​A public participation process has been initiated to give the communities an opportunity to comment on the proposals for the informal trading plans in the area. 

Changes in trading dynamics have triggered the need to review the current informal trading plans in order to address some of the challenges and to create an enabling, supportive and well managed trading environment for all users of this public space.

‘The proposed changes will, among other things, address crime, provide bigger trading bays and most importantly enhance the ability of traders to adhere to the COVID-19 safety regulations.

‘The City of Cape Town recognises the significance of the informal traders and its contribution to the economy and to poverty reduction. It also helps with the creation of employment opportunities that in turn contribute to the household income,’ said Alderman Grant Twigg, Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Management.

To view and comment on the draft informal trading plan, the public can visit www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay or the Subcouncil 20 offices from 09:00 until 15:00 on weekdays. Comments can also be submitted via email to Janice Adams, District Area Co-Ordinator – Area South on Tel: 021 684 4381 or 084 900 0145 or Email: Janice.Adams@capetown.gov.za. The cut-off date is Wednesday, 7 October 2020.