Comment on the proposed lease of City-owned property in Lower Burg Road, Rosebank
14 August 2026
14 August – 14 September 2026
About
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 (±) | Street and suburb | Current zoning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portion of Erf 45359 Cape Town | ± 936 m² and 71 m² |
Situated at Lower Burg Road, Rosebank, Cape Town | Public Open Space |
We plan to lease the property to Cape Town City Ballet or its successors-in-title for the purpose of operating a Ballet Company.
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 tariff related rental for the proposed lease for the purpose of operating a Ballet Company. A rental of R1 440.00 per annum (including VAT), subject to any increase in terms of rental for land leased as determined from time to time by Council. The lease shall for be a period of 10 (ten) years, plus an option to renew for 5 (five) years, subject at any time to 2 (two) years’ 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 - The purpose of operating a Ballet Company
Tariff rental – R1 440.00 per annum
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.
Access the lease plan in the document downloads section below.
Comment period
Submit your comments from 14 August – 14 September 2026.
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Submit your comments via the following channels:
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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