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Submitted | first-name | support | concern | top-concern | message |
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2026-05-03 06:30:54 +02:00 | Jabu | No I do not | All of the above | Economic Impact | |
2026-05-02 22:02:29 +02:00 | Simon | No I do not | All of the above | Regulatory Overreach | Once again we have the usual self serving idiots, formerly ANC, now something else, but still the same. They are offended by everything. Ashamed of nothing. Believe they’re Entitled to everything. Without Contributing anything in return, like the proverbial plague of vermin, destroying everything that they come into contact with. |
2026-05-02 15:58:26 +02:00 | Tertius | No I do not | All of the above | Regulatory Overreach | |
2026-05-02 11:42:34 +02:00 | Alistair | No I do not | All of the above | Economic Impact | I am concerned about the economic and social impact that such a regulation will have: On guests/travellers looking for affordable accommodation options, and also to experience new places in a much more personal way. I would rather stay in someone's home (AirBnB/Lekkerslaap) than a hotel/resort, as it gives a better insight into the local culture, and supports small businesses and local economies. On hosts: many of them don't exploit this - if you are prepared to move out of your home for a limited period of time in order to put it on AirBnB to make a suplemental income, that is a sacrifice. It is sometimes a last resort, and gives a much-needed boost to many households economically. Not every AirBnB host charges exhoribitant prices either. On the economy - the effect on local economies would be detrimental - if more people were discouraged from renting out their homes due tohigh taxes, barriers and beaurocracy, the economy would be worse-off, not better. Our government should be encouraging the economy and small businesses so that we can grow as a nation. |
2026-05-02 09:46:38 +02:00 | Tim | No I do not | All of the above | Economic Impact | This would financially cripple many people in this industry, and removeant others from it. |
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- Fair Competition: It levels the playing field between Airbnbs and traditional hotels/B&Bs that pay commercial rates and tourism levies
- Housing Availability: Regulating STRs prevents long-term rental stock from being depleted, making housing more affordable for locals.
- Safety & Quality: It ensures a minimum standard of safety (smoke detectors, insurance) for international and local tourists. Guests deserve the same safety and insurance protections in an Airbnb as they get in a 5-star hotel.
- Community Harmony: It gives residents and Body Corporates a framework to manage noise, parking, and security issues caused by transient guests.
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- Privacy: Forcing guests to submit to government-tracked data sharing is a violation of privacy that will drive tourists to other destinations.
- Livelihood Threat: Many South Africans rely on STR income to pay their mortgages and survive the cost-of-living crisis; over-regulation kills this “side-hustle”.
- Property Rights: A homeowner should have the right to use their private property as they see fit without government-mandated caps on occupancy.
- Administrative Overkill: The requirements are too “corporate” for a simple room-sharing arrangement and will discourage new entrants.
- Privacy Risk: Forcing platforms to share personal data with the state is an overreach that risks the security of both hosts and guests.
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