Comment on the proposed lease of a portion of Noordhoek Main Road, Noordhoek

18 September 2026

18 September – 19 October 2026

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 renewal of the lease of the following City-owned property:

We plan to lease the property to The Tom Ro Haven for Equines and Children or its successors-in-title for social care purposes (equine sanctuary and community outreach facility).

Information statement

• Reason: the properties are not required for the provision of a minimum level of basic municipal service. 
• Expected benefit: the properties are underutilised, surplus to Council’s requirements, no demand exist for same, and the leases will furthermore relief 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 social care (equine sanctuary and community outreach facility) purposes at a tariff 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 for a period of 10 years, with an option to renew for further 10 years, subject at any time to six months’ notice of termination. 
• Expected gain or loss: no loss will be incurred by the City arising from the granting of right; and 
• The proposed transaction includes a call for alternative proposals. The call for alternatives is not limited to a single bidder and should include the proposed rental, proposed use, (community opportunities and/or participation in the property; charitable activities, etc.), such as:

The proposed use of the land aligns with key social care priorities, including:

• Community development and social upliftment 
• Support for non-profit organisations delivering essential services 
• Promotion of animal welfare and environmental stewardship

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.

Submit your comments from 18 September - 19 October 2026.

Submit your comments via the following channels:

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Written submissions can be sent to:

For attention: Mishka Davids
Property Transactions
South Peninsula Region
 Private Bag X5
Plumstead
7801

For more information and general enquiries, contact:

Mishka Davids

Telephone:
021 444 2592

Email:
mishka.davids@capetown.gov.za