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Submitted | first-name | support | concern | top-concern | message |
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2026-04-17 06:41:41 +02:00 | Elsabé | No I do not | All of the above | Regulatory Overreach | |
2026-04-16 14:45:09 +02:00 | Suzanne | Yes I do | No concern, I Support the Gazette | ||
2026-04-16 14:02:32 +02:00 | Gaby | No I do not | Regulatory Overreach | ||
2026-04-16 13:48:06 +02:00 | Raymond | No I do not | All of the above | Economic Impact | |
2026-04-16 04:43:35 +02:00 | Brett | No I do not | Regulatory Overreach | ||
2026-04-15 22:56:13 +02:00 | Marietjie | No I do not | Economic Impact | ||
2026-04-15 19:45:26 +02:00 | Tash | No I do not | Economic Impact | This will have a significantly negative 8mpact on tourism and income into KZN / Sputh Africa causing many Airbnb to close down | |
2026-04-15 16:07:02 +02:00 | Esté | No I do not | All of the above | Regulatory Overreach | You CANNOT be considered a fully free person without the right to own private property!! Property Rights: A homeowner should have the right to use their private property as they see fit without government-mandated caps on occupancy. One thing is for sure: foreign investors who have seen similar scenes played out in other parts of Africa are more than likely going to take their hard-earned money elsewhere. Rental caps are an arbitrary attack on home-based businesses Sharing of guest data breaches privacy and POPIA Regulating occupancy will de-climate this industry. JOB LOSSES WILL FOLLOW!! ECONOMIC DOWNTURN FOR TRAVEL AN TOURISM INDUSTRIES!! LIMITS ENTREPRENEURSHIP!! “Manus Booysen, a lawyer with Webber Wentzel who was quoted in The Times, warned that the Bill would have serious implications for property rights. He said that property was so broadly defined in the bill that it would include moveable assets such as vehicles and works of art. He noted that the document refers to “a right in, or to, property”. "This means that shares in a company, as well as various rights in property - including intellectual property rights and incorporeal property - could be expropriated under the bill." It’s absurd that we are paying governments salaries including the president and they continue to dictate new rules and regulations, it’s enough! This is complete overreach. The government and municipalities cannot run existing structures, instead they dream-up more regulations to try and steal more money, from us the residents. They need to get their house in order. We pay their salaries etc. |
2026-04-15 15:26:39 +02:00 | Sajeda | No I do not | Economic Impact | ||
2026-04-15 14:41:58 +02:00 | marylou | Not fully | All of the above | Economic Impact | |
2026-04-15 14:17:39 +02:00 | Pam | Yes I do | Other | As a long term renter, in our mid 70's, we are often unable to rent accommodation on a long term basis because properties are unavailable as they are being kept for airbnb rentals. During winter months we see many vacant properties but these are rented out for exorbitant charges in the summer months. You can only rent for a short space of time before the air bnb rentals open up again. Small business, such as shops and restaurants, and communities suffer in winter as there are no local, year round, residents to support them. Many properties especially in Cape Town are sold to wealthy overseas buyers who are purely purchasing to make huge profits on air bnb and have no intention of living there themselves . As a result you see large complexs with homes standing empty for months. This also impacts on employment for cleaning and support staff who lose their income as a result during these times. Guest houses and hotels have to pay higher rates and taxes and still are able to come in at cheaper rates than most air bnbs. | |
2026-04-15 12:31:29 +02:00 | Lindi | No I do not | Economic Impact | 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. | |
2026-04-15 10:45:18 +02:00 | Colleen | No I do not | All of the above | Regulatory Overreach | |
2026-04-14 18:11:34 +02:00 | Gil | No I do not | All of the above | Data Privacy | |
2026-04-14 17:36:07 +02:00 | Melanie | No I do not | All of the above | Economic Impact | I do not support this. It will have devastating impact economically. It will force the prices up for STR as one will need to make income in 90 days to cover the expenses for 360 days. The the STR industry is self regulatory so bad performers are forced to improve or forced out of the industry It is self regulatory. People who can’t afford to stay in hotels can afford to travel in SA and stay in a STR for reasonable amount. This will have devastating impact on our economy . |
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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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