All by-laws are required to be published promptly and steps were taken to comply. The by-law was published on the 23 June 2006, in the Provincial Gazette.
Whilst the business community and the Central Street People's Forum, which encompasses 25 NGOs, endorsed the by-law, the City has received a number of appeals for further public participation. Some members of the public have argued that the by-law is too lenient while others have argued it is too stringent.
The City has therefore decided to refer the by-law for further public participation and comment before implementing it.
Issued by:
Directorate: Communication and Marketing
City of Cape Town
Email: media@capetown.gov.za
Tel: 021 400 2201
Fax: 021 957 0023
Councillor JP Smith
