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2026-04-17 07:49:45 +02:00

Kirsten-Mia

No I do not

All of the above

Regulatory Overreach

2026-04-17 07:39:48 +02:00

Lou

No I do not

Regulatory Overreach

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 .

2026-04-14 14:37:43 +02:00

Maryna

No I do not

Liability

I am a pensioner and cannot afford to live in my own home, but I have an uncle who supports me until I can find a way to survive. I planned to add another bathroom, and then host people in my spare room like many other South African pensioners do to survive. Most of us cannot afford to go to an old age home. I will end up in the street, if this code becomes a reality.

2026-04-14 13:54:00 +02:00

Mike

No I do not

All of the above

Economic Impact

Limiting my business to 25% of its potential is economic destruction for the hospitality environment.

Making sure ALL hosts, in whatever form, who are charging rentals on rooms/accommodation that they may have on their properties, I am 100% in agreement.
How SARS will ever charge a shack renter, who should be paying rent, for the tax share, I can't even imagine.

How will this bill be fairly implemented for ALL rented establishments?
If the government cannot tax and manage ALL establishments fairly and equally, then these amendments will amount to nothing more than another from of tax on an already over-burdened sector of the community.

I fear that this last statement I made, will be the result of this unfair and unreasonable draft bill

2026-04-14 12:11:41 +02:00

Roberta

No I do not

All of the above

Economic Impact

THIS IS JUST ANOTHER WAY TO ROB S A PEOPLE,MAKE THE RICH RICHER AND THE POOR POORER ,?

2026-04-14 11:29:25 +02:00

LYNNE

No I do not

All of the above

Regulatory Overreach

2026-04-14 11:15:42 +02:00

Bridget

Not fully

All of the above

Economic Impact

I'm an Airbnb superhost and have been on the platform for 12 years. I live in my home, rent out the whole house for 2-3 weeks a year when I'm on holiday at Christmas time, and otherwise I have guests staying in my guest room while I'm here.
I'm a registered tax payer, declare my Airbnb income, and pay all my other municipal liabilities, etc.
If it hadn't been for the income I receive from Airbnb I would have had to sell my house 10 years ago, and on multiple occasions since. With the dramatic increase in electricity, water and rates costs that possibility is not going away.
The Airbnb platform is very much aligned to many aspects of the proposed code e.g. host contact, guest information, health and safety, etc. Being an airbnb host has made me much more aware of risks like fire and ensuring fire extinguishers are available, etc. because Airbnb has required it.

I typically don't host more than 90 days a year, but might this year as I had a longer booking in the early part of the year. Many other hosts do. And if we live in our own properties why shouldn't we?

There is a big difference between a property owned solely for the purpose of commercial rentals where the host/owner does not live on site, and my situation and others, where we host guests with us in our homes. The majority of us don't do this by choice - we do it because we need the money!!!!!
It's VERY different from people owning multiple properties or being commercial Airbnb "hosts".
The profile of a guest who stays with me vs. in a hotel is very different.
Resident-host properties typically provide accommodation where there is a gap in the market - between hostels and B&B/Hotels. There is a price, service and amenity gap here and we are filling it. Don't mess with that.

2026-04-14 11:09:07 +02:00

Lesley

No I do not

Regulatory Overreach

2026-04-14 11:08:04 +02:00

Michelle

No I do not

All of the above

Economic Impact

2026-04-14 08:44:58 +02:00

Delina

No I do not

All of the above

Economic Impact

As small business owners in South Africa, we are all feeling the financial impact and burdens.
The increased rates will result in less income for the business owner.
I can also imagine that in my personal capacity how it will impact me if I were to be a tourist in my own country.

2026-04-14 08:43:03 +02:00

Michael

No I do not

Economic Impact

Whilst I agree with compliance, particularly safety of guests (smoke detectors, fire extinguishers etc) the majority of these guidelines are an overreach of authority.

Proper reporting to SARS and paying taxes on income and VAT are 100% correct.
In fact, Abnb and booking.com insist on the host being duly registered.
If the guidelines are to bring everyone who rents a room on their property, to order and they all pay their dues to SARS, I can see this as a benefit to the country.
How on earth will they tax a shack in a township, no way possible.
This will mean that businesses that already pay tax and comply will be compromised when we are told we can only sell 25% percent of our service.

Telling me how often I can rent out my business, is absolute nonsense.
How do they think the economic sustainability of a private business can be dictated to by limiting the provision of its goods or services.

We need to tread carefully on this one

2026-04-14 03:46:26 +02:00

Ali

Yes I do

Other

Air bnbs have ruined communities with locals and foreigners buying homes to convert into Airbnb . This has a very negative impact on communities as these houses stand empty for some of the time and the people who use them are not invested in the communities. Also prices sky rocket in these areas making it unaffordable for many locals to stay.
The 90’day cap allows locals to make some income but like any business, if it becomes a major/permanent source of income, then taxes/rates apply . This is pretty normal!

2026-04-13 18:49:48 +02:00

Heather

No I do not

All of the above

Economic Impact

you are taking away one of our fundamental. rights , freedom ! we can do what we want to with our properties
we pay high rates and taxes and it’s not an easy “ cop out” to run an air b and b it is hard work plus provides employment
and now that we are successful you want to come and put your grubby hands on it and make it not viable !!!!

2026-04-13 18:25:37 +02:00

David

No I do not

All of the above

Regulatory Overreach

All of the Above

2026-04-13 17:55:41 +02:00

Donovan

No I do not

All of the above

Economic Impact