Comment on the proposed lease of portions of City-owned property in Lightning Road, Rocklands

28 August 2026

28 August – 28 September 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 lease of the following City-owned property:

We plan to lease the property to Muhammad Jacobs or his successors-in-title for Additional parking and security purposes.

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 market related rental of R600.00 per month, excluding VAT and including rates, escalating at 6% per annum for a period of 10 years, rental to be reviewed after 5 years, subject at any time to two months’ notice of termination. 
• 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.

Access the lease plan​​.

Submit your comments from 28 August – 28 September 2026.

Submit your comment

Submit your comments via the following channels:

Online
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Written submissions can be sent to:

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

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For more information and general enquiries, contact:

Mishka Davids

Telephone:
021 444 2592

Email:
mishka.davids@capetown.gov.za