Comment on the proposed lease of portions of City-owned property in Blinkwater Road, Camps Bay
30 October – 30 November 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 Public Place and Public Street, Portions of Remainder Erven 17 and 1346 Camps Bay | ± 373 m² and ±10 m² respectively | Blinkwater Road, Camps Bay | Public Street and Public Open Space |
We plan to lease the property to Lad Family Trust or its successors-in-title for gardening, security and wall 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 relief 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 gardening, security and wall encroachment purposes. A rental of R2 100.00 per month, exclusive of VAT and inclusive of rates. 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 monthly rental is to be adjusted at 6% per annum.
- Expected gain or loss: no loss will be incurred by the City arising from the granting of right
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 30 October – 30 November 2026.
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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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