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The City of Cape Town continues to fund the salaries of municipal staff working in the Voters’ Roll and Election Office, which operates in coordination with the Independent Electoral Commission.
- Who it is for:
- City of Cape Town
- How to act on it:
- The City of Cape Town funds municipal staff in the Election Office as part of ongoing operations.
The City of Cape Town makes its infrastructure available to the Independent Electoral Commission for local, provincial, and national elections at no cost, subject to a formal agreement.
- Who it is for:
- Independent Electoral Commission
- How to act on it:
- The Independent Electoral Commission may use the City's infrastructure for elections, with an agreement to be negotiated.
Qualifying film productions may receive discounts on fees for using city-owned facilities, parking, and public spaces during filming.
- Who it is for:
- film productions approved under the City’s film policy
- How to act on it:
- Apply for approval through the Film Policy Unit and request discounted rates based on eligibility criteria such as local employment and community engagement.
The City provides coordination and logistical support to film productions, including permit assistance, location access, and liaison with city departments.
- Who it is for:
- film production teams planning to shoot in Cape Town
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Film Policy Unit to request facilitation services and provide project details for processing.
This opportunity allows the City of Cape Town to cancel the deed of sale for beneficiaries of serviced sites in former Black Local Authority areas who are no longer traceable, enabling the transfer of ownership to current or approved occupier families.
- Who it is for:
- current or approved occupier families in former BLA areas
- How to act on it:
- Submit documentation to the City of Cape Town confirming non-occupation and lack of traceability of the original beneficiary; await review and approval for deed cancellation and transfer.
Following cancellation of the deed of sale for untraceable or non-occupying beneficiaries, ownership of the serviced site may be transferred to the current or approved occupier family, ensuring continued lawful occupancy and title clarity.
- Who it is for:
- current or approved occupier families in former BLA areas
- How to act on it:
- Apply to the City of Cape Town with proof of current occupation or approval as an occupant; participate in the process initiated after deed cancellation.
Organisers may receive non-financial support such as logistical assistance, venue access, security coordination, or marketing exposure from the City of Cape Town for qualifying events.
- Who it is for:
- event organisers in Cape Town who are not seeking monetary funding but need operational assistance
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the Events Department and provide event details, objectives, and required support types.
Individuals and organisations can apply for a permit to host public events in public spaces across Cape Town, subject to safety, environmental, and logistical reviews.
- Who it is for:
- event organisers, promoters, and businesses planning public gatherings in Cape Town
- How to act on it:
- Submit a permit application with site plans, traffic management plans, insurance, and risk assessments to the City’s Events Permitting Unit.
The City of Cape Town provides free burial or cremation services for individuals who have died in destitute circumstances within the city limits and where no relative, NGO, religious group, or welfare organisation is able to pay for the funeral. This service is available to applicants such as welfare organisations, NGOs, or any other entity seeking assistance.
- Who it is for:
- applicants including individuals, NGOs, welfare organisations, or other entities seeking burial or cremation assistance for a deceased person
- How to act on it:
- Applicants must contact the City of Cape Town through the designated contact person, Susan Brice, using the provided phone number to initiate the process.
Unlawful occupants occupying council properties where land restitution claims have been registered will not be regularised in those units but may be offered alternative housing elsewhere, provided they meet all eligibility criteria. If no alternative accommodation is available within three months, they must vacate or face eviction, with no immediate obligation to rehouse them beyond their turn on the waiting list.
- Who it is for:
- unlawful occupants in council-owned properties with registered land restitution claims
- How to act on it:
- Be assessed by the City of Cape Town for eligibility and placement in alternative accommodation; if none is available within three months, vacate or face eviction.
Unlawful occupants may apply to be legally recognised as tenants if they meet specific eligibility criteria, including income limits, household composition, and lack of prior housing benefits. Children of former tenants may qualify if they lived in the home during the tenancy, are on the waiting list, and meet other conditions. Those who moved in before 1 March 2006 may be considered for normalisation, while those who moved in after that date must vacate unless they qualify as next in line on the waiting list.
- Who it is for:
- unlawful occupants of council rental stock, including former tenants' children who meet specific criteria
- How to act on it:
- Submit an application to the City of Cape Town with proof of income, residency history, and compliance with eligibility requirements; doubtful cases are referred to the Mayoral Committee Member for Housing for adjudication.
The City of Cape Town supports the establishment and development of food gardens in communities to help reduce poverty and improve access to food for low-income households. This includes providing resources and coordination to assist community groups in setting up and managing these gardens.
- Who it is for:
- community-based organisations and poor households in Cape Town
- How to act on it:
- Contact the City of Cape Town's relevant department or local ward office to request support and resources for establishing a food garden.