The City of Cape Town invites residents and stakeholders to submit comments on proposed informal trading plans for two sites in Khayelitsha. The public participation process will be open from 29 October to 29 November 2026. 

The proposed trading plan for the Khayelitsha Shopping Mall provides for 46 trading bays, while the proposed Thembokwezi Market trading plan provides for 22 trading bays, together with ablution facilities and a storeroom.

These proposed trading plans have been carefully developed by the City's Public Trading officials following extensive engagement with local stakeholders. The plans provide for a total of 68 trading opportunities across the two sites and form part of the City's ongoing efforts to support and regulate trading in appropriate locations.

Residents are encouraged to review the proposals and submit their comments during the public participation period. Public input remains an important part of the process and will assist the City in finalising these proposed trading plans.

Open Days

Khayelitsha Shopping Mall trading plan

• Date: 17 November 2026
• Time: 09:00 to 18:00
• Venue: Khayelitsha CBD Hall (Thusong Centre), corner of Walter Sisulu Drive and Steve Biko Road
• More information: https://www.capetown.gov.za/city-connect/have-your-say/issues-open-for-public-comment/comment-on-the-draft-informal-trading-plan-for-khayelitsha-mall/

Thembokwezi Market trading plan

• Date: 19 November 2026
• Time: 09:00 to 18:00
• Venue: White House, 31 Hope Street, Thembokwezi
• More information: https://www.capetown.gov.za/city-connect/have-your-say/issues-open-for-public-comment/comment-on-the-draft-informal-trading-plan-for-thembokwezi-market/

Residents may attend the Open Days to view the proposed plans, engage with City officials and obtain further information.

Closing date for comments is 29 November 2026.

Comments can be submitted through the City's public participation channels above.