Questions have been raised about the City of Cape Town’s intention to lease the Rondebosch Golf Club for a mere R1000 a year for the next decade. CapeTimesSA
Cape Town - It’s the same golf club where Reclaim the City activists staged a protest last year, claiming that the facility should rather be used for the provision of affordable housing. In a report submitted to the mayoral committee, the City said it was seeking approval from the council to commence with a public participation process in this regard.
Mayco member for economic opportunities and asset management James Vos said: “The City will receive a rental income for sporting purposes in accordance with its approved tariff structure, which is specific to golf course leases and is to be submitted to the council when the budget is considered.” But the decision to lease the property for another 10 years has unleashed the fury of activists who have been fiercely advocating for affordable housing closer to work opportunities.
The City said in the report that the property is zoned for community facility use, and a public open space. In essence, any proposed developments of Rondebosch Golf Club will always have two primary constraints, which include the impact of the Black River 1:50-year flood line, which limits the proportion of the site for development; and access limitations, both in terms of car access as well as public transport.
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