In accordance with section 16.5 and 16.6 of the Management of certain of the City of Cape Town’s Immovable Property Policy (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 property:
| Erf/Farm number | Extent (±Ha) | Street and suburb | Current zoning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remainder Erf 4132 and Erf 4133 Cape Town | ± 295 m² | Cnr of Buitengracht and Buitensingel Streets, Cape Town | Transport 2: Public Road and Public Parking |
We plan to lease the property to Tricolt JV 2 (Pty) Ltd or its successors-in-title for access, parking, outdoor seating and building encroachment purposes.
Information statement
- Reason: The property is not required for the provision of a minimum level of basic municipal service;
- Expected benefit: The property is underutilised, surplus to Council’s requirements, no demand exist for same, and the lease will furthermore relieve Council of maintenance burden and generate funds for the City of Cape Town;
- Expected proceeds: The City will receive a market related rental for the proposed lease for access, parking, outdoor seating and building encroachment purposes. A rental of R17 250.00 per month (exclusive of VAT and inclusive of rates), escalating at 7% per annum for a period of 10 (ten) years, subject to a rental review after a period of five years, and at any time to two months’ notice of termination.
- Expected gain or loss: No loss will be incurred by the City arising from the granting of right.
- The proposed transaction included a call for alternative proposals. The call for alternatives is not limited to a single bidder and should include the proposed rental and proposed use:
Usage – Access, parking, outdoor seating and building encroachment purposes
Rental - R17 250.00 per month (exclusive of VAT and inclusive of rates)
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.
Comment period
Submit your comments from 6 November – 7 December 2026.
Submit your comment
Submit your comments via the following channels:
Online
Submit your comments online.
Post
Written submissions can be sent to:
For attention: Angelene Kelland
Property Transactions
PO Box 4557
Cape Town
8000
Contact us
For more information and general enquiries, contact:
Angelene Kelland
Telephone:
021 400 6555
Email:
angelene.kelland@capetown.gov.za
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