Comment on the proposed lease of City-owned property in Drive Avenue, Camps Bay
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portions of Remainder Erven 187, 188 and Erf 215 Camps Bay | 3 358 m² | The Drive Avenue, Camps Bay | Open Space 2: Public Open Space and Community 1: Local |
We plan to lease the property to Camps Bay Tennis Club or its successors-in-title for sporting and clubhouse purposes.
Information statement
- Reason: the property is not required for the provision of a minimum level of basic municipal service;
- Expected benefit: surplus to Council’s requirements, no demand exist for same, and the lease will furthermore relieve Council of a 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 sporting and clubhouse purposes. A Rental of R11 350.00 per month (inclusive of rates and excluding VAT). The lease shall be for a period of ten (10) years, subject to a rental review after five (5) years, with an option to renew for a further period of ten (10) years. The renewal period shall likewise be subject to a rental review after five (5) years.
- Expected gain or loss: no loss will be incurred by the City arising from the granting of rights.
- 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 – Sporting and clubhouse purposes; Market rental – R11 350.00 per month (inclusive of rates and excluding VAT)
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:
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Written submissions can be sent to:
For attention: Yonela Gola
Property Transactions
PO Box 4557
Cape Town
8000
Contact us
For more information and general enquiries, contact:
Yonela Gola
Telephone:
021 400 4142
Email:
yonela.gola@capetown.gov.za
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