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2026-09-03 14:51:25 +02:00

Lilly

No I do not

All of the above

Regulatory Overreach

2026-08-24 13:49:01 +02:00

Peter

No I do not

All of the above

Regulatory Overreach

I am particularly concerned about the Minister involved based on her past record. I think that this is very relevant given that many of our visitors are from overseas. I cannot see that this official is the right person to handle this very important position.

The short term rental platform is a very important factor of our tourism sector and of other countries. Decisions of this importance and nature need to be in the hands of a competent and reasonable person with understanding and not someone carrying considerable negative baggage

2026-08-19 11:39:49 +02:00

Nancy

No I do not

All of the above

Economic Impact

2026-08-18 23:37:40 +02:00

Johanna

No I do not

All of the above

Regulatory Overreach

2026-08-18 18:23:40 +02:00

Bridget

No I do not

Economic Impact

Renting out my home for short term rental is my only means of generating income that assists with paying basic costs and home maintenance. I generate no other income. My home is not available for long term rental as I live in my home the rest of the time.

2026-08-18 12:22:08 +02:00

Albert

No I do not

All of the above

Economic Impact

I am in the Short Term Rental (STR) business for the past 17 years and the income generated does not closely justify the hike in proposed rates.

The result will be a lack of investment with STR in mind and the withdrawal of properties from the market which are used for STR at the moment. This will have a huge impact on job creation and tourism in general.

I have 17 years of statistics to prove the above.

2026-08-17 23:55:21 +02:00

Mariette

No I do not

Regulatory Overreach

2026-08-17 20:44:58 +02:00

Hans

No I do not

All of the above

Economic Impact

2026-08-17 11:07:04 +02:00

Carmen

No I do not

All of the above

Administrative Burden

It absurd that you want to charge extra , we already paid for our house and pay taxes and rates

Its our own choice what we want to do with the property and how we make money out of it

No one who tents out their house per month has to pay extra, so why do we need to

Its just a way for the government to make more money out of something they are already making money of

2026-08-16 16:00:22 +02:00

Tilla

No I do not

Economic Impact

2026-08-16 15:33:49 +02:00

Charles

No I do not

All of the above

Regulatory Overreach

2026-08-16 12:54:06 +02:00

Alta

No I do not

All of the above

Regulatory Overreach

2026-08-16 12:45:21 +02:00

Chris

No I do not

All of the above

Regulatory Overreach

Privacy Forcing guests to submit to government-tracked data sharing is a violation of privacy that will drive tourists to other destinations.
So unfair: Many South Africans rely on income to pay their mortgages and survive the cost-of-living crisis; over-regulation kills this “side-hustle”.
Rights: A homeowner should have the right to use their private property as they see fit without government-mandated caps on occupancy.
Administrative The requirements are too “corporate” for a simple room-sharing arrangement and will discourage new entrants.
Privacy Forcing platforms to share personal data with the state is an overreach that risks the security of both hosts and guests.

2026-08-16 11:11:43 +02:00

Jannie

No I do not

All of the above

Economic Impact

We Cannot Allow This to Become the End of Affordable Cape Town Hospitality
As a frequent traveller and a concerned citizen, I am deeply concerned about the proposed changes to the regulation and municipal rating of short-term rental properties in Cape Town.
While I fully support proper registration, accountability, consumer protection and measures to prevent fraudulent accommodation listings, the proposed approach appears disproportionate and risks punishing legitimate small-scale property owners and ordinary South Africans who use short-term rentals to supplement their income.
The proposed 50% availability threshold is particularly concerning. Measuring the number of nights that a property is available for booking, rather than the nights it is actually occupied and generating income, is fundamentally unfair. A property can remain empty for weeks while its calendar is open, yet the owner could still face a dramatic increase in municipal property rates.
This is not simply a cost to property owners. These costs will ultimately be transferred to the consumer.
If owners are suddenly confronted with substantially higher property rates and compliance costs, they will have little choice but to increase their nightly rates. The result will be more expensive holidays, fewer affordable self-catering options and less choice for ordinary families who want to travel within South Africa.
Cape Town should be encouraging domestic tourism—not making it increasingly unaffordable.
I am also concerned about the impact on the broader hospitality economy. Thousands of small property owners, cleaners, maintenance workers, property managers, photographers, laundry services, restaurants, transport providers and other businesses benefit directly or indirectly from the short-term rental market.
If small-scale hosts are forced to withdraw from the market because the economics no longer make sense, the consequences could include job losses, reduced tourism spending and further pressure on an already struggling economy.
There is also a legitimate concern that policies of this nature could increasingly make Cape Town accessible primarily to international tourists and wealthier travellers, while ordinary South African families are priced out of one of the country's most popular holiday destinations.
That cannot be the intention of responsible municipal governance.
We should not create a system where an ordinary South African who wants to spend a week in Cape Town supporting a local Airbnb or self-catering establishment is effectively penalised through higher accommodation costs.
Yes, there must be regulation.
Yes, there must be registration.
Yes, fraudulent listings must be eliminated.
Yes, consumers must be protected.
But regulation must be fair, proportionate and based on actual economic activity—not merely on an open calendar.
The City should urgently reconsider the proposed 50% availability test and engage meaningfully with property owners, the hospitality sector, tourism organisations and consumers before implementing measures that could have unintended consequences.
Cape Town's tourism industry is an important economic asset. We should be growing it, protecting jobs and making the city accessible to South Africans—not introducing policies that drive up costs and shrink the market.
We cannot allow ordinary holidaymakers to carry the burden of policies that may ultimately benefit municipal revenue at the expense of local tourism.
Cape Town belongs to all South Africans.
Our families deserve affordable holidays.
Our small businesses deserve a fair opportunity to operate.
Our hospitality workers deserve job security.
We cannot allow this to become another unnecessary cost transfer to ordinary citizens. We must speak out, demand meaningful consultation and ensure that regulation does not kill the very hospitality market it is supposed to protect.
WE CANNOT ALLOW THI

2026-08-16 10:38:08 +02:00

Ruggero

No I do not

All of the above

Economic Impact

2026-08-16 10:19:34 +02:00

Henry

No I do not

All of the above

Economic Impact

It will push up prices, which will eventually be cuasing the lost of more jobs and tax generated.

2026-08-14 11:17:30 +02:00

joy

No I do not

All of the above

Regulatory Overreach

2026-08-12 13:10:46 +02:00

Marven

No I do not

All of the above

Data Privacy

The privacy information should definitely remain private. We have spent an arm and a leg trying to make some sense of it all but government has been unfair towards the citizens. Hands off.

2026-07-15 16:01:12 +02:00

Lee

No I do not

Regulatory Overreach

My contract and agreement with my guest is between me and my guest, Tsek ANC

2026-07-12 23:07:17 +02:00

Pieter

No I do not

All of the above

Economic Impact

2026-07-08 23:18:53 +02:00

G

No I do not

All of the above

Regulatory Overreach

South Africans already pay enough taxes leave build something successful of your own and stop destroying your citizens

2026-07-02 15:03:57 +02:00

Susanna

No I do not

All of the above

Economic Impact

2026-06-30 21:56:22 +02:00

Cornelia

No I do not

Regulatory Overreach

This suggestion is unacceptable. Hosts and guests already take a significant risk in proceeding with such short- term rental agreements- and should benefit from it themselves, not feed the state's coffers. This will have a negative impact on tourism, and the economy at large.

2026-06-29 15:09:55 +02:00

Amelda

No I do not

All of the above

Economic Impact

2026-06-25 10:58:22 +02:00

Audrey

Not fully

Regulatory Overreach

I understand a model that would increase the availability of long-term lease housing in cities where blocks of flats are bought as 'hotels' for STR.
I don't support the over-regulation of genuine 'Airbnb' STR.

2026-06-24 16:34:28 +02:00

Francoise

No I do not

All of the above

Economic Impact

2026-06-18 10:19:59 +02:00

Elsabe

No I do not

All of the above

Economic Impact

2026-06-16 18:27:50 +02:00

David

No I do not

Regulatory Overreach

2026-06-11 08:57:39 +02:00

Marco

No I do not

All of the above

Economic Impact

2026-06-10 15:10:57 +02:00

Wandile

Yes I do

No concern, I Support the Gazette

I strongly support the introduction of comprehensive regulations for the short-term rental sector. The rapid growth of short-term accommodation has contributed to the displacement of working-class and low-income communities from well-located neighbourhoods in Cape Town, as residential properties are increasingly converted into tourist accommodation for higher returns. This has intensified gentrification, reduced the supply of long-term rental housing, and pushed many residents to the urban periphery, far from employment opportunities and essential services.

I believe the primary purpose of housing should be to provide homes for people, not to serve as an unrestricted investment vehicle at the expense of local communities. Reasonable regulation of short-term rentals is therefore necessary to protect housing affordability, preserve community cohesion, and advance spatial justice in a city that is still grappling with the legacy of apartheid spatial planning.

I support measures that improve transparency, accountability, and oversight of the sector, including appropriate registration requirements and limits where necessary to prevent the excessive conversion of residential housing into commercial accommodation. Such regulations should strike a fair balance between supporting tourism and safeguarding the constitutional imperative of creating inclusive, equitable, and sustainable cities for all residents.